Next Council Meeting - 19 May 2026
Netherbury Parish Council covers the villages of Netherbury, Salwayash and Melplash in West Dorset, situated just north of the market town of Bridport. Each village has its own church and village hall. Although there are three main villages there are smaller hamlets within the parish which are: Atrim, Oxbridge, Waytown, North and South Bowood, Wooth, Silkhay, Mangerton, Whitecross, Filford, Dottery, Hincknowle and Loscombe.
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Flooding Community Drop in Sessions
Please click here to view drop in sessions to discuss local flooding.
Dorset Council Ward Boundaries Consultation
Dorset Council are running a public consultation inviting proposals for new council wards and ward boundaries for Dorset Council.
The consultation will close on 1 June 2026.
After Dorset Council have considered all representations made they intend to publish draft recommendations in September 2026. The recommendations are expected to be published in March 2027.
The new electoral arrangements will come into effect at the local elections in May 2029. Please click here to access the consultation.
Wessex Water Community Outreach at Bridport Library
Wessex Water are running drop-in sessions at Bridport Library. See the poster for dates and times.
Dorset Council Local Plan
Netherbury Parish Council has prepared its draft response to the Dorset Council Local Plan Consultation. The Dorset Local Plan sets out where new homes, jobs, and infrastructure could be developed across the county over the next 15–20 years. It will play a vital role in shaping the future of our local communities, services, and environment.
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Netherbury Parish Council Boundary
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