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BCP Council would like the views of residents and businesses at Sandbanks, on the sand dunes that provide a natural form of protection against coastal erosion and are home to Sand Lizards, which are a protected species. South West Flood and Coastal (a shared service between BCP Council and East...
Weymouth has been awarded the Purple Flag for the second time. The town is one of over 70 towns and cities across the UK and Ireland who have been awarded with Purple Flag status for their achievements in helping people have a great night out. The town went through...
Poole Labour party has described the latest closure of the Twin Sails Bridge as an ongoing ‘farce’, after BCP council revealed today that the bridge will be out of use until the Autumn. Neil Duncan-Jordan, Poole Labour secretary said: “The previous administration in Poole completely failed to get to grips...
The Greenhill Community Trust C.I.C. (GCT) were offered a thirty year lease by the Council which was officially endorsed on 11 February 2019. As soon as we were able, on 23 February 2019 an email was sent with a draft licence to the Weymouth Bay Sea Swimmers C.I.C. (WBSS)...
Dorset Council has approved the refurbishment and extension of the existing Beach Office. The development, which is on Weymouth Esplanade, will provide extra toilets, extended kiosk and first floor office with lift access. Cllr Tony Ferrari, Dorset Council’s Finance, Commercial and Assets Portfolio Holder, said: “I am pleased our planning committee have...
Weymouth’s seafront is set to be transformed with a brand new lighting scheme. What is the lighting scheme? The scheme, which was given planning consent in December last year,  was designed by Tonkin Liu following extensive engagement with Weymouth residents and visitors. It consists of a number of Computer-controlled LED strips fixed to lampposts along the...
Weymouth has once again been recognised as one of the best seaside destinations in the country. Following on from recognition from the Seaside and Blue Flag Awards, alongside being ranked as the number one beach for a staycation by Cosmopolitan magazine, Weymouth has now been placed in the top 5...
With miles of golden sands, gorgeous gardens, a glorious coastline and the largest natural harbour in Europe, groups visiting Poole can be sure of a warm welcome as the town celebrates 2019 with its new ‘Coach Friendly’ status. Awarded by the Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) the Coach Friendly...
£50,000 has been awarded by central government through the Coastal Revival Fund. The money is to repair and redecorate seven Grade 2 listed Esplanade Shelters. Made from cast iron and dating back to Victorian times, these shelters are an important part of Weymouth’s heritage. What will happen? The works will include: blasting off existing paint ...
The Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is an iconic stretch of cliffs along the southern coast of England. Spanning 95 miles from East Devon to Dorset, this coastline holds a unique record of 185 million years of Earth’s history, etched into the cliffs in the form of...