Category Archives: Lyme Regis

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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1 in 5 houses are Second Homes!

Posted on 1 January 2012 by Andrew McLean

Amazingly, official figures show that one in five houses in Lyme Regis is a second home. For the whole of West Dorset around one in twenty houses are second homes. This means that there are 2,500 homes across the district … finish reading 1 in 5 houses are Second Homes!

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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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Cobb Bus Campaign Delight

Posted on 16 November 2008 by Andrew McLean

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 … finish reading Cobb Bus Campaign Delight

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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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Lib Dems lunch in Lyme

Posted on 3 October 2004 by Andrew McLean

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 … finish reading Lib Dems lunch in Lyme

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