Cllr Belinda Bawden works on recycling/waste separation with Lyme & Charmouth businesses, Dorset Council 2 January 2024 / 22 December 2024 by chrishenderson 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. Read more »
Belinda Bawden works hard for Christmas to carry on in Lyme Regis after road closures 28 December 2023 / 11 December 2024 by chrishenderson The road closures since September affected trade in Lyme Regis, as shoppers were confused by road closed signs. Dorset and town councillor Belinda Bawden worked hard to get the “open for business” message across. She organised a Christmas market and produced a map showing numerous festive activities and events. Read more »
Cllr Clare Sutton helps secure better support for Dorset youth clubs 2 October 2023 / 22 December 2024 by chrishenderson Green Councillor Clare Sutton (Rodwell & Wyke) has been working hard behind the scenes with Independent Group leader Les Fry to secure support for youth clubs, which have faced massive increases in running costs due to the cost of living crisis. We are delighted to report that this has finally been agreed and will be in place by the end of the year. Read more »
Helen Toft pulls in councillors and volunteers to tidy up bottom of Rylands Lane, leading to Rodwell Trail 1 October 2023 / 11 December 2024 by chrishenderson in the Spring edition of Rodwell & Wyke Green Matters, Green town councillor Helen Toft said she wanted to tidy up the area at the bottom of Rylands Lane which leads to The Rodwell Trail. Helen says: "With the help of councillors and volunteers earlier in the year it is now looking much prettier and with continued work will be even better by next summer." Read more »
Kelvin Clayton secures application for 20mph zones in Bridport 1 October 2023 / 8 December 2024 by chrishenderson Following a motion tabled by Green Party councillor Kelvin Clayton, and fully supported by all his fellow town councillors, Bridport Town Council has applied to have the built-up areas of the town designated a 20mph zone. Dorset Council has approved this in principle for the town centre. They will make their final decision once they have analysed the results of the public consultation. Read more »
Lyme Regis town councillor Stuart Cockerell raises concern over personal watercraft permission proposal 1 October 2023 / 11 December 2024 by chrishenderson Green Party campaigner Stuart Cockerell joined Lyme Regis Town Council in April. He is getting involved as a town council representative on the Harbour Users’ Group. Stuart is concerned about a proposal to allow personal watercraft (eg jet skis) to launch from the harbour at Lyme Regis: “There are lots of ways to enjoy being at the seaside. We like innovation and new businesses but we feel jet skis often cause too much of a nuisance and safety risk to others who are peacefully enjoying the seaside.” Read more »
Coastal bridge and steps collapse in Wyke: Brian Heatley presses Dorset Council for a solution 30 September 2023 / 14 December 2024 by chrishenderson Sadly the South West Coast Path bridge and steps in Wyke Regis, erected in 2021, collapsed earlier this year due to further instability of the beach. Councillor Brian Heatley is pressing Dorset Council to find a solution, but the only answer may be to move the path further inland, which will require the cooperation of several private landowners. Read more »
Agreement to invest in wildlife-friendly planting by Green-chaired Lyme Regis Town Council committee 30 September 2023 / 22 December 2024 by chrishenderson The Environment Committee of Lyme Regis Town Council, chaired by Green councillor Rob Smith, has agreed to invest in more wildlife-friendly planting. Wildflowers in Langmoor and Lister Gardens have proved popular with residents and visitors – and with invertebrates of course. Now the planting will be expanded to create mini ecosystems around the town which will benefit wildlife from tiny bugs to butterflies, birds and bats. Read more »
Belinda Bawden lobbies Dorset Council for parking improvements in Lyme & Charmouth 30 September 2023 / 11 December 2024 by chrishenderson Traffic congestion and parking in Lyme and Charmouth are big issues for local residents. Bus services are in need of improvement and on some roads speed is a real problem. Green Councillor Belinda Bawden says: “Among the things I have been working on is asking Dorset Council to offer a designated space parking permit for those with the greatest mobility challenges. I’ve also requested resident parking permits for Queen’s Walk in Lyme, and changes to deal with dangerous parking around junctions, including Wesley Close in Charmouth." Read more »
North Quay demolition and redevelopment going ahead – despite concerns over carbon footprint, environmental standards 15 September 2023 / 22 December 2024 by chrishenderson Dorset Council's area planning committee voted earlier this year to approve plans to demolish the former Weymouth & Portland Borough Council offices on North Quay. Green Councillor Brian Heatley (Rodwell & Wyke) argued for renovation over demolition, because we need to save the carbon emissions now rather than over a 50 year period, and because there is no guarantee that Dorset Council will find a developer willing to deliver to a high environmental standard. Read more »
