Bridport Town Council

14/09/2026

Can Bridport's gig rowing team triumph in the boat name competition? Yes if you help by voting. You have to vote via the latest story of Hold Water's page. Click on their profile picture and the story should come up.

14/09/2026

12/09/2026

The Mayor had a busy August, read all about it in his latest log -

Saturday - August 1st - Loders Fete What a lovely start to August this was. It's hard to believe, but I have lived in Bridport and West Bay for 70 years and I have never had the pleasure before of attending this stunning Fete. I am told that it has been running annually for 140

11/09/2026

11/09/2026

10/09/2026

Anyone can experience suicidal feelings – whatever their situation, job or background.

This World Su***de Prevention Day, and for the next few days, we’ve turned the clock yellow to encourage a shared moment, a moment to pause, check in, and support one another.

If you need support, or you’re worried about someone else, help is available. Visit mind.org.uk/suicide for information or www.samaritans.org

Locally we are lucky to have the services and support from the brilliant staff at The Harmony Centre - Bridport Dorset which can be accessed for free with no waiting list or need for a referral.

***dePreventionDay2026

10/09/2026

We are delighted for our team at the West Bay Discovery Centre - it may be small but it is mighty! With ever changing exhibitions and brilliant events to keep visitors going back, it is a gem in West Bay.

🎉 EXCITING NEWS! 🎉

We are absolutely delighted to announce that West Bay Discovery Centre has been shortlisted as a finalist for Best Small Visitor Attraction at the Dorset Tourism Awards 2026–27, sponsored by Resort Dorset!! 🏆

We are over the moon with this wonderful news! We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to our amazing team of volunteers for their enthusiasm, energy, dedication and precious time. We couldn’t do what we do without you.

A huge thank you also goes to our community of supporters, artists, local organisations and, of course, our wonderful visitors, who continue to support us and spread the word about the Discovery Centre and everything we do.

👏 Congratulations to all the other finalists:
Dorset Adventure Park
Museum of East Dorset
The Etches Collection

Commended:
Shaftesbury Abbey Museum & Gardens s
The Walled Garden Moreton

We can’t wait for the awards ceremony next month! 🤞✨

Wish us luck! 🍀🏆

10/09/2026

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10/09/2026

Thank you The Bridport and Lyme Regis News for the write up on the Town Crier competition during the Hat Festival on Saturday. Congratulations to Swanage's Andrew Fleming for winning best cry, Blandford Forum's Mike Lofthouse (in green) for best dressed. Verwood's David Craner won the most humorous cry, winning the John Collingwood memorial cup in honour of our former town crier.

Our town crier Jamie and deputy Bill could not take part as we were hosting, but they can do next year as the venue will be Swanage as winners of the Stanley Mansbridge Perpetual Trophy.

Bridport will remain as hosts for the John Collingwood Memorial cup so we will be able to see all the town criers in their finery every year!

Bridport’s beloved town crier who passed away this year was honoured by fellow county criers at a competition held in town

09/09/2026

Thank you Gabriel’s Journey for raising awareness about the Changing Places UK toilets we have in Bridport and West Bay. The town council manage the one at the bus station and the one near the play area and toilet block in West Bay Road car park. There are also changing places in Parkdean and Bridport Leisure Centre.