County Councillor Update


Despite a great deal of talk, disagreements and recent votes in Dorset’s Council chambers, I fi nd that local government reorganisation is not a topic which is being widely discussed by local residents.


There is no doubt in my mind that Council leaders across Dorset failed to set up a process of consultation, which really engaged the interest of people. However, residents are directly affected by the quantity and quality of services they receive locally. With the cutbacks in funding from central government, I believe that vital services such as adult and child social care can only be maintained with a more effi cient council structure. Fewer Councillors and fewer more streamlined Councils, working closely together, can make our money go further. For me the vote was not about preserving councillor jobs, but trying to get the best deal for local residents and preserving the levels of as many vital services as we can. Our nine local Councils have all voted and the result was six Councils in favour of change to two Unitary Councils, and three against. We now await the Government’s response.


If we do end up with two Unitary Councils in Dorset, our Parish Council will be even more important, providing a forum for very local decision making.


I know from my post bag that reliable bus services are very important to many residents and I am devastated to report that Dorset County Council is now proposing to reduce the number of supported bus services from 35 to just seven, withdrawing £1million in subsidies. My campaign with Poole colleagues to protect the number 18 bus was successful and I am continuing my campaign to save the number 3 bus, though I think we may have to accept a slight reduction in service. At the time of writing, the petition I launched has collected over 800 signatures and I have also met with the bus company. I shall continue the fi ght at Dorset County Council. I know just how devastating further cuts in our bus services will be.


The fi ght to get the youth club up and running continues and I do hope to have completed satisfactory negotiations with Lockyer’s School and be able to give a positive report next month.


If you would like details on these or any other local issues, please do contact me or drop into my regular surgery on the 2nd Saturday of every month in Corfe Mullen Library.


With best wishes, Susan Jefferies


County Councillor for Corfe Mullen jefferies.susan@gmail.com 01202 699647


Reg No 305548 12 To advertise, please contact 01202 657317 or email karen@broadstonelink.co.uk NORPORATING


SUPPIER OF WATER SOFTENING SAT


YOUR L OUR LOA


RANUE. HARVE’ OK, OK SAT AND E-IING SAT


WE SUPP SAT IN ABET OR www esse salt.com


www.wessexsalt.com www.wessexsalt.com


Call hll this number ffor free delivery of all your salt requirements!


b Wessex Salt 1/4p.indd 1


MARK BARRASS PLUMBING & HEATING


+ All aspects of domestic plumbing & heating + All work guaranteed & fully insured + Apprentice trained locally + 30 years experience + No VAT


Bathrooms - Boilers Cylinders - Fires - Taps Servicing - Tanks - Etc


Email: markb@rrass.fsnet.co.uk 01202 603724 or 07798 681330


Lower Blandford Road, Broadstone 17/09/2014 13:12


01202 627185


NEW S


20% OFF ALL LABOUR


WITH THIS ADVERT


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44  |  Page 45  |  Page 46  |  Page 47  |  Page 48  |  Page 49  |  Page 50  |  Page 51  |  Page 52