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Latest News

Road Closure Sandleheath Rd

Published: 26 Jun 25

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 Sandleheath Road, Alderholt approximately 100 metres north of Wheelers Cottage. 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 09:30 - 15:30 on 7th July 2025 and remain in force for five days, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 7th July 2025. This Notice will enable Scottish and Southern Power Distribution safe access to carry out tree cutting works in the highway. Read More...

Road Closure Cheaters Lane

Published: 25 Jun 25

DORSET COUNCIL have issued a Notice under Section 14 [2] of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984 as amended. All vehicles will be prohibited from proceeding along Cheaters Lane, Alderholt between Alderholt Road and a point approximately 230 metres west. 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 09:30 - 15:30 on 9th July 2025 and remain in force for five days, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 9th July 2025. Read More...

The Big Alderholt Fete 28th June

Published: 23 Jun 25

This is just a reminder that the Fete will be taking place on Saturday at the Recreation Ground. We hope to see you all for what promises to be a really fun day. If you click on the title of this news item it will show you the poster detailing times of on stage entertainers and stall holders list. Read More...

Road Closure Ringwood Road

Published: 19 Jun 25

Dorset Council have issued a notice to prohibit traffic from proceeding along Ringwood Rd to enable them to carry out carriageway maintenance. It will come into operation on Thursday 3rd July between 09:30 and 15:30 and remain in force for 5 days. It is anticipated that the works will be completed by 8th July 2025. Read More...

Road Closure Unnamed Lane Cripplestyle

Published: 16 Jun 25

DORSET COUNCIL have issued a Notice under Section 14 [2] of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984 as amended. All vehicles will be prohibited from proceeding along Unnamed Lane, Cripplestyle between Broxhill and a point approximately 270 metres south. 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 09:30 - 15:30 on 30th June 2025 and remain in force for five days, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 30th June 2025. This Notice will enable Traffic Safety and Management Ltd to facilitate tree cutting works in the highway. Read More...

Road Closure Cranborne Road

Published: 10 Jun 25

DORSET COUNCIL have issued a Notice under Section 14 [2] of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984 as amended. All vehicles will be prohibited from proceeding along Cranborne Road, Cripplestyle between Broxhill and a point approximately 850 metres west. 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 09:30 - 14:30 on 23rd June 2025 and remain in force for five days, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 23rd June 2025. This Notice will enable Openreach safe access to carry out pole testing works in the highway. Read More...

Alderholt Allotments

Published: 3 Jun 25

Alderholt Allotments are located in Hillbury Road Alderholt. There are 31 plots which are managed by the Parish Council. Should you wish to be added to the waiting list, please complete form at link below and return to Parish Council. Read More...

Midgham Farm 'Quarry' Planning Application - Our Response

Published: 19 Feb 25

Our response has now been submitted to Hampshire County Council's planning department and can be viewed by clicking on the title of this news item. You will find our response under the Consultations Responses heading. If you haven't already done so, please submit your responses before the deadline of 28th February. Read More...

Midgham Farm 'Quarry' Planning Application

Published: 27 Jan 25

Thank you to those who attended the Planning Committee Meeting on Monday 20th January and for expressing your views which will be taken into consideration when formulating our response to the planning application. It was agreed at the meeting to make available our responses to the Hampshire Minerals and Waste Plan Regulations 18 and 19. Please click on the title of this news item for this information and a link to the planning application. Read More...

Neighbourhood Plan Referendum Results

Published: 2 Dec 24

Thank you to those who took the time to vote on Thursday. We can confirm 93% of those who voted, chose to vote in favour of the Plan and it will now be used by Dorset Council to help it decide on planning applications in Alderholt. To view the results of the referendum please click on the title of this news item. Thank you again for your support. Read More...

Alderholt Allotment Waiting List

Published: 23 Sep 24

Alderholt Allotments are located in Hillbury Road Alderholt. There are 31 plots which are managed by the Parish Council. Should you wish to be added to the waiting list, please complete form at link below and return to Parish Council. Read More...

Alderholt Meadows Planning Appeal Decision

Published: 10 Sep 24

Please click on the title to read the Parish Council's statement regarding the Planning Appeal dismissal. Read More...

New PlusBus Shuttle Service to Fordingbridge

Published: 30 Jan 24

From February there will be a new shuttle bus service on a Wednesday between Alderholt and Fordingbridge. This service is available to pre-registered PlusBus members only (including any existing PlusBus members). Please click on the title for further details. Read More...

Dorset Council - Bring Photo ID Next Time You Vote

Published: 19 Jan 23

Voters will need to show an accepted form of photographic identification next time they go to the polling station. Whilst there are no planned elections in Dorset Council area until May 2024, why not apply now so you have it ready should there be a snap election or by-election before then, and, if not, you’ve got it ready for 2024. Read More...