The ward of Lyme & Charmouth is represented on Dorset Council by Green Councillor Belinda Bawden. Lyme Regis Town Council also has a Green councillor, Stuart Cockerell.
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- Homes for everyone
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 stop
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 - Lyme Environment Committee
Lyme Regis Town Councillor Stuart Cockerell says “As chairman of the Environment Committee, I’m supporting the excellent work done by the River Lim action group along with the progress we’re making with bathing water quality. I work with the Marine Theatre and I’m pleased to see the upgrades allowing regular screening of films from this… Read more: Lyme Environment Committee - Early Years Provision
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 Regis
“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 majority
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 help
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. - Cllr Belinda Bawden works on recycling/waste separation with Lyme & Charmouth businesses, Dorset Council
Getting more recycling and waste separation is vital with new regulations coming in. Green Councillor Belinda Bawden has been working with local businesses in Lyme Regis and Charmouth, and Dorset Council’s commercial waste management team, to work out the best ways to resolve some immediate issues, and to look at longer term solutions to reduce food waste.
Councillor Belinda Bawden
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.”
Contact Belinda Bawden
01305 216511
Councillor Stuart Cockerell
Lyme Regis Town Council
Green Party campaigner Stuart Cockerell joined Lyme Regis Town Council in April 2023.
He is part of the Traffic and Travel Working Group, looking at new solutions to the town’s traffic and parking issues. He is also a town council representative on the Harbour Users’ Group.
Contact Stuart Cockerell
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