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Independents for Dorset

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Independents for Dorset
AbbreviationIfD
LeaderLes Fry
Preceded byAlliance for Local Living
HeadquartersDorset
IdeologyLocalism
Non-partisan politics
Dorset Council
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Website
www.dorset-independents.uk

Independents for Dorset is a local political party based in Dorset, England.

History

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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]

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References

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  1. ^ "New independent group calls for 'passionate' people to stand in local elections". Dorset Echo. 2024-03-13. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
  2. ^ View, Dorset (2022-06-06). "All for Dorset calls for independent candidates". Dorset View. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
  3. ^ "LOCAL ELECTIONS: All the candidates standing for Dorset Council". Dorset Echo. 2024-04-30. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
  4. ^ "Lib Dems pledge car park charges review as they take control of Dorset Council". Dorset Echo. 2024-05-03. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
  5. ^ "Lib Dems and Independents celebrate success in town council elections". Dorset Echo. 2024-05-04. Retrieved 2024-05-05.

See also

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