(web page last updated Spring 2010)
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The Bridport Local Area Partnership (BLAP) is a partnership formed by Bridport Town Council (Bridport, West Dorset, UK) with nine neighbouring parish councils and more than eighty local organisations, working for the economic, social, environmental and cultural wellbeing of the area community.
The next meeting of the Steering Group of the Bridport Local Area Partnership will be held at Mountfield, Bridport, at 2.15 pm on (date to be advised)2010. Steering Group meetings are open to members of the public.
For more information, please contact Tessa Greenaway, Community Planning Officer, Bridport Local Area Partnership on Tel: 01308 456722 or email t.greenaway@bridport-tc.gov.uk.
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The Bridport Local Area Partnership organised its first Community Information Fair on 25 March 2010. The WI Hall in North Street, Bridport was packed with people during the afternoon. Twenty-eight local organisations attended with displays and advice including Homestart (family support), Citizens Advice, Magna Housing, Volunteer Centre, Bridport Area Older People's Forum, Chancery House & 050 group, Business Link, Bridport Community Orchard, Churches Together, Transition Town Bridport, Bridport Renewable Energy Group, Bridport Locality Health group (newly formed), Bridport Area Development Trust, Credit Union, Dorset Fire & Rescue, Dorset Countryside Volunteers, Dorset Youth Association and Right to Play. Treewise also baked bread rolls in the kitchen for everybody to taste.
The BLAP Annual Assembly followed on in the evening where the BLAP Chair presented his Annual Report and the BLAP Steering Group were nominated.
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BLAP Newsletter
BLAP produces a newsletter in March and August each year. If you have a good news story about your parish or group, please contact Tessa Greenaway on 01308 456722 or email t.greenaway@bridport-tc.gov.uk.
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BLAP Action Plan
During 2006, the Partnership developed its Action Plan which was first published in January 2007. The Action Plan has already been reviewed and updated during 2007 and 2008, and the 2009 Action Plan is available here. A further revision is now being undertaken for the year 2010.
2009 Action Plan
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BLAP at the Melplash Show
August 2009 - As in previous years, BLAP had a stand at the Melplash Show in the Bridport Marquee. Members of the Partnership were on hand to talk to members of the public, and there was a colourful display of the varied activities of member parishes and organisations. Copies of our newsletter were available, and the Show also marked the start of a consultation on the revision of the BLAP Action Plan.
August 2010 - BLAP will be in the Bridport Marquee at the Melplash Show on August 26th
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Bridport Local Area Partnership and its role ....
The Bridport Local Area Partnership has been established as part of the recent community planning initiative, which is designed to give local communities more influence on the decisions that affect the development of their area and its services.
The role of Bridport Local Area Partnership in community planning is to
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Listen to the views of local people and local organisations on local issues and needs;
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Present local views to decision-makers, in order to influence the decisions being made about the local area and its services;
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Help local people, groups and communities to get involved in activities to meet local needs and improve the quality of life in the area; and
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Encourage organisations and authorities providing services to respond to local views and to work together to meet local needs more effectively.
Geographic Area
The Bridport Local Area Partnership (BLAP) covers Bridport and the neighbouring rural parishes, including the Char Valley
How was it set up and how it works?
The process of establishing BLAP was led by Bridport Town Council, which is also providing the secretariat for the partnership, and supported by West Dorset District Council. Together they fund a Community Planning Officer to support the partnership and the community planning processes. However, the Bridport Local Area Partnership is an independent body, which is developing its own structure and processes, and its activities will be determined by the member organisations through the Steering Group, which includes representatives from Bridport Town Council, eight parish councils and eight leading local organisations tackling some of the key issues facing the area (The Bridport Chamber of Trade and Commerce, The Bridport Environment Group, the Bridport Area Older People's Forum, the Western Area Transport Action Group, Dorset Agenda 21, The Bridport Area Forum for People with Disabilities, the Bridport and District Tourism Association and the Bridport Area Health Forum).
Further information
BLAP Membership Form
BLAP Steering Group Meetings
The BLAP Steering Group meets quarterly to discuss issues and determine the activities of the partnership. BLAP member organisations which are not members of the Steering Group are also invited to attend as observers. Members of the public who wish to attend as observers are also welcome to do so. Observers may raise issues and join in discussions, at the invitation of the Chair. Steering Group meeting agendas and minutes are available below.
The next BLAPSteering Group meeting will be held at Mountfield, Bridport, on Thursday 27 May 2010 at 2.15pm.
Minutes:
Sep 04, Dec 04, Mar 05, Jun 05, Sep 05, Nov 05, Feb 06, Apr 06, Jun 06, Aug 06, Nov 06, Feb 07, Apr 07, Jul 07, Sep 07, Nov 07, Feb 08, May 08, Sep 08, Dec 08, Feb 09,
Minutes:
Sep 04, Dec 04, Mar 05, Jun 05, Sep 05, Nov 05, Feb 06, Apr 06, Jun 06, Aug 06, Nov 06, Feb 07, Apr 07, Jul 07, Sep 07, Nov 07, Feb 08, May 08, Sep 08, Dec 08, Feb 09,
For more information please contact ....
Tessa Greenaway, Community Planning Officer
Bridport Local Area Partnership
c/o Mountfield
Bridport
Dorset
DT6 3JP
01308 456722
Email BLAP@bridport-tc.gov.uk