West Moors Town Council is responsible for a range of facilities, assets and provisions throughout West Moors.

The infographic below shows which services Dorset Council are responsible for, and which services we manage.

Image showing the resonsibilties of West Moors Town Council and Dorset Council 

Advance Warning

Advance Warning

Published: 19 May 26

We have been informed that a large transforrmer (used to convert the voltage of electricity so that it can safely be supplied to homes and businesses) will be travelling from Poole Harbour to Mannington Substation this coming Saturday 23rd May. Delivery is expected in the late afternoon, with a slow-moving transporter vehicle travelling along the A35, onto Gravel Hill, east onto the A31, north on Ringwood Road and west along Horton Road. Please be aware if you're travelling in the area on Saturday, as there will be some rolling road closures on the route. Read More...

Dementia Action Week

Dementia Action Week

Published: 18 May 26

As part of Dementia Action Week, the West Moors Dementia Action Group will be pitching a gazebo near West Moors Village Surgery on Station Road this Tuesday and Thursday between 10am and 12pm. They aim to promote awareness of dementia and memory loss, and friendly volunteers will be ready to talk and offer information, support or signposting to anyone who needs it. Read More...

Dorset Council

Dorset Council's Flood Plans

Published: 16 May 26

Following last winter’s flooding, Dorset Council is taking action with a £9.25 million programme of recovery and improvements to support affected communities and prepare for more extreme weather in the future. This includes £250,000 for extra gully and drain clearing, major repair works across Dorset, and £456,000 of investment in locations including Cerne Abbas and Godmanstone. Read More...

Carols on the Petwyn Seeks New Organiser!

Carols on the Petwyn Seeks New Organiser!

Published: 15 May 26

Are you an individual or community group with a talent for organising events and bringing people together? Do you enjoy creating memorable community occasions while helping raise valuable funds for local causes? The West Moors Youth Club committee can no longer undertake the organisation of Carols on the Petwyn in December. If you'd enjoy the challenge of running this much-loved community event, please get in touch with West Moors Youth Club. Read More...

Spring Photography Competition Winner

Spring Photography Competition Winner

Published: 13 May 26

The results of our Spring Photography Competition are in! Cllrs Burke and Holmes found it very difficult to select their top choices from the wonderful array of photographs submitted in March and April, but we can now announce their winner is Colin Perry with this lovely shot of the Memorial on the Petwyn, surrounded by the signs of Spring. Have a look at our Facebook page to see more entries, or drop by the office in Park Way to see the display in the window. Read More...

Community Walk of Action

Community Walk of Action

Published: 12 May 26

The West Moors branch of Altogether Care are organising a Community Walk of Action this Saturday 16th May, as part of mental health awareness week. Everyone welcome! Meet on the Petwyn at 2pm to join the short walk around the village and Fryer Field, ending in the office on Station Road for refreshments. Do go along to support, or give them a wave if you see them! Read More...