West Dorset Liberal Democrats » Lyme Regis

Cobb Bus Campaign Delight

Andrew McLean — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 15:23:02 +0000

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.

Franny Allen a Lyme resident and Lib Dem activist said, “When I organized the petition this summer I was overwhelmed by the level of support. Cobb traders and residents said they had not been asked their views before. The Cobb is quite cut off from the town and staff working there, plus residents and tourists, all told me they would find a regular bus down the very steep Cobb hill a real boon.”

The petition supported by a letter setting out the views of local people was presented to the Town Council in August by Franny Allen and Ann Sargant, Chair of Lyme Regis and Marshwood Vale Lib Dems. It was also sent to First Bus Company and Dorset County Council. It is expected that the number 71 Town Bus will link the Cobb with the town for all its regular timetabled runs. Laura Noel, Branch Secretary, said “This is a victory for community action. Getting to the Cobb by bus rather than by car is great for the environment and much more affordable for local people living and working in this historic area.”

More Recycling Needed

Andrew McLean — Sun, 17 Sep 2006 14:23:41 +0000

“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.

Lib Dems lunch in Lyme

Andrew McLean — Sun, 03 Oct 2004 22:00:00 +0000

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.”