Our Councillors do not have any special responsibilities
01308 488214
rbbowditch@gmail.com
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.
Chair
01308 488025
RKing@ktlaw.co.uk
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.
01308 488275
kevin-kathgoodfellow@hotmail.co.uk
Kevin has lived in Dorset all his life and moved to Higher Silkhay in 1990 where he farms with his family.
01308 488326
clare_southwell@hotmail.com
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.
lukelarder@hotmail.co.uk
01308 488280
yvonne@pineappleestate.co.uk
Yvonne married into one of the long standing local farming families. Yvonne has been closely involved with village activities for many years.
01308 488611
peterbaileyhome@gmail.com
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.
01308 488238
cornergarage@btconnect.com
The garage in Melplash has been in the family since 1936. Chris took the garage over in 1994.
Vice Chair
07788 437289
twinways@gmail.com
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.
Neil Eysenck
Contact details:
cllrneil.eysenck@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
07493 724974