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Land South Of Fullers Development

The detailed planning shown was published on this website on 19th February (You can read the post HERE).  There remains some confusion as what the planning application WD/D/21/000123 is for.

The developers have already outlined planning permission to build 22 houses and this has been approved. Application WD/D/21/000123 is concerned with the layout, landscaping and possibly the most important – what traffic calming measures will be in place on the Salway Ash road?

Councillor David Leader commented: “In essence we can’t stop the houses from being built but we can potentially influence the layout, design, traffic calming and landscaping. Residents can make their own comments and the Parish Council will submit their collective view based on residents’ opinions and their own.
Please be aware that there are two applications for the land south of Fullers, one is the original outline application which has been passed. The one we need to consider is WD/D/21/000123.
Cllr. Dorothy Rowe and I are collating residents’ views and have spoken to many. I would urge residents to contact us with their views and to make their comments on the Dorset Planning website. We don’t have long to do this.”

The matter is an item on the Parish Council’s agenda for their meeting on Monday 8th March.
You can comment, support or object on this development online HERE until 22nd March 2021. The comment box they give you has a 1000 character limit.  (If you wish to enter more than 1,000 characters, please type your response in a text document and add it as an attachment.)
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3 Step Plan Out Of Lockdown

Step 2 Out of Lockdown

Step 3 Out of Lockdown

If the strict conditions are met – the 4th step plan to ease England’s Lockdown could see all legal limits on social contact lifted by 21 June 2021.#Broadwindsor,#Burstock,#Blackdown,#Drimpton,#Hursey,#Kittwhistle,#Seaborough,#Dorset,#Village,#BWGPC,#2021,#DorsetCouncil,#OutOfLockdown,#SocialDistancing,#BeSafe,#StaySafe

Proposed Development South Of Fullers, Broadwindsor

The photograph above shows the view from a village resident’s window in Fullers.  The photograph below shows details of the 22 dwellings and associated works, including the formation of access, surface water attenuation pond, landscape and ecological enhancements proposed to go on the same piece of land.  Resident, Ruth Stevens commented  “How sad will it be..to see this lovely view being replaced by the new housing development!”

With reference to Planning Application: WD/D/21/000123 

Proposed Development

You can comment, support or object on this development HERE until 22nd March 2021. The comment box they give you has a 1000 character limit.  (If you wish to enter more than 1,000 characters, please type your response in a text document and add it as an attachment.)

Proposed site of development. Photo credit: Ruth Stevens

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Potholes

An ongoing problem in our area.  Dorset Council received their share of the £500 million the Government have allocated for the fixing of potholes. To be paid in instalments, this amounts to a total of £7 million. The South West region has been allocated £90,031,000, more than any other region of England.
This is the second of 5 equal instalments from the £2.5 billion Potholes Fund, providing £500 million a year between 2020/21 and 2024/25, announced by the Chancellor in the 2020 Budget – and is part of wider funding the Dept. for Transport provides for road maintenance, totalling over £1.1 billion across England in 2021/22.

Dorset Council report that the average pothole costing around £50 to fill in, the funding will ensure that the equivalent of 10 million potholes can be repaired across the county.

There is an alternative!

Plastic – we must make sure we are reducing, not increasing, the the supply.

In March 2018 in Scotland, Fife Council were in negotiations to use a bitumen-substitute material called MR6 to repair damaged road services.  The company behind the idea, Carlisle-based MacRebur, won financial backing from Sir Andy Murray and billionaire Virgin boss Sir Richard Branson and had already undertaken a £200,000 resurfacing scheme on the A7 in the Lake District.
Read more about MacRebur’s revolutionary products HERE.

On the other side of the pond, a Californian company, Technisoil Industrial believe they have the solution with plastic too. To learn more about their products – Click HERE.

To report a pothole to Dorset Council – Click HERE.

To report any other kind of road problem to Dorset Council such as: dead animals; drainage/flooding  problems; street lighting; weeds/moss; abandoned vehicle; footpaths and more – Click HERE.

Baroness Vere of NorbitonBaroness Charlotte Sarah Emily Vere, who took office in April 2019 as the Transport Minister & Member of the House of Lords said:

“We know potholes are more than just a nuisance – they can be dangerous to drivers and cyclists alike, and cause damage to thousands of vehicles every year.
“The funding allocated today will help councils ensure roads in their area are kept up to standard, and that the potholes that blight road users can be dealt with promptly.”

As Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Baroness Vere has responsibility for:

  • Roads (including Highways England)
  • Motoring agencies (DVSA, DVLA, VCA)
  • Buses and Taxis
  • Light rail (including Tram, Underground and Metro systems)
  • Devolution (including Union connectivity and London transport)

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Fixed Penalty Notice in Force For Irresponsible Dog Owners

The Dorset Council wide Dog related Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) came into force on the 1 January 2021. During that first month Dorset Council focused on advice and guidance to dog-owners explaining the new rules. The new rules were published on this website on 29th December 2020 – click HERE to read or re-read them.

