Stourpaine Parish Council – January 2014 Meeting

obookMINUTES OF THE MEETING OF STOURPAINE PARISH COUNCIL HELD IN THE VILLAGE HALL ON THURSDAY 16th JANUARY 2014 AT 7.00PM

Download: Minutes of Meeting 140116 January 2014 

Present: Cllr K Yarwood – Vice Chair, Councillors, D Williams, K Yarwood, M Farwell and Cllr D Croney (NDDC & DCC) (leaves at 8.30pm) Cllr A Norman (arrived 7.35pm)

In attendance:

P Clark – Parish Clerk, 1 member of the public and Lyle Adlem – Flood Warden (arrived 7.40pm)

Public questions: During this time the following matter/s were brought to the attention of the Parish Council by members of the public –Comment was raised by the member of the public present regarding the change of electoral boundaries proposed by North Dorset District Council under the current Electoral Review. It was stated that the changes proposed would not be to the benefit of Stourpaine and that the village should remain in Hill Forts Ward rather than be placed in the new Cranborne Chase Ward.
14/01/01 

Apologies for Absence

Cllr Peter Partridge

14/01/02   Declarations of Interest and Grant of Dispensations None
14/01/03   Approval of the Minutes of the Parish Council Meetings held on the 21st November 2013 and 12th December 2013.Having been distributed beforehand to Councillors the minutes of the meetings held on the 21st November 2013 and 12th December 2013 were accepted by all present to be a true and accurate record of proceedings and signed by Cllr Yarwood as Vice Chair.
14/01/04   Matters arising13/11/07 – i TrailwayIt was reported by CllrYarwood that at a recent North DorsetTrailway Group meeting a decision had been made to replace the gate by the Parish Church with one supplied by the British Horse Society.13/12/03 – Application 2/2013/1261/PLNG – Village Hall, Orchard Close & Clerke’s Acre, Shaston Road, Stourpaine, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8TE – Demolish Village Hall and Store. Erect 9 No. dwellings, 2 No. garages and bin store. Form pedestrian access and parking area.Further to the formal response of the Parish Council to the application it had been highlighted by Cllr Jespersen (NDDC) that the future finish and colouring of any timber cladding could not be guaranteed by planning authorities and that property owners could make decisions at a later to change/update
14/01/05 Flood Prevention MeasuresA discussion was held regarding the recent experience of flooding in the village in late December 2013.Cllr Norman stated that there had been good community engagement and spirit following the flood with residents wanting to help each other. Some concern was expressed that certain aspects of the current Flood Plan did not operate correctly and that there were lessons to be learnt and improvements to be made.The visit by Bob Walter MP to the village in the aftermath of the flooding was well received, a letter is to be written on behalf of the village to the Environment Agency to prompt some action. Cllr Norman highlighted the need for the Parish Council to continue to put pressure on the Environment Agency with particular regard to thelong awaitedPIDS that has been requested on numerous occasions.It is unlikely that any report from the Environment Agency on the most recent flooding would be forthcoming until late January/early February.

Lyle Adlem reported to the Parish Council that despite being the worst affected residential area of the village that few households in Havelins had signed up for the Environment Agency Flood Warning Protocol.

Cllr Norman gave details of research undertaken in flood warning systems these include: a water level monitoring probe that could be under a bridge that would give warnings to households and the supply of two-way radios to households and Flood Wardens in the Village. A conversation had been had with a village who had installed such systems that had proved to be of assistance.

Cllr Williams stated that with the prevalence of flooding in the Village that landowners/householders may need to contribute to any local initiatives.

Cllr Croney highlighted the needs for communities to know who was responsible for what, from the perspective of the Parish, District and County Councils, Emergency Services and Environment Agency. Knowing who the vulnerable are in communities was also key to effective prevention/response.

14/01/06

Parish Plan Update Action Plan – A350/AONB

Copies of the Parish Plan Update Action Plan had been circulated to Councillors this is to become a standing item on the agenda for Parish Council meeting. Action points would be reviewed on a regular basis.

The Clerk stated that copies of the publication Traffic in Villages Safety and Civility for Rural Roads – A toolkit for communities produced by the Dorset AONB Partnership would be circulated to Councillors. It would be useful for the Traffic in Villages Checklist, to be completed when practical.

