News

This page provides news, stories and information, specifically relating to Parish Council responsibilities. .

News and information on PC and non PC related current events can also be found in the parish's monthly newsletter which can be found on our Village Website.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Change of date for November PC meeting

Published: 17 Oct 24

Novembers PC meeting will now be on Tuesday November 19th. Tea and coffee from 6pm meeting start, 6.30pm. Read More...

Compton Abbas Airfield Impact. Request for comments if you have any.

Published: 4 Oct 24

Parish Councillors from around the area, including our Chairman Cllr Lister have been meeting and discussing the impact that the Compton Abbas Airfield is having on residents and the environment etc. At our last PC meeting on September 17th we asked anyone who has any complaints or concerns relating to the airfield to let us know. If you are still wanting to submit a comment, complaint or concern please can you send it to the Clerk or Cllr Lister by Monday night Oct 7th latest. All email addresses can be found below. Regards FMPC Hannah Lister - Chairman - Community Reach Fontmell Magna - fmpc.hlister@gmail.com Katie Cooper - Clerk Fontmell Magna - clerk@fontmellmagnapc.co.uk Read More...

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PUNCH HILL, MELBURY ABBAS

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PUNCH HILL, MELBURY ABBAS

Published: 4 Oct 24

It will come into operation between 09:30 - 15:30 on 17th October 2024 and remain in force for five days, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 17th October 2024. Click for more details. Read More...

PROPOSED TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF VARIOUS ROADS, CANN

PROPOSED TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF VARIOUS ROADS, CANN

Published: 4 Oct 24

The closure has been requested to allow Openreach to carry out pole testing works. These works are programmed to commence from 09:30 - 15:30 on 11th November 2024. Click for more details Read More...

REPORTING A ROAD ISSUE TO DORSET COUNCIL

Published: 3 Sep 24

Reporting any road issues including potholes, blocked drains, fly-tipping etc.. is simply accessed via the website linked above. You can pinpoint where the issue is and, should you wish, upload a photograph and a reference number is sent. This really helps Dorset Council work efficiently as possible to address issues. Read More...

Position Vacancy

Position Vacancy

Published: 2 Aug 24

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Welcome to Katie Cooper and Steve Drew

Welcome to Katie Cooper and Steve Drew

Published: 3 Jul 24

Please join us in welcoming our new Clerk Katie Cooper and New Councillor Steve Drew who was co-opted at our last meeting on June 26th . Read More...

Repair work in the churchyard

Repair work in the churchyard

Published: 13 Jun 24

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Let

Let's all work together for the greater good of our community!

Published: 23 May 24

Join your Parish Council, lighten the load for the whole team and even have yourself some fun along the way! Read More...

Near Miss reporting

Near Miss reporting

Published: 3 May 24

Three more 'Near Miss Reports' have been submitted to Dorset Council by members of our community, in the last month. Please take extra care, especially on the A350, and LET US KNOW IF YOU SEE OR EXPERIENCE ANY DANGERS ON OUR ROADS. Near miss reporting can help save lives! Click the 'Near Miss reporting' link above, to submit a report, and please email the resulting 7 digit reference number to fmpc.jrd@gmail.com. We are scheduling a series of meetings with Dorset Council to agree a plan of action, and having clear evidence of the problem will help us find the best solution. Read More...

The BT Switchover and how it will effect everyone;

The BT Switchover and how it will effect everyone;

Published: 13 Oct 23

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