Independents for Dorset

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Independents for Dorset is a local political party based in Dorset, England.[1]

History

The group was founded succeeding the Alliance for Local Living.[2] It was originally known as "All for Dorset" and was inspired by the teal independents in Australia.[3] Independents for Dorset had 4 councillors until May 2024.[4]

Independents for Dorset won three seats in the 2024 Dorset Council election.[5]

NameWard
Pete RoperPortland
Rob HughesPortland
Les FryDorchester West

They won nine of the 14 seats on Portland Town Council.[6]

References

  1. ↑"View registration - The Electoral Commission". search.electoralcommission.org.uk. Retrieved 7 April 2025.
  2. ↑Bevins, Trevor (13 March 2024). "New independent group calls for 'passionate' people to stand in local elections". Dorset Echo. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
  3. ↑View, Dorset (6 June 2022). "All for Dorset calls for independent candidates". Dorset View. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
  4. ↑Bevins, Trevor (30 April 2024). "LOCAL ELECTIONS: All the candidates standing for Dorset Council". Dorset Echo. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
  5. ↑Bevins, Trevor (3 May 2024). "Lib Dems pledge car park charges review as they take control of Dorset Council". Dorset Echo. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
  6. ↑Lawrence, Tom (4 May 2024). "Lib Dems and Independents celebrate success in town council elections". Dorset Echo. Retrieved 5 May 2024.

See also