Purbeck District Council have recently been requesting that second home owners complete an Electoral Registration Review form. If you own a second home that is solely used for recreational purposes, a Council can withdraw your right to have a vote at local elections.
Following the debate regarding the EU the SDCA want to know your views on Britain's relationship with Europe, and are currently conducting a survey.
Earlier this month the Swanage School proposals were accepted, meaning that a new school will be opened in Swanage at the beginning of the academic year in 2013.
After preliminary meetings with Purbeck District Council in August the Local Government Boundary Commission for England are gathering local opinions of the proposals made to change ward boundaries in Purbeck.
South Dorset campaign fighting to have the Marine Operations Centre (MOC) located in Weymouth and Portland is sadly rejected by Mike Penning Minister for Transport after Richard made a strong case in the House.
The results of the Purbeck District Council local elections 2011
Teresa Seall - Conservative councillor for Owermoigne Ward discusses the West Dorset District Council office move
Organisers make preparations for annual show
A referendum on changing the current voting system in Parliamentary elections has been proposed for May. Please let us know your thoughts. We are backing the campaign that does not want to make changes to or system. It is called the NO2AV Campaign.

