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Initially the plan was for railings to become a permanent fixture, with a review in the autumn. However Dorset Council has now said the railings will be removed after the summer and feedback will be sought from residents about future arrangements. Meanwhile, benches are being installed along the harbour this week in response to concerns about loss of seating on the wall. Work on the railings was originally due to start yesterday but was put on hold for 72 hours. The community reacted with anger to the timing of the announcement before the bank holiday, and a protest was held at Custom House Quay yesterday, organised by Melcombe Community Group leaders Dave Burchill and Genny Burchill. ....
A COUNCIL leader said he was ‘shocked’ after a complete lack of consultation to place railings along Weymouth Harbour. The safety railings were given the green light by Dorset Council’s cabinet committee after the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) ‘advised’ the 250-metre long barrier be put in place. However, Weymouth Town Council leader for finance, governance and services, David Harris, has blasted the decision after councillors at the local authority were none the wiser about plans to place the permanent safety measure. Cllr Harris said: “We first knew when we read it in the Echo. The biggest issue is the decision should have come through me. It’s a shock. ....
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