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Services We Provide
Some local services are provided by West Dorset District Council, please click here for more information.
Services, Amenities & Attractions in Lyme Regis |
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Charmouth Road Allotments are situated behind Charmouth Road Car Park on the Eastern side of Lyme Regis. They are maintained and organised by the Allotments Association rather than by the Town Council. The Secretery of the Allotments Association is Mr. Tony Rice who can be contacted for more information on: (01297) 443909 The Town Council is establishing new allotments at Strawberry Field. Contact the Administrative Officer, Miss V. Stickler on (01297) 445175 for more information. |
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The Lyme Regis Town Cemetery is situated on the northern side of Charmouth Road opposite the Lyme Regis Football club ground. The Cemetery is maintained by the town council's staff. Arrangements for burials within the Lyme Regis Cemetery can be made through any local Funeral Director. Local Memorial Masons can also aid you in designing a memorial for a grave within Cemtery regulations. Burial Records In the office we hold detailed records of all burials made in the Cemetery,some dating back to the eighteen hundreds. On request it is possible to look at these records. For many researchers this is a practical and easy way to discover more about the family tree. For further information on the Lyme Regis Cemetery or Burial Records, please email: admin@lymeregistowncouncil.gov.uk Please note we do not hold records for the burial area around St Michael's Parish Church. These burial records are held by the Dorset County Record Office, who can be contacted on: (01305) 250550. They also hold historical electoral role information and old ordnance survery maps amongst many other documents. |
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Beach Huts are let on a daily, weekly or seasonal basis, they are a popular feature and help to provide a real holiday experience for families or indeed those with grandchildren! Beach Hut Hire Charges |
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| January - March | £2 per day | £10 per week |
| Easter & June School Holidays | £5 per day | £25 per week |
| April - June | £3 per day | £15 per week |
| July - August | £13 per day | £70 per week |
| September | £4 per day | £25 per week |
| October | £3 per day | £15 per week |
| November - December | £2 per day | £10 per week |
How to Book Our Administrative Assistant Jane Powrie will be pleased to help you with your booking, please telephone the Town Council offices on 01297 445175 for more ifnormation. |
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Beach Hut News We are sorry, but the following weeks are fully booked: 24th - 30th July 2010 (Lifeboat Week) 31st July - 6th August 2010 We do operate waiting lists for these weeks in case of cancellations so please contact us if you would like to be added to the list |
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All chalets and caravans are privately owned and the Town Council does not directly let these in the same way as the beach huts. However, a limited number of owners do sub-let their chalets and a list of contact details is available on request (Bowling Green and Ware Cliff only). |
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| For any other queries or emergencies concerning the chalets and caravans please contact the office on (01297) 445175 | ||
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Click here for the Guildhall Civil Marriages/Partnerships web page The Guildhall is also available for Vow Renewals, Naming Ceremonies and other celebratory ceremonies. Please contact us for further information. |
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Lyme Regis Town Council maintain the Park and Ride service on the Western approach into Lyme Regis on Sidmouth Road. This year Mike Halford's and Sovereign coaches have teamed up to run a mini-bus system into the main town and also to the Cobb area. To find out more about Sovereign Coaches, visit their website at www.sovereigncoaches.co.uk They will be running a regular service during the holidays and parking will be charged at £4 per day and £3, if arriving after 3pm. West Dorset District Council organise and maintain the Park & Ride operation on the Eastern Approach into Lyme Regis (from Charmouth). More details can be obtained concerning this service by contacting WDDC on: (01305) 251010 |
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The main playing field in Lyme Regis is Anning Road Playing Field which is maintained by the Town Council. Within it there is a BMX track and smaller play equipment such as swings and a roundabout. The local under 12s Football club use the ground for training purposes and there are custom built changing rooms erected through sponsership by "The Candles On The Cobb" fundraising scheme. |
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Residents Free Winter Parking Permits are valid from 1st November 2009 - 31st March 2010. To receive a permit, please bring a copy of your Council Tax bill and a document showing your car registration number and your name and address, to the Town Council offices. If you have difficulty visiting the office, please contact us to make alternative arrangements. |
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Annual Parking Permits For Woodmead Car Park |
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Permits, which are available from the office, run from 1st April 2009 to 31st March 2010, apply to the centrally located 250 space Woodmead Halls Car Park in Hill Road. The permit allows parking throughout the year with no time restrictions in this car park. Permit Fees Full-time Residents - £140.00 Non-Residents (including second home owners) - £210.00 Commercial (for those with Guest Houses & B.& B.'s) - £300.00 To apply for this permit we require your contact details and the registration number of the car to be validated. Full-time residents must bring a copy of their council tax bill to receive the discount. |
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The Lister Gardens Mini Golf course and Table Tennis facility will be open from 14th November 2009 - 31st March 2010 for the following days and hours: Saturday 11am - 4pm Sunday 10am - 4pm Christmas and New Year 10am - 4pm (excluding Christmas Day) February School Half Term 10am - 4pm The opening of the Lister Gardens Amenity Area is weather permitting at all times. Mini Golf Adults: £2.10 per game Children (under 14): £1.00 per game Table Tennis £1.00 per player |
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West Dorset District Council deals with many issues including : - Boat Moorings - Recycling Boxes/Containers - Rubbish Collections - Bus Passes/Concessions - Car Park Permits (for West Dorset Car Parks only) - Charity/Flag Day Collections - Licences - Planning Issues - Council Tax/Voting Register and Arrangements - Pest Control - Public Toilets
For all other general enquiries to WDDC please phone the main switchboard on: (01305) 251010 |
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