Bridport nestles beneath beautiful hills in valleys created by the rivers Asker and Brit. The hills that envelop the town are an important feature of its overall visual character. This was recognised in the Neighbourhood Plan, by establishing the principle…
Recently, one of my fellow town councillors drew the Council’s attention to the fact that 2021 marked an important centenary for the town: the election of the first woman to the Council. I wanted to find out more so I…
We are bang in the middle of what is my favourite time of the year because the period between mid February and mid March is one filled with hope. The dark days of winter are behind us and the days…
Bridport Town Council Media Statement 23 Feb 2021 Local Plan “must do more to meet Bridport’s needs” Bridport Town Council finalised its response to the draft Dorset Council Local Plan at a meeting on 22 February, and is calling for…
Like most people I am a big fan of trees. As a small boy climbing them was the main attraction. As I grew older I gradually came to realise what amazing, complex and beautiful things they are, and eventually to…
The 10th February marked the 50th anniversary of the release of Carol King’s album, Tapestry. In 2020, Tapestry was ranked number 25 on the Rolling Stone list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. Listening to it again over…
Due to temporary closure of North Allington, as from Monday 8 February for an expected period of 5 weeks through to Friday 12 March. For more information, please follow this link
Since becoming a Councillor and more recently Mayor, I have become much more aware of the things that concern people. I now get phone calls, e-mails and stopped in the street to be told about an issue that is of…
The pace of change during my lifetime has been astounding. Alongside the many wonderful scientific and technological advances that have made all our lives so much easier than those that lived by previous generations we now seem to live in…
