Sixpenny Handley and Pentridge Parish Council

02/10/2026

Back Lane will be closed for 2 weeks at the beginning of November between Red Lane and Frogmore Lane, see attached link for info

Back lane will be closed at the beginning of November for 2 weeks. See the attached notice for details Download Notice Notice Date: 02/10/2026

27/08/2026

We have just been made aware of a road closure next week at Pimperne on the A354. Please see the link below for details.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984, URGENT TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF A354 SALISBURY ROAD, PIMPERNENotice of a 5-day road closure along A354 Pimperne for highway maintenance & road surfacing (2nd-5thSept 9.00 – 16.00).Please see attached for details Download Notice Notice Date: 27/08/2026

11/08/2026

We wanted our fire station to stay. Could you he one of their team?

🚨 WE’RE RECRUITING PAID ON-CALL FIREFIGHTERS 🚨

We’re looking for people who live or work within 6 minutes of Cranborne Fire Station to join our team of on-call firefighters.

Being an on-call firefighter is a rewarding role that can fit around your current job or lifestyle, giving you the opportunity to make a real difference in your local community!

No previous firefighting experience is necessary – full training is provided.

At Cranborne Fire Station, we operate:
🚒 1 Pumping Appliance
🚙 1 Off-Road Response Vehicle

🕖 Our weekly drill nights take place every Wednesday from 7:00pm – 9:30pm.

If you’re interested, why not come along to one of our drill nights for a chat with the crew? We’d be happy to answer any questions you may have.

For more information about becoming an on-call firefighter and how to apply, visit:
🌐 https://www.dwfire.org.uk/working-for-us/on-call-firefighters/

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02/08/2026

We have been informed by Wessex Internet that the High Street Road closure planned to start tomorrow has now been cancelled.

27/07/2026

Do you know about the Dorset Police Neighbourhood Alert system. Its free to join, you can tailor it to what you want to know about. You will receive weekly updates and can message our Rural Police team directly. Just use this link and register -

Dorset PCC community messaging system by Neighbourhood Alert. Phone, text and email messaging for Police, Neighbourhood Watch and community groups.

26/07/2026

Dorset Police had a new service to help support you in dealing with Scam phone calls. See details below

22/07/2026

There is a temporary closure of the High Street between the 3rd and 7th August. See link below for full details

22/07/2026

Dorset Police Neighbourhood Policing Team will be visiting the village on Monday 27 July from 1 to 2pm. They will be outside Budgens. Please make time to visit if there is something you would like to discuss with them.

05/06/2026

Thanks to Piers Brown our Dorset Councillor the road sweepers will be clearing Dean Lane and sideroads early next week. So if you know someone who parks on or near where the flood debris is laying please ask them to move whilst this work is completed. We do not have any timings beyond the early part of next week.

05/06/2026

Your Parish Needs You! Help Us Keep Our Community Connected
Volunteers required to join The Downsman team
Do you have time spare every other month? Are you comfortable with basic computers or simply passionate about your local community?
Our parish publication is the heart of our community, keeping residents informed, connected, and up-to-date with local news and events. We are currently looking for enthusiastic volunteers to support our small, friendly team to assist with
• Contacting existing contributors: Help edit submitted articles, write short community features.
• Proofreading: Review drafts for spelling, clarity, and formatting before we go to print.
This is a community support role and not a technical role as we already have the technical team in place to prepare the copy for print.
Why Join Us?
• Make a difference: Directly impact how our local community stays informed.
• Flexible: Give as much time as you have to spare and it is only a few hours every other month.
Get in Touch!
If you’d like to have an informal, no-pressure chat about how you can help, please reach out to our team:
Phone Ciona on 07907 445951
Robert on 07732 491223
Or email : [email protected]