Draft:Weymouth Town Council
 | This article has multiple issues. Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page. (Learn how and when to remove these messages)
|
 | Draft article not currently submitted for review.
This is a draft Articles for creation (AfC) submission. It is not currently pending review. While there are no deadlines, abandoned drafts may be deleted after six months. To edit the draft click on the "Edit" tab at the top of the window. To be accepted, a draft should:
It is strongly discouraged to write about yourself, your business or employer. If you do so, you must declare it. Where to get help
How to improve a draft
You can also browse Wikipedia:Featured articles and Wikipedia:Good articles to find examples of Wikipedia's best writing on topics similar to your proposed article. Improving your odds of a speedy review To improve your odds of a faster review, tag your draft with relevant WikiProject tags using the button below. This will let reviewers know a new draft has been submitted in their area of interest. For instance, if you wrote about a female astronomer, you would want to add the Biography, Astronomy, and Women scientists tags. Editor resources
Last edited by Esb2109 (talk | contribs) 3 months ago. (Update) |
Weymouth Town Council | |
|---|---|
 Coat of Arms for Weymouth | |
| Type | |
| Type | |
| History | |
| Founded | 1 April 2019 |
| Preceded by | Weymouth and Portland |
| Leadership | |
Jon Orrell, Green Party since May 2024 | |
Leader of the Council | David Harris, Liberal Democrats (UK) since 2 May 2019 |
Chief Executive | Jane Biscombe |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 26 councillors |
 | |
Political groups |
|
| Elections | |
| First past the post | |
Last election | 2 May 2024 |
Next election | May 2029 |
| Website | |
| www | |
Weymouth Town Council is a Civil parish and Town council in the town of Weymouth, in the district and county of Dorset. It is the successor to Weymouth and Portland, after the 2019 restructuring of Dorset. The council covers Weymouth and surrounding areas, including Wyke Regis, Preston, Melcombe Regis, Upwey, Broadwey, Southill, Nottington, Westham and Radipole.
The Council operates a number of services for the town, including allotments, public events, parks, Cemeteries and managing Weymouth Beach[1].
History
[edit]Weymouth Town Council came to exist in 2019, after the County-wide restructuring of Dorset's local governments and ensured a smooth transition of power of its services and resources. On 1 April, 2019, Weymouth & Portland Borough Council was replaced by Weymouth Town Council and Portland Town Council.
Services
[edit]Weymouth Town Council operates a number of services throughout the town, focusing on tourism, local improvement and cemeteries. This is managed by the Council's Services committee[2]
Weymouth Beach
[edit]Weymouth Beach is a popular tourist destination, and was a frequent resort for King George III. Weymouth Beach is managed, owned and serviced by Weymouth Town Council. Weymouth Beach's services are carried out by the Beach Team, a group of mostly seasonal staff who maintain the beach, with services including:
- Beach wheelchairs
- Two cafes
- Maintenance of the War Memorials
- Lifeguard services (via RNLI lifeguarding)
- Public toilets
- Lost children service
- Deckchair, windbreaker & sunbed hirings
Along with these services, Weymouth Town Council hires out various beachside café spaces and spaces for rides, for example the Weymouth Helter skelter.
.svg){kind=small} | This article related to government in the United Kingdom or its constituent countries is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
- ^ "Weymouth Town Council - Services". Weymouth Town Council.
- ^ "Weymouth Town Council Committees".