Role of the Council
Bridport Town Council is the parish authority for the town of Bridport. It is the fourth tier of government after parliament, the county council and the district council. Its legal powers are granted to it and regulated by various government acts.
The town council supplements the provision of local government services in Bridport and provides a range of social and recreational facilities, while promoting and representing the town with other statutory bodies.
The Parish is divided into two Wards, North and South. Each ward is represented by 9 Councillors.
(Population approximately 7,300. )
The Town Council operates from the Council Offices at Mountfield, where regular committee and sub committee meetings take place. The Town Clerk, (the Proper Officer) and council staff carry out the work as directed by the meetings of the Town Council.
How we are funded -
West Dorset District Council collects taxes on behalf of Bridport Town Council as well as for the services it provides. A precept is set annually by Bridport Town Council being the "local" tax paid by the parishioners via West Dorset District Council.
Other Local Authorities
Dorset County Council with main responsibilities for Education, Social Services, Highways, Fire and Rescue, Police, Libraries and county wide Strategic Planning.
West Dorset District Councilwith main responsibilities of the Planning Process and Development Control, Environmental Health, Environmental Services, Economic Development, Community Partnerships and Tourism and Leisure.