TRIBUTES have been paid to former West Dorset district council chairman Tony Frost.

He held the position between 1996 and 1998 and was the councillor for Halstock.

Current members stood in silence as a tribute to him at their meeting in Dorchester on Thursday.

Mr Frost, 86, died on August 24th. A service of thanksgiving was held for him at St Mary’s Church, Corscombe on September 19th.