This Dorset-wide network has a broad scope that embraces concern about the impact of climate change, the use and abuse of the Earth's resources, the loss of wildlife, and threats to social justice at global, national and local levels. It aims to stimulate awareness and to support action by people and local organisations as a complement to action by national government, Dorset's unitary councils, and other agencies. Network members include some town & parish councils, civil society organisations, regional groupings of relevant organisations, and individuals.

 

Any participants in Planet Shaftesbury can participate in Dorset CAN. Clearly, none of us can represent the views of Planet Shaftesbury as a whole without bringing questions back for local discussion, but that doesn't prevent active participation in discussions at Dorset CAN meetings and is a necessary part of our contribution.

 

To receive information and invitations to Dorset CAN events please email  dorsetcan@gmail.com 

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You can connect with other Shaftesbury-based participants in Dorset CAN at any Planet Shaftesbury meeting or by emailing planetshaftesbury@gmail.com

 

In less than 6 months Dorset CAN developed as a network covering both DC & BCP. Teams of people came together to focus on specific areas of work and at the same time the organisation has collaborated to produce responses to Dorset Council’s draft Strategy for the Climate & Ecological Emergency and then on the Local Plan. Dorset CAN subsequently led an alliance of organisations in the Dorset Deserves Better campaign to secure a re-think of the Local Plan - described below. You can connect with others from Shaftesbury who are actively supporting this Campaign by emailing planetshaftesbury@gmail.com

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