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Drone flying over Parish Council land
Posted by Charmouth Parish Council on August 12th 2026
The Parish Council's policy on drone flying (the policy, entitled Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Policy, can be found on this website under the "Policies and Compliance" heading), restricts the flying of drones over all Parish Council owned land. When a drone trys to take off on Parish Council land, a message is displayed to the pilot which explains that the area is restricted. Please pay attention to any warning received and do not fly your drone in that area. Use of drones in a restricted area could result in the incident being reported to the Police.
SwimSafe UK
Posted by Charmouth Parish Council on August 5th 2026
Recently launched website SwimSafe UK helps people check the latest water quality and safety information before they visit a beach. To check the bathing water at Charmouth West beach, click on the following link: - Charmouth West (https://swimsafeuk.com/beach.php?id=ukk2205-21300) The pages bring together the latest bathing water quality, pollution alerts, weather, tide information and other useful details in one place, making it easier for local residents and visitors to check conditions before heading to the coast.
Update to A35 Roadworks - July 2026
Posted by Charmouth Parish Council on July 2nd 2026
More detail of where work will be taking place
Factory Artwork Project
Posted by Charmouth Parish Council on April 30th 2026
Golden Cap > > A living landscape of the Jurassic Coast painted on brass > > The changing surface reflects the processes shaping the coastline. > > Gently polish the top of Golden Cap to restore the brightness, briefly holding back the effects of time.
LB1 Bus from Lyme Regis to Bridport
Posted by Charmouth Parish Council on April 28th 2026
Proposed 20mph Zones - Speed Survey Results
Posted by Charmouth Parish Council on February 19th 2026
In conjunction with the recent circulation of the Parish Council survey on whether a 20mph zone is favoured, attached is the results of the Count/Speed Surveys undertaken by Dorset Council in October 2025. Lower Sea Lane Survey Results (PDF) Higher Sea Lane Survey Results (PDF) Axminster Road Survey Results (PDF)
Dorset and Wiltshire Fire Authority Public Consultation on the proposal to close Charmouth Fire Station
Posted by Charmouth Parish Council on February 16th 2026
The Parish Council has made representation via a letter to Dorset and Wiltshire Fire Authority (PDF) and will also be completing the online survey via the following link https://www.dwfire.org.uk/about-us/your-fire-and-rescue-service/proposed-station-closures/proposed-station-closures-charmouth/ which opened on Friday 13 February and runs until Friday 15 May. All local businesses, residents and visitors are encouraged to take part in the consultation.
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