19 May 2026 - Society
Consultation on Electoral Review of Dorset Council – Closes 1st June 2026
A public consultation to help shape new council wards for Dorset Council.
Welcome to Loders
Loders is an English civil parish within the unitary authority of Dorset
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.
Contact Info
- 01308 488624
- clerk@lodersparishcouncil.gov.uk
Joanne Hughes - Clerk to the Council,
13 Twinways,
Bridport,
Dorset,
DT6 3UQ
Forthcoming Meetings
News
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11 May 2026 - Society
Loders & Uploders Scarecrow Festival
The Loders & Uploders Village of Villains Scarecrow Festival will run from Sunday 10th May until Sunday 31st May.
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11 May 2026 - Society
Wessex Internet Residents Meeting
Wessex Internet are bringing ultrafast full fibre broadband to Uploders.
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27 March 2026 - Recreation
Well Plot Play Area Now Open!
Fantastic news - the play area at Well Plot Playing Fields has reopened this afternoon following the installation of the grass guard tiles.
Quick Links
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Past Council Meetings
See the most recent full council meetings including agendas, minutes and supporting documents
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Finance
Find documents published by the council, including financial accounts.
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Governance & Policies
Find documents published by the council, including data policies, statutory documents and more.
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Services
Discover the services that we provide to residents, as well as signposting to local groups, societies and local events.
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Report an Issue (Dorset Council)
Submit issues to the relevant local authority, such as potholes, missed bin collections and more.
People
Area Information
Stats
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Population Estimate
531
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Unitary Authority
Dorset
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Region
South West
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Country
England
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Postcode District
DT2, DT6
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Dialling Code
01308
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Police Force
Dorset Police Force
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Fire Authority
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service
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Health Area
NHS Dorset CCG