Mayor’s Blog – A Sunny Bank Holiday…
A Sunny Bank Holiday Weekend A Bank Holiday weekend and the sun is shining. What more could we ask for after such a long period of doom, cooped up inside? There is nothing like some clear blue skies and warm…
Rodway’s Rambles
A small friendly group of walkers who are looking for 2 or 3 new members. We usually walk on a Wednesday and a Saturday. Walking at a moderate pace. The walks are organised in the Bridport/Burton Bradstock area. Holiday walkers…
Mayor’s Blog – The Future of Local Shopping has Arrived
Bridport – the future of local shopping has arrived. On July 5th 1994 Jeff Bezos and his wife MacKenzie opened an online bookstore in Seattle. Because of the city’s reputation as a tech hub and Washington states small population it…
Mayor’s Blog – Bridport’s Street Market
Bridport’s Street Market Bridport’s street market is one of the jewels that contribute to making our town so special. The market you see today has a long history. In 1253, King Henry III granted a charter to Bridport and since…
Mayor’s Blog – Litter Free Streets
Note: Bit of a glitch with pictures due to IT issues on our website. Please refer to www.bridport-tc.gov.uk/news/Mayor's Blog Since becoming Town Mayor 12 months ago, almost all of my duties have had to be carried out virtually due to…
Mayor’s Blog – Welcome Back
Welcome Back Friday 9th April 2021 – As I walked through the town this morning there was a palpable feeling of excitement in the air. Wherever I looked I could see activity in commercial premises that have been closed for…
Plottingham Play Area Questionnaire
A consultation on play and recreation at Plottingham Fields, play area Bridport. Bridport Town Council would like to know your views on Plottingham play area that it maintains as part of a review of its facilities. The outcome of the…
Mayor’s Blog – Resurrection and Reflection
Easter 2021 – resurrection and reflection. As Christians celebrated the festival of Easter in commemoration of Jesus’ resurrection this weekend, the familiar sights of Easter eggs and the Easter bunny served as a reminder of its very ancient origins outside…