A PUBLIC meeting to form an island alliance against plans to quarry Portland will be held on July 15.

Residents who oppose the quarrying of the island's coastal strip at Southwell are invited to attend the Stop the Quarrying meeting at Easton Methodist Church in Easton Square.

The meeting, to be chaired by Portland deputy mayor Richard Paisley, will debate a resolution to set up a campaign to persuade the National Trust to buy the land.

Residents are asked to arrive at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Call 01305 821638 for more information.