The Clerk is also to contact Sue Mitchell – Dorset AONB Partnership to chase a pending report following a visit to/meeting in the village held in November 2013.

Cllr Yarwood requested an update on the response to the recent publicity on Community Speed Watch. The Clerk reported that despite detailing the initiative on the village website and notice board that only two residents had responded. Requests for publicity in the Benefice Magazine had not been responded to. It was suggested that the Clerk attempt again to publicise in the Benefice Magazine.

Action – Clerk to chase Sue Mitchell, Dorset AONB Partnership for the promised report and publicise Community Speed Watch once again in the Benefice Magazine.

14/01/07 Planning Matters as listed on the schedule1. 2/2013/1236/PLNG –15Shaston Road,Stourpaine, Blandford Forum, Dorset,DT118TA – Change of use of part ground floor from shop and post office to residential.It was reported by the Clerk thatNDDC had refused permission to this application despite the support of the Parish Council. Refusal had been made on the grounds that planners were of the opinion that the premises remained a valuable village asset. It was suggested by CllrCroney that information should be obtained fromNDDC to substantiate the decision with economic evidence.2. 2/2013/1248/PLNG – Quince Cottage, Coach Road,Stourpaine, Blandford Forum, Dorset,DT118TL – Demolish bungalow & outbuildings. Erect 1 No. replacement dwelling & garage/ancillary building. Modify vehicular access.The Clerk reported that permission had been granted by NDDC to this proposal with conditions details of which had been circulated to Councillors.

3. 2/2013/1330/PLNG – Hill View, Coach Road, Stourpaine, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8TL – Erect garage, log store and cart shed.

Details of this proposal were circulated to Councillors before the meeting for consideration. After a review of the plans and discussion it was agreed by Councillors that the Parish Council did not object to the application on the condition that planning officers ensure that the scale of the proposed building were in proportion to existing buildings on the plot.

Action – Clerk to respond to NDDC as above

Observations were raised by Councillors of the effectiveness of the planning application process using www.dorsetforyou.com. It was noted that it was difficult to view and print plans and maps to the detriment of the planning process. The Clerk reported that he had in the past raised this issue with NDDC as part of the pilot process.

14/01/08 Electoral Review of North Dorset The Clerk reported that a formal response had been senttoNDDC regarding their proposals toremoveStourpaine from Hill Forts Ward and place the Parish in anewCranborne Chase Ward. The response outlined the concerns and objectionsofStourpaine Parish Council over the proposals. A similar response has been sent to the consultation on the proposal by the Boundary Commission.Cllr Norman stated that at a recent meeting ofDAPTC that it was clear that neither Stephen Hill – General ManagerNDDC or Cllr ValPothecary –NDDC were aware of concerns ofStourpaine Parish Council to the proposals byNDDC despite the written response sent to NDDC.Action – Clerk to monitor for any responses/decisions by the Boundary Commission to proposals.
14/01/09  Reportsa. District Councillor  As previously circulated to Councillors.b. County Councillor

As previously circulated to Councillors.

Cllr Croney added that a Community Impact Group was to be set up with involvement from the District and County Council, Environment Agency to recent flooding in Dorset with a view to deciding what action is required now and what action will be required to mitigate future risks.

Following the flooding in North Dorset in December 2013 it was noted that NDDC were at times receiving rumours and speculations on instances of flooding but were not in receipt of definitive information that would have been useful in helping co-ordinate the response of services.

Cllr Croney reported that she would be visiting some of the at-risk areas in the locality with Roland Skeats – DCC in an effort to look at problem drains/gullies.

With regard to Council Tax Support and the issue that NDDC have decided that they will not pass on any grant to Parish Councils in 2014/15, Cllr Croney reported that the Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG) state they have set aside a grant to billing authorities included in the Revenue Support Grant but this had not been received by NDDC or not clearly highlighted by DCLG.

During a workshop in 2012 those Parish Clerks in attendance were informed that Parishes should not expect a grant in future years and that budgets should be prepared to allow for this.

