Lytchett Matravers and Upton

Alex Brenton

Alex has lived and worked in Purbeck for most of her life, her children went to local schools. She and her husband Rob have a background in farming and gardening with a wide understanding of rural, local and conservation issues. She is a garden consultant. A former Dorset County Councillor, Alex originally became a local campaigner lobbying for road safety measures at Morden Park Corner and on the A35 from Lytchett Matravers to Bere Regis a fight which continues. She has been on the Morden Parish Council for nearly 20 years, most of them as chairman.

Tel: 01929 459496   Email: cllralex.brenton@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

Andrew Starr

Andrew has lived in Upton for 33 years since moving from Bournemouth. Married to Wendy for 40 years, they have 2 children and grandchildren who have all attended or attending local schools. Andrew has eight years experience as a councillor or Purbeck District Council representing Upton West, including as the Natural Environment Spokesperson. A former telecommunications engineer, Andrew is a very active grandfather, frequently to be met at Upton Infant and Junior Schools' gates. Passionate about protecting and enhancing our local environment, treasurer and active member of the Keep Upton Tidy Group and a keen cyclist.

Tel: 07592 358177   Email: cllrandrew.starr@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

Steve Robinson

Steve, who moved to Upton in 2016, has worked in the community and voluntary sector all his life and recently retired from running the Dorset based charity Prama, overseeing various social care and community services such as clubs for those experiencing loneliness and isolation as well as community groups offering various activities from IT training to gardening. 

Through his work, Steve has found his passion for helping communities become all age friendly and aims to be a trusted spokesperson for those who feel excluded and disadvantaged. 

Steve is an avid campaigner and has spoken at Parliamentary groups on local issues including the cost of living crisis, broadband access and pension changes. Most recently, Steve has been campaigning for improved road safety around Lytchett Bay. He is not afraid to speak and campaign on behalf of his residents through his experience of regularly speaking at his local church and appearances on Radio 4 news programmes and local radio stations. 

Steve has very recently been elected to represent the local area on Dorset Council as well as on the Lytchett Minster and Upton Town Council, which he sees as an opportunity to continue the community work that he is passionate about on a local level at a time of increasing need.

Steve is a member of St Dunstan’s church in Upton. He has two (frequently muddy) dogs and is a keen adventurer and traveller.

Email: cllrsteve.robinson@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk