Contributing to the community

South Dorset Conservatives cover almost every palate.  Next month we are holding a supper with our MP, a wine tasting, a tea party and a cocktail party.  Everyone is welcome and will have the chance to contribute to their community.

This summer has exposed the fragility of community life and the responsibility each of us has to maintain it.  One of the cohesive links in communities is shared values, in our case a political philosophy, that embraces every individual.  Please join us at one of our events to meet other members, to discuss our community life, reinforce the values we hold important and to have a sociable few hours.  More details are available on our website www.southdorsetconservatives.com  and we look forward to seeing you.

Conservatives regain control of Purbeck District Council

I am delighted to confirm that Cllr Gary Suttle was elected, unopposed, as the new Leader of the Council and Cllr Barry Quinn was elected as the Deputy Leader. 

The announcement was made at the Council meeting 2^nd August and follows the by-election in Lytchett Matravers when we won the seat from the Liberal Democrats.  We now hold 12 seats, the Liberal Democrats 10 and the Independents 2. 

Despite the difficult economic circumstances prevailing nationally the Conservative team will be battling hard for our district and have plans to revitalise local services as well as managing the changes wrought upon us.