Cllr Croney further reported that Blandford Town Council had not allowed for the removal of grant monies and that there were concerns over the finances and the effect on services.

Cllr Croney further stated that if grant monies had or would be paid to NDDC that she would advocate for this to be passed on to Parish/Town Councils.

The issues with Spectrum Housing and the management of the Hod View Estate were then highlighted. Cllr Croney stated that she is happy to continue to be involved in supporting the residents and Parish Council in dealing with Spectrum Housing and asked that the Parish Council advise of any action taken/required.

Copies of correspondence between Cllr Croney and Spectrum Housing has been circulated to Councillors by the Clerk.

The Clerk reminded Councillors that Spectrum Housing were holding a residents forum on the 19th February 2014 to which the Parish Council had an invite to attend.

Concern was expressed by the Parish Council that many of initiatives detailed in the Hod View Estate Strategy did not deal with the fundamental issues of property management and condition.

c. Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator

 None

d. Village Hall/Stourpaine Playing Fields Association

 Cllr Yarwood reported that Electoral Services at NDDC has asked to book the Village Hall for May 2014 and May 2015, but they had been made aware of the proposals to redevelop the site.

The exchange of contracts for the sale of the Village Hall to Raglan Housing was expected to take place on the 4th February 2014. A reduced purchase price of £500,000 had been offered for the site based on the sale price and number of units planned for the site, however if a higher price for the market sale units could be achieved then the amount of funds received for the sale could be expected to increase.

The Sports Pavilion did flood in December 2013 and that this would be subject to an insurance claim. Cllr Norman reported that he had received a letter from a resident with regard to the flooding and the impact on the new village hall.

e. DT11 Forum/CPEND

Cllr Norman as Chair of the DT11 Forum reported NDDC were currently preparing budgets for 2014/15 and the financial support provided to community groups. A meeting had recently been held with officers of NDDC and that this had been a difficult meeting with the inference given that NDDC have will have limited financial resources to fund such groups and that Town Councils should take a role in providing support. Cllr Norman highlighted that it was unlikely that Town Councils could afford to do this, and although NDDC proposal would have a limited impact in 2014/15 and changes to funding would have a significant effect in 2015/16.

A planning application had been submitted to NDDC in respect of the Fording Point, Cultural Centre in Blandford. If approved this would provide theatre and cinema facilities to the area.

f. Trailway

 Cllr Norman stated that at a recent meeting of the North Dorset Trailway Group there had been agreement for the stretch of Trailway near the sewage station to be scraped and resurfaced but works would have to wait until the weather improved.

A response from DCC Rangers with regard to a number of issued raised by the Parish Council had been circulated to Councillors and that a further updated would be provided by the Clerk in due course.

g. Rights of Way Officer 

Cllr Williams as Rights of Way Officer stated that whilst he would be stepping down from his role as Parish Councillor during 2014 he would continue in his role as Snow Officer.

h. Allotments

The Clerk reported that despite efforts no meaningful contact had been made with the Stourpaine Allotments Association and that it was likely that the person in the role of Treasurer had changed once again. Continued efforts would be made to engage with the Allotments Association.

Cllr Norman reported that a resident of the village who leased land from the Parish Council was selling their property and that once sold if the Parish Council/householder wished to continue the lease agreement this would require renegotiation.

i. Unauthorised Travellers Encampment – Update

It was reported that Dorset Police recently raided the site concerning an investigation into the possession and sale of illegal drugs however no further action could be taken.

Cllr Farwell noted that it was the practice of the Traveller to let their dogs loose to roam around the area which could have an impact on wildlife and road safety.

The Clerk reported that he had been contact by representatives from Twyford Parish Council who have offered to discuss the issues and action taken to deal with the same group of Travellers who set up an illegal encampment in their Parish. It was agreed by Councillors that a meeting be arranged as soon as practical.

14/01/10   Reports on Play Areasa.Kidzone, Playing Field,HavelinsThe Clerk reported that Health & Safety inspections of the site continued to be carried out on a weekly basis.Following the recent flooding in theHavelins it was reported that the play area was waterlogged and not useable at present.b. Grace Upward Under 12s, Bottom Road

No report

Following the annual Health & Safety inspection carried out by the Play Inspection Company a number of deficiencies with highlighted with equipment and associated items that required attention. Phil Wigg had been approached by the Clerk to carry out a number of repairs to the play areas which should be completed by the end of January 2014. Any works that could not be completed due to requiring specialist knowledge/equipment would be instructed following quotes being obtained in due course.

