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Chaired the Full Council meeting on Tuesday – approved three of the four applications for grants; awarded Honorary Freeman of the town to Diann March; approved writing to Dorset Council to appeal for the QE Leisure Centre to be reopened. We also agreed to have a Fish and Chip supper once the new 7 councillors are elected on 8 August! Met representatives for Volunteer Care of Dorset about supporting a new Thursday evening club for people with learning difficulties at the Olive Branch. Attended the AGM of Planet Wimborne at the Town Hall which was well attended and helped move forward the Green agenda for Wimborne. Met with the Chair of Dorset Community Action, where I am a Trustee, and Allendale Community Centre managers to liaise and plan future work. Met with Gary Mason, The Town Council’s Community Events and  Liaison Officer, to plan the next few Mayoral events – great working with Gary who is well organised and hard working.