Independents for Dorset explained

Independents for Dorset
Abbreviation:	IfD
Leader:	Les Fry
Ideology:	Localism Non-partisan politics
Headquarters:	Dorset
Country:	the United Kingdom
Predecessor:	Alliance for Local Living
Seats1 Title:	Dorset Council

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

History

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]

External links

• Official website

See also

• Alliance for Local Living
• Christchurch Independents
• Poole People Party
• Poole Engage Party

Notes and References

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