Councillor Belinda Bawden - Dorset Green Party

Lyme & Charmouth, Dorset Council

Belinda lives in Lyme Regis and was elected to the Lyme Regis Town Council in 2019. She won the by-election in April 2022 for Dorset Council, and was re-elected by a landslide in the May 2024 Dorset Council election.

Belinda says: “We punch above our weight in Dorset Council and seem to be respected across the political divide for our well-evidenced contributions and collaborative style of working. Electing Greens really does make a difference!

Locally, Belinda has worked hard to represent Charmouth and Lyme Regis, advocating for residents with problems and developing solutions when challenges arise. She is proposing road safety improvements based on residents requests and developing responses for the new Local Transport Plan.

Belinda recently campaigned on behalf of local traders following the disruptive road closures and helped the new business group to set up.

Belinda adds: “I am humbled and privileged to represent the people of Charmouth and Lyme Regis again to continue the work to put people first in planning our future places. I encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to stand for their local councils or volunteer for our many community projects, to help shape a fairer, greener future for everyone.”

Latest news items featuring Belinda Bawden

Homes for everyone24 February 2025
The Green Party’s Dorset Councillor Belinda Bawden 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 urging Dorset… Read more: Homes for everyone
Extra bus stop17 February 2025
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: Extra bus stop
Early Years Provision3 February 2025
Belinda says: “I have been asking Dorset Council for Early Years provision for Lyme Regis at the Children’s Centre to give our children the best start in life. Many parents have complained to me about the lack of provision for the under fives which can affect their ability to work. Better funding to extend free… Read more: Early Years Provision
Road safety improvements for Lyme Regis26 January 2025
“The future health, safety and well-being of our residents who want to feel safer near their homes and walking into town will significantly improve with the introduction of a 20 mph scheme”. Thank you to residents who have been supporting efforts to improve road safety in the town. Dorset Council agreed the proposal for 20… Read more: Road safety improvements for Lyme Regis
Belinda Bawden working hard after re-election to Dorset Council with large majority15 August 2024
Thank you to everyone who voted for Belinda Bawden from the Green Party in Lyme & Charmouth at the Dorset Council election on 2nd May. Belinda was re-elected with 61% of the vote. She said: “Thank you for trusting me to represent you again. I’m hugely grateful and humbled by your support, which has increased across all our polling areas. I’ll continue to listen and work hard on your behalf.”
Lyme business group launches with Belinda Bawden’s help3 January 2024
Dorset Green Councillor for Lyme and Charmouth, Belinda Bawden, has been working with local businesses to help them to set up a new business group in Lyme. Several business owners stepped forward to help coordinate it and Tom Robinson, of Tom’s on the seafront, is the first chairman. With a fast-growing membership of over 80 local businesses, the new group is a welcome additional voice to Lyme’s active community.