Eggardon (ward) explained

Council:Dorset Council
Elects Howmany:1
Towns:Hooke, Netherbury
Eggardon
Population:5,203
Year:2019
Councillor1:Anthony Alford
Party1:Conservative

Eggardon is an electoral ward in Dorset. Since 2019, the ward has elected 1 councillor to Dorset Council.[1]

Geography

Eggardon ward contains the civil parishes of Askerswell, Cattistock, Chilfrome, Compton Valence, Frome St Quintin, Hooke, Loders, Maiden Newton, Netherbury, North Poorton, Powerstock, Rampisham, Toller Fratrum, Toller Porcorum, West Compton, Wraxall, Wynford Eagle.[2]

The ward is rural, containing the western end of the Dorset Downs chalk plateau, including Eggardon Hill, which gives the ward its name. The east of the ward contains the upper Frome valley. The west of the ward contains Powerstock Vale.[3]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Eggardon (Ward, United Kingdom) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location . 2024-02-22 . www.citypopulation.de.
  2. Web site: Map referred to in the Dorset (Electoral Changes) Order 2018 . . 2018 . 3 August 2024.
  3. Web site: Area profile for Eggardon - Dorset Council . 2024-02-24 . gi.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk.
  4. Web site: 2024-02-24 . Councillor details - Councillor Anthony Alford . 2024-02-24 . www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk . en-GB.