5 New Dwellings & Formation Of Access On Drimpton Road?

Our Parish Council promote themselves by stating:
Broadwindsor Group Parish Council represents the views of local people, negotiates and influences the decisions which directly affect the community and delivers important services to improve the quality of life for everyone living and working in the area.

The Neighbourhood Plan became a statutory part of the development plan for the area and carries significant weight in how planning applications are decided. You can read the October 2018 Submission Draft Neighbourhood Plan, in full HERE. (The Editor could not find the approved plan on the Dorset Council website.)

The next meeting of Broadwindsor Group Parish Council will be held at Drimpton Village Hall on Monday, 12th February at 7.30pm.  All are invited to attend.

The full agenda is not yet published but one planning application in particular, which has a deadline of 15th February for comments, has received much attention on social media… Councillor Steve Chubb commented as below:

The following application P/FUL/2022/05832 has been received from Dorset Council and will be discussed at our next meeting on 12 February. A Case Officer was only appointed at the end of last week and an extension to the deadline for comments has been requested in order that the Parish Council can discuss collectively and seek the views of those living close by. Members of the public can make comments to the Parish Council or comment directly to Dorset Council online. The deadline is 15 February.In November 2022 Chapman Lily Planning Ltd attended a Parish Council meeting to discuss the proposal prior to submission to Dorset Council. The published minute of that item is below (main image).
https://planning.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/plandisp.aspx…
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Let YOUR voice be heard:
  • You can comment now directly on the application on Dorset Council’s website HERE, up until Thursday, 15th February.
  • You can voice your comments to the local councillors by attending their meeting on Monday, 12th February.
  • You can email the parish clerk: hello@broadwindsorgroup.gov.uk
  • You can telephone the parish clerk: 01308 488440
  • For more details on Broadwindsor’s Neighbourhood Plan – please visit HERE.
  • For more information on Chapman Lily Planning Ltd – please visit HERE.
Broadwindsor Group Parish Council
There are 15 elected Councillors who represent the five wards of Blackdown, Broadwindsor, Burstock, Drimpton and Seaborough.
Do you know who your parish councillors are?
They can be viewed HERE.

 

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Broadwindsor Group Parish Council Meeting – Monday, 8th January

This Monday’s meeting of Broadwindsor Group Parish Council will be held at Drimpton Village Hall at 7.30pm.  All are invited to attend.

There are 15 elected Councillors who represent the five wards of Blackdown, Broadwindsor, Burstock, Drimpton and Seaborough. They can be viewed HERE.

The full agenda may be viewed HERE which includes….

6. CORRESPONDENCE AND NOTICES
a.
Broadwindsor Resident, Gates Left Open at Hursey Field

8. PLANNING APPLICATIONS
a. Applications Received and Circulated for Consultation
P/HOU/2023/06716, 11 Bridport Road, Drimpton, DT8 3RD
P/LBC/2023/07021, 1 Church Path, Broadwindsor, DT8 3QE

13. WELCOME PACKS

14. HIGHWAYS
a. SIDs Update
b. Flooding
c. Charging Ahead: Public Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

15. REVIEW OF BROADWINDSOR GROUP PARISH EMERGENCY PLAN

16. MATTERS OF INTEREST AND INFORMATION
a. Items for next Agenda from Members of the Council
b. Items for next Agenda from Members of the Public

The full agenda may be viewed HERE

The press and public are invited to attend. Under the Openness of Local Government Bodies Regulations 2014, members of the public may now film, photograph and make audio recordings of the proceedings of the formal Council meeting, though not, under current legislation, of the Public Participation session, as this is not part of the formal agenda of the meeting. Recording activity should be respectful to the conduct of the meeting and behaviour that disrupts the meeting (such as oral commentary) will not be permitted. Any member of the public shall not speak for more than five minutes. A question asked by a member of the public during Public Participation shall not require a response or debate during the meeting though the Chairman may direct that a written response will be provided subsequent to the meeting.

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Broadwindsor Group Parish Council Meeting – Monday, 9th October

Next Monday’s meeting of Broadwindsor Group Parish Council will be held at BlackdownVillage Hall at 7.30pm.  All are invited to attend.

