Campaigners are set to line Weymouth Esplanade in protest at plans for the controversial waste incinerator.

Anger is growing in the community at the Government's decision to give the green light for Powerfuel's energy from waste plant earmarked for land at Portland Port. 

The plan was initially refused by Dorset Council, prompting an appeal - and a public inquiry.

As reported, Dorset Council says it won't be taking legal action against the government's decision to allow the waste incinerator as it can't justify spending a huge sum of money on a case it doesn't think it can win.

Local campaigners are attempting to bring a case of their own in the High Court and are fundraising for the legal fees.

Another way of raising awareness is a protest - which Stop Portland Incinerator Campaign has organised for Saturday, November 16. Protesters are asked to meet at the Jubilee Clock at 11am.

Laura Baldwin, a campaigner from Stop Portland Waste Incinerator said: “Tackling every angle is really important to raise awareness and give people a voice. It’s an avenue to raise the profile of the campaign and empowers people to feel like they’re doing something about it.”

Emissions from the plant and lorries travelling to the site are among the concerns, as well as its potential effect on the local landscape and Jurassic Coast.

Activists are hoping to get a judicial review on the incinerator plan with legal fees expect to cost a minimum of £40,000. They still need around £15,000.

Ms Baldwin added: “If we are successful, this will give the government the chance to do the right thing.”

Meanwhile, during public questions at a Weymouth Town Council meeting last week, Lucy Hamilton, a former councillor, asked whether Weymouth Town Council would support a judicial review.

Councillors agreed that an urgent conversation should be had with Portland Town Council.

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Cllr Kate Wheller said: “If we are going to put forward funds I think we need to be thinking about it sooner rather than later – we should be speaking to Portland Town Council."

Cllr Howard Atkinson attended a meeting opposing the incinerator.

He said: “There were about 75 people there. They were very angry. Decisions need to be taken now - by the next full council meeting it will be too late.”

Powerfuel Portland has previously stated that the incinerator will not treat hazardous or clinical waste, using the latest technology and techniques to 'safely’ and ‘efficiently’ produce low carbon energy from non-recyclable waste.