“Precious little ‘democracy’” at West Dorset District Council
“Much that I’d been warned about in relation to the way in which West Dorset District Council conducts its affairs appears to be true. There is precious little “democracy” as evidenced by the fact that there’s virtually no debate on major issues.” So argues independent councillor Alistair Chisholm, who was elected in May 2011.
Queen Victoria and the Dorset Piddle Riddle
“Legend has it that the villages of Puddletown and Briantspuddle, which used to contain the word ‘piddle’, changed their village titles to avoid embarrassing Queen Victoria whilst she was visiting.” So says the newly-published Little Book of Dorset. Is it true?
Dorset County Council staff “retrained” after 15-month parking ticket battle
THIS IS the story of Lester Cowling’s 15-month battle with Dorset County Council over a parking ticket. It raises some worrying questions
Dorset parking ticket battle: Lester Cowling’s story
WHEN I returned my car to find I was being giving a parking ticket I felt as if I was being mugged
Dorset parking ticket battle: Ali Cameron’s story
How about a video to highlight Dorset County Council’s behaviour? I had worked as a professional TV camera man and I was up for it.
Dorset parking ticket battle: Dorset County Council’s view
Dorset County Council’s response to questions put by Lester Cowling and Ali Cameron about the saga of Mr Cowling’s parking ticket.
Reviewed: The Poet Laureate in Poundbury
It’s good when it comes, but Michel Hooper-Immins has to wait for his beef and his beer.