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.

 

Memory Tree

Memory Tree

Published: 28 Nov 25

We'll be filling the tree outside Dixon Kelley's on Station Road with messages of love and remembrance again this Christmas season. Pop into the Council office to write a message for your loved one, or feel free to call or email us so we can fill one in for you. Read More...

Grounds Work

Grounds Work

Published: 26 Nov 25

A beautiful morning for grounds work! We took delivery of the Petwyn's 15ft Christmas tree this morning (lights to be added very soon!), then headed to the cemetery in Priory Road to plant a neat new hedge line of yews. Read More...

Christmas Card Competition Winner

Christmas Card Competition Winner

Published: 25 Nov 25

We're delighted to announce the winner of this year's Children's Christmas Card Competition! 10 year old Ellie Mae Vickers blew us away with her beautiful Christmas tree design. Ellie's tree will adorn our official 2025 card. We received so many wonderful entries this year, and it was as difficult as ever to pick our top few. Thank you to all the children who entered, we have loved looking at your drawings! We have 4 runner ups who will also receive an arts & crafts gift: Elle Hall (age 10), Lucas Trim-Smith (Year 5), Amelia Sharpe (age 6) and Leah Williams-McIntyre (age 12). We'll be making a window display with all the entries we received, so do come and choose your favourite! Read More...

Upcoming Road Closure

Upcoming Road Closure

Published: 24 Nov 25

Please be aware of the upcoming road closure for Carols on the Petwyn. Station Road will be closed on Saturday 6th December between 5pm and 9pm. A diversion will be in place between Moorlands Road and Glenwood Road. Read More...

December Litter Pick

December Litter Pick

Published: 21 Nov 25

Join us for the next litter pick on Saturday 6th December! Let's get West Moors looking its best ready for Carols on the Petwyn, which will take place that evening from 6-9pm. All welcome - drop into the Council Office at 9:45am to collect your equipment. We look forward to seeing you then! Read More...

Horton Road Update

Horton Road Update

Published: 20 Nov 25

We've received word that an unforeseen engineering issue has arisen between One Stop and Webbs Close during the ongoing essential gas mains replacement on Horton Road. The revised completion date is now the 19th December. A defect identified in the anti-skid surfacing laid at the Lions Lane/Woolsbridge Road junction will be corrected following completion of phase three. Current traffic management measures will continue, with access via three-way traffic lights. Works planners appreciate your ongoing patience and apologise for any inconvenience caused. Read More...