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Proposed Seafront Apartment Scheme Submitted for Weymouth Promenade
A new residential development comprising 50 two-bedroom apartments has been proposed for a prominent site along the Esplanade in Weymouth, Dorset, marking one of the more substantial regeneration opportunities on the town’s seafront in recent years. The scheme, currently at pre-application stage, would see the redevelopment of an existing plot along the promenade to deliver […]
Nominations Now Open for the Mayor’s Community Awards 2026
Residents across Weymouth are being encouraged to put forward the town’s unsung heroes as nominations officially open for the 2026 Mayor’s Community Awards. The Mayor of Weymouth, Caroline Nickinson, is inviting members of the public to recognise individuals and groups who go above and beyond to support others and make a positive difference in the […]
Bin Collection Changes for 32,000 Homes Across Weymouth Area
Thousands of households across Weymouth and the surrounding areas will see changes to their waste and recycling collection days from 13 April as new bin routes are introduced. Dorset Council has confirmed that around 32,000 homes in Weymouth, Portland, Chickerell and Osmington will be affected by the updates. The changes follow a review of how […]
Work Underway to Improve Access at Sandsfoot Gardens
Visitors to Sandsfoot Gardens may notice some activity this week as the Greenspaces Team begins improvement works aimed at making parts of the gardens easier and safer to access. The team is currently repairing the steps and handrails that lead from the upper section of the gardens down towards the pond area. Alongside these repairs, […]
Harbour Revision Order Agreed for Dorset Council’s Harbours
By: Jake Brewer – BAJ accredited journalist Dorset Council has secured formal approval for a Harbour Revision Order covering its three statutory harbours at Bridport (West Bay), Lyme Regis and Weymouth, a move expected to modernise harbour governance and support future development. (Dorset Council) What Has Been Approved The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has agreed […]
Weymouth shop ordered to close after repeated illicit tobacco sales
By Jake Brewer- BAJ Accredited Journalist Weymouth, Dorset — 27 February 2026A local retail premises in Weymouth has been ordered to shut for three months following repeated sales of illicit tobacco products, including instances involving children, after enforcement action by Dorset Council’s Trading Standards team and Dorset Police. (Dorset Council) The business, Blue Shop, located […]
Rough Sleeper Numbers Fall Across Dorset in 2025
New figures released by Dorset Council show a slight reduction in rough sleeping across the county in 2025, offering cautious optimism amid rising numbers nationally. Latest Snapshot Figures: The annual rough sleeping snapshot recorded 14 people sleeping rough in the Dorset Council area in 2025. This is down from 15 in 2024 and represents the […]
EV-olution: Dorset’s Journey to a Greener Future
A landmark initiative is set to transform how people charge electric vehicles (EVs) across Dorset, heralding a major step forward in the county’s transition to cleaner, more sustainable transport. Dorset Council, in partnership with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, has unveiled EV-olution — a multi-million-pound programme to install thousands of on-street electric vehicle chargepoints across […]
Person Centred Care in Name Only? A Growing Concern in Weymouth and Portland
Person centred care is now the accepted language of adult social care. It appears in council strategies, inspection frameworks and public assurances. We are told it is the foundation of modern care. But for many providers working across Weymouth and Portland there is a growing concern. The system that champions person centred care may in […]
Dorset Council Issues Urgent Warning to Private Water Supply Users Following Heavy Rainfall
DORSET – Local authorities have issued an “Important Notice” to residents and businesses relying on private water supplies, warning of a significantly increased risk of contamination following the recent period of intense rainfall. With heavy downpours sweeping across the region, Dorset Council is urging vigilance for those who source their water from wells, springs, boreholes, […]