In order to give a boost to businesses in Wimborne’s East Street, the road will be closed to traffic from Park Lane to the junction with the High Street, from 9-5pm on 18 and 25 April, as well as 2, 9 and 16 May.

Organised by Wimborne BID, the closure will allow hospitality businesses to place seating outside on these Sundays before being allowed to open indoors on 17 May.

The diversion route to King Street will be to follow Rowlands Hill, turning left into Hanham Road, and through the High Street back to the other side of the road closure. Access will be available to residents and trade vehicles as far as Millstream Close.