Challenges for the Labour MP in Dorset South: The Incinerator Controversy
The political landscape in Dorset South is heating up as the incumbent Labour MP, Lloyd Hatton, faces a significant challenge to retain his seat in the next general election. With a slim majority of approximately 1,000 votes, the MP’s...
I was going through some material for an upcoming project with the evening news on. I watched a story about the winter fuel allowance being taken away from the elderly and then thought of other vulnerable people who spend each day in a constant state of panic. It reminded...
Who is BOD?
Bod is an urban and subversive artist based in Weymouth, UK, known for his involvement in organising and curating alternative art events, such as Revolting Artists. This project started as a small DIY venture in Weymouth but has grown significantly, attracting artists from across the UK and...
Data from December 2019 Onwards
Search for your MP using the Westminster Accounts tool
It means that for the first time, you can easily see the total sums of donations and earnings for individual MPs - something which was previously very difficult to collate and compare due to the way the...
A report to be considered at the Cabinet meeting on 10 September shows that after the first 4 months of the year, Dorset Council is currently predicting an overspend of £10.1 million for this financial year. This equates to 2.7 per cent of the council’s total budget of £376.7...
“Following the disturbances that have been taking place up and down the country, including the protests in Weymouth on Sunday, we deplore the acts of racism and hatred that have unfolded. They are a stark reminder of the work still needed to push bigotry out of our society forever.
"We...
Many came by train from elsewhere. Some stayed overnight at campsites. Many were not from the local area. Holidaymakers who had not seen the warnings from the local media were confused. Many police officers were drafted in. Many of these officers are only used to following orders and lack...
Cllr Millie Earl has been elected to lead Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council following tonight’s Council meeting.
Cllr Earl now heads the Three Towns Alliance administration after previous Leader Cllr Vikki Slade relinquished the role after being elected as Member of Parliament for Mid Dorset and North Poole in the...
The Home Secretary has today announced that the contract for the Bibby Stockholm barge will not be renewed at Portland Port and therefore the vessel will no longer be in operation from the end of this contract in January 2025.
We have just issued the following statement:
Cllr Nick Ireland, Leader...
TRIBUTES have been paid to Dorset’s longest-serving councillor - who has been celebrating fifty years of continuous service.
Cllr Stella Jones was elected to West Dorset District Council in 1973 at the age of 27 where she continued to serve until 2019. She subsequently joined Dorset Council in April 2019,...
