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Weymouth Town Council
Coat of Arms for Weymouth
Type
Type
History
Founded1 April 2019
Preceded byWeymouth and Portland
Leadership
Kate Wheller, Independent
since May 2023
Leader of the Council
David Harris, Liberal Democrats (UK)
since 2 May 2019
Chief Executive
Jane Biscombe
Structure
Seats29 councillors
Weymouth Town Council Seats
Political groups
  Liberal Democrat (13)
  Labour (7)
  Conservative (4)
  Independent (3)
  Green (2)
Elections
First past the post
Last election
2 May 2019
Next election
2 May 2024
Website
www.weymouthtowncouncil.gov.uk

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.

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

  1. ^ "Weymouth Town Council - Services". Weymouth Town Council.
  2. ^ "Weymouth Town Council Committees".