The full agenda may be viewed HERE which includes…

Item 5: Public Participation
Residents are invited to give their views and ask questions of the Parish Council on issues on this Agenda.
a. Report from Councillor Christopher, Dorset Council
b. Report from Dorset Police

Item 8: Planning Applications

a. Applications Received and Circulated for Consultation
P/FUL/2023/03535, Lower Sandpit Farm, Hardys Lane, Drimpton, DT8 3RS
P/FUL/2023/04553, Seaborough Manor Farm, Seaborough, DT8 3QY
P/LBC/2023/04554, Seaborough Manor Farm, Seaborough, DT8 3QY
P/TRC/2023/05457, Telephone Exchange, The Old Bakery, Broadwindsor, DT8 3RU
P/FUL/2023/05316, Holly Cottage, Access Road to Hillside Farm, Seaborough, DT8 3QY
The Old George, The Square, Broadwindsor, DT8 3QD (Application for a Premises Licence)
b. Other Applications
c. Results
P/TRC/2023/04519, Little Hayes, High Street, Broadwindsor, DT8 3QP: (Tree Works) No Objection
P/PABA2/2023/05207, Knapp Farm, Specket Lane, Broadwindsor, DT8 3LD: Prior Approval Granted
P/LBC/2023/04169, Coronation House, Main Street Through Hursey, DT8 3LN: Granted
P/CLE/2023/04027, Carmoor Farm, Hollis Hill, Broadwindsor, DT8 3QS: (Lawful Development
Certificate) Granted
P/FUL/2023/02425, The Magdalen Project, Magdalen Farm, Maudlin Lane, Winsham, TA20 4PA:
Withdrawn
P/FUL/2023/03774, North Dibberford Farm, Beaminster, DT8 3HD: Granted
P/FUL/2023/00747, Bridge Farm, Chard Road, Drimpton, DT8 3RF: Withdrawn
d. Neighbourhood Plan Update
e. Listed Buildings and Solar Panels

Item 13: Highways
a. Feedback from Visit from Dorset Council Highways
b. Update on Issues Reported to Dorset Council Highways
c. Storage and Maintenance of Parish Council Mower
d. Fingerpost Restoration Programme
e. Broadwindsor Tree Concerns Update
f. Drimpton CCTV
g. Speed Indicator Device Update
h. Dog Fouling Update

Item 14: Events
a. Fireworks Display
b. Armistice Day Memorial Event

Item 15: Post Office Outreach Service, Comrades Hall

Item 19: Public Participation
Residents are invited to give their views and ask questions of the Parish Council on any outstanding
issues on this Agenda or raise issues for future consideration.

Item 21: FMR Trust
a. To receive the Finance Report (Balance £3,126.62 as of 30 September 2023)
b. To approve payment of £335.25 for Broadwindsor Group Parish Council (Trust Administration)
c. To consider grant payment of £200.00 for Broadwindsor Rangers (Visit to Houses of Parliament)

The full agenda may be downloaded HERE .

The press and public are invited to attend. Under the Openness of Local Government Bodies Regulations 2014, members of the public may now film, photograph and make audio recordings of the proceedings of the formal Council meeting, though not, under current legislation, of the Public Participation session, as this is not part of the formal agenda of the meeting. Recording activity should be respectful to the conduct of the meeting and behaviour that disrupts the meeting (such as oral commentary) will not be permitted. Any member of the public shall not speak for more than five minutes. A question asked by a member of the public during Public Participation shall not require a response or debate during the meeting though the Chairman may direct that a written response will be provided subsequent to the meeting.

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Broadwindsor Group Parish Council Meeting – Monday, 10th July

Monday’s meeting of Broadwindsor Group Parish Council will be held at Broadwindsor Cricket Pavilion at 7.30pm.  All are invited to attend.

