Media Release – Bridport Remembrance
01 November 2021Remembrance Sunday 2021Bridport’s annual Remembrance Parade and Service on Sunday 14 November will as usual mark the sacrifice of those who lost their lives in war. The event, organised by Bridport Town Council, Parade Commander Brigadier John Dean,…
Town Council Unveils Plans for a “Better and Fairer Bridport”
Bridport Town Council has published three options for the future governance of the town, including a preferred proposal for a merger of four parishes into a single council for the built area of the town, with the aim of improving…
Energy Efficiency Campaign – Lowering Household Bills – 3 Workshops, WI Hall, North St.
Bridport Town Council are offering three money saving workshops to launch a new energy efficiency campaign on Saturday 30th October 2021. As part of Bridport Housing Week, Bridport Town Council are offering three money saving workshops to launch a new…
Connecting Foundry Lea Development to the Centre of Bridport – Draft Report for Comment
Following consideration of the Bridport Access & Movement Study - https://www.bridport-tc.gov.uk/access-and-movement-study-2/Bridport Town Council agreed to commission an additional work from Streets Re-imagined and Highgate Transportation to consider options for walking and cycling connections between the Foundry Lea development and the…
Uplyme Parish Council – Vacancy for Parish Clerk/Responsible Financial Officer
Uplyme Parish Council are looking to appoint a Clerk to the Council/RFO, this position is part time of 24hrs per week. For more information, please follow this link.
Media Statement – 13 August 2021
Town Council Calls For Climate Change Priority in Planning Bridport Town Council has urged Dorset Council to adopt a more flexible approach when considering planning applications for energy reduction measures to address the climate crisis, particularly on listed buildings.A letter…
Councils step in to ensure community involvement in Vearse Farm/Foundry Lea development
Bridport Town Council and Symondsbury Parish Council have agreed to host exhibitions in August, providing information about the recently named Foundry Lea development, formerly Vearse Farm. Displays will appear on noticeboards in Bucky Doo Square in Bridport from 9 August,…
Bridport Sculpture Trail 2021
Come along to Asker Meadows on the 30th and 31st July to create a new sculpture for the Bridport Sculpture Trial. Artist Vik Westaway is inviting members of the local community to collaborate on the creation of a willow installation in…
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…