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Open data for re-use

Where possible we aim to publish data in a format that allows it to consumed in other ways and re-used.

You can use the data in a number of ways. You may just want to examine the data to get a better understanding of local issues or of how we work, but you can also:

  • Be alerted via RSS whenever we add new content to a content area (what is RSS?)
  • Republish the data on your blog or website
  • If you are a software or web developer, you could use the data as part of a web application or mashup

Anyone can re-use our data. You don't have to apply or ask for permission, but you do have to agree to the terms of the Open Government Licence for public sector information (opens in a new window) .

What data is available?

Some of the open data currently available from us is listed below. Over time we will be making more information available for you to re-use and share. If you have ideas for other data that you think would be useful please email webteam@dorsetforyou.com.

  • iStock - rss: Link to RSS - Dorset NewsRSS - Dorset News

    Latest news releases from across Dorset, delivered by partner councils.

  • iStock - rss: Link to RSS - Dorset JobsRSS - Dorset Jobs

    Dorset jobs from planning to teaching and social services to environmental experts. Be alerted to new jobs in Dorset by signing up to our news feed.

  • iStock - rss: Link to RSS - Dorset EventsRSS - Dorset Events

    Regular updates and details of events taking place near you, from local theatre, to live music, to local markets.

  • iStock - rss: Link to RSS - Weymouth Relief Road BlogRSS - Weymouth Relief Road Blog

    Stay up to date with the progress of the relief road by following the blog.

  • iStock - rss: Link to RSS - Weymouth Transport Package BlogRSS - Weymouth Transport Package Blog

    Stay up to date with the progress of the Weymouth Transport Package by following the blog.

  • iStock - rss: Link to RSS - London 2012 sailing events in Dorset blogRSS - London 2012 sailing events in Dorset blog

    Stay up to date with the progress of the London 2012 sailing events in Dorset by following the blog.

  • iStock - rss: Link to RSS - Recycle for Dorset BlogRSS - Recycle for Dorset Blog

    The Recycle for Dorset blog means local residents can keep up-to-date with all the latest information on how you can help reduce waste in Dorset.

  • iStock - rss: Link to What is an RSS feed?What is an RSS feed?

    News feeds allow you to see when websites have added new content. You can get all the latest news in one place, as soon as it is published, without having to visit the websites you have taken the feed from.

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