The PSPO places restrictions on dog owners in control of their dogs. These restrictions include clearing up dog fouling and proper disposal of the waste in any open space. On certain land dogs are not allowed on marked sports pitches or enclosed children’s play areas or are required to be on lead, such as in cemeteries, formal gardens etc. There are also dog restrictions on some beaches relating to certain times of the year, see the map below for beach locations.

Dorset CouncilFrom yesterday (February 1st) if the rules are broken, fixed penalty notices (FPN) may be issued by enforcement officers. These can also be served by post if a witness provides details of the dog owner, such as their address, or their vehicle registration number and are willing to provide a suitable witness statement.
The current penalty level is set in legislation as £100 to be paid within 28 days. Early payment, within 14 days, will reduce this to £75.

To read more on the Dog Protection PSPO – click HERE

For more detailed information on where, when and what the restrictions are, if any, at Dorset’s Dog Friendly beaches – please click HERE.

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Children’s Mental Health Week 1st – 7th February

We have all been through a lot over the past year and it’s important that we all talk about how we are feeling. Help is out there if you or your child needs to speak to someone.

The theme of this year’s Children’s Mental Health Week is ‘Express Yourself‘.

In Dorset there are free and confidential mental health services that can help support your child:

Kooth is a free, confidential online service that helps young people aged 11 – 18 who want to talk about their mental health and emotional wellbeing.

ChatHealth is a free school nursing text service available to all young people aged 11-19. Young people can use this service to get advice about a range of subjects including mental health, relationships and drugs and alcohol.

Dorset Council’s Educational Psychology Service has a helpline to support those who are worried about their child or teenager during the lockdown.

Text SHOUT to 85258 if you’re any age, it is free on most networks even if you get a warning message about costs.

YoungMinds is the UK’s leading mental health charity for young people. If you’re a parent worried about your child please contact the Parents Helpline for advice on 0808 802 5544, open from Monday to Friday, from 09:30 to 4pm.

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Ongoing Roadworks At North Allington From 8th February

Any unauthorised Person who uses or permits the use of the road(s) indicated in contravention of the Notice will be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding £1,000.

All vehicles will be prohibited from proceeding along NORTH ALLINGTON, BRIDPORT between its junction with West Street and its junction with Hospital Lane, a distance of approximately 650 metres.
Please note that the closures will be on a rolling programme and the whole extent shown will not all be closed at one time. 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 highway users. It will come into operation on 8 February 2021 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 12 March 2021. Emergency access will be maintained at all times.

This Order will enable Wessex Water, safe access to carry out sewer rehabilitation works.

An alternative route will be signed using: B3162 – A3066 – B3163 – B3162

If you would like further information about the work being undertaken and access arrangements, please call Wessex Water on 0345 600 4 600.
For more information on any Roadworks or Closures, please contact:
Dorset Highways Traffic Team – 01305 221020 or email: trafficteam@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk.

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Temporary Road Closure – Friday 22nd January

From 9.30am on Friday 22nd January, all vehicles will be prohibited along the B3164 between Kingswood Park and Greengate for a distance  of 300 metres.

The alternative route will be signposted: B3164 – A3066 – B3163

This is to enable BT safe access to overhead network cabling for new customer connection.

Although in force for five days, it is anticipated that the work will be completed by 22nd January.

Any unauthorised Person who uses or permits the use of the road(s) indicated in contravention of the Notice will be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding £1,000.

For more information on any Roadworks or Closures, please contact:
Dorset Highways Traffic Team – 01305 221020 or email: trafficteam@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk.
For more information on the Work being undertaken, please contact:
BT – 01234 773833

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#StayHomeSaveLives

Please keep a look out for a postcard dropping through your letterbox in the next few days.  This is from Dorset Council and contains key information, as well as contacts should you need help or support through this Lockdown.

“Thank you to everyone who is following government advice to stay at home, and for playing your part to help reduce COVID-19 infection rates in the Dorset Council area.“- Dorset Council.

To stay updated on Dorset Council’s services, click HERE.

Contact details for our Parish Councillors can be found HERE.

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Councillor Simon Christopher’s Report – Jan 2021

Here is our local Councillor Simon Christopher’s interim report submitted to the Parish Council’s meeting last evening.

“As I write this, the number of Covid patients in Dorset hospitals is 340 ( Source Sam Crowe, Public health Dorset. 8th January 2021). A great deal of my report will be devoted to Covid matters.

Common Water Lane
I am aware of the damage to Common Water Lane and the verges.
As Councillor David Leader is aware, I have sent considerable emails and had phone calls with Dorset Police and officers of Dorset Council in connection with Common Water Lane.

  • Comments of Dorset Police/Alex Bishop

My understanding from Dorset Police is that there are two points in regards to the action Police can take in these matters.

