DORSET COUNCIL has made an Order under Section 14 [1] of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984 as amended. The Order is needed in order to comply with health and safety regulations which require the provision of safe working areas and to minimise the likelihood of danger to highway users. It will come into operation on 18th September 2026 and remain in force for 18 months however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 23rd September 2026. The road will be closed daily, between the hours of 09:00 and 16:00, and will be open outside of these times and also over the weekend.

This Order will enable Dorset Council to carry out carriageway maintenance and resurfacing works.

The effect of the order is as follows:
[1] To impose temporary road closure on Bindon Lane, Wool between Bindon Cottage and a point approximately 1050 metres South East. Please note the closures will be in operation, as and when indicated by signs on site.
[2] To impose clearway and parking suspension as indicated by signs on site to prevent waiting or parking on the highway along Bindon Lane, Wool between Bindon Cottage and a point approximately 1050 metres South East. (in both directions). Any vehicle waiting in contravention of any restriction imposed by this Notice may be removed under the provisions of the Removal and Disposal of Vehicles Regulations 1986.

A locally signed diversion route will be put in place to enable traffic to travel around the closed sections.

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 the A352 at WOOL LEVEL CROSSING (in both directions), for a distance of approximately 20 metres on either side. The Notice is needed 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 between 19:00 and 23:59 on 22nd September 2026 and remain in force for five days, but it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 22nd September 2026.

This Notice will enable Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd safe access to carry out maintenance works.

Alternative routes will be sign posted, as indicated by the blue line on the map below.

DORSET COUNCIL has issued a Notice under Section 14 [2] of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended by the Road Traffic [Temporary Restrictions] Act 1991. When this Notice comes into effect between 25th September 2026 until 26th September 2026, a temporary 30 mph speed limit will be imposed upon BOVINGTON LANE, BOVINGTON between the southern end of the exisiting 30mph speed limt to a point approximately 65 metres east of its junction with Cologne Road, a distance of approximately 1,300 metres, at such times and to such extent as indicated by the traffic signs. The Notice is needed to minimise the likelihood of danger to highway users.

The temporary speed limit will will be in as a traffic management solution to slow down traffic near the entrances / exits to the temporary car parks for the Tiger Day Autumn.

The Tank Museum will place temporary signing on the road in this area to inform the travelling public of the speed limit. The following map shows the extent of the temporary speed limit.

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 Burton Road, Wool in the vicinity of the level crossing (in both directions), a distance of approximately 20 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 between 19:00 until 23:55 on 21st September 2026 and remain in force for five days, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 21st September 2026.

This Notice will enable Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd safe access to undertake Level Crossing annual testing/overhaul.

The alternative route, which will be sign posted is as follows: Burton Road, A352, East Burton Road and vice versa.

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 ….