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Dance has been a member of [[South Petherton]] [[parish council]] for a number of years, and has been Chairman of the Parish Council at various times.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://southpethertonparishcouncil.gov.uk/parish-council-2/who-makes-up-the-pc/|website=South Petherton Parish Council|title=Council Members|accessdate=8 July 2024}}</ref> He was also an elected as a member of the former [[South Somerset District Council]] prior to its abolition.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.libdems.org.uk/candidates/yeovil|website=The Liberal Democrats|title=Yeovil|accessdate=8 July 2024}}</ref> |
Dance has been a member of [[South Petherton]] [[parish councils in England|parish council]] for a number of years, and has been Chairman of the Parish Council at various times.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://southpethertonparishcouncil.gov.uk/parish-council-2/who-makes-up-the-pc/|website=South Petherton Parish Council|title=Council Members|accessdate=8 July 2024}}</ref> He was also an elected as a member of the former [[South Somerset District Council]] prior to its abolition.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.libdems.org.uk/candidates/yeovil|website=The Liberal Democrats|title=Yeovil|accessdate=8 July 2024}}</ref> |
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In the [[2022 United Kingdom local elections|local elections held on 5 May 2022]] Dance was elected as a member of [[Somerset Council]], and became the Lead Member for Public Health, Equalities and Diversity, with responsibilities including political responsibility for public health services such as improving the health of the local population, public health nursing and commissioning, and the Community Safety Partnership.<ref>{{cite web|title=Committee Details - Executive|url=https://democracy.somerset.gov.uk/mgCommitteeDetails.aspx?ID=213|website=Somerset Council|accessdate=8 July 2024}}</ref> |
In the [[2022 United Kingdom local elections|local elections held on 5 May 2022]] Dance was elected as a member of [[Somerset Council]], and became the Lead Member for Public Health, Equalities and Diversity, with responsibilities including political responsibility for public health services such as improving the health of the local population, public health nursing and commissioning, and the Community Safety Partnership.<ref>{{cite web|title=Committee Details - Executive|url=https://democracy.somerset.gov.uk/mgCommitteeDetails.aspx?ID=213|website=Somerset Council|accessdate=8 July 2024}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 21:22, 8 July 2024
Adam Dance | |
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| Member of Parliament for Yeovil | |
| Assumed office 4 July 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Marcus Fysh |
| Majority | 12,286 (25.2%) |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Liberal Democrats |
Adam Dance is a British politician who has been the Member of Parliament for Yeovil since 2024. A member of the Liberal Democrats, he gained the seat from Marcus Fysh, a member of the Conservative Party.[1]
Early life and education
Dance was born in Yeovil. He attended Stanchester Academy. Despite his dyslexia, he was able to succeed academically and studied construction and landscape gardening at a local college.[2] He went on to graduate from Warwick Business School in 2023.[3]
Political career
Dance has been a member of South Petherton parish council for a number of years, and has been Chairman of the Parish Council at various times.[4] He was also an elected as a member of the former South Somerset District Council prior to its abolition.[5]
In the local elections held on 5 May 2022 Dance was elected as a member of Somerset Council, and became the Lead Member for Public Health, Equalities and Diversity, with responsibilities including political responsibility for public health services such as improving the health of the local population, public health nursing and commissioning, and the Community Safety Partnership.[6]
Personal life
In a 2023 interview, Dance revealed that he has ADHD.[7] He also identifies as a member of the LGBT community.[8]: 9
References
- ^ "Yeovil | General Election 2024". Sky News. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ "Adam Dance, Liberal Democrat candidate for Yeovil" (PDF). Yeovil Liberal Democrats. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
- ^ "Adam Dance MP". Policy Mogul. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
- ^ "Council Members". South Petherton Parish Council. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ "Yeovil". The Liberal Democrats. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ "Committee Details - Executive". Somerset Council. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ Calis, Steve (December 9, 2023). "Who is Lib Dem Councillor Adam Dance?" (video). youtube.com. The Steve Calis Show Podcast.
- ^ "Stand for what you believe in: be a Liberal Democrat district councillor" (PDF). Local Government Association. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
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