Dorset Council is committed to producing a Local Plan – giving its proposals on matters such as Housing Development, Environment, Employment etc. Information sessions are open to all, and offers you the opportunity to give your own feedback to the consultation… Read more about Help shape the Local Plan
Notice of conclusion of (External) audit

The external auditor has concluded its review of 2024/25 accounts: The audit of accounts for Vale of Allen Parish Council for the year ended 31 March 2025 has been completed and the accounts have been published. The Annual Governance &… Read more about Notice of conclusion of (External) audit
Temporary closure of Unnamed Lane, Hinton Martell

Dorset Council has issued a Notice under Section 14 [2] of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984 as amended. All vehicles will be prohibited from proceeding along Unnamed Lane, Hinton Martell between Broadview and a point approximately 430 metres east.… Read more about Temporary closure of Unnamed Lane, Hinton Martell
Vale of Allen Neighbourhood Plan – An update (July 2025)

It seems a long time since we had the meetings in each village to discuss the Neighbourhood Plan (NP) for the Vale of Allen. We would, therefore, like to bring you all up to date on progress. Following the wonderful… Read more about Vale of Allen Neighbourhood Plan – An update (July 2025)
Emergency Temporary Closure of Manswood Common, Witchampton

Dorset Council has issued a Notice under Section 14 [2] of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984 as amended. All vehicles, cyclists and horse riders will be prohibited from proceeding along Manswood Common, Witchampton between Manswood and Nicky House Cottage,… Read more about Emergency Temporary Closure of Manswood Common, Witchampton
Temporary Closure of Unnamed Lane, Gaunts Common

Dorset Council has issued a Notice under Section 14 [2] of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984 as amended. All vehicles will be prohibited from proceeding along Unnamed Lane, Gaunts Common between Farriers Cottage and a point approximately 240 metres… Read more about Temporary Closure of Unnamed Lane, Gaunts Common
Emergency temporary closure of Lawrence Lane, Witchampton

Dorset Council has issued a Notice under Section 14 [2] of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984 as amended. All vehicles, cyclists and horse riders will be prohibited from proceeding along Lawrence Lane, Witchampton as indicated by signage on site.… Read more about Emergency temporary closure of Lawrence Lane, Witchampton
Proposed temporary closure of Unnamed Lane, Hinton Martell

Dorset Council have received an application from Wessex Internet to close Unnamed Lane, Hinton Martell between Broadview and a point approximately 430 metres east. The closure has been requested to allow Wessex Internet to carry out fibre installation works. These… Read more about Proposed temporary closure of Unnamed Lane, Hinton Martell
Notice of public rights and publication of unaudited Annual Governance & Accountabilty Return

As required by our External Auditor, the summary of the parish council’s Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR) for the previous financial year 2024/2025 is available for download (as a PDF) here. The official notice of public rights and publication… Read more about Notice of public rights and publication of unaudited Annual Governance & Accountabilty Return
Proposed temporary closure of Unnamed Lane, Gaunts Common

Dorset Council have received an application from Scottish and Southern Power Distribution to close Unnamed Lane, Gaunts Common between Farriers Cottage and a point approximately 240 metres south. The closure has been requested to allow Scottish and Southern Power Distribution… Read more about Proposed temporary closure of Unnamed Lane, Gaunts Common