Annual dredging at West Bay and Lyme Regis
Dredging to maintain the harbours navigational channels will take place between 28 February and 21 April.
West Bay Harbour walkway closed amid safety concerns
A public walkway at West Bay Harbour is to be temporarily closed by Dorset Council for safety reasons, preventing access to public conveniences.
Funding secured to protect Lyme Regis Cobb
Dorset Council has secured £2.5million in funding from the Environment Agency to stabilise, protect and repair the historic Cobb in Lyme Regis.
Harbour dredging works to begin at Lyme Regis and West Bay
Annual dredging works are set to take place in West Bay and Lyme Regis during May and June 2022.
Business case proposed for important works at the Cobb in Lyme Regis Harbour
In a report to Cabinet on Tuesday 5 April, Dorset Council officers are seeking approval of a business case regarding funding for repair and reinforcement works on the Cobb in Lyme Regis.
Temporary public safety measures in place for harbour wall at end of Peninsula
Dorset Council is moving the public walkway at the far end of Weymouth Peninsula back by 5 metres as a temporary measure, following a recently-received survey into the condition of the harbour walls in this area.
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.
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 – 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.
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.
Weymouth Town Bridge turns 90!
On the 4th July 2020, Weymouth’s Town Bridge will be 90 years old.
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.
