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5th October – The Lions’ Swimarathon competition On this Sunday morning I was invited to sound the horn for the first round of this great local Swimarathon, run by the Bridport Lions. I never fail to be highly impressed with…
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4 September - Monique Pasche’s Honorary Townsperson Ceremony A very special and rare event, when a local resident is recognised for the enormous amount of work done in and for the town over a very long time. It is not…
Town Council’s Response to Dorset Local Plan and Transport Plan
PRESS RELEASE 10th October 2025 Bridport Town Council Agrees Local Plan Response To read the press release, please follow this link. The link to the Town Council's response can be found at the end of the article.
Five Year Management Plan Consultation 2026-2031
The Bridport Millennium Green is made up of the gardens surrounding Mountfield (the Bridport Town Council offices) and the meadow and woodland on nearby Coneygar Hill. It is owned by a charitable trust. The next Five Year Plan will focus…
Planned Maintenance Closures at Household Recycling Centres this October
Essential maintenance and deep cleaning will take place at eight of Dorset Council’s Household Recycling Centres (HRCs, or “the tip”) during October. Each site will close for two days to allow this work to be carried out safely. For more…
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Saturday 2nd – Teddy-bears’ picnic and crowning Carnival Princess and Attendants on the Millennium Green A delightful event. Lots and lots of children with all sizes and shapes of teddies, having a wonderful picnic with extra attractions and lots to do…
Dorset is Changing – Help Us Shape it
Dorset is evolving and the choices we all make now will shape our towns, villages and countryside for the next 15 to 20 years. To guide future development, a Local Plan and a Local Transport Plan is being prepared. Update…
Bridport Reablement Centre and Drop in Event
Dorset Council has submitted plans to build a £28.3 million reablement centre on the former Sidney Gale Care Home site in Bridport, creating a purpose-built facility. Due to open in 2028 following a planning application in 2025 and construction starting…
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1st & 2nd July – University of York We were delighted to be invited to attend and take part in a workshop/conference on Rights Respecting at the University of York. As still the only ‘town’ which has declared itself to…