Councillor Dr Jon Orrell

Dr Jon Orrell has been councillor for Melcombe Regis on Dorset Council since 2019, and also serves the area on Weymouth Town Council, currently as town mayor.

Jon’s family has had a four-generation link to Weymouth. Jon’s grandfather ran the Lupins Hotel in the mid-20th Century. His parents were married at St John’s Church. Jon has himself seen the hard work of running a hotel. So, he’s keen to support local hospitality and tourism.

Jon’s father worked as a GP at the Royal Crescent Surgery for 30 years. His mother was a practice nurse. Jon has worked for 25 years as a GP in the same surgery.

Jon is very concerned about the NHS. At its best, it delivers local healthcare without charging money to patients. The last 15 years of government cutbacks to social care have seen the NHS on the ropes. It can recover if treated well. The NHS has a core of dedicated doctors, nurses and other workers. It is vital that we have a supportive government to look after it. Jon is totally committed to preserving and improving our local health service.