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Latest News

Road Closure Unnamed Lane Cripplestyle

Published: 21 Jul 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 Road 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 31st July 2025 and remain in force for five days, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 31st July 2025. Read More...

Your Waste Responsibility

Published: 21 Jul 25

Residents have a ‘duty of care’ for their rubbish / household waste. Dorset Council have produced the attached information flyer in a bid to cut down on fly tipping across the region. We have produced what is hopefully a helpful guide, which we would be grateful if you could share with your residents, via parish magazine / email distribution list / website / noticeboards etc. I have attached the flyer in pdf form, but can provide in Word, or jpg. or a method that might suit you better. Any help you can offer us, would be greatly received as we work to reduce fly tipping in Dorset. Read More...

Road Closure Alderholt Rd, Plumley

Published: 8 Jul 25

Hampshire County Council have advised of the following road closure from 8am on July 10th 2025 to 4pm on July 11th 2025 for carriageway patching works. Read More...

Traffic Lights - Bowerwood Road, Fordingbridge

Published: 8 Jul 25

Hampshire County Council have advised that Traffic control (two way lights) will be in place on 11th July on Bowerwood Rd, Fordingbridge. Read More...

Traffic Control Ringwood Rd Alderholt

Published: 8 Jul 25

Dorset County Council have advised of the following traffic control (multiway lights) on Ringwood Rd, Alderholt from 14th to 16th July 2025 Read More...

Churchill Close Roadworks

Published: 8 Jul 25

Dorset County Council have advised of roadworks being carried out by South West Water from 9th to 11th July in Churchill Close. 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 31st July 2025 and remain in force for five days, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 31st July 2025. 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...