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December was very ‘light’ on Mayoral duties, however those I attended were very enjoyable. Our Deputy Mayor, Jonathan Bourbon, happily attended some carol services around the county in my stead. Good to have a presence at those. Many thanks to Jon. 1st December – Christmas Tree Festival – United Church…
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9th November – Bridport’s Remembrance Parade This was an exceptionally well-attended event, ably headed up and organised by our Claire Peters-Way and of course together with welcome assistance from Daryl and his team of ‘merry men’ who were on the scene organising and helping - before, on, and after…
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5th October – The Lions’ Swimarathon competition On this Sunday morning I was invited to sound the horn for the first round of this great local Swimarathon, run by the Bridport Lions. I never fail to be highly impressed with the dedication of the people who put this together. They…
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4 September - Monique Pasche’s Honorary Townsperson Ceremony A very special and rare event, when a local resident is recognised for the enormous amount of work done in and for the town over a very long time. It is not a regular award, and is usually only given once in…
Town Council’s Response to Dorset Local Plan and Transport Plan
PRESS RELEASE 10th October 2025 Bridport Town Council Agrees Local Plan Response To read the press release, please follow this link. The link to the Town Council's response can be found at the end of the article.
Five Year Management Plan Consultation 2026-2031
The Bridport Millennium Green is made up of the gardens surrounding Mountfield (the Bridport Town Council offices) and the meadow and woodland on nearby Coneygar Hill. It is owned by a charitable trust. The next Five Year Plan will focus on new projects and improvements. These projects adhere to the…
Planned Maintenance Closures at Household Recycling Centres this October
Essential maintenance and deep cleaning will take place at eight of Dorset Council’s Household Recycling Centres (HRCs, or “the tip”) during October. Each site will close for two days to allow this work to be carried out safely. For more information, please follow this link.
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Saturday 2nd – Teddy-bears’ picnic and crowning Carnival Princess and Attendants on the Millennium Green A delightful event. Lots and lots of children with all sizes and shapes of teddies, having a wonderful picnic with extra attractions and lots to do and see. I was invited to crown the Carnival Princess…
Dorset is Changing – Help Us Shape it
Dorset is evolving and the choices we all make now will shape our towns, villages and countryside for the next 15 to 20 years. To guide future development, a Local Plan and a Local Transport Plan is being prepared. Update from Dorset Council: Dorset Council extends consultations deadlines for Local…