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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 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. Charlie Barber who can be contacted for more information on (01297) 444388 |
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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. Download Cemetery Fees for 2010/11 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 | £10 per week |
| Easter & June School Holidays | £25 per week |
| April - June | £15 per week |
| July - August | £70 per week |
| September | £25 per week |
| October | £15 per week |
| November - December | £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 information. |
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Beach Hut News We are sorry, but the following weeks are fully booked: 29th May - 4th June 2010 (Half Term) 24th - 30th July 2010 (Lifeboat Week) 31st July - 6th August 2010 7th - 13th August 2010 (Carnival Week) 14th - 21st August 2010 21st - 27th 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. If you would like to be added to our mailing list to be sent details of how to hire a beach hut in 2011, please telephone the above number. |
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Lyme Regis Town Council operates two car parks in the town. Click on the car park links below for maps of their locations. Woodmead Car Park is centrally located on Hill Road and is a long-stay car park Cabanya Car Park is next to the Bowling Club behind Monmouth Beach and is a short-stay car park Latest News From Wednesday 25th August 2010, you can pay to park over the telephone through RingGo. Click here to read more about the service. Lyme Regis Town Council RingGo - call 01297 570470 (after 25th August 2010) or visit www.myRingGo.co.uk Parking charges are as follows: |
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Woodmead Car Park Per Hour Up to 2 Hours Up to 4 Hours Up to 6 Hours Per Day 3 Day Ticket Weekly Cabanya Car Park Per Hour |
From 1st April 2010 80p £1.50 £3.00 £4.00 £6.00 £12.00 £25.00
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Parking Penalty Charge Tickets Full Charge - £60.00 Payment within 7 working days - £40.00 |
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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 2010 to 31st March 2011, apply to the centrally located 250 space Woodmead Car Park on Hill Road. The permit allows parking throughout the year with no time restrictions in this car park. Permit Fees Full-time Residents - £150 Non-Residents (including second home owners) - £230 Commercial (for those with Guest Houses & B.& B.'s) - £350 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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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). 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 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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The opening of the Lister Gardens Amenity Area is weather permitting at all times. Mini Golf Adults - £2.20 per game Children (under 14) - £1.00 per game Table Tennis £1.00 per player Lister Gardens are conveniently located behind the main town beach. Click here to view a map of the gardens. |
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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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