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<p>The assessment that the Secretary of State made on 7 November 2017, when the he
announced that he was 'minded-to' implement the locally-led proposal for improving
local government in Dorset, was that this proposal if implemented is likely to improve
local government across the area.</p><p>I am now assessing the proposal afresh, carefully
considering all of the representations I have received, and I intend to announce my
final decision shortly with the aim of achieving the best result for the people of
Dorset.</p>
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