Independents for Dorset
Independents for Dorset | |
|---|---|
| Leader | Les Fry |
| Split from | Alliance for Local Living |
| Headquarters | Dorset |
| Ideology | Localism Non-partisan politics |
| Dorset Council (UK) | 3 / 76
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| Website | |
| https://www.dorset-independents.uk/ | |
Independents for Dorset is a local political party based in Dorset, England.
History[edit]
The group was founded succeeding the Alliance for Local Living.[1] It was originally known as "All for Dorset" and was inspired by the Teal independents in Australia.[2] Independents for Dorset had 4 councillors until May 2024.[3]
Independents for Dorset won three seats in the 2024 Dorset Council election.[4]
| Name | Ward |
|---|---|
| Pete Roper | Portland |
| Rob Hughes | Portland |
| Les Fry | Dorchester West |
They won nine of the 14 seats on Portland Town Council.[5]
External links[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "New independent group calls for 'passionate' people to stand in local elections". Dorset Echo. 2024-03-13. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
- ^ View, Dorset (2022-06-06). "All for Dorset calls for independent candidates". Dorset View. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
- ^ "LOCAL ELECTIONS: All the candidates standing for Dorset Council". Dorset Echo. 2024-04-30. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
- ^ "Lib Dems pledge car park charges review as they take control of Dorset Council". Dorset Echo. 2024-05-03. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
- ^ "Lib Dems and Independents celebrate success in town council elections". Dorset Echo. 2024-05-04. Retrieved 2024-05-05.