Decision details

This project will utilise the adopted 2020 strategy to produce a Strategic Outline Case (SOC) that gains approval from the Environment Agency’s Large Project Review Group. It will provide companion document to the adopted 2020 strategy, containing additional technical detail in line with the Environment Agency’s guidance for producing SOC’s

Decision

Executive Decision Notice - Weymouth Harbour & Esplanade Flood and Coastal Risk Management Strategic Outline Case - Dorset Council

Reason for the decision

At its Annual Meeting, Council decided to continue to meet virtually for all non-executive committees. The Leader of the Council also decided that Cabinet should continue to meet virtually until social distancing requirements had been removed. Therefore, the Portfolio Holder for Customer and Community Services has made this decision taking into account the views expressed by the wider cabinet membership.

Weymouth Town Centre and parts of the surrounding area are at risk of flooding and coastal erosion. With a projected acceleration in sea level rise and more intense weather events because of climate change, the problems facing Weymouth will increase significantly.