Vikki Slade, Liberal Democrat MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole, has challenged the Home Secretary in Parliament over Dorset being the second worst-funded police force in England, ranking 42nd out of 43 nationally. Continue reading here

A Dorset MP has launched a new petition calling for secure bike lockers to be installed at railway stations, as part of her ongoing campaign to tackle bike theft. Continue reading here Sign the petition here

People living in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole could face a 7.5% rise in their council tax in April. BCP council forecasts it will face a £10.5m bill for the interest on borrowing needed to provide support and education to children with extra needs. Continues here

MID Dorset and North Poole MP Vikki Slade hosted a public meeting in Shapwick to give residents the chance to raise concerns over flooding, sewage, housing conditions and the long‑term future of the Kingston Lacy Estate. The meeting brought together villagers, representatives from the National Trust – which manages the Kingston Lacy Estate – and Wessex Water.Slade said the aim was to allow residents to put questions directly to the organisations responsible for local infrastr

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Social media has been part of my work long before politics. While leaflets, village hall meetings, and community magazines still reach many households, we know that for millions, news and social interaction now come through a laptop, tablet, or mobile phone. Originally, platforms like Twitter and Facebook were a way to reconnect with friends, share family photos, and discuss ideas—almost replacing a chat in the pub. For me, it coincided with raising young children and family