NOTICE: The next meeting of the Parish Council will take place at 7pm on Thursday 11th September 2025 at Shipton Gorge Village Hall. If you have any queries please contact the Clerk Debbie Hollings.
PUBLIC NOTE OF ROAD CLOSURE
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF BROOK STREET, SHIPTON GORGE
DORSET COUNCIL has issued a Notice under Section 14 [2] of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984 as amended. All vehicles will be
prohibited from proceeding along BROOK STREET, SHIPTON GORGE between its junction with Home Farm Way and its junction with
Smacombe Lane, a distance of approximately 50 metres. The Notice is needed in order to comply with health and safety regulations
which require the provision of safe working areas and to minimise likelihood of danger to highway users. It will come into
operation between 0830 and 1530 on 30 July 2025 and remain in force for five days, however it is anticipated that the works will be
completed on 30 July 2025.
This Notice will enable Openreach safe access to replace pole.
The alternative route, which will be sign posted is as follows: Shipton Road - Barr Lane - Smacombe Lane
For further information about the work being undertaken and access arrangements, call Openreach on 03700 500 792. To discuss
this Notice, contact Dorset Council on 01305 221020 or use our website: www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/roadworks/enquiries. You can
also find this information online: dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/roadworks-events or read the council's guide to roadworks for general
information and advice.
Report a problem on Dorset Council's On-Line Reporting Portal
Residents can report a problem via Dorset Council’s online reporting portal.
The online service enables residents to pinpoint the exact location of an issue, attach a comment to describe the problem and add photos.
Once an issue has been reported, a unique reference number will be provided. Therefore, the reporter can track the progress of an issue and receive updates via email.
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