The full agenda may be viewed HERE which includes…

Item 4. Matters Arising:
a. Tribute to Dave Chumbley
b. Community Larder Update
c. Surplus Commemorative Mugs Update

Item 6. Correspondence and Notices:
a. Bridport and District Citizens Advice, Letter of Thanks
b. Broadwindsor Resident, Support with Tree Pruning Request
c. Broadwindsor Resident, Village Sign

Item 8. Planning Applications:
a. Applications Received and Circulated for Consultation
P/HOU/2023/02035, Rock House, Clanden Hill, Broadwindsor, DT8 3PX
P/LBC/2023/02036, Rock House, Clanden Hill, Broadwindsor, DT8 3PX
P/FUL/2023/00747, Bridge Farm, Chard Road, Drimpton, DT8 3RF
P/HOU/2023/03602, 8 Trusthams, Broadwindsor, Dorset, DT8 3QB

c. Results
P/LBC/2023/02652, Spring Cottage, Pound Lane, Burstock, DT8 3LL: Granted
P/PABA/2023/02706, Hill View Cottage, Littlewindsor Farm to Blagdon Lane, Littlewindsor, DT8 3QU: Prior Approval Required

Item 13. Highways:
a. Sports Field Maintenance
b. Management of Verges
c. Dog Fouling Notices
d. Update on Letter to Chris Loder MP
e. Speed Indicator Device Volunteers

Item 14. Defibrillator for Seaborough

Item 17. Public Participation
Residents are invited to give their views and ask questions of the Parish Council on any outstanding
issues on this Agenda or raise issues for future consideration.

The full agenda may be downloaded HERE .

The press and public are invited to attend. Under the Openness of Local Government Bodies Regulations 2014, members of the public may now film, photograph and make audio recordings of the proceedings of the formal Council meeting, though not, under current legislation, of the Public Participation session, as this is not part of the formal agenda of the meeting. Recording activity should be respectful to the conduct of the meeting and behaviour that disrupts the meeting (such as oral commentary) will not be permitted. Any member of the public shall not speak for more than five minutes. A question asked by a member of the public during Public Participation shall not require a response or debate during the meeting though the Chairman may direct that a written response will be provided subsequent to the meeting.

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Broadwindsor Group Parish Council Meeting – Monday, 12th June

Next Monday’s meeting of Broadwindsor Group Parish Council will be held at Drimpton Village Hall at 7.30pm.  All are invited to attend.

The full agenda may be viewed HERE which includes…

Item 6. Correspondence and Notices
a. Burstock Resident, Request for Parish Council Support
b. Broadwindsor Resident, Dog Fouling on Lewesdon Hill

c. Fontmell Magna Parish Council, Speed Limit for A Roads Without Pavements

Item 8.  Planning
a. Applications Received and Circulated for Consultation

(You can comment directly regarding all these applications on the Dorset Council website or to the Parish Council.)

Other Documents (on the website’s planning page, not on the agenda)

c. Results

  • P/HOU/2023/02156, 21 Marksmead, Drimpton, DT8 3RZ: Granted
  • P/LBC/2023/01976, Cambridge House, The Square, Broadwindsor, DT8 3QD: Granted
  • P/CLE/2023/01637, 32 Redlands Lane, Broadwindsor, DT8 3ST: Granted

Item 12.  a. Management of the MUGA.
Opening and Closing Arrangements

Item 17. Public Participation
Residents are invited to give their views and ask questions of the Parish Council on any outstanding
issues on this Agenda or raise issues for future consideration.

The full agenda may be downloaded HERE .

The press and public are invited to attend. Under the Openness of Local Government Bodies Regulations 2014, members of the public may now film, photograph and make audio recordings of the proceedings of the formal Council meeting, though not, under current legislation, of the Public Participation session, as this is not part of the formal agenda of the meeting. Recording activity should be respectful to the conduct of the meeting and behaviour that disrupts the meeting (such as oral commentary) will not be permitted. Any member of the public shall not speak for more than five minutes. A question asked by a member of the public during Public Participation shall not require a response or debate during the meeting though the Chairman may direct that a written response will be provided subsequent to the meeting.

