Labour Councillors in Weymouth and Portland have criticised West Dorset District Council for running a flawed public consultation in relation to a proposed Gypsy and Traveller site near Wyke Regis. West Dorset has identified a disused Army Camp, located at the end of Camp Road in Wyke Regis, as one potential...
South Dorset Labour Party’s Parliamentary candidate, Simon Bowkett, has expressed surprise at a recent article written by Richard Drax in which the local MP appeared critical of the recent cabinet reshuffle - which he dubbed the “Night of the Petticoats” - calling the promotion of nine women MPs “tokenism”,...
Here is a note to advise you that the Management Committee of Weymouth and Portland Borough Council approved on the 10 June the following briefholder appointments for 2014-15: Community Facilities -Ian Bruce Community Safety –Mike Goodman Corporate Affairs and Continuous Improvement –Mike Byatt Economic Development –Ray Nowak Environment and Sustainability –Ian Roebuck...
The Chair of Weymouth and Portland Borough Council's Management Committee today said that he hopes Councillors will be able to set-aside their political differences in future for the better of the Borough.The statement follows last week's Special Meeting of the Borough Council, when the Conservative, Liberal and Independent groups voted in...
The new leader of the Labour Group on Weymouth and Portland Borough Council has said that he is determined to shake things up at North Quay. Councillor Mike Byatt, who represents the Westham East ward, was elected as leader at the Labour group’s Annual General Meeting last night (Tuesday...
Simon Bowkett, Labour’s candidate for the 2015 General Election in South Dorset, has welcomed Labour’s advances in the recent local elections – but has cautioned that the Party will not be celebrating yet. Speaking after South Dorset Labour Party gained three seats in Weymouth & Portland to become the...
Many residents in Weymouth and Portland went to the polls yesterday (22 May) to elect representatives to the borough council. The count – where the results were announced – took place today (23 May) at Weymouth Pavilion. A total of 12 seats were contested across the borough. Borough councillors...
Simon Bowkett, Labour’s candidate for the 2015 General Election in South Dorset, has welcomed Labour’s bold new pledge to give everyone better access to a GP, and to place the NHS firmly at the heart of Britain’s communities again. Speaking after Labour Party Leader Ed Miliband unveiled a new...
Simon Bowkett, Labour’s candidate for the 2015 General Election in South Dorset, has called on Richard Drax MP to show whose side he is on at a crucial vote in Parliament on Tuesday (13th May) Following Ed Miliband’s recent pledge to reform the rented housing market under a future...
My weekend email exchange with the UKIP local secretary for Weymouth & Portland (South Dorset). WARNING: This information contains verifiable facts that can be checked by anyone with an internet connection in around five minutes. Download PDF Jason West
