The Mayor’s Charities 2020-21
As Mayor of Bridport I am able to nominate good causes as the focus of my fundraising efforts during my term of office. Since March the Coronavirus crisis has been a period of extreme challenge and it will continue to…
Media Release – “Lovely Linda” retires from Town Council
29 June 2020. Bridport Town Council’s Administration Officer and Mayor’s Secretary Linda Bullock took her retirement on 26 June after a distinguished 22-year. Linda managed a host of annual events for the Council, including the Remembrance Parade, Community Fair, the…
Media Release – Get on your bike, but do it safely says Town Council
29 June 2020. The last three months has seen an increase in exercise activity in and around town with more people walking, jogging and cycling, and Bridport Town Councillors are hoping that this trend can be sustained after the lockdown…
What’s So Great About Bridport?
Since moving to Bridport I am regularly asked by old friends 'What's so great about Bridport?' So I have had a go at listing all of the things that come to mind when answering them. The following A - Z…
Moving Around Bridport
One of the positive results emerging from the Covid19 emergency has been a significant increase in the number of people using their feet to transport themselves. The growing number of people walking and cycling as part of their daily exercise…
Bridport Area Neighbourhood Plan – Community Steering Group Members
The Bridport Area Neighbourhood Plan was officially ‘made’ by Dorset Council in May 2020 and the Final Version of the plan is available as a download from: https://www.bridport-tc.gov.uk/projects/neighbourhood-plan/ A call is going out for community volunteers interested in making sure…
Black Lives Matter
Earlier today I was one of several hundred people who attended the Black Lives Matter protest/gathering at Mountfield. Given the level of anti-social behaviour and violence that had sadly accompanied similar gatherings in other parts of the country it was…
The Return of the Market
Just as the sight of the first snowdrop brings joy to our hearts as it heralds that the dark days of winter are behind us, I had the same feeling this morning when I walked into town and saw the…
On Being a Virtual Mayor
I am extremely proud and honoured to have been elected Mayor of this wonderful, vibrant, creative and diverse town of ours. My fellow councillors have bestowed a great privilege and responsibility upon me and I express my sincere appreciation to…
Bridport Green Route
A new circular walking route around the heart of Bridport is now available, promoting exercise and connection with the rich nature and heritage of the Town. Please follow this link to the Green Spaces Project Page for more information and…