Harbours

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 somerset harbours fees inflation boating mooring kayaking paddleboarding sailing council

Sailing, kayaking, and paddleboarding enthusiasts along the west Somerset coast can expect to pay more next year as Somerset Council announces a four percent increase in harbour fees. This adjustment will affect Minehead and … Read More

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 somerset harbours sailing kayaking paddleboarding fees inflation mooring somersetcouncil ports

The cost of sailing, kayaking, and paddleboarding along the west Somerset coast is set to rise by four per cent, affecting all related harbour fees. Somerset Council, which manages the harbours at Minehead, Watchet, and the … Read More

Sunday, July 13, 2025 dredging dorset sustainability tourism environment harbours coastal wid conservation maintenance

Dorset Council has announced a postponement of a groundbreaking dredging trial and beach maintenance work at two of its most popular coastal destinations, Bridport (West Bay) and Lyme Regis. The delay aims to prevent … Read More

Sunday, July 13, 2025 dredging harbours dorset tourism environment sustainability wid coastline bridport lymeregis

Dorset Council has postponed a planned trial of an innovative dredging method, Water Injection Dredging (WiD), at two of its most cherished coastal towns—Bridport (West Bay) and Lyme Regis. The decision aims to prevent … Read More

Sunday, November 3, 2024 harbours south west peninsula maritime harbourmasters gentrification commercial fishing preservation seaside

Harbours are timeless conduits, linking human civilization with the vastness of the ocean. In the South West, these once neglected ports have undergone a transformation, now drawing crowds with marinas, trendy bars, and chic … Read More