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Tags: 2012, beach, live site, Olympics, paralympics, Weymouth

Top award for Weymouth beach

Posted on 15 May 2012 by Weymouth & Portland Borough Council

Weymouth Central Beach has again cemented its place amongst the best in the country. Continue Reading

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Tags: 2012, 2012 Olympics, Olympics, Weymouth

Important information for marine users of the Olympic Waters around Weymouth & Portland

Posted on 09 May 2012 by Weymouth & Portland Borough Council

Between the 28^th July – 9^th September the Olympic and Paralympic sailing events of the London 2012 Games will be held in the waters around Weymouth Bay and Portland Harbour. Continue Reading

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Tags: Council, Councillors, Democracy, Election, Portland, vote, Voting, Weymouth

Weymouth & Portland Borough Council elections – 3 May 2012

Posted on 03 May 2012 by Weymouth & Portland Borough Council

Weymouth & Portland Borough Council residents go to the polls today to elect 12 councillors. Continue Reading

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Tags: 2012, coastlines are great, GREAT (Britain), Olympics, pavillion, Weymouth

Dress rehearsal for Weymouth landmark

Posted on 18 April 2012 by West Dorset District Council

A Weymouth landmark has been given a ‘GREAT’ new look to show how it could be transformed during this summer’s Olympic and Paralympic Sailing events.

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Tags: Highways, Roadworks, Transport, Weymouth, Weymouth Relief Road

Relief Road wins another construction award

Posted on 16 April 2012 by Dorset County Council

Contractors who built the Weymouth Relief Road are in the top 3% of projects in the Considerate Constructors Scheme 2012 National Awards. Skanska Construction UK Ltd won a silver award for its work as major contractor on the road. Continue Reading

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Tags: Highways, Roadworks, Weymouth, Weymouth Transport Package

Weymouth manhole covers to be fixed

Posted on 13 April 2012 by Dorset County Council

Delays are possible at the Kings Street, Queens Street junction in Weymouth next Sunday (22 April) when loose manhole covers are being replaced. Continue Reading

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Tags: Environment, Recycling, Sustainability, Weymouth, Weymouth and Portland

Give or Take Day at Southill

Posted on 13 April 2012 by Weymouth & Portland Borough Council

Weymouth and Portland residents are invited to come along to a free Give or Take Day at Southill Community Centre, Radipole Lane, Southilll, on Saturday 14 April, 9.30am – noon.

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Tags: Highways, Roadworks, Weymouth, Weymouth and Portland

Weymouth Town Bridge

Posted on 02 April 2012 by Dorset County Council

Plans to reopen Weymouth Town Bridge over the Easter break have been changed to avoid traffic confusion as work takes place to refurbish the structure. Continue Reading

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Tags: Community, Highways, Roadworks, Transport, Weymouth, Weymouth Relief Road

Dorchester Road improvements start

Posted on 23 March 2012 by Dorset County Council

Work is starting next week (26 March) on the first phase of improvements to Dorchester Road after residents backed the amended proposals. Continue Reading

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Tags: bridges, cyclists, pedestrians, Weymouth

Newstead Bridge is open for pedestrians and cyclists

Posted on 05 March 2012 by Dorset County Council

Newstead Road Bridge has been completed on programme and is open for pedestrians and cyclists. Continue Reading

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Tags: bridges, Traffic, Weymouth

Weymouth Town Bridge closure

Posted on 05 March 2012 by Dorset County Council

Weymouth Town Bridge will be closed to traffic from Monday (5 March) for major repair and maintenance work. Continue Reading

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Tags: Condor Ferries, Weymouth, Weymouth and Portland, Weymouth Harbour

Weymouth Harbour – Condor Ferries Berth update

Posted on 24 February 2012 by Weymouth & Portland Borough Council

Repairs on the harbour wall at the berth used by Condor Ferries in Weymouth are set to start by a contractor on behalf of the borough council within the next week – ten days. Continue Reading

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Tags: Queen; Diamond Jubilee;, Weymouth, Weymouth and Portland

Weymouth and Portland launches bumper programme for Queen’s Diamond Jubilee

Posted on 20 February 2012 by Weymouth & Portland Borough Council

There will be an official press/photo call to launch the borough’s programme for the Queens Jubilee.

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Tags: 2012, 2012 Olympics, Art, Arts Council, Environment, Highways, Jurassic Coast, Tourism, Weymouth, Weymouth and Portland, Weymouth Relief Road, Weymouth Transport Package

Jurassic Stones sculpture unveiled in Weymouth

Posted on 10 February 2012 by Dorset County Council

A landmark sculpture for Weymouth has been officially unveiled.

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Tags: Empty homes, new homes bonus, Portland, West Dorset, Weymouth

Empty homes incentive will see houses brought back into use

Posted on 09 February 2012 by West Dorset District Council

Empty homes in Weymouth, Portland and West Dorset will be brought back into action thanks to £150,000 from the New Homes Bonus.

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Tags: Charity, fund, Mayor, Portland, Weymouth, Weymouth Lions Club

Mayor thrilled with Christmas Appeal success

Posted on 06 February 2012 by Weymouth & Portland Borough Council

The generosity of residents and businesses across Weymouth and Portland helped raise £2,650.84 for The Mayor’s Christmas Fund Appeal.

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Tags: 2012, Leisure, Weymouth, Weymouth and Portland, Weymouth Pavilion

Councillors to consider ways forward for Weymouth Pavilion

Posted on 01 February 2012 by Weymouth & Portland Borough Council

Weymouth and Portland Borough Council’s Management Committee will meet on Wednesday 8 February 2012 to discuss proposals to improve the financial performance of Weymouth Pavilion. Continue Reading

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Tags: Cycling, Environment, Healthy lifestyle, Highways, Recreation, Sustainability, Transport, Walking, Weymouth

Newstead Road closed for bridge installation

Posted on 31 January 2012 by Dorset County Council

The new pedestrian and cycle bridge over Newstead Road, Weymouth, will be installed one week later than planned.

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Tags: Public conveniences, Toilets, Weymouth

New toilets opening on Weymouth Esplanade

Posted on 30 January 2012 by Weymouth & Portland Borough Council

The first of a series of public toilets being improved around Weymouth and Portland will be opened to the public next week. Continue Reading

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Tags: Environment, Planning, Weymouth

Planning Inspector rejects Old Fire Station site development

Posted on 26 January 2012 by Weymouth & Portland Borough Council

A Planning Inspector has refused planning permission for a redevelopment of the Old Fire Station site at North Quay in Weymouth.

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