Month: August 2014

C13 – Road will be closed until next year – PR 3994

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A meeting of the chairs from the parish councils affected by the closure of the C13 at Melbury Abbas have been told that due to the complexity of the project the road may not be opened until late spring at the earliest.

The C13, between Blandford and Shaftesbury has been closed by Dorset County Council for four months after discovering that the slopes beside the road were unstable.

Local county councillor, Deborah Croney, called this regular briefing session to keep communities up to date with news on the road closure and longer term traffic solutions.

Deborah Croney, said:

“There is a lot of work happening behind the scenes at the moment. The soil tests will be analysed and reports on what can be done to stabilise both Dinah’s Hollow and the area below St Thomas’s Church are due in the autumn.

“Officers are looking at a number of options to manage traffic flows when the C13 is opened. I am also investigating longer term infrastructure improvements and possible funding opportunities.”

“The county council has been working with the organisers of the Great Dorset Steam Fair and highways colleagues in neighbouring counties to warn motorists of the closure and advising on alternative routes or changes in journey times during this busy time.”

More information about the traffic management options and updates on the closure of the C13 can be found at www.dorsetforyou.com/dinahs-hollow.

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Issued By:

Fiona King, Public Relations Officer
Tel: 01305 224491
Email: f.e.king@dorsetcc.gov.uk

Communications Unit, County Hall, Dorchester DT1 1XJ. Tel 01305 224491

www.dorsetforyou.com/news

PLANNING APPLICATION – 2/2014/0876/FUL Land at Manor Road

On Thursday 4th September 2014 at 7.00pm in the Village there will be an opportunity for the village to meet together to discuss the current planning application for open land in Manor Road.

The Parish Council would like to hear the views of residents both for and against the proposal.

There will a further opportunity to express any opinions that you might have at the full Parish Council meeting on the 11th September 2014 at 7.00pm in the Village Hall.

Your views on this matter would be appreciated by Parish Councillors.

Paul Clark – Parish Clerk

30th August 2014

Planning Application – 2/2014/0876/FUL

There is a meeting to discuss this application – click here.

Havelins - Phase 2
Havelins – Phase 2
Reference
2/2014/0876/FUL
Alternative Reference
PP-03548222
Application Received
Tue 22 Jul 2014
Address
Land At E386023 N109671 Havelins Stourpaine Dorset
Proposal
Erect 5 No. dwellings (including 2 No.affordable dwellings) and 6 No. garages / car ports. Form vehicular and pedestrian access.
Status
Pending Consideration
Appeal Status
Not Available
Appeal Decision
Not Available

The Planning Documents can be viewed here: 2/2014/0876/FUL

PR 3986 – C13 – Construction Industry boom delays tests

DCCC13The testing of soil samples from unstable slopes in Melbury Abbas will not be finished until early September due to a buoyant construction industry.

The C13, between Blandford and Shaftesbury has been closed by Dorset County Council for four months after discovering that the slopes beside the road were unstable.

Soil samples were taken from two areas in the village, the first below St Thomas’s church and a second set of samples were taken from both sites of Dinah’s Hollow.

The tests, to be carried out by an independent laboratory, have been delayed due to a backlog of work at many labs around the country. The results will provide detailed information about the strength of the soils to help the consultants, Parsons Brinckerhoff (PB), draw up a number of measures to stabilise the slopes.

The reports on both sites are due to be finished by the autumn when they will be consulted upon, allowing local residents to voice their opinions. Financial implications will also be considered and a budget for the work agreed upon.

The final scheme will be designed, contractors employed and then construction can begin. A firm timescale will not be available until the options have been scrutinised and an understanding of the practical solutions gained.

Cllr Deborah Croney, local member for Hambledon, said:

“Dorset County Council is working hard to make sure this situation is resolved as quickly as possible, but this is a complex project and it will take time to find a solution that works.“In the meantime I’ve been working with officers to look at a number of traffic management solutions that could help reduce the impact of large vehicles using both theC13 andA350 once Dinah’s Hollow has been opened.“I’m also is continuing with my infrastructure improvements agenda, which is a longer term goal working with the parishes, County Council, the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) and MP, Robert Walter to source central government funding.”

For more information visit www.dorsetforyou.com/dinahs-hollow

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Issued By:
Fiona King, Public Relations Officer
Tel: 01305 224491
Email: f.e.king@dorsetcc.gov.uk

Attachments

Communications Unit, County Hall, Dorchester DT1 1XJ. Tel 01305 224491

www.dorsetforyou.com/news

DT11 Health and wellbeing Week

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Download DT11 HW A4 v2 Poster

DT11 HEALTH AND WELLBEING WEEK 18 th – 20th SEPTEMBER

Health information fair Thursday 18 th – Friday 19th

Exhibitors, presentations and workshops in the Sealy Suite at the Crown Hotel. Guest speakers, including the Senior Cardiologist, Dorchester, Osteoporosis Dorset, the Childrens Centre, My Health My Way and Disability Wessex. Demonstrations including The Friendly Food Club, Everyone Active, Elemental Tai Chi and many others.

Get involved, get active, try something new Saturday 20th
A range of activities taking place across Blandford including kayaking,  bowls, cycling, walking and fun run with demonstrations and signposting continuing in the Sealy Suite in the morning.

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Stourpaine Parish Council Meeting – 07 August 2014

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 YOU ARE SUMMONED TO A MEETING OF STOURPAINE PARISH COUNCIL TO BE HELD AT 7.00PM IN THE VILLAGE HALL ON THURSDAY 7th AUGUST 2014 

PUBLIC QUESTIONS.

There will then be an opportunity before the Council meeting opens for residents to speak on any items on the Agenda or other matters of interest or concern that they wish to bring to the attention of the Parish Council. 

 AGENDA

  • 14/08/01     Apologies for Absence
  • 14/08/02     Declarations of Interest and Grant of Dispensations
  • 14/08/03     Approval of the Minutes of the Meeting held on the 15th May 2014 (meetings held on the 19th June 2014 and 24th July 2014 were not quorate)
  • 14/08/04     Matters arising
  • 14/08/05     Planning Matters as per schedule
  • 14/08/06     Closure of the C13 and resulting highways issues
  • 14/08/07     Community Speed Watch
  • 14/08/08     Flood Protection and Prevention
  • 14/08/09     Marking the start of the First World War
  • 14/08/10     Street Cleaning/Litter/Hedges and Trees
  • 14/08/11     Reports

a. District Councillor
b. County Councillor
c. Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator
d. Village Hall/Stourpaine Playing Fields Association
e. DT11 Forum/CPEND
f. Trailway
g. Rights of Way
h. Allotments
j. Spectrum Housing – Hod View Estate Strategy

14/08/12     Reports on Play Areas

a. Kidzone, Playing Field, Havelins
b. Grace Upward Under 12s, Bottom Road.

14/08/13     Finance

a. Payments to be made – for decision as per schedule (to include confirmation of those payments presented for authorisation on the 19th June 2014)
b. Internal Audit 2013/14
c. Approval of the Annual Return 2013/14

14/08/14     Approval of the following policies

a. Stourpaine Parish Council Standing Orders 2014/15
b. Stourpaine Parish Council Risk Management Policy 2014/15
c. Financial Regulations 2014/15
d. Flood Warden Scheme Operational Plan, Assessment and Action Plan

  • 14/08/15     Correspondence not already circulated by the Parish Clerk
  • 14/08/16     Matters for consideration at the next meeting to be held on              Thursday 18th September 2014.
P D Clark
Parish Clerk                                                                                                                
31st July 2014