⚠️ Flood alert for Upper Stour and tributaries.
20/01/26 - 5.25pm
We have received the following message from the Environment Agency:
Flooding is possible in locations near the Upper Dorset Stour, Shreen Water tributaries between Gillingham and Sturminster Newton.
Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. Further rainfall is expected this evening and overnight tonight, which could cause river levels to rise.
Flooding is possible.
We are closely monitoring the situation .
Consider activating any flood protection products you may have and avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
Further information is available on the Environment Agency’s website ⬇️
check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/111WAFSTOU?ext=-2.481688,50.821715,-2.144044,51.174781 ... See MoreSee Less
2 days ago
* Full Council meeting followed by a Planning meeting will take place on Monday 26th January 2026 starting at 7.30 pm.
* Members of the public are welcome to join in person at the Town Hall or via MS Teams.
* The Agenda and online link can be accessed by clicking on the box below 👇
gillinghamdorset-tc.gov.uk/meeting-calendar/full-council-meeting-followed-by-planning-meeting-34/ ... See MoreSee Less
2 days ago
💧 Do you have a query about your water bill, how to save water and prevent blockages, or your water and sewerage services?
Wessex Water will be holding a drop-in session at Gillingham Library, Chantry Fields, Gillingham SP8 4UA on Thursday 22nd January 2026 to answer all of your water related questions.
This session will run between 10am-2pm.
👉 To find out more, visit: www.wessexwater.co.uk/community-drop-ins ... See MoreSee Less
4 days ago
⛔ Footbridge Closure - Buckingham Road to Chantry ⛔
DORSET COUNCIL has made an Order under Section 14 [1] of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984 as amended. All users will be prohibited from proceeding along Buckingham Road To Chantry Fields - Footpath, Gillingham. The Order is needed in order to comply with health and safety regulations which require the provision of safe working areas and to minimise the likelihood of danger to users.
The work is programmed for four weeks, commencing on 19 January 2026.
During this time, the bridge will be closed to the public 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with no night-time or weekend access permitted.
For further information about the work being undertaken and access arrangements, call Dorset Council Bridge & Structures Team on
01305 221020.
To discuss this Order, contact Dorset Council on 01305 221020 or use our website: www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/roadworks/enquiries. ... See MoreSee Less
6 days ago
