Dorset to mark Ukrainian independence anniversary
Dorset Council is to raise the Ukrainian flag at County Hall on Saturday 24 August to mark the country’s 35 years of independence.
Dorset Council is to raise the Ukrainian flag at County Hall on Saturday 24 August to mark the country’s 35 years of independence.
Protests took place in the Town Hall and Upper Garden areas but they were peaceful with no reports of disorder.
Dorset Police, who say they have plans to deal with public disorder, are asking the public to notify them if they have any information.
Residents have one month left to nominate their local councillors for a national award.
Young people have a real chance to influence Dorset Council’s Children’s Services by becoming a Young Ambassador.
Councillor Millie Earl was elected as the new leader of BCP Council on 23 July, replacing newly-elected MP Vikki Slade.
Following a petition and statements from the public, Dorset Council will look again at the future of Wimborne’s Queen Elizabeth Leisure Centre.
Ian Girling, chief executive of Dorset Chamber, is pleased the new government is focussing on economic growth.
Following the general election when Cllr Vikki Slade was elected as a Member of Parliament for Mid Dorset and North Poole, she has decided to resign as leader of BCP Council.
Dorset Chamber is calling on the new Labour Government to put the economy and business at the heart of its policies.