Working

There's plenty of information here on all aspects of business including trade waste and business rates. You can also find out about working for the Council.

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Business

The Council aims to support business growth in the District; by knowing what business is conducted in the District; by responding to the needs of existing businesses and by encouraging the development of new business or assisting with the import of business.

Workplace Health Connect

Workplace Health Connect is a free service providing advice on creating a safer and more healthy workplace for smaller businesses. Simply calling the advice line (0845 609 6006) puts businesses in touch with specialist advisers

Non-Domestic Rates

The non-domestic rates, or business rates that are collected by local councils are the means by which businesses and others who occupy non-domestic property make a contribution towards the cost of local services, such as roads, police and the fire service

Council Jobs

The Council has many full-time equivalent staff working at several sites including the headquarters in Blandford Forum, depots and leisure centres across the district. Covering diverse areas of work, we offer the chance to develop within numerous careers

Trade Waste

Under the Control of Pollution Act 1974 trade and commercial waste has to be charged for separately to business rates. In accordance with this, all waste producers are also required to complete a Duty of Care Waste Transfer Note which is normally supplied by the waste contractor or authority

Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG)

FWAG exists to provide farmers, landowners and other clients with the best opportunity for environmental gain through cost effective, quality solutions. They provide farmers and landowners with practical advice on making adjustments to farm operations and enhancing farm features in order to support wildlife, landscape, archaeology, access and other conservation issues. FWAG also operate a farm plastic recycling scheme

There are 66 local FWAG groups across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, with over 120 Farm Conservation Advisers and Project Officers.

Great Social Care

A job-board specialising in promoting recruitment opportunities in the social work, residential care, and social housing sectors.Established in 2005, they have over 100 recruiters regularly posting vacancies, with around 1500 vacancies currently online. They also offer a free CV broadcast service to job-seekers.

Great Care

A nursery and childcare job website that helps nurseries, parents and agencies find childcare staff, and helps childcare professionals find jobs. They have over 22,000 registered users, receive 100,000 visitors a month, and have around 1500 vacancies posted each month. They also offer a free CV broadcast service to job-seekers.

Great Education

A job board which covers all areas of education from primary to higher and training.