Most of the district council's decisions are made by a cabinet, known as the Executive Committee. All council meetings are open to the public. However, members of the public can be excluded if a confidential matter concerning a customer or staff member arises.

Agendas and minutes of district council meetings going back 3 years are available on this website. If you would like to see older agendas and minutes or those for non-current committees, please contact the Democratic Services Team on (01305) 252216 or by e-mail to democratic@westdorset-dc.gov.uk

• Full Council

• Executive Committee

• Audit and Governance Committee

• Development Control (Planning) Committee

• Licensing and Appeals Committee

  (including Licensing Sub-committee)

• Standards Committee

  (including Parish Council Sub-committee and Assessment Sub-committee)

• Efficiency Scrutiny Committee

• Policy Scrutiny Committee

• Overview and Scrutiny Annual Reports

• Ad-hoc Call In Committee

• Dorchester Markets Joint Committee

• Gryphon Leisure Centre Management Committee

• Thomas Hardye Leisure Centre Management Committee

• West Dorset Heritage Joint Advisory Committee

• West Dorset Partnership