Local government shake up – East Dorset councillors vote to join joint committee
Members of East Dorset District Council have voted to be in a joint committee that spans Dorset and will begin from September 2017.
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Armed Forces flag raised in Purbeck
A special flag was raised at Purbeck District Council’s offices on Monday 19 June to mark the start of Armed Forces Week.
Town Centre Strategy approved for Ferndown
Following recent approval of the Town Centre Strategy for Ferndown, the town and district councils have now been joined by Dorset County Council to work on the proposals.
2017 General Election results in our area
Strong results for Conservative candidates across Dorset and West Hampshire in Thursday’s 2017 General Election as the Tories claim all available seats.
Councillor Derek Burt third time chairman of East Dorset District Council
Cllr Derek Burt, has been sworn in as chairman of East Dorset District Council for the third time having previously held office in 1977-79 and 2011-12.
Couple head Ferndown Town Council as mayor elected unanimously with husband chosen as deputy
Ferndown’s new mayor was unanimously elected at the town council’s annual meeting on 16 May and her husband was also chosen on the night to become her deputy.
New leader for Dorset County Council is Rebecca Knox
Cllr Rebecca Knox was unanimously elected as the new leader of Dorset County Council on 18 May with the deputy leader being Cllr Peter Wharf.
Introducing Poole’s 769th mayor, her deputy, and the sheriff
Councillor Lindsay Wilson has been elected as Poole’s 769th mayor at this year’s annual meeting of the council.
A338 Bournemouth Spur Road shortlisted for civil engineering award
The A338 Bournemouth Spur Road has been shortlisted by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) South West for the Civil Engineering Awards 2017.
Successful closure order obtained by Borough of Poole
A property in Churchill Road, Poole is now subject to a closure order under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.
