Today, 25 June, the Climate Change Committee are releasing a report that states the Government is failing to meet its 2050 zero carbon target, a target that is already dangerously too late.
The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) is an independent, statutory body established under the Climate Change Act 2008. Its...
June 22nd, the day after Father’s Day, marks the fourth annual International Father’s Mental Health Day (IFMHD). It was found in June 2016 by Mark Williams (UK) and Dr Daniel Singley (USA). Since then, it has grown into a multi-national event, raising awareness about fathers’ mental health. The US...
Weymouth Town Council welcomes the request from Dorset Council and adds its voice to the plea that the Government require people to stay local to protect Dorset, help prevent a second wave and help protect resources which are struggling to cope at this time.
Not all attractions or facilities are...
On Saturday 30th May Extinction Rebellion supporters protested outside council offices in Dorchester, Weymouth and Portland. As part of a National action, they were asking the Government for a Citizens Assembly to decide our future together during the Covid-19 recovery, a recovery that must prioritise people and planet over profit.
In their Facebook event, the...
We first brought this to the attention of readers weeks ago but now it has become much more disturbing.
"They Didn't Care That Elderly People Would Die"
Nadia Whittome MPÂ was Sacked as a Care Worker for Speaking Out
This is the Truth They Don’t Want You to Hear
Jason Cridland
Weymouth Town Council would like to recognise the positive news of the introduction of a mobile coronavirus test facility in Weymouth. The facility opened yesterday (Wednesday 29th April) and is situated at the Mount Pleasant Park and Ride.Â
Local people including key workers, the over 65’s and those who have to leave home to go to work...
Weymouth Town Centre Management Group convened for a virtual Zoom meeting on Thursday 23rd April. Partners in attendance at this meeting included: Weymouth Town Council, Dorset Council, Weymouth BID, Weymouth and Portland Chamber of Commerce, Dorset Police, Weymouth Area Development Trust and the Civic Society.
The meeting was well attended,...
Refresh, Weymouth and Portland Churches in Action, have had an amazing response to the work they have been doing since the COVID-19 outbreak began earlier this year. The residents of Weymouth have really taken it to heart and are supporting them.
The scheme includes prescription pickups and food boxes for residents who are self-isolating or...
Weymouth Town Council would like to express their thanks to the many local volunteers, agencies and charities for their incredible support during the coronavirus pandemic.
Council staff are also working hard to provide support while continuing to carry out Council responsibilities.
The Council are continuing to maintain and keep safe the town’s...
A new food distribution centre has opened in Weymouth to help support the most vulnerable members of the community and anyone in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Located at St Edmund’s Church on Lanehouse Rocks Road, the foodbank has been set up to serve local people in Wyke, Lanehouse and Westham who may need extra help...
