Bridport’s new Mayor
Councillor Ian Bark was virtually appointed as Mayor of Bridport, in May 2020, for the Mayoral Year – 2020-2021. Councillor Sarah Williams was elected deputy mayor. Ian was born in Nottingham and grew up on a farm close to the…
Public Rights of Way
Coronavirus (COVID-19) update Use of Public Rights of Way Dorset Council recognises that public rights of way and the cycleway / walking trails in Dorset provide an opportunity for local people to take exercise and get some fresh air in…
Torchlight Procession Road Closures
Dorset Council has issued a Notice under Section 16A of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 for the weekend of 17/18 August. On Sunday 18 August the road closures start at 20:00, see attached poster for details.
Bridport Litter Pick
The first official litter picking expedition in town at Bridport will take place on 26 June at 5.30. The organisers have taken delivery of their “own” litter picks - 20 for adults and some for children, too. They'll meet at…
The Totally Locally Bridport Fiver Fest!
The Totally Locally Bridport Fiver Fest takes place between 8th-15th June. Bridport will be joining many other cities, towns, and villages across the UK taking part in the National Fiver Fest organised by Totally Locally. This year lots of towns…
48-Star US Flag Commemorates Americans in Bridport during WW11
48-Star US Flag Commemorates Americans in Bridport during WWII The 18 May unveiling of a memorial to US Army personnel stationed in the town during the Second World War will include an unusual version of the United States flag,…
The Bridport Festival Cup
The Bridport Festival Cup has arrived! In an effort to cut down on single use plastic Bridport TIC is selling a reusable cup, the Bridport Festival Cup. This has the iconic Town hall design on the front and is available…
West Bay Car Boot Sales 2019
The popular car boot sales in West Bay will be starting again on Sunday 28 April 2019. This car boot is now managed by Bridport Town Council. Costs for this car boot are £6 for a car, £8 for a…
West Bay Coastal Defence Work
The Environment Agency and West Dorset District Council have partnered up to work on new multi-million pound sea defences at West Bay, Bridport, West Dorset. The partnership is co-hosting a drop in event for the local community at the Salthouse,…
Temporary Closure of Part of South Street
There will be a temporary closure of part of South Street, Bridport for the Christmas Cheer Event being held on 5 December 2018. Ref: 18.K029. Temporary prohibition of through road waiting or loading and unloading. For the purpose of Bridport…