Cllr Andrew Parry at the Blackmore Vale Lunch Club Monday, 2 March, 2026 Cllr Andrew Parry, Conservative Leader on Dorset Council was the speaker at the March Lunch Club. Andrew described his role as Leader of the Opposition and also some interesting stats on the size of the Council. He spoke about the Budget the council had just set and the inequitable way Dorset Council is funded compared to other councils. Local News
Raising the minimum age for Social Media 20th January 2026 I have been contacted by a large number of constituents asking for my views regarding young people and their access to social media. I thought it might be... Local News
The year got off to a good start at the Blackmore Vale Lunch Club 5th January 2026 Simon Hoare MP addressed the Blackmore Vale Lunch Club today , attended by over 30 members. He wished everybody a Happy New Year and spoke with optimism about... Local News
Simon Hoare's Advice Surgery Dates for 2026 8th December 2025 New Advice Surgery dates for 2026! Local News
Re-launch of the Gillingham and Shaftesbury Branch 5th December 2025 On Friday 5 December 2025, we proudly re-launched the Gillingham and Shaftesbury Branch of the NDCA at the Gillingham Social Club. Over 30 enthusiastic local... Local News
Lunch with Lord Hart Former Chief Whip 1st November 2025 At the Association Patrons' Club and Members' lunch today the principal guests were Rt. Hon The Lord Hart of Tenby PC and Lady Hart. Lord Hart was previously... Local News
Simon Hoare MP opens the North Dorset Railway track extension! 18th September 2025 A proud day for North Dorset! Simon Hoare MP, joined by Councillors Sherry Jespersen, Carole Jones, and Steve Murcer, officially opened the newly extended North... Local News
Verwood Community Forum responds to Dorset Council's Local Plan Consultation 8th September 2025 Verwood’s Dorset Councillors Coombs, Flower and Gibson along with Verwood Branch Chair, and Chartered Town Planner, Carol Traves hosted a Community Forum for... Local News
Dorset Council's Local Plan Consultation 18th August 2025 Simon Hoare MP commenting on Dorset Council's Local Plan Consultation said: "Lib Dem Dorset Council has unveiled their local plan proposals for public... Local News
Simon Hoare MP celebrates the work of the Ramblers Association 17th July 2025 Simon Hoare MP was delighted to unveil a new sign on Okeford Hill this morning funded by the Ramblers Association celebrating the Great Chalk Way. A footpath... Local News
Kemi hosts press conference on the cost of social media 24th February 2026 Kemi joins bereaved parents in calling for much needed restrictions. National News
Conservatives pledge to cut Student loan interest 23rd February 2026 In our New Deal for young people, we will cap Plan 2 interest rates. National News
Conservatives force Chagos Surrender delay 19th February 2026 Starmer once again caves to the pressure... National News
Labour U-turn on cancellation of Local Elections 17th February 2026 Predictable chaos from a useless government that cannot make basic decisions. National News
Is Britain Broken? 12th February 2026 The Conservatives’ second Party Political Broadcast answers the question. National News
Conservatives force Morgan McSweeney resignation 8th February 2026 After months of pressure, McSweeney has finally been forced out. National News
