A community lottery could be set up in Dorset to benefit local people.

Cabinet spokesman for people Cllr Peter Wharf said: “The county council is currently exploring the possibility of setting up a community lottery scheme based on the principle of raising money within the community for the community. If agreed, 60p from every £1 ticket sale will do directly to community organisations across the Dorset county.”

A spokesman for the shadow Dorset Council said: “This idea is currently at proposal stage. If the shadow authority agrees in principle we will conduct community and member consultation to ensure communities support this.

“If this is supported it could be launched in spring next year.”