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Greens Second in Portland By-election11 July 2025
Mark Williams came second place in the Portland Town Council by-election in Tophill East on 10th July, beating Labour into third place. Congratulations go to Scott Horton for the “Independents for Dorset” party who won with 290 votes (47%) to the Greens in second place with 167 votes (27%) and Labour in third place with… Read more: Greens Second in Portland By-election
Mark Williams selected as Green candidate for Portland Town Council by-election16 June 2025
Mark Williams has been chosen as the Green Party candidate for the Tophill East by-election to Portland Town Council on 10th July. A keen angler and motorcyclist, Mark was born and brought up on the island, moved away for work, and has now returned home. Mark says: “I have been knocking on doors around the area over the last few weeks. It’s been great to meet you and to find out how I could help as your local councillor.”
Portland Town Council agrees Green’s proposal to ask King to stop proposed incinerator12 June 2025
Portland Town Council has agreed a proposal by Green Councillor Kia Pope to call on King Charles to intervene and help stop the proposed construction of a waste incinerator on the island at Portland Port. This will cite the island’s 1,000 year history as a Royal Manor, with its Court Leet guarding the rights and privileges of the islanders.
South West Coast Path section near Ferrybridge reopened, two years after landslide damage12 June 2025
Further to our update earlier this year, a beloved section of the South West Coast Path near the Fleet Lagoon in Ferrybridge, Weymouth, has officially reopened just in time for the peak walking season, following extensive restoration works. Closed since 2023 due to landslides and coastal erosion, the path had forced walkers onto a lengthy inland diversion.
Dorset Council puts children’s rights at forefront of decision-making7 June 2025
Dorset Council has unanimously backed a motion to become a Rights Respecting Authority. This formally embeds the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) into its policies and practices. Green Councillor Clare Sutton, cabinet member for children’s services, seconded the motion at the 15th May Dorset Council meeting.
“What about free speech and respecting others’ opinions?” Conservative councillors walk out for deputation on Gaza17 May 2025
Ten Conservative councillors walked out of the Dorset Council chamber on Thursday, rather than hear a public deputation requesting that the Dorset Pension Fund take investments out of companies supporting the Israeli war effort in Gaza. Green Councillor Clare Sutton said she could only interpret the choice of those who left the council chamber during the session on Gaza as support for the Israeli leader’s decision to bomb children and hospitals.
Dorset Council Children’s Services rated “outstanding” by Ofsted15 May 2025
Dorset Council Children’s Services have been rated “outstanding” by Ofsted. Its Cabinet member is Green Councillor Clare Sutton (since May 2024, in an otherwise Lib Dem Cabinet). Children’s Services were graded outstanding in its impact of leaders on social work practice, experiences and progress of children who need help, experiences of children in care and overall effectiveness. It was graded good for the experiences and progress of care leavers.
Cllr Helen Toft “getting conversation started” about 20mph zone on Doncaster Road – and across Weymouth13 May 2025
Helen Toft. Green Weymouth Town Councillor for Wyke Regis, has been knocking on doors and chatting with residents about reducing the speed limit. “There’s strong support for introducing a 20mph zone — especially on Doncaster Road, Marlborough Road, and Wyke High Street, which are often used as cut-throughs.”