Parish Council Vacancies
Boldre Parish Council currently has two Councillor vacancies, and we invite members of the community to consider joining us. Our Council is dedicated to supporting local initiatives and advancing projects that benefit our parish.
Achievements in 2025
- Establishment of a Second Play Area
- Upgrades to the first Play Area
- Development of a Community Orchard
- Promotion of recreation ground and sports facilities usage
- Provision of table tennis equipment for community use
- Small grants awarded to local groups, including support for the local School, Pilley Players, and Boldre History Society
Council Responsibilities
The Council manages key parish functions on behalf of residents:
- Highways: We go beyond reporting potholes! We maintain footpaths, perform regular tree surveys, and liaise with district and county councillors regarding infrastructure issues.
- Planning Applications: We review and provide input to uphold quality and design standards for local properties.
- Amenities: We have a very passionate team overseeing improvement of parish amenities. The parish grounds are maintained by a highly skilled groundskeeper,
- Staff Group: Ensuring the welfare of our employees and Councillors.
- Finance Group: Responsible for financial management and pursuit of relevant funding opportunities. Recent investments include the purchase of generators to support an emergency plan.
Your Time
Council meetings are held monthly at Boldre War Memorial Hall, on the second Monday at 18:30, with additional subgroup and project meetings as needed throughout the month.
Future Objectives
We welcome your assistance.
- Expand fundraising efforts for community projects
- Enhance youth services and engagement
- Develop the pavilion and recreation ground
- Increase community involvement and communication
We are also actively collaborating with public organisations to secure Affordable Social Housing for younger residents.
For further information on being part of the Parish Council – Contact our Chairman Vincent Slattery or the Clerk –
