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TEMPORARY CLOSURE: WEST STREET, FONTMELL MAGNA

Published: 2 Jun 25

Temporary closure of West Street, Fontmell Magna, June 16th 2025 for up to 5 days. Read More...

TEMPORARY CLOSURE: GUPPLES LANE, HARTGROVE

Published: 24 May 25

Temporary closure of Gupples Lane, Hartgrove 9th/10th June 2025. Read More...

URGENT TEMPORARY CLOSURE: COMPTON ABBAS

Published: 22 May 25

COMPTON ABBAS between C13 and Hatts Barn, 20th May 2025 for five days. Read More...

PROPOSED HIGHWAY WORKS: C13 Mill Street To Sutton Hill Road, Fontmell Magna

Published: 5 May 25

Highway maintenance works C13 Mill Street To Sutton Hill Road, Fontmell Magna 15th July 2025. Read More...

'Lack of Mobile Service' Survey

Published: 17 Mar 25

Community Survey: Lack of Mobile signal in the Parish Read More...

Neighbourhood Plan: DECISION STATEMENT

Published: 6 Mar 25

FONTMELL MAGNA NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN 2017 to 2031 – FIRST REVIEW Read More...

PROPOSED TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF TOWER HILL, IWERNE MINSTER

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

PROPOSED TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF MILL STREET, FONTMELL MAGNA

Published: 5 Jan 25

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PROPOSED TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF A357, STURMINSTER NEWTON

PROPOSED TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF A357, STURMINSTER NEWTON

Published: 18 Dec 24

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FMPC Welcomes new Cllr Tony Bailey!

FMPC Welcomes new Cllr Tony Bailey!

Published: 26 Nov 24

Anthony (Tony) Bailey moved to Fontmell Magna from Canada last summer. He grew up in Dorset and attended secondary school in Wimborne, before going on to become a medical academic in London, Oxford and finally Vancouver. Tony has always been community minded, and also enjoys outdoor activities; he is looking forward to working with other councilors for the good of the local community. Tony takes on the remits of Planning to assist Cllr Steve Drew and Highways to assist Cllr Hannah Lister. Contact Tony on CllrBailey@fontmellmagnapc.co.uk 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...

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...

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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Public Notice - Gupples Lane, Hartgrove

Published: 25 May 23

Closure of Gupples Lane, Hartgrove for carriageway maintenance and resurfacing works, on 9th June 2025 between 09:30 and 15:30 and remain in force for five days, but it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 10th June 2025. Read More...

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