A meeting was held in Dorset on Tuesday 4th December. As usual, the meeting took place in the evening, at The Courtyard Centre, in Lychett Minster, near Poole. Members were encouraged to attend and have their say, and the turnout was very encouraging.

A number of important issues were discussed and debated, including the national recommmendations for meal breaks, the vehicle situation in Dorset and Health and several safety concerns. Members who were there were able to air their views on these matters. There was enthusiastic discussion, with some important views being expressed.

Branch executive members from across the tryst-wide area met in Taunton the following day. The isues from the Dorset meeting the night before were brought to the executive, and these were discussed along with other important matters of concern to branch - including ECA training, technician banding, staff welfare and domestic violence and the HPC.

Detailed minutes were taken of both the above meetings, and once approved, will  be posted on the archive pages of this site.

The next Dorset Sector Meeting is due to be held on 26th February 2008. The next Branch meeting in Taunton is due on 27th February. Both of these will be AGM's, where members are invited t attend, and where voting for positions within the branch/sector will take place.