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Broadwindsor Group Parish Council Meeting – Tuesday, 9th May

Next Tuesday’s meeting of Broadwindsor Group Parish Council will be held at The Comrades Hall at 7.30pm.  All are invited to attend.

The full agenda may be viewed HERE which includes…

Item 1. Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman.
a. Election and signing of the Declaration of Acceptance of Office.

Item 6. Public Participation.
Residents are invited to give their views and ask questions of the Parish Council on issues on this Agenda.

a. Report from Councillor Christopher, Dorset Council

b. Report from Dorset Police

c. Cooption to Broadwindsor Group Parish Council, Broadwindsor Ward

Item 10. Appointment of Representatives.
a. Broadwindsor School

b. Comrades Hall, Blackdown Village Hall and Drimpton Village Hall Committees

c. Broadwindsor Allotment Group

d. Footpaths Officer

e. DAPTC Western Area Committee

f. Other Representations

Item 12. Planning Applications.
a. Applications Received and Circulated for Consultation

P/LBC/2023/01976, Cambridge House, The Square, Broadwindsor, DT8 3QD

P/HOU/2023/02156, 21 Marksmead, Drimpton, DT8 3RZ

b. Other Applications

Review of WD/D/16/000836, Sikas Valley, Broadwindsor, DT8 3QR

The full agenda may be downloaded HERE.

The press and public are invited to attend. Under the Openness of Local Government Bodies Regulations 2014, members of the public may now film, photograph and make audio recordings of the proceedings of the formal Council meeting, though not, under current legislation, of the Public Participation session, as this is not part of the formal agenda of the meeting. Recording activity should be respectful to the conduct of the meeting and behaviour that disrupts the meeting (such as oral commentary) will not be permitted. Any member of the public shall not speak for more than five minutes. A question asked by a member of the public during Public Participation shall not require a response or debate during the meeting though the Chairman may direct that a written response will be provided subsequent to the meeting.

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Broadwindsor Group Parish Council Meeting – Tuesday, 11th April

Tuesday’s meeting of Broadwindsor Group Parish Council will be held at Blackdown Village Hall at 7.30pm.  All are invited to attend.

As Broadwindsor currently has a vacancy, there are currently 14 elected Councillors who represent the five wards of Blackdown, Broadwindsor, Burstock, Drimpton and Seaborough. Who are they? Click HERE.

The full agenda may be downloaded HERE which includes…

Item 7. Accounts:
a. To receive the Finance Report (Balance £84,612.89 as of 31 March 2023)

b. Annual Governance and Accountability Return for 2022/2023

c. To approve payment of £8.76 for HMRC (NI)

d. To approve payment of £300.00 for Citizens Advice Bridport & District (Grant)

e. To approve payment of £2000.00 for Comrades Hall (Annual Grant)

f. To approve payment of £2000.00 for Drimpton Village Hall (Annual Grant)

g. To approve payment of £2000.00 for Blackdown Village Hall (Annual Grant)

h. To approve payment of £2000.00 for Broadwindsor Community Stores (Annual Grant)

i. To approve payment of £25.00 for J Small (Allotment Deposit)
j. To approve payment of £40.00 for D Wright (Allotment Deposit)
k. To approve payment of £40.00 for W Shields (Reimbursement Telephone and Dog Fouling Signs)

l. To approve payment of £677.04 for Prince William Pottery (Coronation Commemorative Mugs)

m. To approve payment of £60.00 for Universal Services (Sports Equipment) Limited (MUGA Safety
Inspection)

n. To approve payment of £55.14 for the Clerk (Expenses March and April 2023)

o. To approve payment of £1,159.56 for the Clerk (Salary Reimbursement January March 2023)

p. To approve payment of £535.30 for the Wallis Agency (War Memorial Plaque)

q. To approve payment of £45.00 for BAG (Reimbursement of Allotment Fees)

r. To approve payment of £584.42 for DAPTC (Annual Subscription)
s. To note payment of £172.80 for The Defib Shop (Replacement Defibrillator Pads, Drimpton)

t. To consider purchase of Kissing Gate for Broadwindsor Group CLT

u. Pension Options for Clerk

Item 8. Planning Applications:

a. Applications Received and Circulated for Consultation

P/FUL/2023/00071, Racedown Home Farm, Blackdown, DT6 5QQ

P/CLE/2023/01637, 32 Redlands Lane, Broadwindsor, DT8 3ST


c. Results

P/HOU/2023/01248, 32 Redlands Lane, Broadwindsor, DT8 3ST: Granted

P/TRC/2023/00714, Hayes Cottage Access Road To The Hayes, Broadwindsor, DT8 3QF: Tree Works,
No Objection

