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Category Archives: Bridport
Micro-generation now!
Liberal Democrats at West Dorset District Council are campaigning for planning authorities to grant permission for more energy micro-generation such as photo-voltaic panels to be allowed on listed buildings. Planners at West Dorset have rejected a number of recent applications … finish reading Micro-generation now!
Posted in Bridport, News, West Dorset
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One Thousand Signatures Collected
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
Posted in Beaminster, Bridport, News, Sherborne, West Dorset
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Stopping Boy Racers in West Bay
Karl Wallace at Car Park in West Bay Local residents of West Bay have increasingly been suffering from ‘boy racers’ using their car park in the evening’s. “Up to 30-40 cars have been racing around this quiet area at night … finish reading Stopping Boy Racers in West Bay
Posted in Bridport
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Mountjoy School Deserves Better
Cllr Karl Wallace at Mountjoy School “The staff at Mountjoy School have been dong an excellent job under nearly impossible conditions for many years,” says Bridport Councillor Karl Wallace. “The buildings are in an appalling condition and have been heavily … finish reading Mountjoy School Deserves Better
Bridport Town Council Sets Pace on Tackling Climate Change
Liberal Democrat run Bridport Town Council is set to become only the third town in England to sign the Nottingham Declaration on Climate Change. Chair of the Environment and Social Wellbeing Committee, Councillor Dave Rickard says, “We are using new … finish reading Bridport Town Council Sets Pace on Tackling Climate Change
Sue Farrant launches petition to honour the military covenant
Sue Farrant with the Mayor of Bridport, Cllr Geoff Ackerman. Cllr Ackerman is an Associate Member of the Burma Star Association and a member of the Royal British Legion. Dr Sue Farrant, the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for West Dorset, … finish reading Sue Farrant launches petition to honour the military covenant
Posted in Bridport, National Policies, News, West Dorset
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Bridport Town Council Elections
Here are just a few of the things that Lib Dems have achieved on Bridport Town Council over the past few years: Listening to You Liberal Democrats have opened up all Bridport Town Council meetings to the public. You can … finish reading Bridport Town Council Elections
Posted in Bridport
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Eco School loses its Recycling Bank
Eco award winning Bridport Primary School has had its recycling bank taken away by Conservative-run West Dorset District Council. “This has come as a huge shock to a school that was the highest achieving eco school in Dorset last year,” … finish reading Eco School loses its Recycling Bank
Posted in Bridport, News, West Dorset
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Ros on the Council
Your newest Town Councillor, Ros Kayes has been busy both in the Council Chamber and the community. Ros was selected as a member of the Plans Committee and says “I was amazed to discover how often Bridport town councillors’ recommendations … finish reading Ros on the Council
Posted in Bridport, West Dorset
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Park and Ride Success
This summer’s pilot MARKET DAY park and ride from West Bay succeeded in reducing visitor car journeys into town, freeing up town car-parks for locals. Highways Chairman Cllr Martin Ray said “People want the scheme to be extended next year”. … finish reading Park and Ride Success
Posted in Bridport, West Dorset
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