Food and Water
On Saturday I had the pleasure of officially declaring open the Bridport Food Fair and the new water fountain in Bucky Doo Square. At both events I was joined by our wonderful Town Crier John Collingwood who as always wowed…
Media Release – 21 June 2021 – Do Nothing “Not An Option”, Town Centre Study Finds
A study commissioned by Bridport Town Council has highlighted key issues and options for the future of the town centre.The Bridport Access & Movement Study is one of the priority commitments made in the Bridport Area Neighbourhood Plan, and aims…
Riding in a Trishaw from West Bay To Bucky Doo Square
Cycling Without Age is an international project that helps elderly and disabled people get out and about using volunteer-driven ‘trishaws’. The initiative is looking to set up a new ‘chapter’ in Bridport this summer and a promotional trial run took…
Bridport Business Awards 2021
It was an absolute privilege and pleasure to attend the Bridport Business Awards 2021. Like everything else over the past year plus the awards were impacted upon by the Covid pandemic. Launched on the 11th November the Awards were due…
Energy Efficiency Initiative – Brief for Campaign Partner
The Town Council has established a Climate Action Sub Committee specifically to champion delivery of the Climate Action Plan. In May 2021 the Sub Committee approved an energy efficiency Action Plan. Tackling fuel poverty and decarbonisation are urgent tasks for…
Mountfield – abuzz with activity once again.
Mountfield House is the iconic building which stands above Millenium Green and is the location of the offices of Bridport Town Council. The site of Mountfield formed part of the estate of William Downe, a textile merchant. In 1786 he…
A Sunny Bank Holiday Weekend
A Bank Holiday weekend and the sun is shining. What more could we ask for after such a long period of doom, cooped up inside? There is nothing like some clear blue skies and warm sunshine to lift the spirits,…
On being Mayor of Bridport
A little over 12 months ago I was elected Mayor of Bridport and a few days ago I was re-elected to serve as your Mayor for another year. It goes without saying that I am deeply honoured to be able…
Bridport – the future of local shopping has arrived.
On July 5th 1994 Jeff Bezos and his wife MacKenzie opened an online bookstore in Seattle. Because of the city's reputation as a tech hub and Washington states small population it meant that they would not have to charge sales…
Bridport’s Street Market
Bridport’s street market is one of the jewels that contribute to making our town so special. The market you see today has a long history. In 1253, King Henry III granted a charter to Bridport and since then the Market…