Lyme Regis Town Council

Working to enhance and maintain the town for the benefit of residents, visitors, businesses and the wider community. We provide a range of services and leisure facilities in partnership with Dorset Council and other organisations.

Job Vacancies

Deputy Town Clerk     

Full-time, 37 hours’ per week

SCP 40-45 (£51,356- £57,139 - pay award pending)

The council is seeking to appoint a forward-thinking deputy town clerk who can work alongside the town clerk to manage the council's statutory requirements and promote the interests of the town.

Click here to view the vacancy and download an application pack

The Planning Committee meeting scheduled to take place on 01 September has been cancelled.

However, 1 planning application will be considered by email and the town council’s views sent to Dorset Council.

Click here view the application.

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Notice given of councillor vacancy

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

Pursuant to Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, that Neil Hampton-Rumbold has ceased to be a Member of the Town Council, and that a vacancy now exists in the office of Councillor for the Town Council.

If within 14 days after the date of this notice (i.e. no later than 21 September, 2026), a request for an election to fill the vacancy is made either in writing to the Returning Officer, Electoral Services, Dorset Council, County Hall, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ or by email to elections@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk by TEN electors for the Town, an election will be held to fill the vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.

If an election is called, it will take place not later than 23 November 2026

Notice of Public Rights and Publication of Unaudited Annual Governance and Accountability Return 2025-26

The unaudited Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR), along with the Notice of Public Rights to inspect and make copies of the account records, has been published.  

Go to our finance page to view the Notice of Public Rights and the Unaudited AGAR 2025-26.