This
report provides an update on the progress of Weymouth Harbour’s future
development, focusing on the modification of the Harbour’s Open Port Duty to
allow for commercial development opportunities in line with the Council’s Government
funding commitments. The proposal allows for a Harbour Revision Order (HRO) to
restrict the current Open Port Duty, allowing the harbour to accommodate vessels
of a specified size while ensuring compliance with Statutory Harbour Authority
obligations.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Notice of proposed decision first published: 21/10/2024
Decision due: 19 Nov 2024 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Place Services
Lead director: Executive Lead for Place Directorate
Contact: Ken Buchan, Head of Environment and Wellbeing Email: ken.buchan@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk, Ed Carter, Weymouth Harbour Master Email: ed.carter@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk.