Residents are being asked for their views on the future development of West Bay harbour.

The draft Dorset Harbours Strategy has been approved for public consultation and Dorset Council wants to build a strategy that is supported by communities and stakeholders.

The strategy is to guide the development of West Bay, Lyme Regis and Weymouth harbours over the next 10 years. The Dorset Coast Forum has been working with the harbours committee to help develop this new strategy, which will aim unify the three harbours under Dorset Council management while recognising the unique qualities of each harbour.

As part of this work, Dorset Coast Forum carried out initial public consultation in autumn 2020 and has been using this feedback to help guide the development of the strategy.

Councillor Mark Roberts, chairman of the Dorset Council harbours committee, said: "We are pleased with the progress of the draft strategy so far and now are urging people to get involved in helping us in finalising the Dorset Harbour Strategy.

"We are particularly keen to hear your views on the harbour's strategic goals and the actions around achieving those goals. We need to ensure this strategy sets achievable aspirations on how the harbours are managed so that they can thrive and continue to be at the heart of our coastal towns."

Once the feedback has been reviewed, the final strategy is scheduled to be submitted to the Dorset Council harbours committee for approval in March 2022.

The draft Dorset Harbours Strategy online survey can be found here. The survey closes at midnight on December 5.

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