Category Archives: Beaminster

West Dorset Schools getting extra £617,000 thanks to Lib Dems

Posted on 2 January 2012 by Andrew McLean

A key policy at the last General Election for the Lib Dems was to bring in a ‘Pupil Premium’ to help children from poorer backgrounds get a better education. Last autumn Liberal Democrats in government were able to announce that … finish reading West Dorset Schools getting extra £617,000 thanks to Lib Dems

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Keep it local on May 5th

Posted on 1 April 2011 by Andrew McLean

In the Council Elections on May 5th you can’t change the Government but you can stop the new Council Offices being built. So Vote to a 10% cutin the District’sCouncil Tax to keeping openDay Care Centres to saving SchoolCrossing Patrols … finish reading Keep it local on May 5th

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Successful flood prevention

Posted on 16 November 2008 by Andrew McLean

Following visits by the Environment Agency to town and parish councils some flood warden schemes have been put in place. Cllr Janet Page says that the one in Beaminster is already working well. “Where blocked drains reported to the County … finish reading Successful flood prevention

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Affordable Housing Need Grows

Posted on 16 November 2008 by Andrew McLean

A roof over one’s head is a basic need. Sadly, all too many people in West Dorset simply can’t take it for granted. Fact: In the year to March 2008, 61 households were accepted by West Dorset District Council as … finish reading Affordable Housing Need Grows

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One Thousand Signatures Collected

Posted on 28 September 2008 by Andrew McLean

Over 1000 signatures were collected by Karl Wallace and the Lib Dem team for the petition against the proposed Post Office closure at West Bay. We are now awaiting the official decision regarding the future of this essential local service. … finish reading One Thousand Signatures Collected

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Beaminster Day Care Centre Faces Axe

Posted on 15 December 2007 by Andrew McLean

Beaminster Councillors Janet Page and Caroline Payne discussing the need to keep St. Mary’s Day Care Centre open with local resident and centre user, Mr Albert Dawe. Dorset County Council chose the season of goodwill to announce that they want … finish reading Beaminster Day Care Centre Faces Axe

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A Quiet Countryside

Posted on 24 February 2007 by Andrew McLean

Cllr Caroline Payne and Gil Streets Beaminster Cllr Caroline Payne and Gil Streets are working together to keep our countryside safe and quiet from the threat posed by a new law to make Byways Open to All Traffic (B.O.A.T.S.) “We … finish reading A Quiet Countryside

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4 Million Say Keep Our Post Offices Open!

Posted on 26 November 2006 by Andrew McLean

Cllr Caroline Payne is backing the campaign to safeguard the future of the local post office network Last month campaigners from across Britain handed in the largest ever UK petition to 10 Downing Street. Over four million people are calling … finish reading 4 Million Say Keep Our Post Offices Open!

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More Recycling Needed

Posted on 17 September 2006 by Andrew McLean

“The overdue introduction of doorstep recycling in the Bridport, Beaminster and Lyme areas has resulted in recycling rates rising to over 27% of all waste in recent months,” says Beaminster Councillor Caroline Payne (pictured left). “This shows that people are … finish reading More Recycling Needed

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McGuinness Champions Cause of Mothers and Toddlers

Posted on 17 April 2005 by Andrew McLean

West Dorset’s Justine McGuinness today spent time with Beaminster Playgroup’s members and mothers to learn more about their campaign to build new classroom accommodation. “The first year of a child’s education are vitally important, and deserves serious investment. Beaminster Playgroup … finish reading McGuinness Champions Cause of Mothers and Toddlers

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