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The West Dorset Bee Keepers Association (WDBKA) has recently highlighted concerns about the Asian Hornet, with increasing reports of sightings including in West Dorset.  It is a highly aggressive predator of native insects, and poses a significant threat to honey…

Bridport Town Council working with the Asker Meadows Local Nature Reserve Group has been developing a new management plan for the popular riverside meadows and are now seeking public views on the draft management plan.  Click here for more information.…

Bridport Town Council has devised a directory of services aimed at simplifying access to local public services.  The directory lists, in alphabetical order, services and issues that the public regularly ask about, and provides web, email, phone and postal contact…

Do you know anyone who struggles to keep their home warm or worries how they will afford their energy bills this winter?  Healthy Homes Dorset offers free, impartial advice about keeping your home warm, using your heating system, understanding your…

WDDC have confirmed that their short stay car parks will be free after 2pm in December, for a maximum of two hours.

Bridport Town Council has announced that its round-Bridport bus service will be free for the whole of December 2018.  The move follows a decision to extend the pilot period for the service, operated by First Wessex on behalf of the…

Bridport Town Council has denied reports that it is trying to incorporate neighbouring parishes within its boundaries under a review that is being carried out by West Dorset District Council.  Please click on the link for more information.  

New fencing has been installed at the Bridport’s Riverside Gardens, following two recent unauthorised traveller encampments.   Please click on the following link for more information.   

A round-town bus service in Bridport is to be reintroduced later this month, aiming to fulfil a public transport need, and reduce social isolation. Service 7 (Bridport Local) is set to commence on 22 August, and will operate on Wednesdays…