As part of a broader effort to assess local economic conditions and identify opportunities for ‘relocalisation’ of production and ownership in the Bridport area, we explored the potential to substitute local materials and resources for imported goods that are used in construction. The research focused on the new build housing construction sector. The aim of the research was to explore whether using local materials could have both sustainability and economic benefits, as well as opportunities for more local production and local ownership.

The research and this report was led by Tim Crabtree, with inputs from a group of local ‘Champions’ – Alan Clevett, Celia Marsh, Cleo Evans, Ian Rees, John Butler, Kate Hall, Phil Christopher, Sam Wilberforce, and Vince O’Farrell.