The Society was founded in 1944 to serve the people of Weymouth, Portland and surrounding
areas. Until recently it was registered as charity number 271135. Following changes
in October 2012, it is now registered as charity number 1148603.
Objectives
to stimulate public interest in the Weymouth & Portland area
to promote
higher standards of planning and architecture in the area
to secure the preservation,
protection, development and improvement of features of historic, public or natural
interest in the area.
Activities
The Society monitors planning applications in the area, and makes observations
and offers opinions to the local authorities. It also sponsors an annual award for
the best contribution to the built environment.
Regular meetings are arranged to hear
talks and discuss current civic topics, amongst many other activities.
Attractions
The Society manages and operates The Tudor House and The Nothe Fort, both
significant tourist attractions of historic interest.
Victoria Square, Portland GK
The Civic Voice organisation are conducting a campaign against proposed changes to
National planning policies. Please click here to find out more.
Pictures above of High Street and High West Street from the Andy Hutchings collection
Become a Member
To join the Society, please contact our membership secretary (Tel.
01305 785641) or come along to one of our meetings and complete an application form.
Address
Weymouth Civic Society,
Tudor House, 3 Trinity Street,
Weymouth, Dorset. DT4
8TW
See also the contact us page.
St Edmund Street, Weymouth