boost redevelopment across resort

second round of funding is great news for Weymouth and shows that it is not ‘a forgotten town’. Our bid was ambitious and robust and our continuous lobbying to government has paid off. This fabulous sum of money will significantly help towards regenerating Weymouth.

“In anticipation of this funding announcement, officers have been working on a revised planning application to demolish North Quay. Today’s announcement will allow us to quickly present this application and to do the required enabling works to bring this site forward as a prime waterfront location, should we get the necessary planning consent.

“The £19.5million allows us to put the essential infrastructure in place to attract private sector investment which in turn will lead to new homes being built, increased employment and a more prosperous town.

“We’ll now also be able to accelerate the programmed harbour wall maintenance work which will allow regeneration to happen by making Weymouth a sustainable seaside town with robust flood defences, which in turn will attract private investment.

“Levelling Up funding is just one of several big sums of money we are lobbying government for. This funding will help us tackle deprivation and regenerate the town’s economy. We can now deliver transformational change by repurposing the high street and expanding leisure and recreational facilities in the town, which we know is important to local people.

“We are committed to working with partners and stakeholders to deliver our aspirations, and make Weymouth a great place to live, work and visit.”

South Dorset MP Richard Drax said: “I am delighted at this news.

“Weymouth has long languished at the bottom of the list for funding.

The town has so much to offer and £19m in levelling up funds will go a long way towards the waterfront regeneration plans.”