Bridport Branch collecting signatures for our NHSS petition

The West Dorset Conservative Association represents members of the Conservative Party in the parliamentary constituency of West Dorset.  Our aim is to ensure Conservative representation at all levels of government.

We do this by campaigning on local and national issues, supporting Conservative candidates at elections and by fundraising.

As well as political activity, we have many social functions for members.  Some of these will be listed on our events pages.

Save money on your energy bills.

A free event to help you save money and keep warm.

Many of us are facing rising household energy bills as a result of the recent cold weather and an increase in global energy prices. You could be entitled to financial help.  Come along to this free event where organisations will be on hand to offer advice on heating and insulation grants, energy efficiency measures, renewable technologies and any other issues you may have.

• When: Friday 12th February 2010, 10.00am to 12.45pm.
• Where: Bridport Arts Centre, South Street, Bridport, DT6 3NR.

Confidential benefit entitlement checks will also be available so make sure you bring any details of the benefits you currently receive with you. Organisations attending are The Energy Saving Trust, Dorset Energy Advice Centre, Bridport Renewable Energy Group, Dorset Community Action, Dorset County Council, West Dorset District Council, Care & Repair, Age Concern, Dorset Wayfinders, Citizens Advice Bureau and others.

This event has been organised by eaga, a leading energy efficiency provider, in conjunction with Oliver Letwin MP for West Dorset constituency.  For more information about this event, please call eaga on 0191 247 3840.

Active support for Conservatives in West Dorset continues to grow. Two new local branches were opened in November; Yetminster and Cam Vale.

If you are interested in getting involved or want to find out more about our events and activities, please contact Antony Stanley on 01300 321188, or  by email.

The Conservative Party conference is being held in Manchester.  Click here for more information or contact Antony Stanley, the Association Agent – details on the contact page.

Find contact details for your nearest Conservative county councillor:

The county elections yesterday were a striking success for Conservatives across the county.  For the first time since the 1990’s the Conservative share of the West Dorset vote was over 50%. Click to view the full county council election results.

Julie Girling MEP

Giles Chichester MEP

Ashley Fox MEP

The European elections left the Lib Dems in third place in West Dorset.

Oliver Letwin collecting signatures

Local Conservatives collected signatures across West Dorset for a petition calling for help for savers and pensioners. In Bridport Oliver Letwin MP joined Town Councillor Keith Day and branch members to support the campaign. The petition will be delivered to Gordon Brown in Downing Street.

The petition stated ‘We are asking for your support to help pensioners and savers during the economic crisis’ The campaign calls for the scrapping of income tax on savings for basic rate taxpayers and the raising of the pensioners’ personal allowance.

Keith Day won the Bridport Town Council by-election

Bridport South Ward Town Council By-Election – 2nd April

The result was:

Keith Day   Conservative 381    40.75%

Lib Dem                         335    35.83

Independent                149    15.94

Labour                              70     7.49

Weavers House, 5 East Street, Beaminster, Dorset DT8 3DS

Phone: 01308 863365 or 07831 168173

rebeccaknox@tiscali.co.uk or rebeccaknox@westdorsetconservatives.com

Website: www.westdorsetconservatives.com/rebeccaknox.htm

Rebecca Knox (nee Robinson) grew up near Pilsdon and now lives in Beaminster.

Beaminster Town Councillor:  Elected 2007 – specific interest in promoting the Beaminster Community Swimming Pool and the Yarn Barton Learning Centre.

Charitable Interests:
- Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institute
- Marie Curie
- Weldmar Hospicecare Trust.

Supporter of the Beaminster Festival and charitable fund raising events at Forde Abbey Summer Fair; Melplash Show and other events such as Seavington and Cattistock Pt-Pts.

Outlook
I am a great believer in local decision making and having now had experience as a councillor, at a very local level, I am even more determined to ensure that the process becomes meaningful to constituents rather than a system for system’s sake. If electors were enthused by policy decisions that were taken efficiently, transparently and effectively, the relationship between them and local government would be hugely improved. I would like to show people that they, and I, can make a difference to how they live everyday, by positively participating, building communities.

LOCAL RESIDENTS’ SURVEY

Please complete the survey and return to us at the freepost address below or email

1. Is speeding traffic affecting your quality of life?  Yes No
2. How serious an issue is the volume of crime to you?  Very serious Quite serious Not serious

3. Are you or have you recently been affected by any of the following?
 rural theft/theft localised flooding  fly tipping
litter  closure of local facilities  safety on the roads & pavements
other (please comment below)

4. Your Conservative Councillors are determined to keep a weekly waste collection service.
Do you agree with us?

 Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree

5. Your Conservative County Councillor fought a successful campaign to save Beaminster’s Day Care Ce Centre. Do you know anyone who uses the centre? If you use it, how often do you go there?

 Yes No Monthly  Daily Infrequently

6. Do you know of any local roads in need of repair or special attention? Are there any other issues you would like to raise with your local Conservative Team?

7. Which Party currently best represents your views and beliefs?

 Conservative Labour Liberal Democrat Green UKIP Other Undecided

8. Your local Conservative team is working hard. Please let us know if you can help with our work:

I can deliver leaflets in my road I can display a poster at election time I would like a postal vote
 I would like to register my local support  I would like more details
Please contact Rebecca by email rebeccaknox@westdorsetconservatives.com or

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West Dorset Conservative Association
Chapel House,
Dorchester Road,
Maiden Newton,
Dorchester
DT2 0BG’.

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