It's not too late to join the Community Association of Poundbury and attend the Inaugural General Meeting
- jerrycooke87
- Sep 3
- 2 min read
Thursday, September 18th, 2025
6:00-8:00pm at Damers Hall
CAofP members are kindly invited to our inaugural general meeting! This milestone event will showcase the progress we've made since we transitioned from the Poundbury Residents Association to the Community Association of Poundbury CIC.
Agenda
6:00-6:10 - Welcome & Introduction
6:10-6:30 - Keynote: "Poundbury and Its Significance" by Ben Pentreath
6:30-6:50 - Governance Update
6:50-7:00 - Financial Update
7:00-7:10 - Communications Successes
7:10-7:20 - Initiative Reviews
7:20-7:45 - Stakeholder Q&A Panel
7:45-7:55 - Next Steps and Close
Stakeholder Q&A Panel - Your Voice Matters!
One of the evening's highlights will be our diverse stakeholder panel, moderated by Tim Wilmot and featuring representatives from:
Dorset Council (Councillor Richard Biggs)
Duchy of Cornwall (Jason Bowerman)
Talk About Trust/PIP (Dr. Helena Conibear)
Dorchester Town Council (Councillor William Gibbons)
Dorset Police (PCSO Jane Goodwin)
MANCOs (Ryan Holmes)
and more!
This is your opportunity to get answers directly from key stakeholders who help shape our community. Whether you have questions about local services, development plans, community safety, or other aspects of life in Poundbury, our panel will offer their perspectives.
We want to hear from YOU! Please send your questions in advance to info@lovepoundbury.org—this ensures we can address the most important community concerns during our allocated time.
Questions submitted in advance will be prioritised, though we'll also take questions from the floor if time permits. All relevant answers will later be consolidated and posted in the Support & Guidance FAQ section of our Virtual Community Hub.
Members Only Event
Please note: This meeting is exclusively for Community Association of Poundbury members. We would remind you that membership is on an individual basis rather than by household! If one person in a household joins they are the only person able to attend the meeting! Please register to attend here. If you're not yet a member and would like to join us, please complete the form at: https://www.lovepoundbury.org/membership-registration
Looking Ahead
We look forward to discussing with you what to do next, volunteer opportunities, and how you can get more involved in shaping Poundbury's future.
Mark your calendars now for what promises to be an engaging evening.
Can't attend? Don't worry—key updates will be shared in future newsletters and on our Virtual Community Hub at lovepoundbury.org
Questions? Email us at info@lovepoundbury.org