Commonwealth Day
On Monday 13th March a group of Y6 pupils from Bridport Primary School escorted by Headteacher, Mrs Debbie Brown, and David Powell, joined the Mayor Cllr Ros Kayes on the terrace at Mountfield to commemorate Commonwealth Day. The Mayor read a message from the Commonwealth Secretary General, pupils read the Commonwealth Affirmation…
St Michael’s Trading Estate Planning Applications
The Town Council has been notified of the following new planning applications for St Michael’s Trading Estate : WD/D/16/002852 & WD/D/16/002853 Lilliput Buildings Adjoining 40, St Michaels Lane, St Michael’s Estate - Redevelopment, including part demolition of listed and unlisted structures and refurbishment of retained structures to provide: (a) 10…
Notice of Vacancy for Town Councillor
There is a vacancy on Bridport Town Council for the Bridport South Ward. The statutory Notice and details can be viewed by opening this post in full. The Notice of Vacancy Template that can be used to request a by-election
Resignation of Town Councillor
Councillor Frances McKenzie has resigned from the Town Council as of 8 March 2017. Councillor McKenzie has submitted her resignation saying that she regrets having to do so but she has “been finding it increasingly difficult to attend evening meetings of the Town Council. Therefore I feel that someone who…
Victoria Grove – High Hedge
The Town Council has this week been helping the County Council with work on the high hedge on Victoria Grove, which is well used route to school. The work was completed in the three days using County Council staff, apprentices and volunteers supported by the Town Council outside team. The path…
Town Council response to NHS Clinical Services Review
Bridport Town Council has considered the proposed Clinical Services Review on a number of occasions over the past year or so. This has included a presentation on the initial proposals at its full Town Council meeting on 15 March 2015 with representatives of the Clinical Commissioning Group. It also hosted…
County Council Traffic Orders
Temporary Road Closure – North Street The closure of part of North Street, alongside the Churchill development, will allow a new service connection to mains in the highway from 27 February to 3 March. Parking Restrictions – East Street As part of the essential electrical work which requires footway…
Town Council Newsletter
The Town Council's latest Newsletter, produced for the Community Fair, includes an update of Town Council projects and is now available
Community Fair
The annual Community Fair is now firmly established on Bridport’s calendar and is an opportunity for local organisations to promote their events and activities. A large number of groups took part in this year's event on 4 February, covering a wide range of activities and projects including the Bridport Local…
Dorset Weather Warnings
For information and any severe weather warnings see: https://www.dorsetforyou.gov.uk/travel-dorset/severe-weather