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News from the West Dorset Liberal Democrats. West Dorset contains the towns of Beaminster, Bridport, Chickerell, Dorchester, Lyme Regis and Sherborne and the surrounding parishes.

Public Meeting in Bridport to discuss WDDC’s proposed new offices

Posted on 2 April 2010 by Andrew McLean

There has been a huge demand for a repeat of the public consultation opportunity which Dr Sue Farrant provided in Dorchester on 24 March. She has now ararnged another meeting to be held in Bridport Town Hall on Monday 19 … finish reading Public Meeting in Bridport to discuss WDDC’s proposed new offices

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Dorchester Town Poll

Posted on 2 April 2010 by Andrew McLean

Residents of Dochester have demanded a Town Poll on the District Council’s intention to build new offices. All electors in the town will have a vote and the Poll will be held on Thursday 22 April between 4 pm and  … finish reading Dorchester Town Poll

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People say NO to new Council offices

Posted on 27 March 2010 by Andrew McLean

Conservative-run West Dorset District Council says it has consulted everyone about plans to build itself new Council offices. Strange then that the public meeting organised by Dr Sue Farrant, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate, was packed out with hundreds of people … finish reading People say NO to new Council offices

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Public Meeting about West Dorset District Council’s Proposed New Offices

Posted on 15 March 2010 by Amy Tatum

The Leader and Chief Executive of West Dorset District Council have been invited to come and explain the council’s decision to build new WDDC offices off Charles Street. The meeting will be chaired by Dr Sue Farrant, the Liberal Democrat … finish reading Public Meeting about West Dorset District Council’s Proposed New Offices

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Dr Sue Farrant Visits Southill Day Centre

Posted on 12 March 2010 by Amy Tatum

Dr Sue Farrant, Liberal Democrat candidate for West Dorset, visited Southill Day Centre for adults with learning disabilities last week to answer questions on a wide range of issues.  Topics included the future of day care services, concessionary bus fares, … finish reading Dr Sue Farrant Visits Southill Day Centre

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Improving Sherborne Bus Services

Posted on 11 March 2010 by Amy Tatum

After the welcomed response by local residents to the change to the 58 service, which now stops at Coldharbour roundabout, Dr Sue Farrant has concerns about the impact this has now had on people in the Newland/Oborne Road area. Dr … finish reading Improving Sherborne Bus Services

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Dr Sue Farrant signs petition calling on world leaders to act now to support poor women across the globe in their fight against hunger

Posted on 8 March 2010 by Amy Tatum

Dr Sue Farrant, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for West Dorset attended the launch of aid agency Concern Worldwide’s Women Can’t Wait campaign, which is calling on the UN and world leaders to act now to support poor women across the … finish reading Dr Sue Farrant signs petition calling on world leaders to act now to support poor women across the globe in their fight against hunger

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Shadow Defence Secretary in West Dorset

Posted on 16 February 2010 by Andrew McLean

Liberal Democrat Shadow Defence Secretary calls for Veterans Charter and warns that the future of the RAF is in doubt Nick Harvey, MP for North Devon and Liberal Democrat Shadow Defence Secretary was in West Dorset last Friday to meet … finish reading Shadow Defence Secretary in West Dorset

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Tree planting in Dorchester

Posted on 16 February 2010 by Andrew McLean

Sue Farrant supports Dorchester and Weymouth Greenpeace as they plant a Cox’s Orange Pippin alongside the allotments at Riverside Walk. The Dorchester tree is twinned with one at Sipson, birthplace of the Cox’s Orange Pippin and now the proposed site … finish reading Tree planting in Dorchester

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Dr Sue Farrant Meets the Poundbury Rural Access Campaigners

Posted on 22 January 2010 by Amy Tatum

Dr Sue Farrant, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for West Dorset, visited Poundbury and Maiden Castle at the invitation of the Poundbury Rural Access Campaign headed by Peter Evans. Mr Evans explained that the Duchy of Cornwall’s plans for the further … finish reading Dr Sue Farrant Meets the Poundbury Rural Access Campaigners

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