Cllrs Clare Sutton and Jon Orrell address hundreds at Stop Portland Waste Incinerator protest 17 November 2024 / 22 December 2024 by chrishenderson 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. Read more » Portland Incinerator
20mph zone introduced in Cross Road, Weymouth, after strong support from Cllr Clare Sutton 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. Read more »
Claudia Webb co-organises south Harbourside litter pick, raises awareness of harbour cleanliness 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." Read more »
Cllr Claudia Webb works to recruit new Friends of Rodwell Trail & Sandsfoot Castle committee members 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. Read more »
Clare Sutton and Dorset Greens continue to fight against Portland incinerator after Government green light 25 September 2024 / 22 December 2024 by chrishenderson Like 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. Read more » Portland Incinerator
Cllrs Clare Sutton and Helen Toft visit Wyke Water Treatment Plant 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." Read more »
Belinda Bawden working hard after re-election to Dorset Council with large majority 15 August 2024 / 21 December 2024 by chrishenderson 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." Read more »
Standing together against racism: Cllr Claudia Webb’s experience at the Weymouth anti-racism protest 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." Read more »
Four Green MPs elected – with Green advances in rural Dorset 5 July 2024 / 22 December 2024 by chrishenderson Everyone in the Green Party movement is today celebrating the largest advance in our 41-year history, as the number of Green MPs quadrupled to four. In rural Dorset, there were some pleasing advances in the Green vote, for candidates Ben Pantling (Mid Dorset & North Poole), Kelvin Clayton (West Dorset) and Ken Huggins (North Dorset). Read more »
Green Councillor Clare Sutton appointed Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, Education & Skills 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. Read more »