P/CLE/2023/00238, Liddels Cottage, Laymore, Winsham, TA20 4NT: Lawful Development Certificate,
Granted

P/FUL/2022/07731, North Dibberford Farm, North Dibberford Road, From A3066 Beaminster, DT8
3HD: Granted

P/FUL/2022/07174, Unit 14, Horn Park Quarry Business Park, Broadwindsor Road, Beaminster, DT8
3PT: Granted

Item 15. Highways:
a. Hursey Common Unauthorised Tree Works

b. War Memorial Project Update

c. Additional Bus Stop Request for Service SB5

Item 16. Affordable Housing:
a. Report from the Broadwindsor Group Parish Community Land Trust

Item 19. Public Participation
Residents are invited to give their views and ask questions of the Parish Council on any outstanding issues on this Agenda or raise issues for future consideration.

Following the Parish council meeting, there will be a closed meeting of the FMR Trust who will address the following –

Item 21. FMR Trust:
a. To receive the Finance Report (Balance £2,601.79 as of 31 March 2023)

b. To approve payment of £246.46 for Broadwindsor Group Parish Council (Trust Administration)

c. To consider grant application for £100.00 for 1st Broadwindsor Guides (Sleepover Activity)

d. To consider grant application for £100.00 for 1st Broadwindsor Rainbows (Sleepover Activity)

e. To consider grant application for Beaminster Young Farmers (Club Rugby Shirts)

f. To consider part reallocation of grant awarded to Broadwindsor Group Parish Council for the
Lewesdon Hill Memorial to support the cost of the new War Memorial in Broadwindsor.

The full agenda may be downloaded HERE.

The press and public are invited to attend. Under the Openness of Local Government Bodies Regulations 2014, members of the public may now film, photograph and make audio recordings of the proceedings of the formal Council meeting, though not, under current legislation, of the Public Participation session, as this is not part of the formal agenda of the meeting. Recording activity should be respectful to the conduct of the meeting and behaviour that disrupts the meeting (such as oral commentary) will not be permitted. Any member of the public shall not speak for more than five minutes. A question asked by a member of the public during Public Participation shall not require a response or debate during the meeting though the Chairman may direct that a written response will be provided subsequent to the meeting.

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Broadwindsor Ward Needs New Councillor

There is a vacancy on the Parish Council for the Broadwindsor ward.

The deadline for expressions of interest – a covering letter and CV sent to the Clerk, Helen Cudmore: hello@broadwindsorgroup.gov.uk is Friday, 14th April.

The Annual Parish Meeting is also on Friday, 14th April, 7pm at Blackdown Village Hall to which MP Chris Loder is expected to attend.

Details of the other councillors currently serving the parish can be found HERE.

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Broadwindsor Group Parish Council Meeting – Monday, 13th March

Monday’s meeting of Broadwindsor Group Parish Council will be held at Blackdown Village Hall at 7.30pm.  All are invited to attend.

As Broadwindsor currently has a vacancy, there are currently 14 elected Councillors who represent the five wards of Blackdown, Broadwindsor, Burstock, Drimpton and Seaborough. Who are they? Click HERE.

