Broadwindsor Group Parish Council have announced that a planning application, P/FUL/2024/06675, has been submitted by Magna Housing Group for the installation of solar panels and external wall insulation on their properties in Fullers.
Comments may be left on the website up until 10th December – click HERE.
The application will be on the agenda for the Parish Council’s next meeting in December.
This in Drimpton is the first of several opportunities organised by Broadwindsor Group Parish Council, there will be one in Broadwindsor, and possibly Blackdown too.
From 10.30am – 3.30pm, with refreshments available – make your views count or perhaps just find out more and make enquiries as to how our council are approaching the Climate & Ecological Emergency we are facing in our own environment.
Scan the QR code for further information or please direct your questions to the Parish clerk at hello@broadwindsorgroup.gov.uk.
At last we have a date designated to repair the many dangerous potholes on two of our local roads:
The road will be closed daily, between the hours of 09:00 and 16:00, and will be re-opened to traffic overnight and at weekends.
The recommended diversion route is marked in blue, and this will remain in place for the full duration of the above works.
If you wish to discuss these works in more detail, please contact Jason using the details below.
Jason Loibl
Site Agent
Dorset Highways
Tel: 01305 228100
* FareShare members will be affected.
Drive safe 😎
The Parish Council has for many years petitioned Dorset Council to reduce the speed limit on the B3163 past Broadwindsor Cricket Club and to the base of Clan Hill, which is currently 60 mph, reducing abruptly to 20 mph and introduce a transitional limit of 40 mph to ensure greater safety for all road users.
Last night, the Parish Council were delighted to report that this request has now been approved by Dorset Council.
The poor state of our roads and signage was raised as a matter to be discussed at their next meeting and they will be reviewing signs across the Grouped Parish over the coming months.
If you do see a sign which is not in good working order or have concerns about a particular part of the highway, please do get in contact: hello@broadwindsorgroup.gov.uk.
The next meeting of the Parish Council will be on Monday, 9th September, 7.30pm at Drimpton Village Hall. All are welcome.
The Bells at St. John the Baptist Church rang out yesterday afternoon as part of the commerative honours for the fallen. For those who missed them and for those who have been missing the sound of our church’s bells – the following is a ten minute recording taken while sat in the back garden of The White Lion…
Many watched on as the children from the local primary school stood by the new war memorial and some read out facts from their research they had been conducting at school.
The beacon was lit in the evening at the allotments.
Thank you to Margery Hookings for the photographs 🙂
Lest We Forget
A plaque dedicated to David Leader and the leading role he played in the establishment of the MUGA (Multi Use Games Area) will be unveiled tomorrow, Friday 24th May, at 9.30am at the MUGA.
David’s family, the Parish Council and Broadwindsor School would like to extend an invitation to the community to join them. David was passionate about the MUGA and highly instrumental in the project, working tirelessly over many years and overcoming many obstacles along the way. He never gave up and today we have this wonderful community asset, used and enjoyed by so many 🙂
To mark the 80th Anniversary of the Normandy Landings on Tuesday, 6th June 1944 – our Parish council invite all to attend a Service of Commemoration to be held at the new war memorial in Broadwindsor from 10.30am on Thursday, 6th June 2024.
At 6.30pm the Bells will ring along with the rest of the Nation.
At the Allotments (opposite the Primary School) at 9.15pm, there will be a lighting of the beacon .
The largest amphibious invasion in the history of warfare, the statistics of D-Day, codenamed Operation Overlord, are staggering. The Allies used over 5,000 ships and landing craft to land more than 150,000 troops on five beaches in Normandy: Utah, Omaha, Gold, Junoand Sword.
By the end of the day, the Allies had established a foothold along the coast and could begin their advance into France, marking the start of a long and costly campaign in north-west Europe, which ultimately convinced the German high command that defeat was inevitable.
Here are a few facts sourced from The Imperial War Museums…
The Imperial War Museums and Royal British Legion are excellent resources to read and learn more 🙂
Lest We Forget
The Annual Meeting of the Parish Council convened on Monday, 13th May and marked the start of a new five year term of office.
Many returning Councillors were welcomed and Councillor Rick Dyke was elected as Chairman, receiving unanimous support from all.
Of the six vacancies there are currently 2 vacancies remaining: one for Broadwindsor Ward and the other for Drimpton Ward*.
Bringing fresh new perspectives and a wealth of skills and experience, a warm welcome goes to:
We wish them all well and hope that they enjoy being part of the Parish Council.
During the meeting a number of representations were agreed as follows:
The next meeting of the Parish Council will be on Monday, 3rd June, 7.30pm at Blackdown Village Hall. All are welcome.
* If you are interested and would like to find out more about the role and responsibilities of a parish councillor, please contact the Parish Clerk at hello@broadwindsorgroup.gov.uk.
Photo Credit: Helen Cudmore.
Monday’s meeting of Broadwindsor Group Parish Council will be held at Blackdown Village Hall at 7.30pm. All are invited to attend.
The full agenda may be viewed HERE which includes…
Item 8. PLANNING APPLICATIONS
a. Applications Received and Circulated for Consultation
P/VOC/2023/06015, Carmoor Farm, Hollis Hill, Broadwindsor, DT8 3QS
P/FUL/2023/05685, Dorset Farm, Littlewindsor, DT8 3QU
P/HOU/2023/05730, Havendale, Drimpton Road, Broadwindsor, DT8 3RS
P/HOU/2023/02249, Castlewood Farm, Marshwood, DT6 5QQ
P/VOC/2023/04093, Yeabridge Farm, Main Road, Mosterton, DT8 3HE
b. Other Applications
c. Results
d. Neighbourhood Plan
11. MUGA UPDATE
12. COMMUNICATIONS WITHIN THE GROUPED PARISH AREA
13. HIGHWAYS
a. Proposed 40 mph Speed Limit on the B3163
b. Salt Bins and Dumpy Bags 2023/2024 Season
c. Fingerpost Restoration Programme
d. Broadwindsor Tree Concerns Update
e. Speed Indicator Devices Update
f. Blocked Road Drain, Drimpton
14. FOOD LARDER PROJECT UPDATE
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.
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.
