Mayor’s Log Number 5
Thursday 3rd September - Hat Festival, Hat Auction I was invited to attend this brilliant hat auction in the 'West Dorset Club'. I had no idea, until a few days before, that such a thing was held every year, a…
Notice of Election – Bridport Town Council – Bradpole Ward
For more information, please follow the link below. Statement of Persons Nominated - Dorset Council - Election of Councillors for Bridport Town Council - Bradpole Ward
Notice of Election – Bridport Town Council – Bradpole Ward
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Mayor’s Log Number 4
Saturday - August 1st - Loders Fete What a lovely start to August this was. It's hard to believe, but I have lived in Bridport and West Bay for 70 years and I have never had the pleasure before of…
Notice of Vacancy in Office of Councillor – Bridport Town Council – Bradpole Ward
Notice is hereby given Pursuant to Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, that Nigel Amor has ceased to be a Member of the Town Council, and that a vacancy now exists in the office of Councillor for the…
Reminder for Housing Register applicants ahead of September policy changes
Please see the release reminding Housing Register applicants to complete their renewals. Residents on Dorset Council's Housing Register are being reminded to renew their application before the new Housing Allocations Policy comes into effect on 1 September 2026. Existing applicants…
Don’t lose your vote
Dorset Council's annual voter canvass is underway. As well as sharing this news release with the media, they will be issuing social media reminders to residents to look out for a letter or email from their Electoral Services team and…
Wessex Water Update – Hosepipe Ban Introduced
Wessex Water has announced a hosepipe ban after months of unprecedented dry weather, heatwaves and a continued lack of rain forecast, which has led to sustained high demand for water. They have taken this decision after more than 40 days of demand for water…
New Funding Opportunities for Local Community Groups
Round 11 of the Community and Culture Project Fund is open for applications until 30 September 2026. The news release can be found here. Dorset Council, which manages the grants, is looking forward to applications from ‘not for profit’ community…
Mayor’s Log Number 3
Wednesday July 1st - Selecting a new Town Crier Today was exciting but also sad. We had four types of advertising for this job, a try out at the food festival, Facebook, Bridport News and I did some networking in…