Change of venue for Full Council
A reminder that Weymouth Town Council’s Full Council meeting takes place at a different location this week.
The Full Council meeting will be held in the Chesham Suite at the Best Western Hotel Rembrandt, 12-18 Dorchester Road, Weymouth DT4 7JU on Wednesday 20th November. The larger venue will allow more people to attend the meeting if they are interested in coming along and speaking or listening to the item on the draft Neighbourhood Plan. The meeting starts at the usual time of 7pm.
The latest draft of Weymouth’s Neighbourhood Plan was published on the Council’s website last week. If endorsed on Wednesday evening, it will then be submitted to Dorset Council who will put the plan out to public consultation early in 2025.
The updated version reflects changes made from feedback received through the last formal consultation about what development is desired where and what land should be protected in Weymouth.
The area covered in Weymouth’s Neighbourhood Plan is the largest in Dorset and one of the biggest in England and sets policies for the town’s future development up to 2038.
It has been prepared by residents and councillors who make up the Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group during several rounds of engagement and consultation.
David Northam, Chair of Weymouth Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group, said: “Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the Weymouth Neighbourhood Plan over the last three years. We are now at the stage where Weymouth Town Council will be presented with the updated plan and endorsement sought.
“If endorsed, the plan is then submitted to Dorset Council, which will provide a further opportunity for Weymouth residents to have a say on it. There will then be a referendum on whether you support the plan or not. Your involvement is important for you and your children’s future in Weymouth.”
Other items on the agenda for Full Council can be found here.
A reminder that if you wish to speak on this or any other item at Full Council, email office@weymouthtowncouncil.gov.uk by 9am on Tuesday 19th November.
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