  • First is the reaction to reports made to police of specific incidents, such as investigations. Alex Bishop advises me that neither the moving of the bale, nor the damage to the finger sign have been reported. He stated that over the course of the last few months that Common Water Lane has had these issues, the police have had very few reports of any offences being committed.  Any police response to a report that vehicles are on the lane, will be triggered via the threat, risk and harm protocols they have in deciding how to allocate resources.  I understand that it is unlikely police officers will attend unless there is an urgent need to attend.
  • The second is proactive policing, such as area patrols. Dorset have advised me that some officers have attended Common Water Lane here and there whilst they have been on night duty, but it is difficult for them to spend much time there as there are other incidents to attend to.

2) Comments of Dorset Council Legal Team – Philip Crowther, Legal Business Partner. 

My understanding from Philip Crowther is that Dorset Council is responsible for maintaining Common Water Lane, including the verges because it is a vehicular highway.  My understanding is that Dorset Council has various powers which it could in theory use to stop irresponsible 4×4 drivers damaging the verges.  I believe the Parish Council Chairman has been given the reasons via email why a number of those powers are very difficult to use in practice.  My understanding of the action that is most likely to succeed is that Dorset council have the power to erect fences or bollards to prevent vehicles using the verges.  However any fences or bollards must not interfere with any agricultural fence or gate or with an access to private properties. I understand that fencing was erected some years ago with some success albeit that it had to be left open at each end to allow access for the landowner to cut their hedges.  This was done with the Friends of Common Water Lane (The Friends) and it allowed the verges to recover in a fairly short time.  Mike Westwood (Dorset Highways) is happy to discuss working with the Parish Council and the Friends to look at erecting fencing or bollards again.  It is my understanding that this is the solution which carries the most chance of resolving the problem. The need to consider the issues around maintaining  any fencing and/or bollards would have to be discussed.

3) Comments of Senior Ranger (West & Coast) Russell Goff

I understand from Russell Goff that he is happy to be the liaison if the Friends would like to go down the fencing route as they use excellent contractors.
Russell also suggests that perhaps a joint press release from the parish highlighting this antisocial behaviour and damage may, in the short term prevent further damage.
My understanding is that a covert wildlife camera in order to catch those responsible in the act could be installed. The Council would need to know what the law is regarding using the footage gained from this.

Here is the the Government’s latest advice for parents and carers:  Click HERE to access.

Stay At Home

Long Description – Government information for Parents and Carers

Schools and colleges in Dorset remain open for critical workers and vulnerable children, details of who is included is HERE.  Other children will move to remote learning.

Early years settings, special schools, alternative provision and learning centres in Dorset can remain open to all children. We are updating our Childcare directory, please contact your provider if you have specific enquiries.

Free school meals update – 5 Jan

Dorset Council is working with schools to make sure families who need it (including those who receive free school meals) can receive food vouchers if they are not in school. If your child gets free school meals their school will give you details. Find out more HERE.

School transport in Dorset update – 5 Jan

All school transport, including SEND transport, will continue to run. This may be reviewed in future if routes aren’t used.

Home learning resources for parents and carers

Schools are offering remote learning to families, HERE are some extra resources to help families, we are updating these at the moment too.

Dorset Council has worked closely with schools throughout the pandemic to support school leaders. Our schools have been open throughout for children of key workers and children with additional vulnerabilities.

Leader of Dorset Council Spencer Flower said: “We are proud of our schools, colleges and early years settings and our education leaders in Dorset and will continue to support them.”

Lockdown

You will perhaps have already seen that Dorset Council is calling for front line public sector workers to be prioritised for vaccines.

This is a particularly concerning time for our most vulnerable children and families and this continued period of restrictions will no doubt be having an increased impact. Right from the start of this pandemic all partners have been committed and continued to work incredibly hard to support the children and families.   A reminder that the government guidance on safe working in education, childcare and children’s social care can be found HERE.

Children’s Centres update

Our Children’s Centre core sites will remain open for the services listed below:

  • health service appointments where required
  • family time
  • parenting assessments
  • where childcare is provided

Parenting groups will however have to move online.

IT equipment for families who are homeschooling

We are working in partnership with our school colleagues to ensure that children can access learning wherever possible through mobile devices in Dorset. The DfE have significantly increased the number of devices available for secondary schools to order for vulnerable children. We’re assisting school colleagues in getting these orders processed and out to families. A similar approach is expected for our primary school colleagues, we are awaiting information on this. Meanwhile we have been made aware of some issues in Dorset of children not being able to access IT equipment and are dealing with these on a case by case basis. Currently we’re looking at whether we can repurpose some of our old machines and issuing wireless routers to enable children to get on line. I am once again incredibly impressed by the strength and resilience shown across our Early Years, Schools and Colleges.

Finally, on a financial note.

Dorset Councillors were advised that despite an overspend during the year , the delivery of more than £10 million of savings from the reorganisation had been achieved.  The executive director of corporate development has highlighted a general point about collecting council tax, in that at present we are in exceptional times and officers were tracking but not actively pursuing collections given the  economic frailty. The needed to wait until a more normal time to actively pursue.  Officers are forecasting around £13million worth of Council Tax and business rates could be at risk but would continue to be monitored.

Stay Safe.”

Councillor Simon Christopher
Dorset Councillor for The Marshwood Vale.
https://www.simonchristopher.info/

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