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 from 17th April 2026 until 18th April 2026, a temporary 30 mph speed limit will be imposed upon BOVINGTON LANE, BOVINGTON between the southern end of the existing 30mph speed limit 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 Spring event.

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.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF EAST BURTON ROAD, WOOL

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 7th April 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 24th April 2026.

This Order will provide Wessex Internet with safe access to install a fibre cable.

WOOL PARISH – BOVINGTON WARD
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

Pursuant to Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, that Jane McKaigg, 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 12 February 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 20 April 2026.

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 ….