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 »
Cross-party group including Green councillors writes to Portland Port about incinerator 13 December 2024 / 22 December 2024 by chrishenderson 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 The letter asks the Port to abandon "these harmful proposals" for "an outdated form of technology".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." Read more » Portland Incinerator
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 / 9 April 2025 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 / 9 April 2025 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
