31 March 2024 / 11 December 2024 by chrishenderson
Looking back at Jon Orrell's 2019-2024 term of office [4/4]... The wonderful flowers and tubs on Wesley Street, Melcombe Regis are the work of local residents themselves. They have done a great job brightening up the scene. They were at risk of losing this through a lack of insurance. As part of a charity called Transition Towns, local Green Councillor Jon Orrell was able to help secure insurance. The street went on to win a Civic Society award.
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30 March 2024 / 22 December 2024 by chrishenderson
Looking back on Jon Orrell's 2019-2024 term of office [3/4]... The Lantern on Ranelagh Road has been helping homeless and vulnerable people for decades. Lately Jon Orrell has joined the board as a trustee. Jon says: "The Lantern is going from strength to strength. Houses are being bought for people who are rebuilding their lives. A new venture has seen the NHS invest in mental health treatments at Hope House by St John’s church. Jon is also involved in the board of We are Weymouth as the town council link. Jon has also sat on the Health and People Scrutiny Board in Dorchester.
29 March 2024 / 11 December 2024 by chrishenderson
Looking back at Jon Orrell's 2019-2024 term of office [2/4]... Melcombe Regis Green Councillor Jon Orrell says: "It has been good to see that the permission I gained for the change of use for the precious St John's Gardens has reaped benefits over the last few years. "This oasis of green now has a corner used by local groups who engage with people with learning needs. The fruits (and veg) of their labours are wonderful to see.
28 March 2024 / 11 December 2024 by chrishenderson
Looking back on Jon Orrell's 2019-2024 term of office [1/4]... Pictured is the new footpath and cycleway that runs by B&Q in Weymouth. It used to be narrow and messy. Melcombe Regis Green Councillor Jon Orrell worked with Public Health and other partners to redevelop this area, and preserve the old railway lines that are part of our history. Jon said: "I am keen to see the rich past of our town celebrated whilst also making it safe to walk and cycle.
12 January 2024 / 11 December 2024 by chrishenderson
Melcombe Regis Green Councillor Jon Orrell opposes the higher car parking charges for Weymouth, with other Dorset towns remaining much cheaper. Meanwhile, the town council is working on a new plan for the coming decade. One part concerns building on two small car parks. Jon Orrell said: "I do not support this in the absence of much better bus links and joining up with the train station."
7 September 2023 / 22 December 2024 by chrishenderson
Green Councillor Jon Orrell (Melcombe Regis) has been featured in the Dorset Echo, responding to a BBC investigation which suggests Wessex Water may have illegally dumped sewage on dry days. Across the Wessex Water area from the Dorset coast to the Bristol area, the BBC identified 68 sites where sewage may have been illegally discharged last year. Wessex Water disputes much of the data. Jon was quoted in the Echo: “It’s shocking that they’re dropping sewage on dry days, we were led to believe that it may be a problem with storm surge, but it turns out that they are putting it out on dry days as well.
