Purpose

Reason
for the Decision

 

The
introduction of new General Directions for Weymouth Harbour contributes to the
delivery of Dorset Council Harbours Strategic goals - 1. To maintain safe
working harbours and provide high quality infrastructure and facilities and 6.
To protect Dorset’s natural capital by operating best practice in environmental
management of the harbours.

 

Alternative
Options Considered and Rejected

 

N/A

 

Consultees

 

Harbours
Advisory Committee – 07 June 2023 

 

Budget
Implications

 

There
are financial considerations with the ongoing work in the harbour which
includes ensuring compliance with the Port Marine Safety Code. These are
managed through the routine Committee budget setting and monitoring processes.

 

Legal
Implications

 

As
set out in the report.

 

Any
Conflict of Interest

 

None.

 

Reference
Documents

 

Committee
papers of the Harbours Advisory Committee – 07 June 2023.

Content

That the Weymouth Harbour General Directions be approved to
go to statutory consultation.