Round-up of Decisions from October’s Environment and Services Committee
Please find a round-up of key decisions from the Environment and Services Committee held on Wednesday 28th October.
Beach Hire Review
Councillors agreed a one-off capital investment of up to £75,000 for new beach hire stock to be purchased. Card-only payments for hire of beach equipment will continue for future seasons following their successful introduction in 2026.They also agreed the annual beach hire equipment budget increases to £7,500 from the next budget year and is reviewed annually.
Beach Water Sports Offer
Councillors agreed an open tender process will launch this winter to find an experienced operator to run a new watercrafts activity for residents and visitors enjoying a day out on Weymouth Beach. The aim is to have this up and running by next summer.
Maiden Street Toilets Charging
Refurbishment of the Maiden Street toilet block has already been agreed by the Council, and work will start on site on Monday 2nd November. On Wednesday’s meeting of the Environment and Services Committee, Councillors decided a card payment charge of 50p will be introduced at the facilities once the refurbishment is complete.
Dorset Council Dog Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO)
The committee agreed to send representation to Dorset Council’s Cabinet meeting on the 10th of November to object to new proposals for Weymouth Beach under the PSPO and maintain the current arrangements that are in place. A written response based on the text in the report to the Environment and Services Committee will also be submitted.
Notice of Motion – Palestine Independence Day Flag Flying
A motion put forward requesting the committee mark Palestine Independence Day by raising the flag of Palestine outside The New Town Hall on 15 November was not approved.
Notice of Motion – ANZAC Dawn Service
A motion was also put forward requesting the Council replicates ANZAC services in Australia, New Zealand and central London and holds a remembrance event at sunrise on April 25th ahead of the current parade.
The committee agreed to look in more detail at an option to provide relevant staff to support and help organise a complementary event at 5.45am to the formal event at 11am.
To view the full agenda for the meeting visit the Council’s website. To view the livestream of the meeting, visit the Council’s YouTube channel here.
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Notes to Editors
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