Ward Information
Ward Clerk: Amy Stephenson
Email: [email protected]
Ward Councillors: Jonathan Bourbon, Sarah Carney, Julian Jones, Bev Thornton & Steve Williams. Their contact details and Committee Membership details can be found below
Bridport West & Allington Ward Matters Facebook Page: the very latest news and information within the ward can be found by following us on Facebook – search Bridport West & Allington Ward Matters
Bridport Town Council Wards
Bridport Town Council is the parish authority for the town of Bridport. The Town Council provides a large number of services in its area and also represents the town on all matters affecting Bridport Parish. The Parish is divided into five Wards, Bothenhampton and Walditch, Bradpole, Bridport Central, West Bridport and Allington, and West Bay. Each ward is represented by its own Councillors and a Ward Clerk
Meetings
Details of upcoming meetings for the Bridport West & Allington Ward will appear below, along with notes from previous meetings.
Notice of Meetings
- NEXT MEETING: Jan/Feb 2026 – venue/date/time to be advised
Notes from previous meetings
- Ward Meeting 231025 Notes
- Ward Meeting 070725 Notes
- Ward Meeting 140425 Notes
- Ward Meeting 140125 Notes
- Ward Meeting 151124 Notes
- Ward Meeting 190924 Notes
- Ward Meeting 180724 Notes
In between meetings, please take a read of the monthly Bridge community magazine which provides the latest ward news and information from your Ward Clerk. The latest issue can be read here Current issue – The Bridge
The Bridport West and Allington Ward Matters Facebook page also provides timely and relevant news and information. Search for ‘Bridport West & Allington Ward Matters’
There are also six noticeboards within the Ward displaying not only Ward specific information but also other information. The Ward noticeboards are located at: Cherry Tree, Court Orchard Road, Skilling Oval, Pine View and Dibdin View.
Actions arising from meetings
- Please note there are no Actions from the Ward Meeting on 231025
- Actions arising from Ward Meeting on 070725
- Actions arising from Ward Meeting on 140425
- Please note there are no Actions from the Ward Meeting on 140125
- Actions arising from Ward Meeting on 151124
- Actions arising from Ward Meeting on 190924
- Actions arising from Ward Meeting on 180724
Councillor information
Councillor Jonathan Bourbon
12 West Allington, DT6 5BG
07957 608781
email: [email protected]
Committee Membership: Planning Committee, Environment & Social Wellbeing Committee, Communities Trust Management Committee, Neighbourhood Plan Joint Councils Committee, Best Value and Scrutiny Sub Committee
Councillor Sarah Carney
07703 356462
e-mail: [email protected]
Committee Membership: Planning Committee, Communities Trust Management Committee, Best Value and Scrutiny Sub Committee, Market and Business Liaison Working Group
Councillor Julian Jones
40 Hazelmead, DT6 5FQ
01308 341199
email: [email protected]
Committee Membership: Environment & Social Wellbeing Committee, Town Centre Working Group (Reserve Member)
Councillor Bev Thornton
email: [email protected]
Committee Membership: Environment and Social Wellbeing Committee
Councillor Steve Williams
7 St. Andrews Road, DT6 3BG
01308 459433 / 07525 784525
email: [email protected]
Committee Membership: Environment & Social Wellbeing Committee, Best Value and Scrutiny Sub Committee
Planning
The Town Council is not a planning authority and as such does not make final decisions on planning applications; this is the responsibility of Dorset Council. However, the Town Council is a statutory consultee and as such receives all planning applications relating to the town wards for comment. All planning applications previous and current can be found on the Dorset Council Planning Portal.
Planning applications for Bridport West & Allington Ward are dealt with by the Bridport Town Council Planning Committee. The meetings are open to the public. There is a public forum at the start of each meeting and members of the public who wish to speak on a planning application should arrive at 6.45p.m. and register their intention to speak with the Town Clerk. You can also raise any comments regarding a planning application with your Ward Councillors.
Current planning applications for Bridport West & Allington Ward can be found below:
P/TRC/2025/06643
28 West Allington Bridport DT6 5BQ
T1 Small Acer – 10% thinning 1.5ft from electric cable and only pole work T2 Small Yew – Trim 1ft off sides and 2ft off top
P/HOU/2025/04823
26 West Allington Bridport DT6 5BQ
Erect greenhouse to north wall of house
P/LBC/2025/04824
26 West Allington Bridport DT6 5BQ
Erect greenhouse to north wall of house
P/FUL/2025/05659
Hazelmead Hospital Lane Bridport DT6 5FQ
Conversion of existing ancillary guest accommodation (Sui-generis) to a residential unit (Class C3)
P/TRC/2025/05310
30 West Allington Bridport DT6 5BQ
T1 Birch – Fell
P/FUL/2025/04210
67 Court Orchard Road Bridport DT6 5EY
Retain erected fence
P/FUL/2025/04123
Land north west of the Fireworks North Mills Trading Estate Bridport DT6 3BE
Proposed extensions to storage building to provide storage and flexible workspace falling with use classes B8, E(g)(i), E(g)(ii) and E(g)(iii)
P/HOU/2025/03374
5 Diments Square, Diments Gardens Bridport DT6 5ER
Replacement render, structural repair and reinforcement; repair to shared chimney and parapet and additional steps to front
P/LBC/2025/03375
5 Diments Square Diments Gardens Bridport DT6 5ER
External alterations including replacement render, wall and timber beam repair and structural reinforcement; repair to shared chimney and parapet, re-roofing; installation of roof window, additional steps and internal and external works to install ventilation to bathroom
39 North Allington Bridport DT6 5DX
Rebuilding of shed to create a covered area and yard
P/LBC/2025/03316
39 North Allington Bridport DT6 5DX
Rebuilding of shed to create a covered area and yard
P/HOU/2025/03056
3 Alexandra Road Bridport DT6 5AG
Erect single storey rear extension
P/TRC/2025/03097
Footpath From Adjoining Path Near Arrowfield Through Recreation Area To Tannery Road Bridport DT6 5HL
T8 London Plane – Prune to clear streetlight T10 Silver Birch – Fell to ground level T17 Crack Willow – Tidy and remove basal suckers and epicorms T19 Crack Willow – Establish new pollard points at 10m T22 Crack Willow – Re-balance and reduce crown / clear streetlight T26 Common Alder – Crown Lift 4.0m over footpath / private property T32 Common Alder – Fell to ground level T51 Crack Willow – Re-coppice T54 Common Alder – Crown Lift 2.3m over footpath
P/LBC/2025/02026
67 West Allington Bridport DT6 5BL
Erection of railings
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Useful Information
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