Cllr Kelvin Clayton calls for affordable housing in Bridport, as unaffordable retirement homes proposal rejected 4 April 2025 / 4 April 2025 by chrishenderson Green Bridport Town Councillor Kelvin Clayton told Bridport & Lyme Regis News he welcomed Dorset Council's decision to refuse planning permission for 70 new retirement homes in Bridport with no affordable housing element - but that he "very much hopes" a new developer will take on the site to provide much needed affordable housing. Read more »
Dorchester Town Council agrees Green’s proposal for more plant-based catering options 3 April 2025 / 3 April 2025 by chrishenderson Dorchester Town Council has approved a proposal by Green Councillor Poppy Farmer to increase the proportion of plant-based food provided at its receptions and civic events. Read more »
Green Group Leader gives Budget speech at Dorset Council 11 March 2025 / 31 March 2025 by rich.ed123 Councillor Clare Sutton’s Budget speech at a meeting of the full Dorset Council on 11th February: “Those of us who were councillors prior to 2024 know that this is always challenging, largely because successive Conservative governments have decimated funding to local government, and because Dorset has fared particularly poorly, despite having a full suite of […] Read more »
Ferrybridge coastal path: New plan in place 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 […] Read more »
Belinda Bawden demands homes for everyone 24 February 2025 / 31 March 2025 by rich.ed123 Green Party Dorset Councillor Belinda Bawden (Lyme & Charmouth) 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 […] Read more »
Cllr Belinda Bawden secures extra bus stop in Lyme Regis 17 February 2025 / 31 March 2025 by rich.ed123 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 »
Lyme Regis: Cllr Stuart Cockerell works on River Lim, bathing water quality, Marine Theatre upgrades 9 February 2025 / 31 March 2025 by rich.ed123 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 »
Early Years Provision in Lyme Regis: Belinda Bawden calls for views 3 February 2025 / 31 March 2025 by rich.ed123 Green Councillor Belinda Bawden (Lyme & Charmouth) 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 […] Read more »
Proposal to turn Wyke Methodist Church into flats: Cllr Claudia Webb meets residents 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. Read more »
Road safety improvements for Lyme Regis 26 January 2025 / 31 March 2025 by rich.ed123 “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 »
