Travel Information

Salt/Grit for icy conditions and Sandbags

Salt/Grit bins are available outside the Village Hall and close to

the Church. In case of flooding, the village now has a supply of

sandbags. If you are unlucky enough to require use of these at

some time in the future please contact Doug Morse on 01300

345707 to find out how to obtain sandbags. The village Flood

Warden is Doug Morse (tel: 01300 345707) or e-mail

floodwarden@sky.com

15th - 29th July 2025. Various locations in Buckland

Newton, Minterne and Holnest - surface dressing.

Roads highlighted on the map (link below) are scheduled for surface dressing. These sites will form a rolling programme that is weather dependent and liable to change.

14th July, 8.00 am to 6.00 pm. Temporary closure of

B3146 Park Lane, Glanvilles Wootton.

All vehicles will be prohibited from proceeding along B3146 Park Lane, Glanvilles Wootton from junction with Kennels Lane to a point 150 metres to the east (in both directions). The Notice 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. This Notice will enable Dorset Council to carry out carriageway maintenance and resurfacing works. Click here for map and diversion route.

Reporting potholes

If you notice a pothole or anything else you are concerned with on the road you are able to report it yourself here

Bus Passes

More information at Dorset Council Bus Passes