Stourpaine Gardening Club – 2014 AWARDS WINNERS

Stourpaine Gardening Club Summer Show Saturday 13 September 2014
The Stourpaine Gardening Club held a VERY SUCCESSFUL SHOW with some excellent entries. The flower and vegetable sections were plentiful. Thank you and well done to everyone who entered.

2014 AWARDS WINNERS WERE:

The WHITE HORSE TROPHY for Vegetables & FruitPeter Jones
The LESLIE COWARD CUP for FlowersFrank Tomes
The URSULA WARREN ROSE BOWL for Flower ArrangingCarol Cutting
The NAN PRESTON CUP for Preserves, Cakes and PastriesGyda Warren
The PRITCHARD CUP for PhotographyClaire Brown
The JOHN SKELLY TROPHY for PhotographyGodfrey Lewis as a Club Member
The GRACE UPWARD CUP for HandicraftsMargaret Norman
The CAPTAIN TREMBLE CUP for Painting and DrawingJointly by Linda Johnson & Barrie Waterman
The STAINER CUP for the Written WordMargaret Williams
The LANGDON CUP for highest overall pointsPeter Jones
The IVA DIMOND CUP for the highest overall pointsPeter Jones as a Club Member
The KING EDWARD CUP for the greatest weight grown from one potato Frank Tomes as a Club Member

PR 4016 – Dinah’s Hollow surveys published

Ecological surveys of the slopes through Dinah’s Hollow have been published.

The C13, between Blandford and Shaftesbury was closed by Dorset County Council in April after discovering that the slopes beside the road were unstable. The surveys were carried out by the county council’s natural environment team and are based on three site visits in May and July. The aim of the study was to identify protected species and assess any impact that any work may have on wildlife.

A number of protected species have been identified on site including badgers, bats and a number of birds including song thrushes and woodpeckers.

Several recommendations have been suggested to reduce the effects of any proposed work including carefully felling trees to prevent bats from being harmed and restricting tree and scrub clearance during nesting season.

Cllr Peter Finney, county council Cabinet member for environment and economy, said:

“A number of engineering solutions to stabilise the slopes are currently being developed, but care will be taken to ensure wildlife is protected and the character of this historic holloway is retained.”

Alongside the animals a number of notable plant species have also been found. These will be conserved where possible and enhanced by replanting of native species after the work is complete.

Cllr Deborah Croney, the local member for Hambledon, said:

“It is important to find a solution that protects road users, allows the road to reopen and preserve the area’s character.”

For full details of the surveys and the closure visit www.dorsetforyou.com/dinahs-hollow

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

Forum Focus

September 2014 Forum Focus: http://issuu.com/sevensioux/docs/ff_2014.09

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

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

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

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

The 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

Boreholes for soil samples Dinah’s Hollow.JPG
Soil samples from Dinah’s Hollow Soil samples from Dinah’s Hollow

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Forum Focus

August 2014 Forum Focus: http://issuu.com/sevensioux/docs/ff_2014.08

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

STOURPAINE PARISH COUNCIL

YOU ARE SUMMONED TO A MEETING OF STOURPAINE PARISH COUNCIL TO BE HELD AT 7.00PM IN THE VILLAGE HALL ON THURSDAY 7^th 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 15^th May 2014 (meetings held on the 19^th June 2014 and 24^th 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 19^th 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 18^th September 2014.

P D Clark

Parish Clerk

31^st July 2014

PR 3974 – Site visit at Dinah’s Hollow

Local villagers have been given the chance to view the closed section of the C13 and ask questions about what is happening.

Representatives from the parish councils affected by the closure of the road between Blandford and Shaftesbury visited the site with county council officers earlier this month (9 July).
The escorted visit showed residents the reasons for shutting the road and showed where soil samples have been taken to help the engineers design a solution to stabilise the slopes.
The C13 through Melbury Abbas was closed by Dorset County Council following investigations that revealed the steep slopes were unstable.
There is a diversion along the A350 between Blandford and Shaftesbury bypassing this closure.
The county council has been working with Dorset Police and local communities on the A350, C13 and surrounding roads to reduce the use of ‘rat runs’ and remind drivers of the speed limits through the villages.

Extra Speed Indicator devices (SIDs), temporary flashing signs that warn drivers who are speeding, have also been installed.

Cllr Deborah Croney, county councillor for Hambledon, said:

“The site visit was very helpful. Ideas about the closure were discussed alongside current and future traffic issues.
“The county council’s highways team have been analysing road usage and speeds affected routes. Details of data collected will be published soon.”

Up to date information about the closure and work plans visit www.dorsetforyou.com/dinahs-hollow

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

Stourpaine Gardening Club Summer Show Saturday 13 September 2014 The Stourpaine Gardening Club held a VERY SUCCESSFUL SHOW with some excellent entries. The flower and vegetable sections were plentiful. Thank you and well done to everyone who entered.