Rodwell & Wyke, Dorset Council
Clare Sutton grew up in Weymouth and returned in 2005 to bring up her children.
In 2015, she was the first Green elected to Dorset (County) Council.
After the May 2024 election, the new Liberal Democrat administration appointed Clare as Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, Education & Skills.
She says, “I am passionate about working with others to improve the lives of residents within my local community, my town, and the wider Dorset Council area, and playing my part in ensuring we all face up to the impending climate and ecological emergency.”
“I have been highly active in my local community for many years, for example as founder/Chair of Chapelhay Community Playgarden Association and a trustee of STEPS Youth Club, roles I still hold, and initiator of the ultimately successful campaign to restore safe access to Castle Cove Beach.”
“I believe I have a strong track record of representing local residents’ interests and I am particularly proud of having secured greater support for Dorset’s Youth Clubs. It is a privilege to represent Rodwell and Wyke.”
Latest news featuring Clare Sutton
- Cross-party group including Green councillors writes to Portland Port about incinerator
Councillors including Greens Clare Sutton and Claudia Webb have co-signed a letter by South Dorset MP Lloyd Hatton to the CEO of Portland Port, calling for the controversial incinerator at the port site to be abandoned. The letter asks the Port to abandon “these harmful proposals” for “an outdated form of technology”. They call for a “nationwide moratorium”, banning any new waste incinerators. They also ask for a meeting about the issue with Port officials. The letter continues: “It has become clear that there is no business case, no community case, and no environmental case for a waste incinerator on Portland.” - Cllrs Clare Sutton and Jon Orrell address hundreds at Stop Portland Waste Incinerator protest
Green Councillors Clare Sutton (Rodwell & Wyke) and Jon Orrell (Melcombe Regis, and Mayor of Weymouth) were among the speakers at a Stop Portland Waste Incinerator protest in Weymouth on Saturday 16 November, attended by hundreds of concerned local citizens. The protest against the new Labour Government’s decision to green-light the scheme was the lead item on Saturday night’s BBC Spotlight. - 20mph zone introduced in Cross Road, Weymouth, after strong support from Cllr Clare Sutton
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. - Clare Sutton and Dorset Greens continue to fight against Portland incinerator after Government green lightLike 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 in September. 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.
- Cllrs Clare Sutton and Helen Toft visit Wyke Water Treatment Plant
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.” - Green Councillor Clare Sutton appointed Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, Education & Skills
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. - Clearance work to recommence towards opening Weymouth’s Underbarn
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. - Clare Sutton and independent councillor achieve improvements to Chapelhay Steps
Rodwell & Wyke Green Councillor Clare Sutton has worked closely with Independent councillor Luke Wakeling on improvements to Chapelhay Steps. A new bench has now been installed, which helps those with limited mobility. Foliage has been drastically cut back, opening up visibility of the ‘secluded’ bench.
Contact Clare Sutton
cllr.claresutton@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk {Dorset Council matters]
clare.sutton@zen.co.uk [Green Party matters]
01305 771180
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Rodwell & Wyke Green Matters – community newsletters
Clare Sutton, Claudia Webb and Helen Toft’s community newsletter is delivered to all 7,000 homes in Rodwell and Wyke Regis by their team of volunteers. View issues as PDF documents here.
Rodwell & Wyke Green Matters – Autumn 2024
Rodwell & Wyke Green Matters – Spring 2024
Rodwell & Wyke Green Matters – February 2024