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12th June – a very busy and enjoyably busy day! A lovely afternoon celebrating the 10th anniversary of St Mary’s Edible School Garden. It was a great pleasure to be invited to this event, one which I have held close…
George Biles Art Exhibition
A major retrospective art exhibition celebrating the remarkable talents of Bridport’s Master Sign Painter, George Biles will take place during August across a few venues in Bridport. George Biles (b.1900 / d.1987) was a highly talented signwriter and pictorial painter…
Mayor’s Blog 151
Mayor’s Blog Hello everyone! So proud and pleased to be representing our wonderful town as Mayor for the coming year. I want to keep up the good work, continuing the Mayor’s blog to let you know what we’ve been up…
22 April 2024 – Three elections “important for Bridport’s future”, says Town Council
Elections for Bridport Town Council, Dorset Council, and Dorset Police & Crime Commissioner are all taking place on Thursday 2 May, and will include new contests in some areas. The recent expansion of Bridport Town Council means that electors in…
Council Tax bills arriving soon – here’s what to look out for
Bridport Town Council - Media Release - 5 March 2024 Dorset Council will be sending out bills for 2024-25 from 12 March and in Bridport, they’ll be different from previous years. Council Tax is the amount paid by households each…
Mayor’s Blog 150
This week: Holocaust Memorial Day, Charity Marathon, West Dorset Singers, Court Orchard Tree Planting, Mayoress Report. Holocaust Day – The Fragility of Freedom Last Friday I travelled to Dorchester to represent Bridport at the Holocaust memorial Day Event 2024 held…
Mayor’s Blog 149
This week: Harbour House, Asker Nature Trail & Mountjoy School, St John Ambulance Recruitment, Mayoress Report (Carer Support). Harbour House West Bay (Bridport’s Longest Scarf) The lovely ladies and staff at the Harbour House have joined in the challenge to…
Mayor’s Blog 148
This week: The Addams Family, Blue Light Church Service, West Bay Wallow, Bridport Carer Café, Bridport Refugee Support Campaign Due to the Christmas break there were some events at the end of last year that couldn’t make it into a…
Media Release – 10 January 2024
Town Council Budget Proposals Published Bridport Town Council has today [9 January] published its draft budget for 2024/25, including details of the likely impact on Council Tax payers. The budget, covering the year from 1 April 2024, will be the…
West Bay Wallow, Charity Fancy Dress Swim
Make West Bay your destination on Boxing Day! The famous West Bay Wallow, Charity Fancy Dress Swim will be taking place at Midday. This will be followed by Community Carols around the Christmas Tree 12:30pm. The West Bay Discovery Centre…