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Minimising harm to Dorset pollinators

Nature & Wildlife, PoliticalJuly 4, 2016

A plan to tackle the decline of pollinating insects such as bees and butterflies has been agreed by Dorset County Council.

Cllr Edward “Eddie” Jesser Coope, Mayor of Bournemouth

Mayor of many distinctions elected in Bournemouth

Bournemouth, PoliticalJune 7, 2016

The new Mayor of Bournemouth, Cllr Edward “Eddie” Jesser Coope, has a wealth of experience.

Cllr Frederick Neale plants ginkgo bilboa tree

‘Mayors For Peace’ tree

Christchurch, PoliticalMay 23, 2016

As one of his last acts in office, the Mayor of Christchurch for 2015-16 Cllr Frederick Neale planted a Ginkgo Bilboa tree in Christchurch Priory churchyard as a gesture of peace in memory of the bombings that took place during the Second World War in Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Controversial plans to redevelop Salterns Harbourside Hotel approved

Political, PooleMay 20, 2016

Plans for the redevelopment of the Salterns Harbourside Hotel have been approved by councillors.

L-R: Cllr Lindsay Wilson, Sheriff, Cllr Xena Dion, Mayor and Cllr Ann Stribley, Deputy Mayor

Poole makes history as 768th mayor is elected

Political, PooleMay 18, 2016

Councillor Xena Dion has been elected as Poole’s 768th mayor at this year’s annual meeting of the council.

Mayor Cllr Trish Jamieson and past mayor, Cllr Fred Neale

Trish Jamieson new Mayor of Christchurch

Christchurch, PoliticalMay 18, 2016

Cllr Trish Jamieson has been sworn in as the Mayor of Christchurch. She was first elected as a Conservative councillor for the West Highcliffe ward in 2003 and has served in that ward since then.

Cllr Mrs Sandra Grove and her consort Clive Grove

Probus Club celebrates silver anniversary in company of Verwood mayor

Dorset, Political, VerwoodMay 18, 2016

Cllr Mrs Sandra Grove the outgoing mayor of Verwood and her consort Clive Grove were guests of the Verwood Probus Club at a black tie dinner dance celebrating 25 years since the club was formed in 1991.

New chairman for East Dorset

PoliticalMay 17, 2016

“It is an honour to be appointed chairman of this prestigious council. I look forward to attending as many civic and ceremonial functions to enhance the council’s profile and promote its initiatives and business opportunities,” said Cllr David Shortell following his election as the new chairman for East Dorset District Council.