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 B3071 High Street Wool, between Bindon Way and High Street Close (in both directions), a distance of approximately 40 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 will come into operation on 8th October 2026 at 20:00 and remain in force for five days, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 9th October 2026 at 06:00 .

This Notice will enable Openreach safe access to carry out repairs a damaged frame and cover in the highway.

The alternative route, which will be sign posted is as follows: Colliers Lane, A352.

Annual Governance & Accountability Return for the year ended 31 March 2026
Sections 20(2) and 25 of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014
Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/234)

The audit of accounts for Wool Parish Council for the year ended 31 March 2026 has been
completed and the accounts have been published..

NOTICE OF VACANCY  IN OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR
WOOL PARISH – WOOL VILLAGE WARD
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

Pursuant to Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, that Ken Fletcher has ceased to be a Member of the Parish Council, and that a vacancy now exists in the office of Councillor for the Parish Council.

If within 14 days after the date of this notice (i.e. no later than 14 September 2026) a request for an election to fill the vacancy is made to the Returning Officer, Electoral Services, Dorset Council, County Hall, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ or by email to elections@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk by TEN electors who are registered in the Parish Ward where the vacancy has arisen, an election will be held to fill the vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.

If an election is called, it will take place not later than 16 November 2026

NOTICE OF VACANCY  IN OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR
WOOL PARISH – WOOL VILLAGE WARD
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

Pursuant to Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, that Rod Webb has ceased to be a Member of the Parish Council, and that a vacancy now exists in the office of Councillor for the Parish Council.

If within 14 days after the date of this notice (i.e. no later than 14 August 2026) a request for an election to fill the vacancy is made to the Returning Officer,  Electoral Services, Dorset Council, County Hall, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ or by email to elections@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk by TEN electors who are registered in the Parish Ward where the vacancy has arisen, an election will be held to fill the vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.

If an election is called, it will take place not later than 19 October 2026.

Dorset Police have launched a new telephone fraud advice service called Ask Damian, accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

NOTICE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS AND PUBLICATION OF
UNAUDITED ANNUAL GOVERNANCE & ACCOUNTABILITY
RETURN ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 Sections 26 and 27
The Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/234)

Annual Governance & Accountability Return for the year ended 31 March 2025
Sections 20(2) and 25 of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014
Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/234)

The audit of accounts for Wool Parish Council for the year ended 31 March 2025 has been
completed and the accounts have been published.

Name of Smaller authority: Wool Parish Council

NOTICE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS AND PUBLICATION OF
UNAUDITED ANNUAL GOVERNANCE &
ACCOUNTABILITY RETURN

ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 Sections 26 and 27
The Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/234)

Wool Parish Council

Notice of conclusion of audit

Annual Governance & Accountability Return for the year ended 31 March 2023

Sections 20(2) and 25 of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014

Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/234)

1. The audit of accounts for Wool Parish Council for the year ended 31 March 2023 has been completed and the accounts have been published.
2. The Annual Governance & Accountability Return is available for inspection by any local government elector of the area of Wool Parish Council on application to:

(a) Steve Smith, Wool Parish Clerk, Parish Office, The D’Urberville Centre, Colliers Lane, Wool BH20 6DL

(b) Please contact the clerk to make an appointment if you wish to inspect the accounts.

Citizens Advice Bus coming weekly to The D’Urberville car park every Thursday starting 6th April.

No appointment needed ….