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- Cllr Kelvin Clayton calls for affordable housing in Bridport, as unaffordable retirement homes proposal rejected
Green Bridport Town Councillor Kelvin Clayton told Bridport & Lyme Regis News he welcomed Dorset Council’s decision to refuse planning permission for 70 new retirement homes in Bridport with no affordable housing element – but that he “very much hopes” a new developer will take on the site to provide much needed affordable housing. - Dorchester Town Council agrees Green’s proposal for more plant-based catering options
Dorchester Town Council has approved a proposal by Green Councillor Poppy Farmer to increase the proportion of plant-based food provided at its receptions and civic events. - Green Group Leader gives Budget speech at Dorset Council
Councillor Clare Sutton’s Budget speech at a meeting of the full Dorset Council on 11th February: “Those of us who were councillors prior to 2024 know that this is always challenging, largely because successive Conservative governments have decimated funding to local government, and because Dorset has fared particularly poorly, despite having a full suite of… Read more: Green Group Leader gives Budget speech at Dorset Council - Ferrybridge coastal path: New plan in place
It’s good to have an update on the Ferrybridge coastal path after such a long period with a diversion. Councillor Clare Sutton met with Dorset Council’s Greenspace Manager yesterday and there’s now a plan in place. Subject to the agreement of Natural England (because it’s an SSSI) and the landowner, whose existing ‘structure’ will be… Read more: Ferrybridge coastal path: New plan in place - Belinda Bawden demands homes for everyone
Green Party Dorset Councillor Belinda Bawden (Lyme & Charmouth) says: “Much of my work representing residents on Dorset Council feels a bit ‘behind-the-scenes’ and as a member of two planning committees and the new Housing Member Board, I’m closely involved in policy-planning and decision-making. “The affordable homes crisis concerns us all, and elected members are… Read more: Belinda Bawden demands homes for everyone - Cllr Belinda Bawden secures extra bus stop in Lyme Regis
Lyme Regis and Charmouth Dorset Councillor Belinda Bawden says: “It was a blow to Lyme Regis when the town bus service finished when the school bus contract was changed. Many residents have told me that it was a lifeline for them to get to the shops and other local services. “I requested and secured an… Read more: Cllr Belinda Bawden secures extra bus stop in Lyme Regis
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Dorset Green Party covers the same geographical area as Dorset Council. Most of our activity is in the West and South of Dorset.
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Our next Business Meetings for members only will be on Monday 24th February via Zoom at 7.30pm [note this is a change from a previously advertised date and time] and then Tuesday March 18th at 7.30pm in Dorchester. Then Tuesday April 22nd via ZOOM and Tuesday May 13th in Dorchester.
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