Like many others, Dorset Greens have opposed the proposed new incinerator on Portland from the outset, and are diismayed that the Government gave it the green light recently
Councillor Clare Sutton has made a further submission to the Environment Agency. and is liaising with Dorset Council, the new South Dorset MP, and other parties about possible next steps, which may include High Court review.
Clare said: “Our Green Party Councillors are committed to fighting this decision at every level and will continue to press for more environmentally responsible policies that protect our community, air quality, and the natural beauty of Portland and the wider Weymouth area.”
Meanwhile Dorset Green Party’s new Chair Val Graves has asked Green MPs to press for no new incinerator permits and an immediate moratorium on environmental permits for approved but unbuilt incinerators – including Portland’s.
For the most up-to-date information, go to the Stop Portland Waste Incinerator’s Facebook page.