The Annual Meeting of the Parish Council convened on Monday, 13th May and marked the start of a new five year term of office.
Many returning Councillors were welcomed and Councillor Rick Dyke was elected as Chairman, receiving unanimous support from all.
Of the six vacancies there are currently 2 vacancies remaining: one for Broadwindsor Ward and the other for Drimpton Ward*.
Bringing fresh new perspectives and a wealth of skills and experience, a warm welcome goes to:
- Councillor Garry Miller (Broadwindsor ward)
- Councillor Tim Beer (Blackdown ward)
- Councillor Philip Dixon (Drimpton ward)
- Councillor Chris Beck (Drimpton ward).
We wish them all well and hope that they enjoy being part of the Parish Council.
During the meeting a number of representations were agreed as follows:
- Broadwindsor School – Councillor Rebecca Burt
- Comrades Hall – Councillor Rick Dyke
- Blackdown Village Hall – Councillor Sonia Raymond
- Drimpton Village Hall – Councillor Chris Beck
- Broadwindsor Allotment Group – Stefan Nikolov
- ROWLO/Footpaths Officer – Councillor Philip Dixon
- DAPTC Western Area Committee – Councillor Rick Dyke & Councillor Nathalie Roberts
- Dorset Council Climate & Ecological Emergency Support Group – Sheila Hawkins
The next meeting of the Parish Council will be on Monday, 3rd June, 7.30pm at Blackdown Village Hall. All are welcome.
* If you are interested and would like to find out more about the role and responsibilities of a parish councillor, please contact the Parish Clerk at hello@broadwindsorgroup.gov.uk.
Photo Credit: Helen Cudmore.
