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Major Government Grant Supports Portland Museum Recovery Plans Portland Museum is delighted to announce that it has won more than £70,000 from the Government's Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) Culture Recovery Fund. The grant will be used to help maintain the museum through the remainder of the year and [...]

Since shortly after the Covid-19 lockdown started at the end of March cruise ships, unable to operate due to infection risk, have taken advantage of the sheltered waters of Weymouth Bay anchoring there as a low cost alternative to expensive port fees. Right now most days there are a [...]

Use the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme at these establishments in the Weymouth and Portland area to get 50% off your food and non-alcoholic drinks up to a total value of £10 per person if you eat or drink in every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday between 3 August [...]

It is with great sadness that Weymouth Town Council announces the cancellation of the planned events to celebrate and commemorate the 75th anniversaries of VJ & VE Day which were scheduled to take place over the weekend of Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th August. This is due to the present [...]

Today marks the  90th anniversary of opening of Weymouth's iconic Town Bridge on 4 July 1930 This  video by Andy Prendergast gives a fascinating insight into the day to day workings of the bridge More about the history of the bridge here ...

Weymouth's new promenade colour changing LED lighting and the laser lighting will not be operating from 2nd July until 17th July while the control system components are moved back into the refurbished beach office. Temporary measures were made to control the lights and allow them to function during the beach [...]

Weymouth Beach Pedalos & Kayaks such a much-loved feature on Weymouth Beach will be back as from 4 July * subject to weather conditions. This year with a brand new fleet of 30 Pedalos! Trading Standards and the Weymouth Town Council have given the go-ahead for them to be operational [...]

Weymouth Town Bridge was officially opened at 12.30pm on 4th July 1930 during a grand opening ceremony by HRH Duke of York who later became King George VI. The first passage through the twin leaf bascule bridge was undertaken by the Cosens paddle steamer "EMPRESS". The £90,000 cost of the [...]

Weymouth Lifeguards & Greenhill rafts – update on current provision WeymouthTown Council and RNLI have been in close liaison and have managed to secure a full lifeguard service for Weymouth Central Beach which started on the 13th June. Sadly, the RNLI have also confirmed that they will not be in [...]

Following government guidelines, on Monday 15 June many of Dorset’s shops will be re-opening for business, and they need your support. Most shops and high streets across the county have been closed since the government introduced lockdown measures in order to control the spread of the Covid-19 virus. Now that [...]

Local musicians, pub and bar owners, and digital experts have joined together to create a 12-hour online music festival to help keep people at home and raise funds for the Dorset County Hospital Charity.  From midday to midnight on Sunday 12th April, top names such as The Voice finalist Lauren [...]

The community is central to the Council’s delivery, even more so now where we are all experiencing significant impacts on our lives. These are difficult times for everyone, but YOUR Town Council is here to help you where we can. Today, 1st April 2020, Weymouth Town Council is celebrating one [...]