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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PROPOSED HIGHWAY WORKS IN YOUR AREA - West Street, Fontmell Magna

Published: 13 May 25

To enable us to carry out essential highway maintenance works, we plan to close West Street, Fontmell Magna between 9th June and 13th June 2025. This is a 24 hour closure the road will not be open during this period Read More...

PROPOSED HIGHWAY WORKS IN YOUR AREA - Gupples Lane, Hartgrove

Published: 5 May 25

To enable us to carry out essential highway maintenance works, we plan to close Gupples Lane, Hartgrove between 9th and 10th June 2025. The road will be closed daily, between the hours of 09:30 and 15:30, and will be re-opened to traffic overnight and at weekends. We will be carrying out targeted and localised repairs to sections of those roads highlighted in red on the attached map. The recommended diversion route is marked in blue, and this will remain in place for the full duration of the above works. National regulations state that traffic must be diverted onto roads with the same classification as the one that is closed. Read More...

PROPOSED HIGHWAY WORKS IN YOUR AREA C13 Mill Street To Sutton Hill Road, Fontmell Magna

Published: 5 May 25

Further to our previous correspondence,we now plan to carry out essential highway maintenance works, on the C13 Mill Street To Sutton Hill Road, Fontmell Magna on the 15th July 2025. All other information will remain the same as below. Any previously agreed adjustments will stand for the new dates. The road will be closed daily, between the hours of 09:00 and 16:00, and will be re-opened to traffic overnight and at weekends. Read More...

New Volunteer Needed For Communications Remit

Published: 17 Mar 25

I will be stepping down from the Parish Council in May, and tomorrow’s meeting will be my last. Read More...

'Lack of Mobile Service' Survey

Published: 17 Mar 25

For some time we’ve received numerous reports from residents of Fontmell Magna Village expressing how awful the lack of signal is, especially during a power cut. Many are concerned about what they would do in an emergency situation if they had no signal, and with landlines being phased out, this issue is becoming even more pressing.With that in mind, we kindly ask that you take a few minutes to complete this community survey. It aims to gather insights on the issue of "lack of signal" in certain areas of the village and to explore whether a mobile phone mast could be the solution, or if there are other potential alternatives. You do not have to be a resident of the Village to complete the survey but you do need to be a resident of the Parish of Fontmell Magna. Read More...

Neighbourhood Plan: DECISION STATEMENT (MAKING)

Published: 6 Mar 25

FONTMELL MAGNA NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN 2017 to 2031 – FIRST REVIEW At the meeting of Cabinet on 25 February 2025, Dorset Council took the decision to make the Fontmell Magna Neighbourhood Plan 2017 to 2031 – First Review part of the development plan for the Fontmell Magna neighbourhood area. Read More...

PROPOSED TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF TOWER HILL, IWERNE MINSTER

Published: 27 Feb 25

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Renewable energy solutions talk at the next PC meeting.

Published: 27 Feb 25

CSE will be attending our next PC meeting and offering a short presentation on renewable energy solutions. For further information and a chance to ask questions please come to the next PC meeting on March 17th 6.30pm Read More...

PROPOSED TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF MILL STREET, FONTMELL MAGNA

Published: 5 Jan 25

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Precept Survey - A message from the Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner

Published: 18 Dec 24

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...

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

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

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...

FONTMELL: YOUR PARISH CHURCH NEEDS YOUR HELP

Published: 5 Jan 24