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
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: Monday 7th July 2025 – to be held at Coopers Circle (off Hospital Lane) – if the weather is not on our side then we will relocate to Cherry Tree Communal Room
Notes from previous meetings
- Ward Meeting 140425 Notes
- Ward Meeting 140125 Notes
- Ward Meeting 151124 Notes
- Ward Meeting 190924 Notes
- Ward Meeting 180724 Notes
Actions arising from meetings
- 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.
Current planning applications for Bridport West & Allington Ward can be found below:
P/HOU/2025/03315
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
P/HOU/2025/02443
102 St Swithins Road Bridport DT6 5DS
Proposed first floor extension and alterations
P/LBC/2025/02117
34 West Allington Bridport DT6 5BQ
Proposed side extension
P/FUL/2025/00976
Church of St Swithun Allington Bridport
Install solar panels on southern roof slope and lighting of cupula
P/LBC/2025/00977
Church of St Swithun Allington Bridport
Install solar panels on southern roof slope and lighting of cupula
P/LBC/2025/01071
9 West Allington Bridport DT6 5BJ
Rebuild chimney to include a lead tray
P/HOU/2025/01320
Park House Allington Park Bridport DT6 5DD
Demolish porch. Erect rear extension to create larger kitchen
and en-suite bathroom.
P/TRC/2025/01092
Ransom Strip St Swithins Road Bridport DT6 5DQ
G1 Mixture of Sycamore & Willow – Fell
News
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