West Dorset District Council is undertaking a review of its Tourist Information Service, with a view to making a decision on the future direction of its four Tourist Information Centres (Dorchester, Bridport, Sherborne and Lyme Regis) by January 2016.
As part of this review, we are launching an engagement survey to seek the views of our customers (who may be visitors to the area or local residents), local residents who may not have used the service and local businesses or organisations.
We would therefore be grateful if you could spare a few minutes to complete the survey either online at https://www.dorsetforyou.com/consultationtracker or by completing a paper copy available from your local Tourist Information Centre.
We would also be grateful if you could forward the survey to Sherborne Literary Society members.
Data and information collected through the surveys will be used to inform the development of options for future service delivery and when options have been evaluated, there will be a full public consultation. Taking part in this survey will therefore help us to decide upon the future of the service. All responses will be held securely and will not be passed to any third party. Collated results may be published anonymously as part of future committee reports.
The deadline for receipt of completed surveys is 1630 on Friday 3rd July 2015. Hard copies may be returned to your local Tourist Information Centre or to the main council offices at South Walks House, Dorchester.
If you would like further information or to discuss your views, we are holding a series of locality drop-in meetings in each Tourist Information Centre (TIC) on the following dates:
Wednesday 10th June at Dorchester TIC (3-7pm)
Thursday 11th June at Sherborne TIC (3-7pm)
Tuesday 16th June at Bridport TIC (3-7pm)
Thursday 18th June at Lyme Regis TIC (3-7pm)
This review is one of a series of reviews that West Dorset District Council and Weymouth and Portland Borough Council are undertaking to ensure the council provides affordable services that meet the future needs of local residents and businesses. For more information about the context and detail of the reviews please visit www.dorsetforyou.com/2020vision
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