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Thank you to residents who have been supporting efforts to improve road safety in the town. Dorset Council agreed the proposal for 20 mph speed limits throughout most of the town, as part of the town council’s overall ‘Vision’ for the town to be:

“A safer, cleaner, more attractive and more accessible place for all of its residents, workers and visitors.”

The next step is for Dorset Council to carry out a public consultation on the 20mph scheme and for other safety and accessibility improvements to be developed. Please look out for the 20mph public survey.

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Belinda 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.”

She’s been busy since the elections working for local residents. We have knocked on every voters’ door and listened to your concerns about the loss of our services, speeding, parking and sewage in our rivers and beaches. Working collaboratively with the new administration in Dorset Council means we have more influence to get our problems resolved. The photo above shows Belinda helping keep our beaches clean with town councillor Caroline Aldridge and new local MP Edward Morello.

A newly elected Labour government with strong Lib Dem representation in the South West will also offer more opportunities for real hope and real change.

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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.

Councillor Bawden has discussed operational and funding options with key people at Dorset Council. She says: “I’m
looking forward to liaising with the business group on a range of events and consultations to keep our area lovely
and thriving for all who live and visit here”.

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Dorset and town councillor Belinda Bawden worked hard to get the “open for business” message across. She organised a Christmas market and produced a map showing numerous festive activities and events.

Belinda Bawden says: “So many of our shops, pubs, restaurants and local organisations went the extra mile to show Lyme was very much open. Creating the ‘Christmas in Lyme Regis’ map seemed the best way to show the range of gifts, treats and fun family experiences on offer here.”

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Green Councillor Belinda Bawden says: “Among the things I have been working on is asking Dorset Council to offer a designated space parking permit for those with the greatest mobility challenges. I’ve also requested resident parking permits for Queen’s Walk in Lyme, and changes to deal with dangerous parking around junctions, including Wesley Close in Charmouth.”

Lyme Regis Town Council is working on traffic solutions. These include extending the town bus (Damory 71) to Uplyme and Charmouth to enable more people to leave their cars at home. It’s also looking at bold ideas for our future mobility to feed back to Dorset Council for the new Local Transport Plan.

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Green Councillors Belinda Bawden (Lyme & Charmouth, Dorset Council, and Lyme Town Council) and Rob Smith (Lyme Town Council) have been in regular partnership meetings with South West Water, the town council, Dorset Council, Environment Agency and the River Lim Action Group to resolve sewage problems. Belinda is one of the River Lim water quality and river fly monitors.

At the request of Cllr Bawden, Dorset Council agreed to carry out testing of the harbour dredging in Lyme Regis. Local residents had been concerned about contamination of the sandy beach. The tests for heavy metals and hydrocarbons showed there was minimal risk. Belinda thanked Dorset Council for excellent co-operation with residents and the town council, for undertaking the sediment tests and for prioritising Lyme’s harbour dredging earlier in the year. Belinda is one of the River Lim water quality and river fly monitors.

Cllr Bawden has asked Dorset Council for regular monitoring, clean-ups where necessary and better signage in Charmouth and Lyme to warn beach visitors of the hazards.

In other related developments:

• Thanks to the efforts of the ‘Citizen Science’ volunteers of River Lim Action with the backing of the town council, South West Water will apply to the water regulator, Ofwat, this autumn to bring forward a £20 million investment programme in Lyme Regis. This should reduce sewage spills and clean up the Lim.
• In Charmouth, Wessex Water is also fast-tracking work at Newlands Bridge. Previously scheduled for 2025-30, the work to eliminate all spills at the sewage overflow is due to begin later this summer.

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