Pirates invade Weymouth as Dorset’s pirate past is celebrated this October
‘Invitin’ all ye scallywags and Strumpets, Rascals and Ruffians to partake of our free piratey shenanigans as our crews take over this ancient port of Weymouth for mischief and naughtiness!’ This October sees Weymouth celebrate its rich maritime history, with a focus on pirates! Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries high taxes led to an […]
Weymouth celebrates renewal of Purple Flag status for its night-time economy
Weymouth is officially celebrating once more after the town retained the prestigious Purple Flag accreditation for managing its evening and night-time economy for 2022. Weymouth Town Council, working in partnership with We Are Weymouth BID recently showcased the town’s night-time economy to assessors from the Association of Town and City Management. During their visit, assessors […]
Request for Quote – Wayfinding Signage (Phase 1)
We Are Weymouth is Weymouth’s Business Improvement District (BID), a not-for-profit company with three core aims – to improve, market and shape Weymouth. We are working to improve wayfinding in the town through the replacement of outdated maps and signage in phase one, with plans for additional wayfinding in future phases. Please see the below […]
Businesses count down the days as imminent collapse of the high street may become a reality
Following rumours of an energy prize freeze, over 150,000 businesses from across the UK are urging Government to act on spiralling energy costs which are proving more detrimental than the pandemic. The #BusinessSOS campaign warns of mass closure and redundancies if immediate and effective action isn’t taken – the true situation that Britain faces today. The newly […]
Underwater adventure weaves through Weymouth this September
An ocean adventure is set to weave its way through the streets of Weymouth this 23rd and 24th September 2022, as Activate and Inside Out Dorset festival present another Dusk Till Dark spectacle: Peixos by Surruga. This free to attend event is a spellbinding parade inside an eerie underwater world featuring luminescent sea creatures and gigantic bicycle-powered […]
Business Cost of Living Impact Survey
We would like to understand the impact that the cost of living crisis is having on businesses in Weymouth. We understand that this is a challenging time for many businesses, and we want to understand more about your concerns, to lobby for action and see how we can best help businesses. This survey should take […]
Have Your Say – Survey for BID Levy Payers
We would like to hear levy-payers views about the BID, and understand what services are most important to your business. We would be most grateful if you are able to complete our short questionnaire, which should only take a couple of minutes of your time. Your feedback is essential in ensuring that the BID is […]
Tenders invited for the provision of Digital Marketing Support
We Are Weymouth are looking to partner with a suitably experienced supplier to assist in the marketing of Weymouth, and the work of We Are Weymouth, though various digital media channels. The enhanced promotion of Weymouth is hoped to increase Weymouth’s visibility, promoting Weymouth’s year-round offer, events and encouraging spend in businesses. The successful applicant […]
Meet the Team Event – Mon 4 July 2022
Come along for a chance to informally meet the team behind We Are Weymouth, Weymouth’s Business Improvement District (BID), and discuss our work and opportunities for your business. Let us know what’s going well and what you’d like to see more of, and if there’s anything that you’d like to see change or see us […]
Feedback invited by levy-payers on new map for Weymouth
We have commissioned a new map for Weymouth, which will be used to help with Wayfinding around the town, such as on phone boxes, in car parks and on our tear-off pads, distributed to tens of thousands of visitors to the town each year to cruise ship passengers, through the Weymouth Information Shop and businesses […]
