“Precious little ‘democracy’” at West Dorset District Council
“Much that I’d been warned about in relation to the way in which West Dorset District Council conducts its affairs appears to be true. There is precious little “democracy” as evidenced by the fact that there’s virtually no debate on major issues.” So argues independent councillor Alistair Chisholm, who was elected in May 2011.
Bridport: Come off it, Liberal Democrats!
I haven’t heard a cuckoo yet but I have seen the next best thing. A man, a very brave man, canvassing for the Liberal Democrats.
Police pay review: ‘Cameron has declared war on the public sector’
Beaminster-based PC Clive Chamberlain describes how pay cuts, job closures and pensions curbs are denting police morale
Lush Places: you don’t have to be mad to live here but…
In all this talk of the Big Society, there’s something missing. Energy.
Your Dorset: A Rant
SO, EVEN in these straitened times, Dorset County Council has still managed to bring us yet another edition of that little belter Your Dorset. A 16-page, full-colour publication that unashamedly assures us that the council is constantly striving to make our lot a better one and glorifying in its own spectacular achievements in a way [...]
Green Party plots Bridport revival
THE GREEN PARTY is re-launching itself in Bridport. It’s hoping to attract new members who are fed up with Conservative-Liberal Democrat policies on social justice and the environment. The party normally meets once a month in Dorchester, but this Monday it’s gathering in Bridport. Julian Jones said: “Many people are opposed to the policies of [...]
West Dorset: Have your say on free bus travel
IT SEEMS that all the news is about cuts these days and this is no exception. Money available for bus passes for older people is being significantly reduced. At the moment, responsibility locally lies with West Dorset District Council but as of April 2011, it will be with Dorset County Council. Up to now West [...]