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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 is working in partnership with local businesses to increase the number of public toilets available in the town.  This is being achieved through a Community Toilet Scheme, enabling businesses such as cafés, shops and pubs to let their toilets to be used free of charge by members...
Sunny Day Nursery in Glendinning Avenue, Weymouth established in 2001 will be closing later this year. The Sunny Days group currently has three nurseries based in Poundbury, Bridport and Weymouth and over the past 7 years the requirements of child care provision by parents has changed significantly.  Several large...
Dorset Council has submitted its bid for the Government’s Bus Back Better £3 billion fund to revitalise the nation’s bus services. In March the Government launched Bus Back Better, a new National Bus Strategy for England with aims to rejuvenate local bus services by making them: More attractive for passengersMore affordableEasier...
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...
  ESFA admits to redacting information about Aspirations Academy for fear of ‘damaging public confidence…’ Dorset Council are now voicing their own concerns. Dorset Council’s second letter requesting that the Secretary of State agree to a delay in the forced academisation process of Budmouth College in Weymouth was made public this week. Rt Hon...

Park improvements in Weymouth

Improvements have been carried out at the Marsh play area in Weymouth and the new facilities are now open.  The improvements  include a new multi-use games area, new seating, installation of a drop kerb, a new play area and fencing. The derelict running track has also been removed. The total cost...
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...
If your child is feeling anxious about going back to school, here are some things you can do to encourage them to talk about how they’re feeling. As the holidays come to a close, for some children, the thought of going back to school can make them feel anxious and...