DORSET Council is considering introducing a community lottery.

Under the plans, a ticket would cost £1 with 60p going to local causes.

Players will be able to nominate good causes they wish to support when buying their ticket.

The local cause would receive 50p, while 10p will go towards a community grant.

All players would have the chance to win prizes of up to £25,000.

Every ticket purchased has a 1 in 50 chance of winning and winners will be given the option to reinvest their winnings to their nominated charity or community group. Tickets will be available to purchase online for a weekly draw.

The council said the community lottery proposal would part of its aim to “develop a support package for the voluntary and community organisations.”

BCP Council already runs a weekly community lottery.

Before a final decision is made, the council says it wants to hear from local voluntary and community organisations, partners and local residents for their views on the scheme.

To share your views, visit snapsurveys.com/wh/s.asp?k=156328632851.