Parish Clerk

Linda Leeding

West Parley Parish Council, 275 Christchurch Road, West Parley, Ferndown, Dorset BH22 8SQ

Having attained a Financial Services Degree, I spent 14 years in customer services within Life Assurance and Pensions organisations, managing a variety of teams. I took a few years away from work to concentrate on being a full time mother before becoming the Proper Officer and Responsible Financial Officer to West Parley Parish Council in October 2011. The Parish Clerk role has increased over the years with additional legislation covering the sector, more responsibilities being disseminated from the principal authority, additional activities being undertaken within the village, the clubhouse reverting back to Parish Council ownership and the impending 22% population increase as a result of the large scale developments.

Please note that the Clerk is employed on a part time basis so you may not get an immediate response. Usual hours are Monday to Thursday, 9am to 3pm during school term time, however there is flexibility. Reduced hours are worked throughout the school holidays. During periods of Annual Leave, please contact a Councillor, whose details can be found on our Councillors webpage.