HAMPSHIRE Law Society’s new president is a solicitor from Bransgore.

Simon Whipple succeeds Roderick Hursthouse.

Mr Whipple runs the Carers Legal Centre, and says he wants to improve the profile and influence of the society by engaging more with members and building relationships with local politicians with the aim of offering views on important legal issues affecting the county.

He said: “I want to ensure that our clients, the people of Hampshire, are made aware of the high quality service they receive from their solicitor.

“And I want to build a close relationship with the 14 Hampshire MPs, so that when we need to we will be able to activate our MPs to represent Hampshire lawyers at Westminster.”