Charminster Parish Council

29/05/2026

🎉 New toddler swing seat at Charminster Farm Play Area! 🎉

Following popular demand, Charminster Parish Council is pleased to confirm that a new toddler swing seat has now been installed at Charminster Farm Play Area.

We hope our youngest residents enjoy using it safely, and we would like to thank everyone who shared their feedback and helped highlight the need for this addition.

Happy swinging! 🌳👶✨

27/05/2026

26/05/2026

The next Parish Council meeting is to be held on 2nd June at Charminster Community Hall all welcome, please see the link agenda, supporting documents will be uploaded in due course.

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20/05/2026

Temporary Closure of Wanchard Lane 1st to 5th June

12/05/2026

📢 Defibrillator Back in Service

Charminster Parish Council is pleased to confirm that the defibrillator at Charminster Community Hall is now back in service.

Thank you for your patience while this was being resolved.

10/05/2026

Notice: Please see these drop in events for those affected by flooding, the next one on the 21st May at Sydling St Nicholas and then one more locally on 4th June at Stratton Village Hall.

28/04/2026

Notice: The Annual meeting of Charminster Parish Council is to be held on Tues 5th May 7pm at Charminster Community Hall please follow the link to the agenda and supporting documents.

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19/04/2026

Reminder:

Planning meeting Tuesday 21st April 2026 starting at 7pm

16/04/2026

🏛️ Charminster Parish Council – Councillor Vacancy (South Ward)

A vacancy has arisen for the South Ward (Charminster) on Charminster Parish Council — to be filled by co-option in May 2026.

We’re looking for enthusiastic, community-minded residents of Charminster who want to make a difference locally.

Whether you're passionate about local issues, want to represent your neighbours, or simply want to get more involved in village life — this is your chance!

📍 South Ward = Charminster village
📍 North Ward = Charlton Down
(This vacancy is for Charminster residents)

📅 Deadline for applications: 1st May 2026
🗳️ Co-option at Council Meeting: 5th May 2026
🔗 Apply now at: www.charminsterparishcouncil.gov.uk
📄 Download form: Co-option-Policy.pdf
📧 Questions? Contact the Parish Clerk:
[email protected] | 📞 07946 489488
👉 Get involved. Be heard. Help shape the future of Charminster!

You will find useful information on the monthly meeting’s, the facilities that the Parish Council manages, information on how to book the Community Hall, make enquiries about the Allotments, information on the Cemetery, also lots of useful links to services managed by Dorset Council and how to rep...

16/04/2026

Charminster Farm Allotments- vacancies