The footbridge over the river at Charmouth Beach – which is a vital link to the beach and also part of the South West coast path – had been causing safety concerns due to wear and tear. Cllr Belinda Bawden responded to residents’ concerns and Dorset Council has now made the necessary repairs.
In Lyme Regis, the path through the Town Mill complex to the car park is in urgent need of repair. Cllr Bawden has
talked to local traders and is pressing for ongoing maintenance of the path, bridge and steps. There’s also a
proposal to replace some of the car park spaces at the top of the steps with cycle racks.