Lib Dem gains in West Dorset

The Liberal Democrats gained four additional seats on West Dorset District Council in the elections on 3rd May 2007. This brings the total number of Liberal Democrats on the Council to 16, the highest ever figure. Gains were achieved across the District, in Beaminster, Bridport South and Bothenhampton, Dorchester North and Lyme Regis.

The council now has 16 Liberal Democrats (up 4), 26 Conservatives (unchanged) and 6 Independents (down 4).

Congratulations to the following Liberal Democrats who were elected:

Beaminster

• Janet Page (gain)
• Caroline Payne

Bridport North

• Ros Kayes (new to the council)

Bridport South and Bothenhampton

• Karl Wallace (gain)

Burton Bradstock

• Mark Parsons

Cam Vale

• Stephen Friar

Chickerell

• Ian Gardner
• Mick Rogers

Dorchester East

• Tim Harries
• Stella Jones

Dorchester North

• Andy Canning
• Susie Hosford (gain)

Dorchester South

• Robin Potter
• Molly Rennie

Dorchester West

• Trevor Jones

Lyme Regis

• Daryl Turner (gain)

A full breakdown of the results is available on the District Council web site.