Ep21: Nick Ireland: Inside Dorset Council | Housing, Climate, Roads & Funding Explained

In this episode of Your Voice Dorset Podcast, we sit down with Cllr. Nick Ireland, Leader of Dorset Council, to explore the major challenges and future plans shaping the region. We discuss housing pressures, climate change and environmental protection, transport and road safety, public funding, and how local government is adapting to increasing demand and limited resources. Nick also explains how Dorset Council is working on long-term strategies including devolution, economic development, and climate adaptation — and what this means for residents across the county. Topics covered: • Housing and affordability in Dorset • Climate change and environmental strategy • Flooding, heatwaves, and infrastructure challenges • Council funding and public service pressures • Speed limits, road safety, and transport policy • Devolution and local government reform • Dorset’s long-term future This is a deep dive into how local government actually works — and the pressures behind the decisions that affect everyday life in Dorset. 🎙 Your Voice Dorset Podcast Visit our website: www.dorsetview.co.uk FB:   / dorsetview.news   Insta:   / dorset_view   #podcast #dorset #journalism