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Wessex Water hosepipe ban
17 August 2026 Wessex Water release: Hosepipe ban introduced amid unprecedented dry weather and drought conditions Wessex Water has today (17 August) announced a hosepipe ban after months of unprecedented dry weather, heatwaves and a continued lack of rain forecast, which has led to sustained high demand for water. The…
Free school meals guidance
“Families across Dorset are being encouraged to check now whether their children will be eligible for free school meals from the September 2026 school term. This follows changes by central government. From this autumn, all children whose parent/carer receives any level of Universal Credit will be entitled to free school meals, regardless of how much their household earns. To prepare for the change, parents or carers will need to apply or reapply…
Information sheet for Free School Meals
Bridport Clothes Bank
Giving out free, good quality, clean clothing to the local community In Bridport: St Swithun’s Church Hall, every Thursday 9:30-10:30 (also clothes rails can be accessed there, whenever the Church Hall is open)BYCC Hall, Gundry Lane, first Saturday each month 12:00-12:24 In Beaminster: Prout Bridge Community Centre, second & fourth…
Christmas Closure
Please Note – The Bridport Citizens Advice office will be closed on Wednesday 24 December to Friday 2nd January inclusive.
Bridport Library Fuel Poverty Day – 28 November 2025
Keep warm this winter Speak to our energy advisors at: Bridport Library on Friday 28th November, DT6 3NY – between 10am – 1pm. Get Directions. Free winter warmer giveaways. No appointment needed. Visit the website for further dates and locations: https://edpcitizensadvice.org.uk/get-advice/energy
Carers Rights Day – 20/11/2025
Carers’ Rights Day happens every year across the UK. In 2025 it is on the 20th of November.The aim is simple, to make sure you know your rights as a carer and can use themwith confidence. View full article leaflet
Advice for school leavers applying to university
Housing and Accommodation Finance Student Debt Budgeting Health Services Mental Health Course Choices AmyStudent work experience placement at Bridport and District Citizens Advice, July 2025
Advice on purchasing disability aids
Know your rights when returning faulty disability aids If the product is faulty you have rights, regardless of whether the product is bespoke, or how it was purchased. If the product is second hand from a trader (a business who sells disability aids), you still have the same rights you…
Dorset’s Ageing Population
The care sector, and those who work within it, is under increasing pressure. Citizens Advice offices across Dorset have come together to share our concerns. Read full bulletin from Dorset Citizens Advice