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Dorset directors welcome planning changes

‘Britain needs to get building again’ Dorset business directors have broadly welcomed the government’s final version of the National Planning Policy Framework. The document reduced more than 1,000 pages of planning guidance to just 50, but was drastically revised after a row with conservation groups over last year’s draft. The reworked framework will require councils’…

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IoD Growth Plan launched by New Director General

In a new report published today, the Institute of Directors (IoD) has set out a plan to boost the UK’s economic outlook in the short and long term and defy current pessimism as to the ability of the economy to bounce back. In The Route Back to Growth 15 proposals are identified which, if implemented…

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Upcoming Dorset Institute of Director events

The following events are coming up with the IoD in Dorset: Wednesday 5th October from 12 noon – Meet Dorset’s Entrepreneur of the Year Amanda Jenner is an inspirational woman – a true entrepreneur. Since the age of 19 she has been creating business ventures that capitalize on her passion and emerging market trends. She…

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IoD Announces New Director General

Simon Walker, former Chief Executive Officer of the British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association, has been appointed the next Director General of the Institute of Directors, succeeding Miles Templeman whose seven-year term as Director General expires at the end of September. Mr Walker brings a wealth of business experience and political insight. As well…

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