Land will be stabilised as part of development
A way forward has been agreed by Dorset Council and the new owner of land next to Old Castle Road in Weymouth.
Advance works start ahead of track removal
Drainage investigation works will soon be starting on Commercial Road in Weymouth ahead of the railway track removal this October.
Swanage one-way system to return
An experimental traffic order in Swanage town centre is being suspended.
Track removal project moves forward
Dorset Highways’ engineers are continuing to develop a programme of work to remove the disused railway tracks along Weymouth’s harbourside.
Weymouth designated a Neighbourhood Area
Dorset Council has approved a request from Weymouth Town Council for the designation of a Neighbourhood Area, which is the first formal stage of preparing a plan. A Neighbourhood Plan aims to give residents more control over planning policy in their local area, and where land is earmarked for new homes, shops and offices in… Read more Weymouth designated a Neighbourhood Area
Weymouth Town Bridge turns 90!
On the 4th July 2020, Weymouth’s Town Bridge will be 90 years old.
Joint statement on future visitor management at Lulworth
Representatives from Dorset Council, Dorset Police, Lulworth Estate and South West Ambulance Trust met this morning (Friday 5 June) to agree a joined up approach to the management of visitor numbers to Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door ahead of the weekend.
Work on Weymouth Harbour wall has been completed
Work on the harbour wall that was suspended due to the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has been completed with the addition of safety handrails.
Our plea to potential visitors from outside Dorset
Are you thinking of visiting Dorset now? Please think twice If you are thinking of visiting Dorset’s seaside or beauty spots, we are asking you to be considerate and think about the potential impact of your visit on Dorset’s communities.
Business survey results offer valuable insights
Dorset Council’s survey of local tourism and hospitality sector businesses on how COVID-19 is impacting them received over 1,000 responses. The Council has submitted this information to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS).
Grants available from our Leisure Development Fund – apply now!
Grants are available to help improve the lives of people living or working in Dorset. Cultural, sporting and community organisations can now apply for money from Dorset Council’s Leisure Development Fund. The grants will be able to support local projects once the COVID-19 outbreak is over. Cllr Tony Alford, Dorset Council Portfolio Holder for Customer,… Read more Grants available from our Leisure Development Fund – apply now!
Town enhancement work progresses
Work on Institute Road in Swanage is going well, with the first phase almost complete.
Dorset Council and Network Rail win funding to improve road safety in Weymouth
Dorset Council and Network Rail are celebrating after winning over £1.1m in special government funding to improve road safety in Weymouth by removing the rail tracks from the old Weymouth Harbour Branch Line.
Investigations for safety works
Activity on the Weymouth peninsula will increase next month when Dorset Highways start trial works.
Successful prosecution for fly tipping
Borys Peplinski (28) of Bournemouth has been ordered to pay £1,945 following two fly tipping offences committed in 2017, at Hartland Moor, Wareham and at Dullar Lane, Lytchett Matravers.
Weymouth Harbour works – update
Work to maintain Weymouth’s historic harbour is continuing.
Update: Weymouth Promenade Artistic Lighting Scheme celebratory event
Due to predicted adverse weather, tomorrow’s joint Dorset Council and Weymouth Town council celebratory event will now be held in the Pavilion Piano Bar at Weymouth Pavilion. The celebration will take place on Thursday 19 December at 6pm and will run for approx. 60 minutes and will provide an opportunity to hear from those who… Read more Update: Weymouth Promenade Artistic Lighting Scheme celebratory event
Weymouth Promenade Artistic Lighting Scheme Celebratory Event
UPDATED 09 December 2019 Dorset Council and Weymouth Town Council will be holding a small celebratory event for the Weymouth Promenade Artistic Lighting Scheme.
Come to the Weymouth Quay Regeneration public drop in on Monday
Want to find out the latest on the Weymouth Quay Regeneration Project? Then come along to Weymouth Library and speak to the project team.
The Weymouth Promenade Artistic Lighting Scheme is complete, and don’t they look great!
28 Computer-controlled LED strips have successfully been installed along Weymouth promenade between the Pier Bandstand and the Pavilion. Testing of the Weymouth Promenade Artistic Lighting Scheme completed earlier this week and from today, Weymouth bay will be lit up by a series of lighting programmes inspired by the local community.
Ridgeway Singers coming to Weymouth Library and Learning Centre
As part of their annual Christmas concert series, The Ridgeway Singers and Band will be performing at Weymouth Library on Wednesday 11 December.
Weymouth harbour works update
Work to maintain Weymouth’s historic harbour is continuing.
Dorset fly-tipper receives prison sentence
Last week, a Weymouth resident was sentenced to 14 months’ imprisonment after being found guilty of multiple offences, including four environmental crimes.
Weymouth Quay Regeneration Project: architects appointed
Dorset Council has appointed architects Austin-Smith:Lord to a project aimed at securing Weymouth’s position as a thriving harbour and tourist destination.
Weymouth parking permits under review
Parking could be about to change for the better in the Park District – that’s the hope of Dorset Council and residents alike.
Calls for better behaviour on school buses
The school term is only a few weeks old, but there has been a disturbing amount of vandalism on buses while they are transporting children to school.
Dorset Waste Partnership and Dorset Council successfully prosecute another fly-tipper
Enforcement Officers from the Dorset Waste Partnership (DWP), working alongside Dorset Council’s Legal team, have secured another successful prosecution of a fly-tipper.
North Quay – Dorset Council to submit new application
Dorset Council has announced what is happening next in regards to the old council building and site at North Quay in Weymouth.
Work to maintain Weymouth’s Historic Harbour has begun
Work to maintain Weymouth’s Historic Harbour began on 30 September.
Dorset Council still intends to redevelop North Quay
Last Thursday (5 September), our Western and Southern Area Planning Committee voted against the proposed demolition of the old council office building at North Quay in Weymouth.
