Tory candidate is selected

Self-employed beautician Rebecca Burns has been selected as the Conservative candidate for the upcoming Sherborne West by-election. The decision was agreed by a selection panel of the West Dorset Conservative Association on May 13.

Ms Burns, who runs The Courtyard Salon in Long Street, Sherborne, previously contested the ward unsuccessfully in 2018. The by-election has been triggered following the resignation of the incumbent Liberal Democrat councillor. The West Dorset Conservative Association released a statement saying: “Rebecca is very active in the community and works closely with local groups, including the Chamber of Trade, Sherborne Future Group, and The Rendezvous.

“She regularly volunteers to help individuals from underprivileged backgrounds.”

Ms Burns said: “Sherborne

West’s electors rightly deserve a candidate who is local, driven, and who will deliver for them. It is also vital that residents have strong communication with their councillors, which I feel has been missing.

“I know what it is like to live and work in this wonderful town; I want to honour and respect its values and history, while introducing a more modern, refreshed approach to its governance and representation.”

West Dorset MP Chris Loder said: “Rebecca is well-known in the Sherborne West ward and has a wealth of experience that will serve her well when it comes to being a councillor. “She has my full support and endorsement.”

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Share in brewery’s £50k grant

Dorset brewery Hall & Woodhouse is inviting applications for a share of its £50,000 Community Chest.

The independent familyowned brewer has launched its 22nd year of awards, for charities and community projects, from local village halls and cultural organisations, to charities that assist with poverty, social isolation, and specialist health needs. You have until Saturday, July 15 to submit grant applications for £300£3,000.

Download an application form at hall-woodhouse. co.uk/community-chest