This page provides information for residents about the next Town Council election, which takes place on 2 May 2024.
This election will be the first following the expansion of the Town Council boundary on 1 April 2024. As well as being a bigger area incorporating most of the former parishes of Allington, Bothenhampton & Walditch, and Bradpole, the town will split into five wards (previously two) as shown on the accompanying map. The map also shows the number of council seats available at the election. Click on the map to view an enlarged version.
A more detailed interactive map is available at https://shared.xmap.cloud/?map=1613c0d9-ceb8-47c3-b7f8-20b172662fa8, enabling residents to identify which ward their home is in.
Click here to view a list of the candidates standing for election in each ward.
Click on these links to see the Notice of Poll for each ward, showing the candidates and the polling station locations:
- Bothenhampton & Walditch ward
- Bradpole ward
- Bridport Central ward
- Bridport West & Allington ward
- West Bay ward
If you are a voter in one of the five wards, please remember that you can vote for (up to) as many candidates as there are seats in that ward – three in Bothenhampton & Walditch, five in Bradpole, five in Bridport Central, five in Bridport West & Allington, and two in West Bay.
Voters will also need to provide proof of identity when voting – click here to see the acceptable forms of identification.
The following links guide you to more information about the elections:
- Dorset Council town and parish council elections page – this page will provide information (when available) on candidates, registering to vote, polling stations, and election results.
- Bridport Town Council’s leaflet explaining the boundary changes.
- Information for prospective town councillors.
Notices of Election – Dorset Council and Town and Parish Councils within the Dorset Council area – 2 May 2024
Dorset Council
Town and Parish Councils within the Dorset Council area
Statement of Persons Nominated 2024 (Bridport Wards)
Dorset Council Election Statement of Persons Nominated 2024 (Bridport Ward)