Bridport's businesses are being asked what is most in need for investment.

Bridport Town Council is working with local businesses to develop an investment plan for the town. It will form the basis for bids to Dorset Council and the Government to improve the town centre and support local businesses to undertake transition to a net zero future.

Details of how the new funding packages from government will be delivered in Dorset are emerging. The town council recognises that a plan, developed with views from businesses across the town will put it in a good position to secure the funding.

Investment themes include: skills training, transport and access improvements and making the most of the rich arts and heritage assets of the town.

Council leader Dave Rickard identified a pressing need for investment in infrastructure. He said: "Electricity sub stations are at capacity so if businesses and householders are to shift to an all-electric energy future then the electricity grid in the town needs upgrading."

Throughout the summer, the town council will be talking to businesses, both individually and through representative bodies, such as Bridport Business Chamber, Federation of Small Businesses and Totally Locally Bridport.

During September, the town council will hold a series of open meetings to share the regeneration ideas that have bene gathered from businesses and agree the process for bringing the investment plan together. It will be published in October.

For more information, visit Bridport-tc.gov.uk

Find the investment plan for Bridport questionnaire here. The closing date for submissions is August 30.