An update will be provided next week on how developers plan to replace a historic hedgerow they mistakenly cut down in Bridport.

Barratt Homes and Vistry Group publicly apologised for cutting down the foliage in November at their controversial 760-home scheme, located at Vearse Farm just off West Road.

Bridport Town Council hosted an emergency meeting with developers and stakeholders, where developers set out 'weaknesses in the processes' that led to the error.

They have since offered 'reparations' in the aftermath of the incident, promising to reinstate the space with 'semi-mature replacement trees' and 'native hedgerow species'.

Most recently, developers said that they plan on using the wood from the chopped down trees as benches.

Working group meetings have been held between local councillors and developers since the development was given the all clear.

The latest was held on Monday, where Barratt Homes and Vistry Group said they will be issuing a report next week explaining how and with what they will be replacing the hedgerow.

They will also be hosting a meet and greet session at Bridport Town Hall on Wednesday, March 1 from 2pm to 7pm where a timeframe of the build can be viewed and people can ask questions.

Bridport town councillor Sarah Carney said she was keen on learning more about the developers plans for the site after their work got off to a rocky start.

"People are really interested in what is going into the report and what the plan is," she said.

"We won't know much more until next week. The big news is the meeting on March 1 where everyone can come and meet the developers and get an idea of the timelines and what is happening.

"The main issue for us is the trees are locally sourced - that is really important. We will wait and see what is in the report.

"We are all really interested about what is going to be said on March 1. We really appreciate the working group meetings because the developers are being transparent and frank with us."

Cllr Carney added that another key issue that will be discussed at the March 1 meeting is the proposed new roundabout as part of the development, which she says will have a 'major' impact on the town and nearby A35.