Cllr Ron Parker
Ron was first elected in March 1998. He has taken the lead for Poole on the South West Local Government Association and his council work has very much focused on securing and maintaining a dynamic economy for Poole. From 2003-11 Ron was Cabinet Portfolio Holder for the local economy and was instrumental in achieving the funding and implementtion of the iconic Twin Sails Bridge. He maintains a keen interest in the continuing regeneration of Poole with his involvment in the Revitalising the The Town Centre Working Party and the Member Engagement Forum. He is a member of the Planning Committee and chairman of the Transportation Advisory Group which scrutinises emerging transport policy and makes recomendations to Cabinet and Council. 

Positions - 
Transport Advisory Group Chairman
Economy Overview and Scrutiny Committee Member
Overview and Scrutiny Committee Member
Revitalising the Town Centre Working Party Member
Planning Committee Member
South East Dorset Strategic Planning & Transportation Joint Committee Member 

Outside Bodies
Council Representative on Bournemouth Orchestras
Council Representative on Court of the university of Southampton
Council Representative on Local Government Association (LGA)
Council Representative on LGA - Urban Commissions South West Councils
Council Representative on Poole Cherbourg Twinning Association Management Committee
Council Representative on Poole Tourism Management Board
Council Representative on South East Dorset Strategic Planning and Transportation Joint Committee
Council Representative on South East Dorset Transport Advisory Group
Council Representative on South East Dorset Transport Contributions Executive