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.
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
‘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.
Reprofiling Weymouth beach
Dorset Council in partnership with Weymouth Town Council, are carrying out works to Weymouth’s main town beach next week.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
