One of the side effects of the Christmas season is a significant spike in the amount of waste generated. Everything from wrapping paper to food waste increases during this period and it takes several weeks for our waste collection and…
Record high energy prices this winter will severely stretch households budgets for many Bridport families. Those on low incomes and less efficient homes will face the most pressing financial hardship, possibly cold homes with resultant health issues. Bridport Town Council…
With all of the Christmas festivities and New Year celebrations behind us I would like to take this opportunity to share with you my experience of three very different events I attended during that period. Blue Lights Carol Service On…
This New Year's Eve, you might be spending the evening watching a romantic movie with a loved one, binge watching a favourite TV series with friends, or playing games at home with your family. Or perhaps you are going to…
23 December 2021 Town Council Urges Engagement on Foundry Lea Bridport Town Council has published its work so far on the planning application for the Foundry Lea housing development and is encouraging the local community to get involved. The application,…
My quiet Saturday evening was turned upside down when I learned, with a combination of great shock and profound sadness, of the passing of Simon Jordan. I first met Simon several years ago on a beach clean in West Bay…
17 December 2021 Christmas and New Year Community Bus Changes Bridport’s community bus, Service 7, will see a change next week to assist with Christmas shopping, followed by wider timetable revisions in January. The round-town bus, which normally runs on…
The build up to Christmas is well and truly under way and my young granddaughters are getting really excited counting down the sleeps until the big day. The trees and lights are up in our high streets and as Mayor…
Recent days have been themed by two things hope and community. The sight of the first snowdrop followed by crocuses and daffodils is something that fills me with joy every year. They are a sign that the cold dark months…
I am sure you will all be pleased to know that I have been very kept busy this week attending a number of events and meetings. What follows is just some of the selected highlights. Friday On Friday morning in…