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.

 

 

Latest News

Christmas Card Competition

Christmas Card Competition

Published: 1 Oct 25

Our much-loved Christmas Card Competition is back! Children are invited to create a design for this year's official West Moors Town Council Christmas card. Please drop your entries (on A4 paper, landscape or portrait) in to the Council Office - with the child's name, school, age and your contact details - by the 21st November. A Council representative will choose the top 3 to receive prizes. Children of West Moors - get creative and have fun! Read More...

October Litter Pick

October Litter Pick

Published: 30 Sep 25

The date has been set for the next West Moors litter pick! We'd love you to join us and help clean up our streets. Come along on Saturday 18th October at 9:45am. We meet at West Moors Town Council Office, 4 Park Way to grab equipment - all help is gratefully received! Read More...

Need Digital Help?

Need Digital Help?

Published: 25 Sep 25

Do you or a friend have a technical issue you’d like solved? Want to learn more about online services such as booking GP appointments or applying for benefits online? Dorset Council’s volunteer digital champions are ready to help you in West Moors Library on Fridays from 10am to 12.15pm. To book an appointment, go into the library or call the Digital Hotline on 01305 221048. Read More...

Urgent Road Closure

Urgent Road Closure

Published: 19 Sep 25

We have been notified of an urgent closure on Newmans Lane to repair a burst water main. The works are expected to be completed by Wednesday 24th September. On this occasion there will be no specified alternative route for diverted traffic. If you have any concerns about access or the work being undertaken, please call South West Water on 03443 462020. Read More...

Forget Me Not Service

Forget Me Not Service

Published: 18 Sep 25

St Mary's Church, West Moors are holding a short, gentle and dementia-friendly service this Sunday. Join Reverend Lynne Morris at 3pm for the service and stay for tea and cake afterwards. Read More...

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...