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The Future of Funding for Culture in Dorset: Have Your Say

Dorset Council are proposing significant changes to how funding is awarded to organisations in the culture, community, and voluntary sectors in the county.

Published: 06 March 2020 | 12:00 AM Updated: 28 April 2021 | 4:30 PM
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The Council is reportedly considering cuts of 10% and has launched a public consultation, with a survey, into the future of funding for the culture, community, and voluntary sectors in the area.

The MU is concerned by some of Dorset Council's proposals, and particularly the news that they may be considering funding cuts of 10%, which would have a significant effect on arts and culture in Dorset as well as our members' work.

We would encourage all MU members who live and/or work in Dorset to complete the survey and give their views on the Council's proposals. You have until 11 March 2020 to respond.

Take the survey.

Find out more about culture in Dorset and the Council’s proposals

The South West TUC's Manifesto for creative and cultural industries sets out how culture enriches the life of people in the South West and makes a significant contribution to the regional economy, with a call for greater investment in the arts.

Read The Arts Development Company information on culture in Dorset, the Council's proposals, and their campaign on the proposals.

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