A NEW Purbeck Green Party will be launched at this weekend’s Little Green Festival in Swanage.

The Purbeck division, a sub-group of The South East Dorset Green Party, aims to win a council seat at the next local elections.

Phil Christopher, council candidate for Purbeck Green Party, said: “We are very pleased that we are able to create this presence for the Green Party in Swanage and Purbeck, as it is a beautifully unique area with many of its own social and environmental issues.”

The Little Green Festival, set for California Barn and Camp, Swanage, yesterday and today, aims to provide information on green energy, climate change and wildlife conservation. Proceeds from the event will be donated to Dorset Wildlife Trust.

Visit sedorset.greenparty.org.uk/purbeck/ for information.