Council asks Weymouth residents where cycle parking should be relocated
Dorset Council wants to know what Weymouth residents think about their plans to relocate cycle parking facilities in the town.
Weymouth roofer misled consumer about work needed
A roofer working on a house in Weymouth has pleaded guilty to misleading the owner about what he said was urgent work required to her roof.
Jet skis and motorised boats asked to S.L.O.W. down
Large inter-agency group works together on measures to improve water safety.
Feedback wanted on proposed new bridge and routes to Weymouth Station
Dorset Council is asking Weymouth residents what they think about proposals for a new crossing that it hopes would improve connectivity, enhance the pedestrian and cycle network, and would improve accessibility over a wide area.
Overview Committee to consider reports tackling Climate and Ecological change
Two reports heading to Dorset Council’s Cabinet provide further insight into how we are getting to grips with tackling and adapting to the Climate and Ecological Emergency.
Dorset Council sends letter to Transport Minister regarding reduced rail service
The following letter has been sent to Chris Heaton-Harris MP, Minister of State at the Department for Transport (DfT), regarding recently-announced reduced rail services and planned engineering works that will impact visitors to the Dorset coast this summer.
Council confirms which Weymouth projects it’s seeking Levelling Up funding for
Dorset Council has considered the submissions and announced which projects they will be looking to carry forward via grants from Central Government.
Dorset Past and Present 2021 – Free public webinar event
Over the last year there has been some interesting archaeology discoveries and some projects to improve some heritage sites in Dorset. Dorset Council’s Historic Environment Team has organised an evening webinar for the public to share some of the fascinating discoveries that showcase some recent projects.
Defence Battlelab – A world-leading innovation hub
The Defence BattleLab project marks a £5.7m collaboration between the MOD, Dorset Council and the Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), to provide an ambitious Defence building programme at the heart of Dorset, dedicated to the pursuit of innovation and technologies of the future.
Defence ‘Battlelab’ reaches first key milestone
An ambitious Defence building programme at the heart of Dorset, dedicated to the pursuit of innovation, has reached a significant milestone with the completion of the first building at the site.
Council praises local community and heritage groups as successful archaeological dig concludes
Dorset Council is beginning to outline the next steps to redevelop the North Quay and Weymouth Bowl sites, as a recent archaeological dig draws to a close.
Update on Dorset Council’s position with regard to Brewers Quay, Weymouth
There has been much discussion on the future of the Brewers Quay building in Weymouth since the owner fell into administration. This statement provides an update on Dorset Council’s position with regard to Brewers Quay.
Latest statement on Weymouth Harbour safety barrier installation (Friday 16 April)
Cllr. Ray Bryan, Portfolio Holder for Highways, Travel and Environment at Dorset Council, has issued the following statement in response to continued coverage of the safety barrier installation at Weymouth Harbour.
Driver found guilty in court after injuring parking warden on Weymouth Esplanade
A local man was recently found guilty in court of driving without due care and attention after injuring a Dorset Council officer who was carrying out his duties.
Dorset Council to invest a further £6.3million for highways maintenance
Dorset Council’s Cabinet has approved a further £6.3million to help repair and maintain the county’s roads, footways, and cycleways.
Durlston Country Park to receive £35,400 from Culture Recovery Fund
Dorset Council’s Durlston Country Park in Swanage has received a grant of £35,400 from the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund to help the organisation recover and reopen.
Council warns of long delays at Household Recycling Centres this Easter
This Easter, Dorset Council are warning potential visitors to their Household Recycling Centres (HRCs, or “the tip”) to expect long delays, and are advising to postpone your “trip to the tip” if possible.
Dinah’s Hollow slope stabilisation safety work to receive funding
[Updated Tuesday 6 April] – Dorset Council’s Cabinet today discussed the Capital Programme 2021/22 report, which outlines a number of major new projects that need capital funding.
Council begins process for the creation of a new Household Recycling Centre for East Dorset
At Dorset Council’s Cabinet meeting on April 6th, officers will recommend members approve the funding of a new Household Recycling Centre (HRC, or “the tip”) for East Dorset.
Bowleaze Cove changed to non-motorised vessel zone, online payments for permits launched
From 1 April 2021, the slipway area at Bowleaze Cove in Weymouth will be changed to a non-motorised vessel zone. This means PWC (Personal Water Craft) users wishing to launch will be directed to the nearest slipway in Weymouth Harbour, Commercial Road.
Dorset Council proposes reducing its office space in Dorchester to save money
Dorset Council’s Scrutiny Committee will meet on 25 March to discuss recommendations to reduce the number of council-owned offices in Dorchester by using buildings more efficiently, offering annual savings of over half a million pounds.
Dorset Council takes action to remove abandoned vehicles across the county
On Tuesday 16 March, officers from Dorset Council’s Waste Enforcement Team carried out an operation targeting untaxed vehicles in the Lynch Lane area of Weymouth that were reported as abandoned by members of the public.
Dorset Council partners with environmental charity in new campaign to stop people trying to recycle disposable nappies
National survey reveals that more than one million UK nappy users are putting them in their recycling bin.
Ground-nesting birds under pressure from increased visitors
March marks the start of the ground-nesting bird season and as the pressure from visitors to our open spaces has increased during lockdown, so has the pressure on the creatures that live in them.
Dorset Council celebrates receiving £19 million of funding to reduce its carbon footprint
Councillors and officers are working hard on how they intend to update and upgrade Dorset Council’s properties using £19 million of grant funding, awarded by the government to help to tackle the Climate and Ecological Emergency.
Household recycling centres once again straining under increased visitor numbers
Do not visit a household recycling centre (HRC, or “the tip”) right now unless your waste cannot be stored safely at home. This is the simple message that Dorset Council is using to help deal with rising visitor numbers.
Council proposes to stop funding its Tourist Information Centres, looks at future options
Dorset Council will propose to stop funding their last three Tourist Information Centres (TICs) in Dorchester, Sherborne and Wareham that it currently runs, and investigate alternative ways of providing these services in the future.
Dorset Council – Working for Weymouth
Despite the challenges presented by the pandemic, Dorset Council is proceeding with several exciting projects, works and proposals in Weymouth throughout 2021.
Dorset Council prepares allotments for the use of Weymouth residents
Dorset Council are delighted to announce that allotments on land next to Pinemoor Close in Weymouth are almost ready for public use.
What to do with your waste if you or someone in your household has COVID-19
Dorset Council is reminding residents what to do with their waste if someone in their household is showing symptoms of COVID-19 infection.
