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.
New railings for Weymouth harbour
Work will start next week to install railings along the harbour wall on Custom House Quay in Weymouth.
Final works for temporary measures in Weymouth
Work will be moving to the south side of Weymouth harbour next week (6 April) to provide outdoor seating space in time for hospitality businesses reopening.
Disposable BBQ options put before Councillors
Councillors on Dorset Council’s Cabinet have discussed recommendations at its meeting on 6 April and have agreed to continue looking at the orders for the banning of disposable BBQs on Dorset land in high fire risk areas across Dorset. These will come into force at a later date.
Love your verge with these friendly faces
Signage featuring fun and friendly wildlife characters will soon be seen on Dorset’s verges. The signage will feature a range of characters including bumble bee, mouse, grass snake, hedgehog and grasshopper. The messages on the signs will explain how we are managing that particular verge and thank people for taking their rubbish home.
Work starts on temporary harbour layout for summer 2021
Work to install this summer’s temporary measures on Custom House Quay in Weymouth will start on Monday 22 March.
Planning convergence project hits halfway point
The project will combine the six legacy planning systems into one single software platform. 47 years of planning information has already been transferred to the new system for the former North and West District Councils.
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.
Just one week left to give your views on the Dorset Council Local Plan
The consultation on Dorset Council Local Plan ends on 15 March. The plan, once adopted, will guide decisions on planning applications in Dorset until 2038.
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.
Highway work moves back into Commercial Road
Track removal along most of Custom House Quay is now complete and work is moving back into Commercial Road.
Consultation on Dorset Council Local Plan begins
A consultation on the Dorset Council Local Plan begins on 18 January and will last until 15 March. Once adopted, the Local Plan will guide decisions on planning applications in Dorset until 2038.
Enhanced public space proposals for Custom House Quay
Weymouth residents are being asked to have their say on proposals to enhance the harbour area for families, hospitality businesses and active travel.
Work returns to Weymouth harbourside
Dorset Highways will be returning to Custom House Quay in the New Year to continue removing the disused railway tracks.
Community a step closer to agreeing neighbourhood plan
A local community has taken a significant step closer to having greater influence over planning decisions in their area. A final version of the Wareham Neighbourhood Plan has been submitted to the council for examination. The plan has been drawn up by local people, and agreed by the town council, who feel confident that the… Read more Community a step closer to agreeing neighbourhood plan
New parking allocation to help Park District residents
There’s good news for car owners living in the Park District area of Weymouth – the allocation of residents parking permits is changing for the better.
New cycle link in Weymouth
As part of work to resurface Commercial Road following the removal of the old Weymouth Branch Line tracks, new lining has been installed.
Work starts to support slipped land in Weymouth
Specialist engineering work will soon be starting on private land off Old Castle Road in Weymouth.
Custom House Quay set to reopen
Track removal work on Custom House Quay in Weymouth is set to pause as businesses reopen on Wednesday 2 December.
Have your say on Dorset Council’s Local plan
A consultation on the draft Dorset Council Local Plan will start on 18 January 2021. Once adopted, the Local Plan will guide decisions on planning applications in Dorset for the next 15 years. The draft Dorset Council Local Plan will be discussed at next week’s Cabinet meeting. View the papers and the Dorset Council Local… Read more Have your say on Dorset Council’s Local plan
Resurfacing Bridport Road in Dorchester
Dorset Highways will be resurfacing a busy road in Dorchester town centre next week.
‘COVID Marshals’ sent out to help businesses and residents during pandemic
Dorset Council recently sent out newly-recruited ‘COVID Marshals’ in Weymouth to help residents and businesses keep safe during the pandemic and current lockdown.
Second phase of Weymouth works brought forward
Dorset Highways work along Custom House Quay in Weymouth is being brought forward to make best use of quieter roads during the next four weeks.
Reusing the Weymouth Branch Line
While improving rail services to, from and within Dorset is a key transport priority, for several reasons the former Weymouth Branch Line cannot be brought back into use.
Reprofiling Weymouth beach
Dorset Council in partnership with Weymouth Town Council, are carrying out works to Weymouth’s main town beach next week.
Drivers urged to plan journeys into town this Autumn
Drivers visiting Weymouth town centre this Autumn are being asked to think more carefully about how to access the town centre as track removal work gets underway.
Weymouth’s 100-year tidal flood protection plan unveiled by Dorset Council
Dorset Council has published our Weymouth Harbour & Esplanade Flood and Coastal Risk Management Strategy, which details how we will ensure that the town is protected from potential coastal flooding and erosion by developing the harbour walls and esplanade sea defences.
Dorset residents urged to reach out early for support
Dorset Council and Dorset Citizens Advice have launched a new campaign encouraging residents financially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic to seek support before things become more difficult.
IRONMAN 70.3 Weymouth event postponed until 2021
With the health and safety of our community being an utmost priority, and after further discussions with and direction from Weymouth Town Council and Dorset Council in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic, we regret to confirm that the IRONMAN 70.3 Weymouth triathlon originally scheduled for Sunday 20 September cannot take place in 2020 and will… Read more IRONMAN 70.3 Weymouth event postponed until 2021
