Business owners looking for answers in John Healey’s first Budget will find a fair few gaps. But higher business rates threshold for retail, hospitality and leisure have been welcomed in Dorchetser. The post Autumn 2026 Budget Reaction appeared first on Dorchester Chamber for Business.

The Budget statement included confirmation of the government’s support for devolution for Wessex. This is a significant vote of confidence in our region and recognition that decisions affecting local people are best made closer to their communities. The post Confirmation of the government’s support for devolution for Wessex appeared first on Dorchester Chamber for Business.

For the past 26 years, the Dorset County Show has called Cokers Frome, on the outskirts of Dorchester, home. In 2027, the Show will move just a few fields away to a new Showground at Pigeon House Farm on Slyers Lane. The post New Home for The Dorset County Show! appeared first on Dorchester Chamber for Business.

Arts Council England published its first-ever co-created Freelancers’ Handbook, offering practical support to freelancers across the cultural sector. The post Arts Council England published its first-ever Freelancers’ Handbook appeared first on Dorchester Chamber for Business.