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Dorset Travel & Transport Newsletter

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Proposed Road Closure

Proposed Road Closure, The Manor Buckland Newton to Church View Buckland Newton, 27th July to 8th August.  Wessex Water is proposing to close this stretch of road to carry out water mains work.  Click here for full details and a map, including diversion route.

Dorset Council re-instates charges in their car parks but on a

‘no cash’ basis only.

Click here for a link to a news release about the message for any potential visitors or

day trippers thinking of coming to Dorset as a result of the government easing of

lockdown restrictions.  Please note also that car parking charges have been re-instated

at most Council car parks, but that payment must be by Smartphone - cash will not be

accepted.

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

Bus Passes

More information at https://www.dorsetforyou.gov.uk/travel-dorset/bus/national-bus-

pass-concessionary-travel

Parking Permits

Those of us lucky enough to have a car to get around often get exasperated when we

haven't enough small change for the fee.  Did you know that there is a Shopper's Permit

which allows 2 hours parking, or three hours if a disabled badge is also displayed,

(limited to one use a day) in several short stay car parks  in West Dorset – Dorchester,

Sherborne, Bridport, Beaminster and Lyme Regis? You need to look on the board at the

entrance  to make sure the permit is allowed,  These permits are available from the

tourist office but you need to take the car's registration document along with you.  You

can also now purchase or renew a permit online at

www.dorsetforyou.gov.uk/parking/permit-for-west-dorset-shoppers 

Permits are priced from £16 for one vehicle or £18.50 for two vehicles for each six

month period.  The website has been designed to work on smartphones, tablets and

desktops, enabling you to carry out transactions at a time and place that suits you. The

fully automated service will also send you a reminder when your permit is due to expire.