Welcome to the website for Loders Parish Council & Community

Next Parish Council Meeting

The next Parish Council meeting will take place on Tuesday 16th July 2024 at 7.00pm at Uploders Chapel. The Agenda for the meeting will be made available three clear days before the meeting.

Your feedback is important to us so please report any issues with this site to the Clerk at loders@dorset-aptc.gov.uk  


Before commencing the June Parish Council meeting, Loders Parish Councillors undertook the annual inspection of council property  at the cemetery, allotments, playing field and play area. If you are interested in becoming a voice for your local community and making a change for the benefit of residents in the Parish of Loders, then why not become a Councillor? Contact the Clerk at loders@dorset-aptc.gov.uk

Annual Parish Assembly 16th April 2024

Loders Parish Council
Public statement in response to leaflets
regarding the Trailway project

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 Wednesday from 1.00pm - 2.30pm. 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). 

Planned Road Closure - Well Plot to New Road from 12th to 16th August to carry out essential road drainage repairs.  

A30/A35 Exeter to Bere Regis upcoming road closures to carry out road maintenance works.

Loders Parish Council Boundaries

Map

For further geographic information on the Parish of Loders visit Dorset Explorer.

Loders Climate & Ecological Emergency Action Plan promotes walking and cycling (aka 'active travel'). A map of Loders Rights of Way can be accessed here.

Latest News


NOTICE OF ELECTION - UK PARLIAMENTARY GENERAL ELECTION FOR THE WEST DORSET CONSTITUENCY 

STATEMENT OF PERSONS NOMINATED, NOTICE OF POLL AND SITUATION OF POLLING STATIONS FOR THE WEST DORSET CONSTITUENCY

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