Dorset Council has announced a new initiative to crack down on fly-tipping.

As part of the initiative, residents are encouraged to report fly tipping as soon as they spot it. The council advises people to note the location, take a photo if safe to do so, and avoid touching the waste or confronting anyone involved.

Anyone hiring a trader to remove rubbish should check that the individual or business is a licensed waste carrier. https://environment.data.gov.uk/public-register/view/search-waste-carriers-brokers

Reports of fly tipping can be made using Dorset Council’s online form or by calling 01305 221040. Find out more at https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/scrap-flytipping

Further details can be found in the full report here

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 SOUTH STREET, LEIGH between its junction with Chetnole Road and entrance to The Willows, 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 0730 and 1630 on 16 December 2025 and remain in force for five days, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed on 16 December 2025.

This Notice will enable Wessex Water safe access to carry out a permanent reinstatement.
The alternative route, which will be sign posted is as follows: Back Drove – Chetnole Road
For further information about the work being undertaken and access arrangements, call Wessex Water on 0345 600 4600. To discuss this Notice, contact Dorset Council on 01305 221020 or use our website: www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/roadworks/enquiries.

03 December 2025
JAN BRITTON, Executive Director for Place Services – Dorset Council, County Hall, Dorchester DT1 1XJ. Any person who uses or permits the use of a vehicle in contravention of the Notice will be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding £1000.

For further details, including the alternative route, click here or on the sign below

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Urgent notice of road closure

We have just received notice that the road through the village towards Totnel will be closed from the 10th to the 22nd of July. The road will be closed between 7:00am and 7:00pm weekdays.

Further details can be found by clicking the roadworks sign or the link below.

Download pdf of road closure details

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 SOUTH STREET, LEIGH between the entrance to Whitehall Farm and Ash View, a distance of approximately 15 metres

Full details cb be found by downloading the PDF File