DEVOLUTION

Dorset explores cross-boundary devolution bid

Dorset Council is looking beyond its borders for potential partners in a devolution deal bid.

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By Martin Ford | 09 October 2023

Dorset Council is looking beyond its borders for potential partners in a devolution deal bid.

A full council meeting will be asked on Thursday to back leader Spencer Flower to ‘progress discussions' he has undertaken informally with unnamed neighbouring authorities.

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