Welcome to Leigh

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Introduction

Leigh ( ) is a village and civil parish in the county of Dorset in southern England, situated approximately 5 miles (8.0 km) south-southwest of Sherborne. It is known as the site of a former Miz Maze. In the 2011 census the parish had a population of 480.

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Parish Information

Parish statistics

Area	2,943 hectares
Population	1,031 (2021)
Density	35 people/km2
Mean age	42.8
Ward	Abbey
District	East Staffordshire
Postcodes	ST10, ST14, ST18
ONS ID	E04008890

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Council

Contact details for Leigh Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.

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Education

View educational establishments in Leigh Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.

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Business

Business directory listing local businesses operating within Leigh Parish.

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Planning

View recent planning applications submitted for Leigh Parish.

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Property

Price paid data for all property sold in Leigh Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.

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Heritage

Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Leigh Parish.

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Local News

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Solar farm plans rejected by two Staffordshire councils

Published: 24th Apr 2024

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Staffordshire 92-hectare solar farm plan to be voted on again

Published: 20th Apr 2024

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Second vote due on 92-hectare solar farm plan

Published: 20th Apr 2024