Les Fry - Councillor for Dorset (Dorchester West)

Councillor Les Fry

Independents for Dorset Dorchester West

Email: cllrles.fry@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

Council: Dorset

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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 4 of 23

Independent Reviewing Officer's Annual Report

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

...the contents of the Independent Reviewing Officer's Annual Report for 2024-2025 were received and noted, with a focus on ensuring the continued development of the QARO service to best support and challenge the Local Authority in meeting the needs of children in care and ensuring their voices are heard.

Recommendations approved

Climate programme capital workstreams over £500K

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

...approved £700k for solar PV installations and £1.3m for LED street lighting upgrades as part of the climate capital programme, and delegated authority for further spend within the remaining allocation.

Recommendations Approved

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

Active Travel Infrastructure Plan

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

...approved the Active Travel Infrastructure Plan, which outlines the network for walking, cycling, and wheeling and will guide future investment decisions.

Recommendations Approved

Coombe House Annual Performance Report 2025

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

...received and noted the Coombe House Annual Performance Report for 2025.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 77

Average per Month: 3.1

Decisions Recorded: 113