The full agenda may be downloaded HERE which includes…

Item 5. Public Participation
Residents are invited to give their views and ask questions of the Parish Council on issues on this
Agenda.

a. Report from Councillor Christopher, Dorset Council

b. Report from Dorset Police

c. Broadwindsor Group Parish Council Vacancy, Broadwindsor Ward

Item 6. Correspondence and Notices:
a. Citizens Advice Bridport & District, Request for Grant

Item 9. Planning Applications:
a. Applications Received and Circulated for Consultation
P/FUL/2023/01051, Brent Lodge, Netherhay, Drimpton, DT8 3RH
P/LBC/2023/00625, London House, The Square, Broadwindsor, DT8 3QD

P/HOU/2023/00915, The Lodge, High Street, Broadwindsor, DT8 3QP

P/LBC/2023/00916, The Lodge, High Street, Broadwindsor, DT8 3QP

P/HOU/2023/01248, 32 Redlands Lane, Broadwindsor, DT8 3ST

c. Results
P/TRT/2023/00488, The Lodge, High Street, Broadwindsor, DT8 3QP: Consent (Tree Works)

P/FUL/2021/02213, West Dibberford Farm, West Dibberford, Beaminster, DT8 3HD: Granted

Item 12. Management of the MUGA

Item 13. Coronation of King Charles III, 6 May 2023
a. Purchase of Commemorative Mugs

Item 14. Communications within the Grouped Parish Area

Item 15. Highways:
a. Parking in Broadwindsor Square
b. 20 mph signage
c. Hursey Common Entrance

d. War Memorial Project Update

Item 16. Affordable Housing:
a. Report from the Broadwindsor Group Parish Community Land Trust.

Item 19. Public Participation
Residents are invited to give their views and ask questions of the Parish Council on any outstanding issues on this Agenda or raise issues for future consideration.

The full agenda may be downloaded HERE

The press and public are invited to attend. Under the Openness of Local Government Bodies Regulations 2014, members of the public may now film, photograph and make audio recordings of the proceedings of the formal Council meeting, though not, under current legislation, of the Public Participation session, as this is not part of the formal agenda of the meeting. Recording activity should be respectful to the conduct of the meeting and behaviour that disrupts the meeting (such as oral commentary) will not be permitted. Any member of the public shall not speak for more than five minutes. A question asked by a member of the public during Public Participation shall not require a response or debate during the meeting though the Chairman may direct that a written response will be provided subsequent to the meeting.

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Cllr. Simon Christopher’s Report – Feb 2023

Cllr. Simon Christopher has submitted the following report for this evening’s Meeting of Broadwindsor’s Group Parish Council at Drimpton village hall:

Dear Helen and Councillors

Just a few notes prior to the meeting.

During the last month I have attended a number of meetings including Parish Council meetings and meetings at County Hall together with many events in the local community including meetings with farmers and also veterans and teachers.

I write this report after meeting 2 cabinet ministers, Rt Hon Mark Harper MP, the Transport Secretary and Rt Hon John Glen MP the Chief Secretary to the Treasury . I explained to Mr Harper the need for improvements to transport in Dorset . I discussed with Mr Glen issues that are causing a reduction in the 55 to 64 age group that is restricting the active working population .

Nine out of 10 councils are struggling to find and keep the staff they need to run vital local services, including adult and children’s social care workers, according to the LGA’s 2022 Local Government Workforce Survey. Councils are offering more flexible working, running targeted recruitment campaigns and offering accessible training and development opportunities, while also looking to grow their apprenticeships offer.

There is clear concern about lack of provision of courses at Kingston Maurward. Our MP is aware of concerns and the matter was discussed at the Breakfast for Farmers organised by Councillor Frampton and others and sponsored by myself .

The Spring Budget will be held on 15 March 2023 ,let us hope that there will be announcements that address workforce shortages not least of which is reform of pension premium restrictions that have impacted the NHS.

On 20 December 2022 the Office of Tax Simplification published its final report, following the announcement of its closure on 23rd September 2022 .

Some will regret the demise of the OTS. Others may not ,particularly local farmers, given an OTS report last year suggesting restricting Agricultural Property relief for Inheritance Tax .

By way of background the OTS was set upon the very early days of the Coalition Government and your previous MP was highly instrumental in its creation .

The final report covers a hot topics – hybrid and distance working (seebit.ly/3wuY48w).

This impacts many working residents in the Marshwood Vale Ward Many companies, taxpayers, advisers and representative bodies contacted the OTS to share their challenges and experience.

