Lytchett Minster and Upton Town Council

We have been advised by Dorset Council of the urgent closure of Beacon Park Road to enable Southern Gas Networks to carry out gas repairs under investigation.

The works are expected to be completed by 30-08-2024.

The Outside Operations Team have been sprucing up some of the Town Council owned structures in the town. The Dorchester Road bus stop and Poole Road noticeboard have had a good sand down and lick of paint.

📢Grant Aid applications for 2025 / 2026 grants are now being accepted. See flyer for further details

We are currently consulting residents on two proposals for the town. These are:
Pedestrian crossing on Dorchester Road, Lytchett Minster.
20mph speed limit along Sandy Lane and adjoining roads.
For more information, visit the Town Council website:

Consultations - Lytchett, Minster & Upton Town Council

Temporary closure of Post Green Road, Lytchett Minster

Twin Sails Bridge in Poole will reopen to road traffic this evening, Friday 9 August following completion of repair works.

We would like to thank everyone for their patience whilst these works have been carried out.

Flytipping at Upton Cemetery
The area has been made safe by the Town Council and has been reported to Dorset Council to remove. A document has been retrieved from the waste which may identify the perpetrator. This has been sent to Dorset Council to investigate.

We've introduced bleed control kits into defibrillator cabinets in the town. Thank you to South Lytchett Manor Caravan and Camping Park for agreeing to store a kit in the defibrillator cabinet on their site.

SGN has asked us to share the information below

Join Karen to learn all about how to stay safe by the sea and in water. Listen to a story, dress up in the miniature fire kit and do a craft and some colouring.
Suitable for ages 4+ with adult supervision.
Places must be booked by emailing Upton Library at [email protected]

We are really pleased with our wildflower area on our land at the entrance to Factory Road and am sure our pollenators appreciate it too.

Local volunteers required for our community Speedwatch. If you think you can help get in touch. Full support, training and PPE given.

Well done to our first winner of the Mayors Award for Excellence. A new award that will be given to a pupil at each of Upton Infants, Upton Juniors and Lytchett Minster School each year.
This is what was said about our wonderful wnner;

When we think of Freddie, we think of someone who is caring, extremely polite and hard-working. Freddie’s behaviour is always impeccable; he follows our school charter and he is a wonderful role model for his peers. A lovely quality of Freddie’s is how he is an extremely kind, empathetic and supportive friend to others; he always wants to make sure that his peers are happy and will try to make his friends smile if they are feeling upset. When a new child joined our school Freddie was the first person to make them feel welcome and regularly checked in on them to make sure they understood our school day. Freddie has also taken initiative and willingly collects litter dropped around the school and has often come up with ideas to make the school a tidier and better place for everyone.
Freddie is conscientious and takes pride in doing his best with his learning which has enabled him to progress well throughout his three years at our school. Freddie has been a fantastic member of our school and is a wonderful example for his peers.

Please note we have just been advised that works below scheduled to be carried out by JDT Utilities (agents for Southern Gas Networks) have been deferred until 2025.

Cancellation of Proposed Works Lytchett Way/Sandy Lane

Dorset Council advise that these works have been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.

Lytchett Bay View - Free Information Talk

If you haven't already, please let us know your thoughts on the proposed designs for Redwood Road play area by Friday 5 July. Thank you to those who have already provided feedback.

Redwood Road Play Area Improvements
The Town Council has invited play equipment companies to submit proposals and designs for an updated play area at Redwood Road. The Council’s specification was based on the feedback from the public consultation in October 2023. Two companies have submitted proposals which we are pleased to present. We would love to know what you think of them - what parts you like, how you would improve the designs. Please send us your comments by Friday 5 July 2024 via the following methods:

email: [email protected]
Tel: 01202 632070
Message us via Facebook
Pop into the Town Council offices at 1 Moorland Parade, Moorland Way to view the larger hard copy plans and pass on your comments to a member of staff. We are open Monday - Wednesday, 9.30am-1.00pm.

The Town Council will select a preferred contractor based on the public feedback and a technical evaluation. Once an order is placed, we hope the work will commence in Autumn 2024.