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
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
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