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Latest News
- PROPOSED TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF BAILEY RIDGE, TOTNELL
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
- Notice of Vacancy for Parish Councillor
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 2025Kaye 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
These pages include various Parish Council documents, information about contacting your council, along with dates and minutes of meetings. We aim to publish meeting agendas and minutes on this website and also on the village notice board by the village hall.
Members of the public are always welcome at meetings during an open discussion period.
The good councillor’s guide
This is a document explaining the roles of Parish and town Councilors. If you are considering standing for the Parish Council then please read this.