West Bay Ward

Ward Information

Ward Clerk:  Amy Stephenson

Email: [email protected]

Ward Councillors: Dave Bolwell & Ann Langridge.  Their contact details and Committee Membership details can be found below

West Bay Ward Matters Facebook Page:  the very latest news and information within the ward can be found by following us on Facebook – search ‘West Bay Ward Matters’

Bridport Town Council Wards

Bridport Town Council Ward BoundariesBridport 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 West Bay Ward will appear below, along with agendas and notes from previous meetings.

Forthcoming Meetings

  • 14 January 2026, 6.30pm (Salt House)
  • 11 March 2026, 6.30pm (Salt House)

Meeting Agendas

Notes from previous meetings

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 West Bay Ward Matters Facebook page also provides timely and relevant news and information

There are also four noticeboards within the Ward displaying not only Ward specific information but also other information.  The Ward noticeboards are located at: West Bay Road Car Park, at entrance to Bridport Arms Car Park, Salt House, and West Cliff Road (at junction with Meadway

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 West Bay 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 or via your Ward Clerk.

Current planning applications for West Bay Ward can be found below:

P/HOU/2025/06417

Wych Bungalow Burton Road Bridport DT6 4PS

Modify roof to include half hip, dormer windows and rooflight to front; two-storey addition and dormer windows to rear; lower link roof; construct porch; replace doors and windows; apply external cladding; install Juliet balcony

P/FUL/2025/04364

Boat Park, Boat Shed George Street West Bay DT6 4EY

Demolition of existing and erection of replacement boat shed

Councillor information

Cllr Dave Bolwell

Councillor Dave Bolwell
12 Maple Gardens, DT6 4DP
07837 359956
email: [email protected]
Committee Membership: Neighbourhood Plan Joint Councils Committee, Staffing Appeals Sub Committee

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Councillor Ann Langridge
108 Crock Lane, DT6 4DH
07772 035574
e-mail: [email protected]
Committee Membership: Finance and General Purposes Committee, Best Value and Scrutiny Sub Committee, Market and Business Liaison Working Group

Useful Links

Useful Information

Bridport Local Area Partnership Fortnightly Bulletin:
The Bridport Local Area Partnership (BLAP) is here for the community.  Current members of the partnership include Bridport Town Council, 10 Parish Councils and more than 80 community organisations and individuals working to improve the social, economic, and environmental wellbeing of Bridport and surrounding areas. 

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