UK-based hybrid working

I believe ,where possible ,office employees should return to pre Covid working arrangements . The impact of working from home also has a detrimental impact on town centres .

The Office for National Statistics estimates that about 40% of the UK workforce are hybrid workers (see bit.ly/3JekemV): that is, they spend part of their time working from home and part at their employer’s offices or other bases or visiting other work sites. It seems that almost everyone who can work in a hybrid manner is doing so. Businesses report significant demand from employees to continue hybrid working; the debate is about the terms, as policies and approaches continue to develop. Academics told the OTS that hybrid working could boost productivity in the short term (mainly due to reducing travelling and flexible working hours) but there was considerable uncertainty over longer term effects.

At the time that I became a Dorset Councillor Hybrid working hadn’t needed to be considered very much, Since 2020 this has changed greatly – so it’s not surprising that tax reliefs and policies are directed at working at an employer’s premises, at customer premises or at home. Most of the business comments about UK hybrid working covered three areas:

  • A change of policy towards expenses, with an unsurprising request for more tax deductions. Some employers wanted to reimburse employee costs, such as broadband, or office equipment purchased by the individual. However, the rules don’t permit tax relief for reimbursements, which is an unneeded complexity. Some employees were asking employers to pay travel costs from the home office to the employer’s base – whilst employers prefer an employee tax deduction. The whole issue of ‘workplace’ (which defines when travel costs are tax deductible) needs to be re-examined.
  • Reconsideration of reliefs originally defined by working at the employer’s base, such as the cycle to work scheme.
  • Improvement in guidance to recognise the issues of hybrid working.

Dorset Council’s Cabinet has taken the decision to defer their “Council tax premiums on second homes and empty properties” report to allow more councillors to be involved before a decision is made. The report recommends that the Council should take advantage of flexibilities contained in the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill which, if it becomes law, will enable the introduction of a 100% council tax premium on second homes. As written, the Bill requires the Council to make a decision a year in advance of introducing a premium on second homes and so the earliest the change could be introduced is from April 2024.

A 100% premium could bring in an extra £9.5 million of council tax revenue from second home owners each year. Another change proposed in the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill would enable the Council to introduce a premium where a dwelling has been empty for a year.

Deputy Leader of Dorset Council Cllr Peter Wharf was set to present the report at the January Cabinet meeting. However, the Cabinet agreed that the report should be discussed by as many councillors as possible before it is taken to a vote at Full Council.

Cllr Wharf said, “Parliament is still considering the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill which will give us the flexibility to apply a council tax premium on second homes and other homes if they have been empty for a year. We originally had a report about this at the January Cabinet agenda so that a recommendation could be made to the February Full Council meeting. As the Bill is still being considered in Parliament we have a great opportunity to further discuss and debate the report locally.”

The report was discussed as a new item to the Place and Resources Overview Committee on Thursday 9 February to consider before providing recommendations to Cabinet on Tuesday 28 February. If agreed, it will then go to a Full Council meeting at the end of March, which has been brought forward from April so the proposed introduction of the premium isn’t delayed.

Cllr Wharf continued, “This ensures as many different opinions as possible are heard before we make such an important decision, and demonstrate the transparency of local democracy in Dorset. I strongly encourage everyone to follow this report’s committee journey by going to our website and watching our live and recorded video streams. If you have an opinion or question about the report, please contact us via the committee webpages or engage with your ward councillor to make your views known. I look forward to hearing – and participating in – the discussion around this report next month.”

In order for the premium to be implemented in 2024, the government’s Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill must have received Royal Assent by 1 April 2023. According to the council tax database, there are 5,722 second homes registered in Dorset.

Rural Shop Report released

Given the Importance of the Broadwindsor Community Shop  I thought I would make reference to the importance of rural shops: More than a third of all convenience stores in the UK are rural. A report by the Association of Convenience Stores ACS found 41% of those stores were isolated, and a further 46% located on a small parade with up to five other small businesses nearby. The report shows these stores could be helping with the cost of living crisis; close to two thirds of consumers believe they save fuel money by travelling shorter distances for their groceries. Around half say they are able to better manage both food waste (55%) and money (47%) by buying smaller quantities more often at their local convenience store. 59% save money on fuel due to the range of services offered by these stores; around a quarter offer parcel collection (26%) and , grocery deliveries (27%) .

