Les Fry - Councillor for Dorset (Dorchester West)

Councillor Les Fry

Independents for Dorset Dorchester West

Email: cllrles.fry@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

Council: Dorset

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Licensing and Gambling Acts Committee Northern Area Planning Committee (Committee Member) Licensing and Gambling Acts Sub-Committee (Committee Member) Cabinet (Guest) Licensing and Gambling Acts Committee (Committee Member) Joint Overview Committee Dorset Council (Vice-Chair) General Licensing Committee (Committee Member) General Licensing Sub-Committee (Committee Member) Shareholder Committee for Dorset Innovation Park Ltd (Guest) Licensing and Gambling Acts Sub-Committee (Committee Member) Licensing and Gambling Acts Committee (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

77 meetings · Page 1 of 16

Northern Area Planning Committee Committee Member

Northern Area Planning Committee - Tuesday, 26th May, 2026 10.00 am

May 26, 2026, 10:00 am
Licensing and Gambling Acts Committee Committee Member

Licensing and Gambling Acts Committee - Thursday, 21st May, 2026 11.00 am

May 21, 2026, 11:00 am
General Licensing Committee Committee Member

General Licensing Committee - Thursday, 21st May, 2026 10.00 am

May 21, 2026, 10:00 am
Dorset Council Vice-Chair

Dorset Council - Thursday, 14th May, 2026 6.30 pm

May 14, 2026, 6:30 pm
Licensing and Gambling Acts Sub-Committee Committee Member

Licensing and Gambling Acts Sub-Committee - Monday, 11th May, 2026 10.30 am, PROVISIONAL

May 11, 2026, 10:30 am

Decisions from Meetings

113 decisions · Page 6 of 23

New Forest National Park Local Plan consultation response

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 29 January 2026 - 6.30 pm - January 29, 2026

...endorsed the response agreed with the Cabinet Member for Planning and Emergency Planning regarding the New Forest National Park Local Plan consultation.

Recommendations Approved

East Devon Local Plan Consultation

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 29 January 2026 - 6.30 pm - January 29, 2026

...agreed to formally respond to the East Devon Local Plan consultation, ensuring Dorset's views are considered and maintaining cooperation on local plan development.

Recommendations Approved

School Admission Arrangements 2027-2028

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 29 January 2026 - 6.30 pm - January 29, 2026

...approved and adopted the School Admissions Arrangements and Co-ordinated Scheme for school place allocations for September 2027, including reductions in Pupil Admissions Numbers for two primary schools.

Recommendations Approved

Dorset Local Nature Recovery Strategy

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 6.30 pm - December 09, 2025

...the final Dorset Local Nature Recovery Strategy, a statutory framework for nature recovery across the county developed through stakeholder engagement and evidence gathering, was approved for publication and integration into council policies.

Recommendations Approved

Council Plan Progress Report

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 6.30 pm - December 09, 2025

... the Cabinet approved an updated enabling strategy and policy framework, a refined performance framework for the Communities for All priority, and noted progress on the Council Plan's monitoring framework, dashboard publication, foundational programs, and early delivery highlights.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 77

Average per Month: 3.1

Decisions Recorded: 113