Next Parish Council Meeting

The Annual Parish Council meeting will take place on Tuesday 20th May 2025 at Uploders Chapel. The Agenda for the meeting will be made available three clear days before the meeting.  

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Councillors undetaking the annual inspection of council property at the cemetery, allotments, playing field and play area. If you have a concern or issue to raise regarding council property, please contact the Clerk by email at: loders@dorset-aptc.gov.uk

LODERS PARISH CLIMATE INITIATIVES
** LATEST UPDATES - JULY 2024 ** 
- Loders Transport Group
- Loders Renewables Group
- Loders Wildlife Conservation Group
- Loders Wildlife Conservation Group Biodiversity Charter

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

*****       Loders and Uploders 20mph      *****
*******          Speed Limit Survey          *******

The 20mph survey has now closed.

Loders Parish Council has received requests from a number of residents to seek the introduction of a 20mph speed limit in some areas of the parish. As a consequence, the Parish Council have carried out a 20mph survey to gather information on the level of public support for such a move and the results are now being analysed. Further information on the results of the survey and next steps will follow in due course.

Loders Parish Council Boundaries

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

CROWDFUNDER CAMPAIGN - Please help us to raise funds for some much-needed play equipment at Well Plot Play Area by donating to our Crowdfunder Campaign.  Our target is £1,500 which if reached will be match-funded by Palmers Brewery Community Fund.  All donations welcome, however small. Simply click on the link below or scan the QR code - THANK YOU!

CLICK HERE - Well Plot Play Area Crowdfunder Campaign

 

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