Thanks to the nine Cllrs who voted for me as Deputy Mayor.  Wasn't enough but you guys make your bed.........  I shall be standing for Mayor next year in any case.

Following our Campaign forcing town council action, delighted to see the re-opening after refurbishment yesterday.  Shame on certain Cllrs who turned up for the re-opening after voting against the refurbishment.

Change to 01202 area code

OFCOM is the government agency with responsibility for regulating communications – tv, radio, fixed line telecommunications, mobiles, postal services, and other wireless devices. 

Due to high demand for fixed line telephone numbers within the 01202 area, OFCOM is introducing a change which will add an additional capacity of 200,000 numbers.  From 1 November 2012, callers will need to dial the entire number (01202 + 6-digit local number) for every call, including when dialling another 01202 number.  This will mean, for example, that a customer in Wimborne or Mudeford making a landline call to Furzehill or Christchurch will be required to include the 01202 area code.  A failure to do this will result in an automated message advising the caller to include the area code.

There will be no increase in the costs of making a telephone call within the 01202 area.  OFCOM will be undertaking some significant marketing of this change as we approach November.  .