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Road Closure: Henry Street (from Heath Court) to end of Maxwell Street, Bridport | from 9 November Details Here
Car Park Closure: Main Street, Bridport | from 9 November
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Dorset Council provides community services based on the principles of quality, equity, value and responsiveness.
Dorset has a unique blend of wilderness, wildlife, stunning scenery, mining heritage, secluded beaches and world class golf courses.
Dorset Council is focused on providing support to potential investors to facilitate sustainable developments large and small.
Dorset Council has welcomed the outcome of the 2026 Local Government Elections, with a mix of experienced and new representatives elected to serve the Dorset community over the next four years.
09 November 2026
Dorset residents are a step closer to understanding the opportunities and challenges of developing an indoor aquatic facility, with Council announcing the commencement of an Indoor Pool Feasibility Assessment and the appointment of a specialist consultant @Leisure Planning to undertake the work.
29 October 2026
Dorset Council is pleased to announce the commencement of the Scottsdale Master Plan, an important project that will help shape the future growth, development and vitality of Scottsdale.
23 October 2026
Dorset Council has formally closed its response to the Board of Inquiry, marking the end of a significant period in Council’s recent history and a shift in focus towards the future.
19 October 2026
We are saddened to learn of the passing of former Councillor Ron Rice.
16 October 2026
Dorset Council has awarded the contract for its 2026/27 Bituminous Sealing of Roads Program to Launceston based contractor Quickseal Asphalting, following a competitive tender process at the 17 August 2026 Council Meeting.
14 September 2026
Dorset Council has confirmed the appointment of Ms Jayne Miller as Acting General Manager for a further six months, through to 31 March 2027.
11 September 2026
Dorset Council's Infrastructure team is bringing a little more colour to the workplace, and an important message, through the introduction of Funky Shirt Friday.
10 September 2026
Dorset Council is providing a further update to the community following its 18 August announcement about the leadership transition of General Manager John Marik.
27 August 2026
Dorset Council has awarded a contract to Hazell Bros for the supply of gravel as part of Council’s 2026/27 unsealed road re-sheeting program, with works scheduled to be undertaken between October and December this year.
28 July 2026
Dorset Council has awarded the contract for the replacement of two key bridge structures on Haas Road at Legerwood and Jensens Road at North Scottsdale as part of its ongoing commitment to improving the reliability and resilience of the municipality’s transport network.
01 June 2026
Dorset Council has awarded the contract for the realignment of Ferny Hill Road at Golconda following significant damage caused by a landslip resulting from a major rain event in September 2024.
31 March 2026
We are so proud to share that our very own Jane has won the Outstanding Employee award at the Dorset People and Business Awards.
30 March 2026
Dorset Council has approved funding for two community projects as part of Round 2 of its 2025/26 Community Grants Program. An additional $14,399 has been awarded across the Small Grants and Matching Grants funding streams, following the success of Round 1 earlier in the financial year.
27 March 2026
Mayor Rhys Beattie advises that Council has recently completed the 2025 annual performance and remuneration review of the General Manager, with the outcome confirming strong performance and continued confidence in the organisation’s leadership.
04 March 2026
Mayor Rhys Beattie today expressed deep concern over a recent rise in vandalism across several public toilets, reserves, and parks throughout the community.
03 March 2026
On Thursday, 22 January 2026, Council held their annual awards reception to celebrate those within our community who have made a significant contribution to Dorset at the Scottsdale Mechanics Hall.
23 January 2026
With community members, on Friday, 5 December, Council had the honour of welcoming Her Excellency, the Honourable Barbara Baker AC, Governor of Tasmania and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers AO, to Dorset for a memorable day in our beautiful region – the last municipal visit of Her Excellency’s term.
08 December 2025
