We aim to bring you the latest news and information from the Parish. The Area Parish Council holds 12 meetings a year starting promptly at 7pm. The AGM is held in May at Puddletown Village hall. The meetings always start with a short democratic period for members of the public to raise issues of concern.

For more information about the role of the Parish Council. For a list of currently sitting Councillors visit our Councillors page.  

If you require any further information please contact the Clerk. 

PROJECT OVERVIEW

At the heart of the Puddletown Area Parish Council is a simple goal: to take care of the things that make our community special.

Click on the link below to read all about the progress made within Orchard Meadow over the last couple of years, along with suggestions from residents on how tim improve the area.

Orchard Meadow.pdf

Please contact the Clerk to give the Parish Council your feedback on potential future projects.

Become a Councillor

If you could spare from as little as 4-6 hours a month, we need you!

To be a councillor you need to be: 

• British or a citizen of the Commonwealth. You may also be eligible as a citizen of the European Union, however the criteria has changed now that the UK has left the European Union. Please check on the gov.uk website for advice about EU citizens’ voting and candidacy rights in local elections.
• At least 18 years old.
• Registered to vote in the area or have lived, worked, or owned property there for at least 12 months before an election.

• Work for the council you want to be a councillor for, you can work for another local authority as long as you are not in a political restricted post.
• Are the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order or interim order.
• Have been sentenced to prison for three months or more (including suspended sentences) during the five years before election day.
• Have been convicted of a corrupt or illegal practice by an election court.
• Are subject to any relevant notification requirements, or a relevant order, in respect of a sexual offence.

Many thanks to one of our youngest residents for designing this poster. If anyone would like a copy to put on their own property, please contact the Parish Council Clerk.