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News and Media Releases

News and Media Releases

Please find the latest news and notices from Dorset Council below. If you have any queries regarding any articles listed, please contact the officer listed or Council reception on 03 6352 6500

21 February 2023

Briefing of Decisions | 20 February 2023 Council Meeting - Pioneer Hall

For further information on any of these items, please contact the Mayor, Cr Greg Howard (0409 546 247) or General Manager, Mr John Marik (03 6352 6500).

14 February 2023

Informal Meet & Greet Session and Council Meeting - Pioneer

NOTICE is given that the next Ordinary Meeting of the Dorset Council will be held on Monday, 20 February 2023 at the Pioneer Hall, Racecourse Road, Pioneer commencing at 6:00 pm.

03 February 2023

PlanBuild Tasmania is now live

PlanBuild Tasmania allows anyone to enter an address in the portal to see what planning zones and codes apply to their property. A Property Report can be generated which includes maps, details of the planning zone, codes and other information that affect the selected property.

16 January 2023

Briefing of Decisions | 16 January Council Meeting

For further information on any of these items, please contact the Mayor, Cr Greg Howard (0409 546 247) or General Manager, Mr John Marik (03 6352 6500).

20 December 2022

Briefing of Decisions | 19 December Council Meeting

For further information on any of these items, please contact the Mayor, Cr Greg Howard (0409 546 247) or General Manager, Mr John Marik (03 6352 6500).

13 December 2022

Local Provisions Schedule Now in Effect

Dorset Council recently received directions from the Tasmanian Planning Commission in accordance with Section 35K(1)(a) of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993, relating to the Council's Draft Local Provisions Schedule.

08 December 2022

Dorset Council E-Newsletter | December 2022

06 December 2022

Appointment of General Manager

Dorset Council has appointed Mr John Marik as the new General Manager at a Special Meeting of Council held this afternoon. Mr Marik is currently the Director – Corporate Services with Council a position he has held for the last 5 years and has been Acting General Manager since late September.

28 November 2022

Notice of Special Council Meeting

A Special Meeting of Dorset Council will be held at the Council Chambers, 3 Ellenor Street, Scottsdale on Tuesday 6 December 2022 commencing at 3:15 pm.