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.
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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
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A338 Bournemouth Spur Road shortlisted for civil engineering award
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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.
Blandford+ Neighbourhood Plan ‘a step too far’ says AONB prior to public hearing
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Partnership receives Gold Award certificates from Pennies
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Carton banks could be removed if residents persist in using them wrongly
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Wing-walking Mayor will be taking to the skies
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