Parish of Loders
Loders Parish is a thriving rural community that covers the villages of Loders and Uploders. It is an attractive historic settlement set in beautiful unspoilt countryside in West Dorset, situated two miles north east of the market town of Bridport and 13 miles from Dorchester.
The villages lie in the folds of the surrounding Powerstock Hills and have developed along the waterline of the River Asker, a small affluent of the River Brit. A single lane village road runs along the valley connecting the villages of Bradpole in the west and Askerswell in the east.
The villages are well served by a thriving primary school, Parish Church of St Magdalene, a late Georgian Methodist Chapel, two pubs and a modern village hall which hosts many events and activities throughout the year.
News, Information & Events
Welcome to Loders & Uploders Leaflet - an insight into Loders and Uploders inspired by Loders WI.
Pop Up Post Office - Uploders Methodist Church is hosting a Pop Up Post Office every Tuesday from 2.30pm - 4.00pm. Available services include everyday personal and business banking, mail, bill payments, phone top ups and vehicle tax. Wheelchair access and WC for disabled. Cake, cuppa and chat also available!
Flooding Advice - further information and advice on flooding can be found here. Sign up to get flood warnings if your home or business is at risk of flooding (this service is free).
New Councillors - Loders Parish Council are very pleased to welcome four new Councillors who were elected at the June and July meetings:
* Cllr Stephen Tilton
* Cllr Alan Watts
* Cllr Gavin Edwards
* Cllr Flora Hood
Conclusion of 2023/24 External Audit - the External Audit of the Parish Council accounts for the financial year 2023/24 are now complete with 'No Matters Arising.' Full details of the Council's financial records for 2023/24 (and previous years) can be viewed here.