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West Moors Town Council

Welcome to the West Moors Town Council website. Here you'll find information about your Town Council and local community.
We’re here to help with all things West Moors.

You’ll find information about us and the services we provide, plus links to other local authorities serving this area and useful information regarding these. If you can't find what you're looking for, please get in touch.

Who is responsible for what?

West Moors Town Council is responsible for a range of facilities, assets and provisions throughout West Moors.
We have produced the below infographic to indicate which services Dorset Council are responsible for, and which services we manage.

 

 

Agendas and Minutes

Agendas and Minutes

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Events

Community Diary

Community Diary

groups and organisations

Assets & Facilities

Latest News

Strategic Plan 2025-2030

Strategic Plan 2025-2030

Published: 22 Aug 25

Following a series of public surveys carried out between November 2024 and March 2025, the Council have set out a number of priorities for the next five years in a Strategic Plan. Click through to our Documents page to view. Printed copies are available in the Council office. Thanks again to all residents who took the time to complete the surveys and offer feedback, helping our Councillors to shape the priorities. Read More...

Council Meeting with Leader of Dorset Council

Council Meeting with Leader of Dorset Council

Published: 21 Aug 25

Leader of Dorset Council, Nick Ireland, will be joining us for next week's full council meeting. The meeting will take place at St Anthony's Church Hall on Pinehurst Road at a slightly earlier time of 7:15pm. Do come along with any questions or concerns, or just to listen to current issues being discussed. Click through to view the full agenda - this is also always publicised on our noticeboards throughout the town. Read More...

Local Plan Consultation

Local Plan Consultation

Published: 20 Aug 25

Dorset Council have prepared a Local Plan to guide development and a Local Transport Plan to improve transport in Dorset over the next 15-17 years. They want you to help shape these plans. The consultation period is between 18th August and 13th October. To read the plans, view supporting documents, including proposed site plans, and respond with your views, click through to Dorset Council's website. Both plans are available to view in the library, or you can go along to a drop-in event (our closest locations are Ferndown Village Hall, Tuesday 2nd September 2-7pm or Verwood Memorial Hall, Monday 22nd September 2-6pm). Read More...

Scarecrows in West Moors

Scarecrows in West Moors

Published: 19 Aug 25

We're enjoying the wonderful array of scarecrows throughout West Moors! All promoting safe speeds on our roads and raising money for the schools. Have you seen our entry standing proud on the Petwyn? They'll be on display until 19th September, so there's still time to join the fun and make your own! Email Dorset Councillor Andy Skeats for more information: andyskeats@gmail.com Read More...

VJ Day Service

VJ Day Service

Published: 15 Aug 25

Today, we enjoyed a lovely service in the sunshine to mark the 80th anniversary of VJ (Victory over Japan) Day. Thank you to Alyson from St Mary's for leading the service, to John Reid for his emotive words, and to our Town Crier, Iain, for the rousing introduction. A wreath was laid by Councillor Carol Holmes on behalf of the community. In memory of the Fallen - we will remember them. Read More...

West Moors Football Club Looking for Players

West Moors Football Club Looking for Players

Published: 14 Aug 25

The newly rebranded West Moors Football Club are looking for players for their first and reserve teams for the coming season. Men and women over 16 can get involved and join upcoming training sessions on Fryer Field. Click through to visit their Facebook page or email westmoorsfc@gmail.com for more information. Read More...

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