Welcome!

Would you consider joining our team and becoming a Parish Councillor?

You don’t need special qualifications—just enthusiasm, a willingness to listen and engage, and a desire to make our parish the best it can be. Training and support are provided.

Whether you’re passionate about green spaces, community events, planning, transport, or simply helping your neighbours - take the first step today. Make a difference that starts on your doorstep!

Want to learn more? Get in touch with the Parish Clerk


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Latest News

Dorset Local Plan Redux

Dorset Local Plan Redux

Published: 12 Oct 26

Dorset Local Plan Scoping Consultation Phase Read More...

Dinah’s Hollow Project Latest

Dinah’s Hollow Project Latest

Published: 30 Sep 26

Dinah’s Hollow Project Latest News Read More...

EMERGENCY TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF MILL STREET, FONTMELL MAGNA

EMERGENCY TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF MILL STREET, FONTMELL MAGNA

Published: 30 Sep 26

EMERGENCY TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF MILL STREET, FONTMELL MAGNA Read More...

Dorset Police Fraud Unit

Dorset Police Fraud Unit

Published: 24 Jul 26

Help Protect Dorset Residents from Fraud Read More...

Latest News from Dorset Council

Latest News from Dorset Council

Published: 16 Jul 26

Changes to renting, SEND travel help and much more in this week edition Read More...

Planning Application for up to 23 dwellings at Old Crown Road Fontmell Magna

Planning Application for up to 23 dwellings at Old Crown Road Fontmell Magna

Published: 3 Jun 26

Planning Application P/OUT/2026/01593 for 23 dwellings and associated infrastructure at Old Crown Road Fontmell Magna. Read More...

The Parish

 

The Parish of Fontmell Magna is a largely rural area situated in the Blackmore Vale in North Dorset, approximately 5 miles south of Shaftesbury. The Parish includes the village of Fontmell Magna, the hamlet of Bedchester, and settlements in Hartgrove, Kit Hill and Margaret Marsh. People have been living in the area for over a thousand years, being included in a Saxon Charter of 759 AD (as ‘Funtemel’). Today it has a stable population of 730-740 residents.