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'''West Dorset Commons''' is a community organisation based in | '''West Dorset Commons''' is a community organisation based in Bridport, Dorset, England. It is involved in locally led initiatives focused on community development, sustainability and access to services, and has received significant media coverage for its role in the development of community transport projects in the Bridport and Lyme Regis area.<ref>BBC News, “Community bus service linking Bridport and West Bay”. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckg3vzd8jnno</ref> | ||
The organisation has been particularly associated with the WB1 Bridport–West Bay shuttle, a pilot bus service launched in 2025 that attracted sustained local and national media attention.<ref> | The organisation has been particularly associated with the WB1 Bridport–West Bay shuttle, a pilot bus service launched in 2025 that attracted sustained local and national media attention.<ref>Bridport News, “WB1 shuttle bus service a huge success”. https://www.bridportnews.co.uk/news/25449381.bridport-wb1-shuttle-bus-service-huge-success-residents/</ref> | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
West Dorset Commons was originally established under the name '''United Diversity Bridport'''. The organisation later adopted its current name as its activities and geographic focus expanded beyond the town of Bridport to a wider area of West Dorset.<ref> | West Dorset Commons was originally established under the name '''United Diversity Bridport'''. The organisation later adopted its current name as its activities and geographic focus expanded beyond the town of Bridport to a wider area of West Dorset.<ref>West Dorset News, “Share your stories with West Dorset (Bioregional) News”, March 2025. https://westdorset.news/share-your-stories-with-west-dorset-bioregional-news/</ref> | ||
According to the organisation’s own published materials, it uses the concept of the “West Dorset bioregion” to describe a place-based framing for its work, encompassing social, environmental and economic initiatives.<ref> | According to the organisation’s own published materials, it uses the concept of the “West Dorset bioregion” to describe a place-based framing for its work, encompassing social, environmental and economic initiatives.<ref>West Dorset News, “Update on plans to get the Bridport bioregion into the Doughnut (and other crazy/genius ideas)”, 23 January 2023. https://westdorset.news/united-diversity-bridport-launches-plan/</ref> | ||
== Community transport initiatives == | == Community transport initiatives == | ||
=== WB1 Bridport–West Bay shuttle === | === WB1 Bridport–West Bay shuttle === | ||
West Dorset Commons has been involved in the development and promotion of a pilot community bus service between Bridport and West Bay, known as the '''WB1 Bridport–West Bay shuttle'''.<ref> | West Dorset Commons has been involved in the development and promotion of a pilot community bus service between Bridport and West Bay, known as the '''WB1 Bridport–West Bay shuttle'''.<ref>Bridport News, “New shuttle bus launch Bridport–West Bay”. https://www.bridportnews.co.uk/news/25297564.new-shuttle-bus-launch-bridport-west-bay/</ref> | ||
The service launched in July 2025. Reporting by BBC News described the initiative as a response to limited local public transport options and noted the role of community organisations working in partnership with local authorities and transport providers.<ref> | The service launched in July 2025. Reporting by BBC News described the initiative as a response to limited local public transport options and noted the role of community organisations working in partnership with local authorities and transport providers.<ref>BBC News, “Community bus service linking Bridport and West Bay”. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckg3vzd8jnno</ref> | ||
The ''Bridport News'' published multiple articles covering the release of the WB1 timetable, the launch of the service, early public response, and subsequent extensions following demand.<ref> | The ''Bridport News'' published multiple articles covering the release of the WB1 timetable, the launch of the service, early public response, and subsequent extensions following demand.<ref>Bridport News, “Timetable revealed for new Bridport–West Bay bus”. https://www.bridportnews.co.uk/news/25338538.timetable-revealed-new-bus-bridport-west-bay/</ref><ref>Bridport News, “WB1 shuttle bus launches for summer”. https://www.bridportnews.co.uk/news/25343545.bridport-west-bay-wb1-shuttle-bus-launches-summer/</ref><ref>Bridport News, “WB1 bus to extend Saturday service after demand”. https://www.bridportnews.co.uk/news/25419591.wb1-bus-will-extended-saturday-service-demand/</ref> | ||
Later coverage described the service as a success, citing strong passenger numbers and positive community feedback.<ref> | Later coverage described the service as a success, citing strong passenger numbers and positive community feedback.<ref>Bridport News, “WB1 shuttle bus service a huge success”. https://www.bridportnews.co.uk/news/25449381.bridport-wb1-shuttle-bus-service-huge-success-residents/</ref> | ||
The pilot was supported by funding from the Western Gateway Sub-national Transport Body, with delivery involving Dorset Community Transport and Bridport Town Council.<ref> | The pilot was supported by funding from the Western Gateway Sub-national Transport Body, with delivery involving Dorset Community Transport and Bridport Town Council.<ref>Western Gateway Sub-national Transport Body, “Only West Bay to Dorset shuttle bus service launches next weekend”. https://westerngatewaystb.org.uk/new-1-only-west-bay-to-dorset-shuttle-bus-service-launches-next-weekend/</ref> | ||
