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 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.
“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.
Councillor Mrs Susan Shaw is Verwood’s new mayor elect and her deputy is Councillor Mrs Lindsey Dedden.
The outgoing chairman of East Dorset District Council has donated £3888 to two local charities.
Poole Council has announced it has bagged £10,000 from the Tesco Bags of Help initiative.
Cllr John Wilson has stood down as the chairman of Dorset County Council after seven years in the role.
People in Ferndown are being asked for their views on a proposed Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) for King George V Playing Field.
Poole will join over 1,000 local communities throughout the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and UK Overseas Territories in lighting a beacon in celebration of Her Majesty The Queen’s 90th birthday.
Christchurch Council is to work with the producers of George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces on a competition for people to come up with exciting new beach huts at Highcliffe.