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Message from Dorset Police

Dear resident

TAKE PART IN THE SURVEY

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner has a statutory duty to consult with residents across Dorset as part of his considerations in setting the policing precept – the part of the council tax that contributes towards the Dorset Police budget.

Whilst the Police and Crime Commissioner is minded to freezing the precept that will take effect from April 2015, it is important to seeks residents views as to whether they agree with this approach or would prefer an alternative.  Below outlines the various options:

  • Freeze the precept – no reduction in police officer numbers or levels of service provided
  • Raise the precept by 1% – extra 500k revenue for Dorset Police, costs council tax payers an extra £1.80 per year*
  • Raise the precept by 2% – extra £1m revenue for Dorset Police, costs council tax payers an extra £3.60 per year*
  • Raise the precept by 5% – extra £2.5m revenue for Dorset Police, costs council tax payers an extra £9.00 per year*
  • Raise the precept by more than 5% – substantial extra revenue, increase in police officer numbers
  • Reduce the precept – reduction in police officer numbers and levels of service provided.

*Based on a Band D household

Please share your views by completing the very short survey at

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DorsetPrecept15

Thank you,

OPCC Engagement Team

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Alert from Dorset Police

There have been reports of doorstep callers claiming to be collecting for Great Ormond street hospital.  The charity has confirmed that they are operating around various parts of North Dorset during the month of January.  We strongly advise checking all identification of all doorstep callers before engaging with them.  All charity collectors will have identification with them so please do take the time to check.

IF IN DOUBT KEEP THEM OUT!

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Stourpaine Community Speedwatch

CSWIn response to numerous residents’ complaints about the speed of some vehicles travelling along the A350 through the centre of the village, a community speedwatch scheme has been established in Stourpaine. A team of police trained volunteers will be running the scheme, so these volunteers will be seen on a regular basis monitoring vehicles as they pass through the village on the A350.

The speedwatch scheme is intended to raise awareness of the dangers of speeding and to encourage drivers to reduce their speed when driving through the village. As residents know, many people in the village, including children, cross the busy A350 every day and risk injury due to the excessive speeds of some irresponsible drivers.

If you have any questions or need any further information about the Stourpaine Community Speedwatch scheme please call Joanna Gardiner on 488455 or email her at joanna@gardiner-research.fsnet.co.uk

Next meeting of Stourpaine Parish Council – Thursday 15th January 2015

The next meeting of Stourpaine Parish Council will be held at 7.00pm on Thursday 15th January 2015 in the Durweston Village Hall.

A copy of the agenda can be found by following the link below-

Agenda 20150115

Under planning matters Parish Councillors will be discussing the planning application 2/2014/1595/MODPO – Land at E386023 N109671, Havelins (Manor Road), Stourpaine Dorset – Request to discharge planning obligation No3 of an agreement dated 21st January 2000 under S106. of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, requiring the owner not to carry out or permit to be carried out on the ‘open space land’ any development.

Parish Councillors will also be discussing the decision by Dorset County Council to stop the school bus service between Stourpaine and Durweston CEVA Primary School.

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. 

 

 

Horse Riders Beware

logo_bhs_blacklogoNot the happiest first entry of the New Year:

“a rider parked at Okeford Hill. When they returned to their trailer, they were unaware that whilst out riding, someone had put broken glass in with the shavings, in the trailer. The resulting injuries are too horrific to detail. The horse after stepping on the glass, reacted as you would expect but given the confines of a trailer, injured itself extensively. It is luck that the owner was not also seriously harmed. Please be aware and check your trailers before loading your horse, if it has been unattended. The police have been notified. “

Alert from Dorset Police

This a message from Blandford SNT

We have had a number of reported Burglaries to Industrial Units over the weekend from the Holland Way and Sunrise Estates.

Bottom panels of UPVC doors were targeted with sections prised out. A DeWalt saw was the only item of property removed from any of the premises.

Please ensure you take as many safety and security precautions as possible and be extra vigilant of anything suspicious.

If anyone has any information in relation to any of these crimes, please contact PC2775 Cooke on 101 quoting Crime No. C:14:D:53254

Kind Regards

Blandford SNT

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Alert from Dorset Police

Online Puppy Scam

Blandford SNT have been made aware of an online scam concerning the sale of puppies.  When the interested party contacts the breeder to purchase the puppy, the breeder states that they have recently moved to Scotland and due to the distance the puppy will be couriered down to them.  The money for the courier has to be paid up front and then when the buyer parts with the cash, the breeder becomes non-contactable and the puppy never arrives.

We have contacted the advertising webpage to advise them of this scam and they have removed the offending adverts.

When purchasing puppies, or any animals, make sure you use a reputable agent, always ask to see the parents of the animal and don’t part with any money unless you are completely happy.  If the price seems too good to be true, it probably is.

If you become suspicious regarding any related adverts, please don’t hesitate to contact Dorset Police on 101 or Trading Standards

Kind Regards

Blandford SNT

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