Further hearings on Purbeck Local Plan this autumn
Following two weeks of public hearings this summer on the Purbeck Local Plan, an additional three days of sessions are now planned for October.
Have your say in the future of Registration Service Ceremony room
Dorset Council are inviting Weymouth and Portland residents to have their say in the relocation of a local Registration Service Ceremony room.
Comments welcome on the Arne Neighbourhood Plan
There is an opportunity to comment on the final version of the Arne Neighbourhood Plan which has been submitted to Dorset Council for examination.
Secretary of State replies to Cllr Parry about Budmouth College
In July, Cllr Andrew Parry, our portfolio holder for Children, Education and Early Help, wrote to the Secretary of State, Gavin Williamson MP, and asked the Government to delay turning Weymouth’s Budmouth College into an academy. The letter was sent after a motion was put to Full Council and agreed by councillors. Cllr Parry has… Read more Secretary of State replies to Cllr Parry about Budmouth College
Join in the Pokémon fun at Weymouth library
The weekend will be packed with activities for Pokémon trainers of all ages.
Letter from Cllr Parry to Secretary of State
This letter has been sent to the Secretary of State for Education following the motion that was approved at Full Council on 18 July.
Dorset Council helped by police to successfully prosecute fly-tipper
Enforcement Officers from the Dorset Waste Partnership (DWP) recently worked with Dorset Council’s Legal Services and the police to bring a fly-tipper to justice.
500 home development approved outside Littlemoor
An outline application for up to 500 homes on land to the north of Littlemoor in Weymouth has been approved by Dorset Council.
Blue bin bags getting ripped open by gulls? Get a gull-proof bag
It’s that time of year when seagulls are most active, scavenging for food wherever they can find it. Unfortunately, this means a few residents waking up to the sight of ripped open bin bags and rubbish strewn down the street on bin collection day.
Weymouth set for new seafront lighting scheme
Weymouth’s seafront is set to be transformed with a brand new lighting scheme.
A neighbourhood plan for Bere Regis
Bere Regis residents now have influence over development in their local area after Dorset Council’s cabinet adopted the village’s neighbourhood plan in June 2019.
Next step in process to help shape development in the Purbeck area
A public examination of a plan for the former Purbeck District area takes place this summer.
Funding boost for North Quay regeneration
The redevelopment of North Quay is stepping in the right direction thanks a funding boost from Homes England.
New Beach Control Office and toilet facility set for Weymouth
Dorset Council has approved the refurbishment and extension of the existing Beach Office.
Sutton Poyntz steps closer to agreeing neighbourhood plan
A local community has taken a significant step closer to having greater influence over planning decisions in their area.
Commercial space to let near Corfe Castle
Do you dream of running your own coffee shop or tea room? Space has become available to rent as a café/shop at Norden car park, near Corfe Castle.
Kings statue works complete
The renovation works have been completed on the Grade I listed Kings Statue in Weymouth this week. Our contractors won awards for the work that they carried out on the jubilee clock last year. You can read more about that project here.
What will Weymouth’s new and improved toilets look like?
Background Last year, Weymouth and Portland’s management committee agreed funding for improved toilet facilities in central Weymouth. These facilities will be a conversion of the ground floor area of the existing Beach Office. To maximise the amount of available space, works will also include an extension to the Beach Office at first floor level. They… Read more What will Weymouth’s new and improved toilets look like?
Hello Weymouth! New town council opens its doors
Weymouth Town Council opens its doors for the first time on Monday 1 April.
North Quay dispute settled
Dispute settled In a joint statement, Weymouth and Portland Borough Council and North Quay Weymouth Ltd said: “We are pleased to be able to announce an amicable settlement to the disputed issues around the sale of the Council’s former offices at North Quay, Weymouth. “The agreement involves a clean break, with NQWL retaining the deposit paid… Read more North Quay dispute settled
Planning Inspectorate delivers a decision on North Quay site
Setting a National Precedent We have recently received the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) ruling on the planning use of the North Quay building. We have now examined the findings. The PINS decision confirms that North Quay is planning use B1a. Our two counsel opinions both highlighted the fine judgement between whether to classify the building as… Read more Planning Inspectorate delivers a decision on North Quay site
