Category: Community
Message from Dorset Police
Please find an update from Dorset Police on the recent burglaries in Blandford and the surrounding villages –
Blandford Burglaries – Update
Following our previous message, we are delighted to report that following extensive investigations yesterday, a male has been arrested in connexion with the series of burglaries in Blandford Town and the surrounding villages.
Enquires are continuing and a further update will be issued as soon as more information is available.
Kind Regards
Blandford SNT
Important message from Dorset Police
The message below has been received today from Dorset Police –
There has recently been breaks to properties in Blandford and surrounding Villages where the intruder has gained access via the rear of the property. These breaks are happening during daytime hours and the offender appears to be looking for jewellery and other small valuable items.
We are advising Homeowners to be extra vigilant and make sure their property is fully secured. Blandford SNT are available to conduct home security surveys for local residents should you want advice on how to improve your home security. Please contact Blandford SNT on 101 to arrange an appointment.
Kind Regards
Blandford SNT
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
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.
Ends
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
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
Dorset Police – Great Dorset Steam Fair 2014 Drop in Surgeries
Dorset Police are offering an opportunity for the local community to receive advice about policing during the Dorset Steam Fair 2014. Please follow the link below for more information.
Great Dorset Steam Fair Drop-in Surgeries 2014
Dorset Police Safer Neighbourhood Newsletter August 2014
DT11 Health and wellbeing Week
community partnership
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.
Community Speed Watch – 24 July 2014
24TH JULY 2014 COMMUNITY SPEED WATCH
In partnership with Dorset Police, Stourpaine Parish Council will be holding a public meeting at 6.30pm on Thursday 24th July 2014 in the village hall to talk about how Community Speed Watch could help to make our village a safer place to live.
We look forward to seeing you there.
If you are unable to make the meeting please register your interest in Community Speed Watch by contacting Keith Yarwood on 01258 456781.
- Do you want to make Stourpaine a safer place to live?
- Are you concerned about the speed of traffic passing through our village?
- Do you want to take positive action?
Then join us to learn about Community Speed Watch in Stourpaine
STOURPAINE PARISH COUNCIL
Paul Clark – Parish Clerk
Keepers Cottage
Holloway Lane
Shillingstone
Dorset
DT11 0SY
stourpaine@dorset-aptc.gov.uk
Telephone – 01258 860460
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