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Peter Lythgoe reports from Weymouth sea front. https://www.facebook.com/Zzippster/videos/10159406915492468/
A blueprint for the future of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole’s 40 miles of award-winning coastline to give it the renown it deserves, has been rubber stamped. BCP Council’s cabinet yesterday (Wednesday April 13) endorsed the Seafront Strategy and investment plan, which aims to improve seafront infrastructure and public spaces for...
The reform of the Common Fisheries Policy, allowing and encouraging national governments to take fishing techniques, job creation and sustainability into account when allocating fishing quotas could well mark the beginning of a new era for small fishermen around the coast. There are at least two under 10 meter...
BCP Council is creating enhanced space for walking and cycling on a section of Poole Quay and Lower High Street, enabling residents and workers to socially distance more easily as people return to open spaces. From next week (27 June 2020) restricted access will be in place for cars and...
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...
Environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy announced its iconic Blue Flags for excellent water quality, and our three towns have been confirmed with 12 awards in total with 14 additional Seaside Awards, which celebrate the quality and diversity of our coastline. The recognition follows previous awards* for our coastline after Bournemouth...
Members of Weymouth & Portland Chamber of Commerce recently had the opportunity to explore two Sea Cadet vessels moored in Weymouth harbour. The first was TS Royalist, overall winner of the 2017 Tall Ships Races that took place in the Baltic Sea in July and early August. The tour...