I have received an application from Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd to close Burton Road, Wool in the vicinity of the level crossing (in both directions), a distance of approximately 20 metres. The closure has been requested to allow Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd to undertake a railfoot inspection. These works are programmed to commence overnight from 23:30 on 7th January 2024 until 08:00 on 8th January 2024.

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd will publicise the road closure in a number of ways: they will place information boards on the road in this area to inform the travelling public of the works; they will carry out a letter drop to local residents directly affected by the works; and they will sign a vehicular diversion route using the local road network. The following map shows the extent of the closure and the diversion route.

DORSET COUNCIL has made an Order under Section 14 [1] of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984, as amended. All vehicles will be prohibited from proceeding along C6, Bere Regis, between Elder Road and Chamberlaynes (in both directions), a distance of approximately 1920 metres. 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 between 20:00 and 06:00 on 16th November 2023 and will remain in force for 18 months and can be extended with the approval of the Secretary of State for Transport if necessary; however, it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 30th November 2023.

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

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

I have received an application from Wessex Water to close EAST BURTON ROAD, WOOL from outside Stepping Stones, East Burton Road to the junction with Burton Road (in both directions), a distance of approximately 100 metres. The closure has been requested to allow Wessex Water to install a new flow metre and construct a new chamber within the carriageway. These works are programmed to commence from 22nd January 2024 until 1st March 2024.

Wessex Water will publicise the road closure in a number of ways: they will place information boards on the road in this area to inform the travelling public of the works; they will carry out a letter drop to local residents directly affected by the works; and they will sign a vehicular diversion route using the local road network. The following map shows the extent of the closure and the diversion route.

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.

The accounts for 2022/23 are available for inspection.

Please see the AGAR section on the Finance page

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

No appointment needed ….