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Shillingstone village is in North Dorset, located on the south bank of the river Stour in the Blackmore Vale between the market towns of Blandford Forum and Sturminster Newton.
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The Portman Hall , Blandford Road, Shillingstone, DT11 0SF Thursday 7:00 pm View DetailsLatest News In The Parish
A357 ROAD CLOSURE ON 30 SEPTEMBER 2026
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TEMPORARY OVERNIGHT CLOSURE OF A357, SHILLINGSTONE
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 A357, Shillingstone from junction with
Bere Marsh to junction with Poplar Hill (in both directions), a distance of approximately 555 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
at 20:00 on 30th September 2026 and remain in force for five days, however it is anticipated that the
works will be completed by 23:30 on 30th September 2026.
This Notice will provide Wessex Water Services with safe access to undertake a
carriageway reinstatement.
The alternative route, which will be sign posted is as follows: A357, A350, A30 and vice versa.
For further information about the work being undertaken and access arrangements, call Wessex Water on 0345 600
4600. To discuss this Notice, contact Dorset Council on 01305 221020 or use our website:
www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/roadworks/enquiries.
16th September 2026
JAN BRITTON, Executive Director for Economy & Environment - Dorset Council, County Hall, Dorchester DT1 1XJ. Any
person who uses or permits the use of a vehicle in contravention of the Notice will be liable on summary conviction to
a fine not exceeding £1000.
File ref.TJF.249.26, Application ref. 1328408
Installation of electric vehicle charge points - DORSET COUNCIL
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Installation of electric vehicle chargepoints - DORSET COUNCIL
This site has been identified for the installation of an electric vehicle chargepoint. The chargepoint can charge up to two vehicles simultaneously.There are no parking restrictions on these parking bays so all vehicles can continue to park here.It may take several weeks for the chargers to be connected and ready for use.Please see the diagram for details.For further information:For further information about the programme, please visit https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/electric-vehicles-and...
- email the EV team on electricvehicles@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
- write to the EV team at the address given
- call us on 01305 221000
What do we do? The Parish Council duties include:
- Management of recreation ground, hall and facilities and specific land within the Parish
- Review and comment on planning applications within the Parish
- Liaise with relevant authorities regarding infrastructure /policing/community issues to represent your views and get the best advantage for the local area
- Engage with all interested parties regarding current and future shape of life in the local area
Who are we? The Parish has Councillors elected by the residents every four years. For more information on your Councillors’ click here
When we meet. For more details on the dates, times and venue of Council meetings, please click here.