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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

Upcoming Roadworks - Horton Road

Upcoming Roadworks - Horton Road

Published: 16 Sep 25

Please be aware of upcoming gas main replacement works affecting the Ashley Heath end of Horton Road between 6th October and 19th December. These essential works will be completed in three phases, with both full 24/7 closures and some overnight closures in place. Diversions will be signposted. Read More...

New Mobile Police Stations

New Mobile Police Stations

Published: 15 Sep 25

Dorset Police have launched two new Mobile Police Stations to bring policing directly to towns, villages and rural communities. Between 11am and 1pm, the Eastern vehicle will be at: Sainsburys Ferndown on the 1st Tuesday of the month, and Verwood Memorial Hall on the 1st Thursday of the month. Residents can visit to report crime/antisocial behaviour/nuisance, ask for information or advice, pass information on to police etc. Click the link in the title for the latest updates on this service. Read More...

Habitat Restoration in Slop Bog Nature Reserve

Habitat Restoration in Slop Bog Nature Reserve

Published: 12 Sep 25

Dorset Council's Green Space Team will be working on a habitat restoration project across five Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) in East Dorset this autumn, including Slop Bog. The aim is to safeguard some of the world’s rarest wildlife habitats while reducing the risk of wildfires to both nature and nearby communities. The work is expected to be completed by the end of December. During this time, signage will be in place to help guide visitors around any temporarily closed areas. The team apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as they carry out this important work to protect the site and its wildlife. Read More...

Allotment Volunteers

Allotment Volunteers

Published: 9 Sep 25

We saw a wonderful show of community spirit at our allotments over the weekend, as volunteers joined the Chair of our Allotment Association to clear and split a plot that was becoming unmanageable for the tenant. Lots of hard work went into this and we're very grateful. Thank you all! Read More...

West Moors Youth Club Relaunch

West Moors Youth Club Relaunch

Published: 5 Sep 25

West Moors Youth Club are back with a fresh new name and lots of exciting plans for the younger members of our community. The first session starts this evening for Juniors; perhaps you or a young person you know would enjoy going along? Make sure a parent or carer is in attendance for first sessions to fill in membership forms. The team at The Vine look forward to welcoming you! Read More...

Have Your Say

Have Your Say

Published: 4 Sep 25

West Moors Town Councillors want to know if residents would be content for public funds to be spent on a town-wide consultation about a speed limit reduction on Station Road and adjoining roads. Please click through to read more and vote 'yes' or 'no'. Please spread the word - we want as many responses as possible. Thank you for your time. Read More...

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