Lyme Regis

Cobb Bus Campaign Delight

Sunday, November 16th, 2008
Local trader Matt signs Franny’s petition last summer

Local trader Matt signs Franny Allen

The number 71 Town Bus is set to go to the Historic Cobb in Lyme Regis before Christmas, campaigners were delighted to hear. Members of Lyme Town Council first raised this issue 3 years ago and received many excuses, but it seems that a petition signed by 300 residents and local traders, organized by local Liberal Democrats has made a real difference. They were also supported by articles and pictures in the Bridport and Lyme News.

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More Recycling Needed

Sunday, September 17th, 2006

Caroline Payne with Doorstep Recycling“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 keen to do their bit for the environment.”

The Liberal Democrats have long campaigned for the introduction of doorstep recycling - now they are calling for the range of products being collected to be increased.

“We must follow leading Lib Dem Councils, such as South Somerset, in collecting kitchen waste for recycling and look again at collecting plastic,” added Caroline.

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Lib Dems lunch in Lyme

Sunday, October 3rd, 2004

Lyme Regis and Up-Lyme Liberal Democrats had a bar-be-que lunch meeting on Saturday 25 September, held at Dr and Mrs Bowles’s home in Lyme Regis, for members and supporters. West Dorset Parliamentary Spokesperson, Justine McGuinness commented: “It was a lovely lunch kindly hosted by Dr and Mrs Bowles. Following a very successful week for the Liberal Democrats, this was a chance for old and new friends to meet and chat. Everyone enjoyed themselves. Bob Bowles was an excellent bar-be-que chef, despite the rain! I would like to thank everyone who came and made it such a successful event.”

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