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The Future of the Youth Shelter at the Village Hall

As some of you may have noticed the Youth Shelter is now out of bounds due to unsafe/rotten timbers on the floor and the need for the roof to be replaced. As this was provided by the Parish Council some years ago, we are seeking public opinion on the possibility of a joint venture with the Village Hall to repair/replace it.

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Would you consider joining our team and becoming a Parish Councillor?

You don’t need special qualifications—just enthusiasm, a willingness to listen and engage, and a desire to make our parish the best it can be. Training and support are provided.

Whether you’re passionate about green spaces, community events, planning, transport, or simply helping your neighbours - take the first step today. Make a difference that starts on your doorstep!

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EMERGENCY TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF B3091 SHAFTESBURY ROAD, WEST ORCHARD

Published: 29 Jul 26

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 B3091 Shaftesbury Road, West Orchard between its junction opposite Lower Breach Farm and its junction opposite The Zinc Barn as indicated by the traffic signs on site, a distance of approximately 510 metres. The Notice is needed in order to comply with health and safety regulations which require the provision of safe working areas and to minimise likelihood of danger to highway users. It came in to operation with immediate effect and can remain in force for up to 21 days. Read More...

EMERGENCY TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF MILL STREET, FONTMELL MAGNA

Published: 29 Jul 26

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 Mill Street, Fontmell Magna between Springhead and Springhead Farm a distance of approximately 210 metres. The Notice is needed in order to comply with health and safety regulations which require the provision of safe working areas and to minimise likelihood of danger to highway users. It came in to operation with immediate effect and can remain in force for up to 21 days, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 31st July 2026.This Notice will enable Wessex Water Services safe access to carry out emergency works to repair main leak. A locally signed diversion route will be put in place to enable traffic to travel around the closed sections. For further information about the work being undertaken and access arrangements, call Wessex Water Services on 03456 004600. To discuss this Notice, contact Dorset Council on 01305 221020 or use our website: www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/roadworks/enquiries. Read More...

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The Parish

The Parish of Fontmell Magna is a largely rural area situated in the Blackmore Vale in North Dorset, approximately 5 miles south of Shaftesbury. The Parish includes the village of Fontmell Magna, the hamlet of Bedchester, and settlements in Hartgrove, Kit Hill and Margaret Marsh. People have been living in the area for over a thousand years, being included in a Saxon Charter of 759 AD (as ‘Funtemel’). Today it has a stable population of 730-740 residents.