Council Tax rise explained
With Council Tax bills hitting doormats at the moment, the Town Council has set out the reasons for increasing its share of the bill. The increase, totalling £15.23 a year or 29p a week at Council Tax Baand D, takes…
Town Clerk Moves On
Bridport Town Clerk Will Austin will be leaving his position at the end of June after 7 years in post, Bridport Town Council has announced. Will’s tenure has included some significant moments for the council, including the introduction of the…
Town Council Seeks New Internal Auditor
Bridport Town Council's current internal auditor, Lightatouch, will cease service provision at the end of 2024/25. We are now seeking a replacement auditor. The scope of the current internal audit service is shown at https://www.bridport-tc.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Audit-Spec.pdf. If you would like to…
Council Launches Bridport Workspace and Business Needs Assessment
Bridport Town Council is committed to supporting local businesses, especially the need to increase the resilience of Bridport’s local economy and drive future sustainability. In 2022, the council produced the Bridport Investment Plan, responding to consultations with businesses and the…
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…
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…
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…
Remembrance Sunday 2023
MEDIA RELEASE 25 October 2023 Remembrance Sunday 2023 Bridport’s annual Remembrance Parade and Service on Sunday 12 November will as usual mark the sacrifice of those who lost their lives in war. The event, organised by Bridport Town Council, Parade…