Dorset Council's latest news - A Big Conversation, celebrating awards and more local news

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** Dorset Council’s A Big Conversation – Here to listen
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This summer, our new Cabinet members are asking residents to help shape their plans and priorities for the next five years.
We held our first resident engagement event in Bridport on Wednesday. We had a great turnout and it was really interesting to hear from everyone who came along.
We have more events coming up over the summer.
Click the link below to find out where your neasrest event is. If you can’t attend in person but want to get involved, you can join the conversation online.
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The team behind the Virtual School Awards
** Awards celebrate children in care
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Exceptional young people in care were celebrated for their achievements at a special awards ceremony this week which was followed by a private screening of the new Despicable Me film.
Young people were joined by their foster carers, social workers, teachers and education support staff for the Dorset Virtual School Awards which took place at the Odeon Cinema in Dorchester.
There were nominations for outstanding progress and effort for 158 young people in three age groups.
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Bibby Stockholm
** Statement from Dorset Council re Bibby Stockholm contract
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The Home Secretary announced that the contract for the Bibby Stockholm barge will not be renewed at Portland Port and therefore the vessel will no longer be in operation from the end of this contract in January 2025.
Read the full statement
Kids jumping in the air
** Looking for fun, affordable, and creative ways to keep your kids entertained during the summer holidays?
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Check out the Artsreach summer programme, running from July 20 – August 21. With activities all across Dorset, there's something for everyone.
Here’s a glimpse of what’s on offer:
* circus skills, animation, african drumming, arts and crafts, storytelling, and more
* family theatre
* stop motion animation workshop
* dreaming up dragons workshop
Advanced booking is essential as places are limited.
Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to explore creativity and have fun this summer!
Find out more
** More news:
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* Education community praises young people taking the lead at conference
* Reshaping our Day Opportunities provision
* Our Stakeholder Conversation - Dementia and Memory Loss
* Council to commemorate Roma Holocaust Memorial Day
* Dorset’s longest-serving councillor marks 50 years in the role
* Young people ‘takeover’ Dorset Council
* A message to library customers affected by the new library software
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