The auditor has concluded their review of the parish council with no major issues. They raised during inspection some minor points that needed correcting, which were done to their satisfaction. The official conclusion notice is now available here (as a… Read more about 2025/26 Annual Governance & Accountability Return (AGAR) – External Audit concluding report
Temporary Traffic Regulation Order for Hinton Martell

To enable Dorset Council to carry out essential highway maintenance works, they plan to close Hinton Martell between 17th and 21st September 2026. The road will be closed daily, between the hours of 09:00 and 15:30, and will be re-opened… Read more about Temporary Traffic Regulation Order for Hinton Martell
Proposed Temporary Closure of Lower Street, Witchampton

Dorset Council have received an application from Openreach to close Lower Street, Witchampton between Dawes Cottage and Stocks Barn, a distance of approximately 60 metres. The closure has been requested to allow Openreach to carry out pole renewal works. These… Read more about Proposed Temporary Closure of Lower Street, Witchampton
Temporary Traffic Regulation Order for Hinton Martell, Chalbury and Uppington

Dorset Council have published details of a temporary traffic regulation order, to enable them to carry out essential highway maintenance works. They plan to close Hinton Martell, Chalbury and Uppington between 22nd and 25th September 2026. The road will be… Read more about Temporary Traffic Regulation Order for Hinton Martell, Chalbury and Uppington
Temporary Closure of Unnamed Lane, Long Crichel

Dorset Council has issued a Notice under Section 14 [2] of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984 as amended. All vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders will be prohibited from proceeding along Unnamed Lane, Long Crichel between Manswood and Cock… Read more about Temporary Closure of Unnamed Lane, Long Crichel
Proposed temporary closure of Unnamed Lane, Witchampton

Dorset Counciul have received an application from Openreach to close Unnamed Lane, Witchampton between Winburn House and a point approximately 100 metres west. The closure has been requested to allow Openreach to carry out pole renewal works. These works are… Read more about Proposed temporary closure of Unnamed Lane, Witchampton
Proposed temporary closure of Unnamed Lane, Witchampton

Dorset Council have received an application from Openreach to close Unnamed Lane, Witchampton between Chapel Row and Roman Road Cross Roads, a distance of approximately 800 metres. The closure has been requested to allow Openreach to carry out pole renewal… Read more about Proposed temporary closure of Unnamed Lane, Witchampton
Emergency temporary closure of lane from A354 to Long Crichel

Dorset Council has issued a Notice under Section 14 [2] of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984 as amended. All vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders will be prohibited from proceeding along Lane From A354 To Long Crichel, Long Crichel… Read more about Emergency temporary closure of lane from A354 to Long Crichel
Proposed temporary closure of Unnamed Lane, Long Crichel (Aug26)

Dorset Council have received an application from Openreach to close Unnamed Lane, Long Crichel between Manswood and Cock Road, a distance of approximately 1270 metres. The closure has been requested to allow Openreach to carry out pole renewal works. These… Read more about Proposed temporary closure of Unnamed Lane, Long Crichel (Aug26)

