Source: https://www.netherburyparishcouncil.gov.uk/The_Council_21237.aspx Read: 2026-11-04 SHA-256 of the file as fetched: a08b22ed013857437efb32db7c0464569ecec6210b0c15ce7abf54a7e9d82639 The Council - Netherbury Parish Council Toggle navigation Home The Council Finance Planning Documents Meetings Community Information Contact News The Council Parish Lengthsman - The Parish Council have a lengthsman who carries out work for the Council. This includes cutting back vegetation around signs, unblocking grilles and rodding drains. Councillor members liaise with the lengthsman to establish what work is required. Councillors Our Councillors do not have any special responsibilities Netherbury and Waytown Councillors Robert Bowditch 01308 488214 cllrrobert.bowditch@netherburyparishcouncil.gov.uk Register of Interest Robert has lived in the Netherbury parish since 1968, firstly at North Bowood and since 1984 at Parnham Farm. Robert is a farmer with dairying being the main enterprise. The farm also has a flock of sheep and rears beef cattle and dairy replacements. Robert’s family are involved on the farm and all live locally. Robert has been on the parish council since the 1970s and loves the West Dorset area that we live in. The Netherbury Parish villages have slowly changed over the years but have still managed to maintain their character. Richard King Chair 01308 488025 cllrrichard.king@netherburyparishcouncil.gov.uk Register of Interest Richard has lived in Netherbury for over 25 years. He has been a Parish Councillor since September 2011,Vice Chair since May 2012, and took on the position of Chair in May 2024. Richard is a local solicitor. He is very happy to make himself available to discuss with parishioners any matters at all concerning the Parish. Ryan Strong 07503 021 152 cllrryan.strong@netherburyparishcouncil.gov.uk Register of Interest Ryan has lived in Dorset since 2005 and helps run an Orchard and Cider farm business in Waytown. He is proud to call this beautiful part of West Dorset home. He is friendly and open to talk to all of those in the parish on any matters they like. Kevin Goodfellow 01308 488275 cllrkevin.goodfellow@netherburyparishcouncil.gov.uk Register of Interest Kevin has lived in Dorset all his life and moved to Higher Silkhay in 1990 where he farms with his family. Clare Handford 01308 488326 cllrclare.handford@netherburyparishcouncil.gov.uk Register of Interest Clare has lived in the area for over 15 years. Clare is an active member of the local Community. Clare serves as a committee member for the Local Weldmar Hospicecare Committee and the Netherbury Players. Salwayash Councillors Luke Larder 07890 440461 cllrluke.larder@netherburyparishcouncil.gov.uk Register of Interest Luke was born and raised at Seaview Farm in Salwayash. Beyond his work on the farm and his career as a farrier, Luke actively contributes to community life. As a member of the Netherbury Parish Council, he is committed to representing the interests of the parish and ensuring its rich heritage is preserved for future generations. He is always available to discuss any concerns, ideas, or opportunities to support the parish and its residents. Yvonne Dyke 01308 488280 cllryvonne.dyke@netherburyparishcouncil.gov.uk Register of Interest Yvonne married into one of the long standing local farming families. Yvonne has been closely involved with village activities for many years. Peter Bailey 07970 288272 cllrpeter.bailey@netherburyparishcouncil.gov.uk Register of Interest Peter was born, and has lived and worked all his life in West Dorset moving to Salway Ash in 2003. A Netherbury Parish Councilor for over ten year, he has also been involved in the village life as a member of both the village hall and the fete committees. He is committed to helping the local community where he can, and happy for anyone to contact him regarding local issues. Mark Roberts cllrmark.roberts@netherburyparishcouncil.gov.uk Register of Interest Melplash Councillors Chris David 01308 488238 cllrchris.david@netherburyparishcouncil.gov.uk Register of Interest The garage in Melplash has been in the family since 1936. Chris took the garage over in 1994. Mark Rogers Vice Chair 07788 437289 cllrmark.rogers@netherburyparishcouncil.gov.uk Register of Interest Mark is an orchardist and beekeeper. Mark has farmed all his life and is of fourth generation local farming stock. Often found amongst the apple trees in Melplash, helping out with local events or chasing bees around in his little shed. Please go and say hello if there is anything that you would like asked on your behalf at a parish level or if you feel that you would like to be represented regarding any local matters. Ward Councillor: Neil Eysenck Contact details: cllrneil.eysenck@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk 07493 724974 © Netherbury Parish Council. All Rights Reserved. Design by Vision ICT Ltd - Accessibility Statement .