11 March 2025 / 31 March 2025 by chrishenderson
It’s good to have an update on the Ferrybridge coastal path after such a long period with a diversion. Councillor Clare Sutton met with Dorset Council’s Greenspace Manager yesterday and there’s now a plan in place. Subject to the agreement of Natural England (because it’s an SSSI) and the landowner, whose existing ‘structure’ will be […]
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28 January 2025 / 31 March 2025 by chrishenderson
Councillor Claudia Webb met local residents today who live by the old Wyke Methodist Church to discuss the planning application that has been made to turn it into flats. Residents are concerned about the proposal adding to an already limited parking situation, it not being a design that would fit into the local landscape and the lack of forethought about how the building work would be undertaken.
1 November 2024 / 22 December 2024 by chrishenderson
A 20mph zone has now been introduced in Cross Road, Weymouth. This initiative has been strongly supported by Green Councillor Clare Sutton (Rodwell & Wyke), to make it safer for schoolchildren, elderly residents of Anning House and those using the doctor's surgery.
25 October 2024 / 22 December 2024 by chrishenderson
Rodwell & Wyke Green Councillor Claudia Webb organised a litter pick of Weymouth's South Harbourside with Bennett's. Claudia said: "It was good fun, and raised awareness about keeping our harbour clean."
1 October 2024 / 22 December 2024 by chrishenderson
Green Councillor Claudia Webb (Rodwell & Wyke) has been working on recruiting new Friends of Rodwell Trail committee members so they can continue the great work they do, including replacing the missing station signs.
13 September 2024 / 22 December 2024 by chrishenderson
Councillor Helen Toft says: "It was extremely interesting to visit the Wyke Water Treatment Plant with Councillor Clare Sutton and others this summer. In a smelly few hours we gained a better understanding of the processes, and asked lots of questions about sewage discharges."
7 August 2024 / 22 December 2024 by chrishenderson
Green Councillor Claudia Webb (Rodwell & Wyke) writes: "On Sunday 4th August 2024, I had the honour of joining hundreds of residents in Weymouth to stand together in unity against racism and injustice. The anti-racism protest, which drew people from all walks of life, was a powerful display of our community’s commitment to equality, justice, and the shared belief that racism has no place in our society."
15 May 2024 / 22 December 2024 by chrishenderson
Dorset Council's new Liberal Democrat administration, elected on a promise of cross-party working, has appointed Green Councillor Clare Sutton as Cabinet Member for Children's Services, Education & Skills.
26 February 2024 / 22 December 2024 by chrishenderson
Green Councillor Clare Sutton (Rodwell & Wyke) secured Dorset Council’s commitment in 2021 to reinstating the Underbarn - a scenic path in Weymouth from Bincleaves Green to Castle Cove Beach. The Underbarn has been closed since 2001 owing to safety concerns after landslips. It has since fallen into an overgrown state of disrepair. Much of the Underbarn was cut through after the initial reopening agreement. Unfortunately progress then stalled for various reasons. However, landowners were informed last month that works would recommence and this has now started.
1 February 2024 / 12 December 2024 by chrishenderson
Wyke Regis Town Councillor Helen Toft was contacted by a Williams Avenue resident in November who told her that, on Halloween, a large group of young people banged and kicked cars in the road and verbally abused residents who challenged them. As this was corroborated by other residents, Helen organised a meeting that was attended by around 20 residents, the Police, senior staff from All Saints School, Dorset Council’s Anti-Social Behaviour officer and councillors Clare Sutton and Lucy Hamilton.