Cost of living payments 2023/24

The government has announced a series of cost of living payments to be paid across this year and next. Exact payment dates and eligibility periods will be announced soon.

  • First Cost of Living Payment (£301) – Spring 2023
  • Disability Payment (£150) – Summer 2023
  • Second Cost of Living Payment (£300) – Autumn 2023
  • Pensioner Payment (£300) – Winter 2023/4
  • Third Cost of Living Payment (£299) – Spring 2024.

I now turn to environmental matters :

Local authorities in England dealt with 1.09m fly-tipping incidents in 2021/22 compared to the 1.14m reported in 2020/21. The figures show that the percentage of fly-tips involving household waste has fallen from 65% to 61%.

However, some regions in England have shown a significant increase, with some boroughs and districts reporting double or treble the number of incidents compared to 2020/21.

Defra says that an extra 52,000 enforcement actions were carried out and that the number of fixed penalty notices issued was 91,000 in 201/22 – an increase of 58% compared to 2020/21 figures.

However, a large majority of fly-tipping incidents occur on private land, which is not included in these figures. Two-thirds of all farmers and landowners in England have, at some stage, been a victim of this crime, leaving them with a bill that can run into thousands of pounds to remove the rubbish.

In 2022, the government introduced measures to crack down on fly-tipping, including more funding for local authorities.

It appears the Government, local authorities and police can always to do more to achieve serious results in tackling the problem.

Some  progress is being made in the fight against fly-tipping – including increased penalty fines which have led to an overall decrease in incidences.

“Yet despite the overall decrease in incidences, these figures fail to reflect the full scale of the crime, as increasing reports of fly-tipping on private rural land are not included.

Hundreds of thousands of offences on private land are going unrecorded, as farmers often have so little faith in the ability of the police or council to deal with fly-tipping that they simply bear the cost of removing rubbish themselves.“It’s not just the odd piece of litter blotting the landscape, but tonnes of household and commercial waste which can often be hazardous – even including asbestos and chemicals – risking the safety of people and animals. This often requires costly expert treatment to remove. 

“The maximum fine for fly-tipping is £50,000 or 12 months in prison, but this is rarely enforced. This means landowners pay on average £1,000 to remove the waste, but in some cases have paid up to £100,000 to clear up other people’s mess or risk facing prosecution themselves.

“The UK Government’s promises to clamp down on fly-tipping on private land are yet to yield serious results. It seems that criminals simply do not fear prosecution. Ministers should look urgently at increasing the penalties for convicted fly-tippers and properly resource rural police forces to ensure they are held to account. Without more progress, landowners, not the criminals, will continue to pay the price.”

Looking after mental health and wellbeing in rural communities

No matter where we live or work, everyone should have access to mental health support. 

The mental health charities and initiatives tcan make a difference in rural areas. There is a wealth of support, advice and guidance to help members look after their mental health and wellbeing and that of their friends, family and colleagues. 

 

Rural initiatives include the Yarn in the Barnconcept from the Farming Community Network. Featured in this month’s Land & Businessmagazine, the project focuses on improving mental health by tackling the issue of loneliness in farming. 

Next week, the Mind Your Head campaign from the Farm Safety Foundation will shine a light on farm safety and wellbeing. The week-long campaign from 13 – 19 February will signpost to support and guidance through a series of articles, videos and interviews.  

The importance of our mental wellbeing cannot be taken lightly. The CLA will provide further updates on its social media channels next week as part of the #MindYourHead campaign.

Best regards
Simon
Councillor Simon Christopher
The Dorset Councillor for the Marshwood Vale

Hawthorne Cottage
Ryall Road
Whitchurch Canonicorum
Bridport, Dorset
DT6 6RH

Mob: 07798 833715
Email: cllrsimon.christopher@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

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