Twelve months ago I wrote the following as an introduction to my end of year blog: This New Year's Eve, you might be spending the evening watching a romantic movie with a loved one, binge watching a favourite TV series…
Walking home through town a couple of evenings ago after attending a mayoral event I was struck by how cheerful our high streets are looking. The big tree in Bucky Doo Square, the illuminated street garlands, the Christmas trees above…
BRIDPORT INVESTMENT PLAN Earlier this year Bridport Town Council and other stakeholders raised concerns about the pressing need for investment in our area and the relatively low level of historic funding allocated to Bridport and West Dorset. When the Town…
BRIDMET LTD In a recent Blog I I said; ‘For many people Bridport is simply thought of as a holiday and retirement destination, but Bridport is much more than that.’ A recent visit to Bridmet Ltd, based on the Gore…
BRIDPORT JOBCENTRE Bridport’s Jobcentre located at 1 West Street may not be the most attractive building on the high street, but it is possibly one of the most important. Last Friday morning I visited the Bridport Jobcentre with Robert Muhl…
COST OF LIVING SUPPORT We are all aware that every household is being impacted upon by the ever increasing costs of living and energy. Sadly, for some households the situation they find themselves in is becoming increasingly critical as we…
NABMA AWARD I'm really proud to report that Bridport Town Council scooped the Market Team of the Year at last night's National Association of British Market Authorities NABMA Awards ceremony. The award reflects the strong leadership and organisation by Daryl…
ST JOHN AMBULANCE - RESTART A HEART DAY On Saturday 16 October, an alliance of partners all over the world (including UK Ambulance Services, Universities, and other charitable and public sector community-based organisations and first aid training organisations) came together…
Another busy week and a really mixture of things to tell you about. On this coming Sunday the 4th 'From Street to Sea' mass litter pick takes place, so please come along and help tidy away other peoples litter from…
