Portland’s historic High Angle Battery site to be rediscovered thanks to a Heritage Fund grant
This week, Dorset Council announced it has successfully secured funding to improve and preserve the heritage site of High Angle Battery in Portland.
Powerfuel to appeal against refusal of planning permission for Portland Energy Recovery Facility
Dorset Council has received notice from Powerfuel that they intend to appeal the council’s decision to refuse planning permission for an Energy Recovery Facility at Portland Port.
Leader’s comments on the Home Office barge
At a full council meeting on Thursday 13 July, Dorset Council Leader, Cllr Spencer Flower, made the following comments in response to a question about the Home Office’s decision to house asylum seekers on a barge in Portland Port.
Award-winning children’s author visits Portland to encourage library membership
Last Friday (16 June), Waterstones Children’s Laureate (2022-2024) Joseph Coelho, visited Dorset Council’s Tophill library on Portland, as part of his nationwide ‘Library Marathon’ tour.
Position statement on asylum seeker barge
In late March this year, Dorset Council was made aware of discussions between Portland Port and the Home Office to site an accommodation barge for asylum seekers in Portland Port.
Our legal position regarding the asylum seeker barge
“After much careful consideration, Dorset Council has decided to not pursue legal action to challenge the Home Office’s decision to site a barge for asylum seekers in Portland Port. Based on specialist legal advice, and the experience other councils have had across the country, any legal action we take is unlikely to be successful and… Read more Our legal position regarding the asylum seeker barge
Statement from Cllr Laura Beddow re Portland Port barge
Cllr Laura Beddow, Dorset Council Portfolio Holder for Culture and Communities said: “Dorset Council continues to work with other statutory agencies and partners including the Home Office, Dorset Police, Health, Weymouth and Portland Town Councils and Portland Port. The situation is complex, but we are jointly preparing for the arrival of the barge in Portland.… Read more Statement from Cllr Laura Beddow re Portland Port barge
Statement in response to Home Office announcement
We are aware of the Home Secretary’s announcement this afternoon, confirming that the Home Office wishes to proceed with its plans to house asylum seekers in floating accommodation at Portland Port. Dorset Council’s position has not changed. We still have serious reservations about the appropriateness of Portland Port in this scenario and we remain opposed… Read more Statement in response to Home Office announcement
Statement: Home Office proposal to use Portland Port
Dorset Council and the local MP Richard Drax have been made aware of conversations between the Home Office and the owners of Portland Port to site floating accommodation for asylum seekers in the port. We have serious concerns about the suitability of the location for this facility. The council has had limited input and has… Read more Statement: Home Office proposal to use Portland Port
Investment Zones – Expression of Interest submission published
On Friday 14 October, Dorset Council submitted three Expressions of Interest to Government for potential Investment Zones (IZ) in Dorset.
Portland preparing to welcome The Queen’s Baton for Birmingham 2022
The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay is confirmed to visit Portland here in Dorset early next month during its final journey through England this summer.
Urgent seawall works to start at Chesil Cove in May
Dorset Council will be working with local partners and contractors on the urgent placement of rock protection around the southernmost point of the Chesil Cove Seawall at Chiswell in Portland during May 2022.
Weymouth resident prosecuted for disposing of commercial waste at recycling centre
Dorset Council’s Waste Enforcement and Legal teams scored another victory in court this week, as a rogue trader was prosecuted for transporting and disposing of commercial waste at a Household Recycling Centre (HRC, or “the tip”), as well as failing to provide correct paperwork.
New free special school for Weymouth and Portland
Dorset Council is delighted to be working with the Department for Education (DfE) on a new special free school for Weymouth & Portland.
Have your say on measures to tackle anti-social behaviour
Dorset Council has launched a public consultation today, asking residents for their views on eight proposed Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs).
Local communities back neighbourhood plans
Seven local communities are just one step away from having adopted neighbourhood plans for their area.
Weymouth and Portland bin collections to resume after major fire incident
Dorset Council is pleased to announce that bin collections in Weymouth and Portland will begin to resume from tomorrow (Tuesday 17 November).
Crookhill waste depot fire and suspended bin collections – Update
Following yesterday’s (Sunday 15 November) fire incident at our Crookhill waste depot in Chickerell, we have begun the process of clearing the site and planning for waste collections in the Weymouth and Portland areas.
Portland Neighbourhood Plan One Step Closer
Following the successful examination of the Portland Neighbourhood Plan, Dorset Council has agreed to allow the plan, as amended, to progress to referendum. The plan was drawn up by local people and supported by the town council.
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.
Ground investigation works at Chesil Cove
Work started at Chesil Cove, Portland today as part of a larger monitoring study with Channel Coast Observatory working jointly with Southern Coastal Group.
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.
Portland 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.