=== LB1 Lyme Regis–Bridport service === | === LB1 Lyme Regis–Bridport service === | ||
In 2026, local media reported plans for a further community bus route, known as the '''LB1''', intended to connect Lyme Regis with Bridport, with a proposed launch date in April 2026.<ref> | In 2026, local media reported plans for a further community bus route, known as the '''LB1''', intended to connect Lyme Regis with Bridport, with a proposed launch date in April 2026.<ref>Bridport News, “Bus service launched linking Lyme Regis and Bridport”. https://www.bridportnews.co.uk/news/25586406.bus-service-launched-lyme-regis-bridport/</ref> | ||
== Media coverage == | == Media coverage == | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
* Official | * https://westdorset.coop – Official [https://westdorset.coop West Dorset Commons] website | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category:Civil_Society]] | [[Category:Civil_Society]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:40, 12 January 2026
West Dorset Commons is a community organisation based in Bridport, Dorset, England. It is involved in locally led initiatives focused on community development, sustainability and access to services, and has received significant media coverage for its role in the development of community transport projects in the Bridport and Lyme Regis area.[1]
The organisation has been particularly associated with the WB1 Bridport–West Bay shuttle, a pilot bus service launched in 2025 that attracted sustained local and national media attention.[2]
History
West Dorset Commons was originally established under the name United Diversity Bridport. The organisation later adopted its current name as its activities and geographic focus expanded beyond the town of Bridport to a wider area of West Dorset.[3]
According to the organisation’s own published materials, it uses the concept of the “West Dorset bioregion” to describe a place-based framing for its work, encompassing social, environmental and economic initiatives.[4]
Community transport initiatives
WB1 Bridport–West Bay shuttle
West Dorset Commons has been involved in the development and promotion of a pilot community bus service between Bridport and West Bay, known as the WB1 Bridport–West Bay shuttle.[5]
The service launched in July 2025. Reporting by BBC News described the initiative as a response to limited local public transport options and noted the role of community organisations working in partnership with local authorities and transport providers.[6]
The Bridport News published multiple articles covering the release of the WB1 timetable, the launch of the service, early public response, and subsequent extensions following demand.[7][8][9]
Later coverage described the service as a success, citing strong passenger numbers and positive community feedback.[10]
The pilot was supported by funding from the Western Gateway Sub-national Transport Body, with delivery involving Dorset Community Transport and Bridport Town Council.[11]
LB1 Lyme Regis–Bridport service
In 2026, local media reported plans for a further community bus route, known as the LB1, intended to connect Lyme Regis with Bridport, with a proposed launch date in April 2026.[12]
Media coverage
West Dorset Commons has been covered by both local and national media, primarily in relation to its involvement in community transport initiatives.
External links
- https://westdorset.coop – Official West Dorset Commons website
References
- ↑ BBC News, “Community bus service linking Bridport and West Bay”. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckg3vzd8jnno
- ↑ Bridport News, “WB1 shuttle bus service a huge success”. https://www.bridportnews.co.uk/news/25449381.bridport-wb1-shuttle-bus-service-huge-success-residents/
- ↑ West Dorset News, “Share your stories with West Dorset (Bioregional) News”, March 2025. https://westdorset.news/share-your-stories-with-west-dorset-bioregional-news/
- ↑ West Dorset News, “Update on plans to get the Bridport bioregion into the Doughnut (and other crazy/genius ideas)”, 23 January 2023. https://westdorset.news/united-diversity-bridport-launches-plan/
- ↑ Bridport News, “New shuttle bus launch Bridport–West Bay”. https://www.bridportnews.co.uk/news/25297564.new-shuttle-bus-launch-bridport-west-bay/
- ↑ BBC News, “Community bus service linking Bridport and West Bay”. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckg3vzd8jnno
- ↑ Bridport News, “Timetable revealed for new Bridport–West Bay bus”. https://www.bridportnews.co.uk/news/25338538.timetable-revealed-new-bus-bridport-west-bay/
- ↑ Bridport News, “WB1 shuttle bus launches for summer”. https://www.bridportnews.co.uk/news/25343545.bridport-west-bay-wb1-shuttle-bus-launches-summer/
- ↑ Bridport News, “WB1 bus to extend Saturday service after demand”. https://www.bridportnews.co.uk/news/25419591.wb1-bus-will-extended-saturday-service-demand/
- ↑ Bridport News, “WB1 shuttle bus service a huge success”. https://www.bridportnews.co.uk/news/25449381.bridport-wb1-shuttle-bus-service-huge-success-residents/
- ↑ Western Gateway Sub-national Transport Body, “Only West Bay to Dorset shuttle bus service launches next weekend”. https://westerngatewaystb.org.uk/new-1-only-west-bay-to-dorset-shuttle-bus-service-launches-next-weekend/
- ↑ Bridport News, “Bus service launched linking Lyme Regis and Bridport”. https://www.bridportnews.co.uk/news/25586406.bus-service-launched-lyme-regis-bridport/