Councillors

Dorchester Town Council consists of 20 councillors, with representatives elected in five wards, North (4 councillors), South (3), East (5), West (4) and Poundbury (4).  They are elected for a term of 5 years, with the next election in May 2029. 

The Council employs staff to implement councillors' decisions and to look after the day-to-day management of the facilities that we provide.

Information regarding individual Councillors can be found by clicking on 'Read More' next to each Councillor. 

Map showing ward boundaries from May 2019.

Interactive ward boundary map

The results of the 2nd May 2024 local elections for Dorchester Town Council, Dorset Council and the Dorset Police & Crime Commissioner can be viewed on the Dorset Council website:

Full list of results from 2 May 2024 election.

Code of Conduct:

When they are elected or re-elected all councillors agree to be guided by a  Code of Conduct  which is in a form recommended by the Standards Board for England. 

Register of Interests:

Within 28 days of election Councillors are required to complete and submit their registerable interests. You can  view the Register of Interests here