We have received an application from Openreach to close BAILEY RIDGE, TOTNELL between Kingsleigh and a point approximately 425 metres north east. The closure has been requested to allow Openreach to replace pole. These works are programmed to commence between 0800 and 1800 on 18 November 2025.
Full details and a map of the effected area can be found here
LEIGH PARISH
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
Pursuant to Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, that Mark Read has ceased to be a Member of the Parish Council, and that a vacancy now exists in the office of Councillor for the Parish Council.
If within 14 days after the date of this notice (i.e. no later than 27 October 2025), a request for an election to fill the vacancy is made either in writing to the Returning Officer, Electoral Services, Dorset Council, County Hall, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ or by email to by TEN electors for the Parish, an election will be held to fill the vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.
If an election is called, it will take place not later than 2 January 2026.
Dated 7 October 2025
Kaye Elston
Clerk to Leigh Parish Council
* In computing any period of time for this purpose, a Saturday or Sunday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Good Friday or a bank holiday or day appointed for thanksgiving or mourning must be disregarded
MRS WARREN’S PROFESSION Leigh Village Hall 28th October 7pm
Five-time Olivier Award winner Imelda Staunton (The Crown) joins forces with her real-life daughter Bessie Carter (Bridgerton) for the very first time, playing mother and daughter in Bernard Shaw’s incendiary moral classic.
Vivie Warren is a woman ahead of her time. Her mother, however, is a product of that old patriarchal order. Exploiting it has earned Mrs. Warren a fortune – but at what cost?
Filmed live from the West End, this new production reunites Staunton with director Dominic Cooke exploring the clash between morality and independence, traditions and progress. Running time approx. 120mins
THE FIFTH STEP Leigh Village Hall 9th December 7pm
Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Dunkirk) is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman (The Hobbit, The Responder) in the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play by David Ireland.
After years in the 12-step programme of Alcoholics Anonymous, James becomes a sponsor to newcomer Luka. The pair bond over black coffee, trade stories and build a fragile friendship out of their shared experiences. But as Luka approaches step five – the moment of confession – dangerous truths emerge, threatening the trust on which both of their recoveries depend. Finn den Hertog directs the provocative and entertaining production filmed live from @sohoplace on London’s West End. Running Time 90 mins no interval.
Tickets for both shows are available either from Leigh Village Store or
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/leigh-village-hall
To enable us to carry out essential highway maintenance works to the bridge, we plan to close Hunts Bridge, Batcombe Road, between 22nd September and 31st
October 2025.
This is a 24 hour closure the road will not be open during this period.
for full details and map, click the link below.
An update from Dorset Council regarding the disposal of household waste. Click the link below to view.
