Angry and disappointed residents are set to march against plans for the Portland waste incinerator.

The protest in Weymouth has been sparked by the Government's decision to give the green light for Powerfuel's 'energy from waste plant' earmarked for land at Portland Port - despite strong local opposition.

The protest - by the Stop Portland Incinerator Campaign - will be taking place tomorrow, Saturday, November 16. Protesters are asked to meet at the Jubilee Clock at 11am.

Following speeches from several people, the protest will march down St Marys Street and St Thomas Street.

Former Portland councillor and climate activist Giovanna Lewis has been helping coordinate the protest. She said: "We are hoping for a big turnout and the signs are looking as if that might happen.

"There is no doubt people are very cross and disappointed and just find it incredible that this thing is going ahead and they want to show their feelings about it.

"We have raised over £70k in the past six weeks, that just shows you how local people feel. 

"The Portland Port continue to bring things to Portland that we don't want, first they bring in the barge and now they are hell-bent on bringing this atrocious incinerator to the island."

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

As previously 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.

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

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. 

The plans were initially unveiled in November 2019 but have always been met by fierce opposition. 

Powerfuel's application attracted more than 3,360 objections from members of the public, as well as Portland Town Council and Weymouth Town Council.

Residents also voiced their concerns about the plans at a public inquiry in 2023.