14/01/11 Financea. Payments to be made as per schedule – for decisionIt was agreed by Councillors that all payments, bill and invoices listed on the schedule be paid. The payments were then authorised byCllrs Norman andYarwood. b. Budget 2014/15 The Clerk reported that a draft budget was in hand and that he was awaiting confirmation on issues regarding the localisation and payment of council tax support and the payment of any grant monies.

It was likely that there would be little in increase in expenditure for 2014/15, however the Clerk requested that Councillors raise any items to be included in the budget as soon as possible.

14/01/12   Correspondence The Clerk brought to the attention of Councillors item of correspondence received that had not previously been circulated.
14/01/13   Matters for consideration at the next meeting to be held on the 20th February 2014Cllr Norman stated that he had spoken at Louise Webb as resident of the Village who had expressed an interest in the role of Parish Councillor.Action – Clerk to extend an invitation to attend the next Parish Council meeting on the 20th February 2014The Clerk reported that an invitation had been extended to Deb Appleby at Locality to come and talk to the Village on the subject of Neighbourhood Plans. Confirmation of a suitable date is awaited.

 There being no further business the meeting was closed at 8.50pm

Signed:

Councillor A Norman – Chairman Stourpaine Parish Council

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Stourpaine Parish Council – Meeting 16 January 2014

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 PARISH COUNCILLORS ARE SUMMONED TO A MEETING OF STOURPAINE PARISH COUNCIL TO BE HELD AT 7.00PM IN THE VILLAGE HALL ON

THURSDAY 16th JANUARY 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

14/01/01   Apologies for Absence
14/01/02   Declarations of Interest and Grant of Dispensations
14/01/03   Approval of the Minutes of the Parish Council Meetings held on the 20th November 2013 and 12th December 2013.
14/01/04   Matters arising
14/01/05   Flood Prevention Measures
14/01/06   Parish Plan Update Action Plan – A350/AONB
14/01/07   Planning Matters as listed on the schedule
14/01/08   Electoral Review of North Dorset
14/01/09   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 Officer
h.  Allotments
i.  Unauthorised Travellers Encampment – update

14/01/10   Reports on Play Areas

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

14/01/11   Finance

a.   Payments to be made as per schedule – for decision
b.  Budget 2014/15

14/01/12   Correspondence
14/01/13   Matters for consideration at the next meeting – 20th February 2014

Paul Clark
Parish Clerk – Stourpaine Parish Council

6th January 2014        

Stourpaine – Flooding

Dorset StourFollowing the unfortunate incidents of flooding that occurred over the Christmas period in Stourpaine, it is the intention of the Parish Council to meet as soon as practical with both the Environment Agency and North Dorset District Council to discuss the issue.

If you have any photographs that have been taken of the flooding in the village, the Parish Council would like use them to help build our case for measures to be taken by the Environment Agency to protect the village from the results of flooding.

Photographs can be e-mailed to the Parish Clerk stourpaine@dorset-aptc.gov.uk

Kind regards
Paul

Paul Clark
Parish Clerk – Stourpaine Parish Council 

Telephone 01258 860460
Mobile 07583 120820

Village Notice

BulletSTOURPAINE PARISH COUNCIL VILLAGE NOTICE

The proposed plans for the new village hall to be built on the playing fields in Havelins, together with the proposed plans for the affordable housing to be built on the site of the existing village hall, will be available to view on, Thursday 12th December 2013 in the village hall between 4.30 pm and 6.30 pm.

This will be followed at 6.45 pm by a meeting of Stourpaine Parish Council where you are invited to raise any comments that you may have on the proposals with Parish Councillors.

If you have any questions please contact
Paul Clark – Parish Clerk on 01258 860460 or
e-mail stourpaine@dorset-aptc.gov.uk

Stourpaine Parish Council – Meeting 12 December 2013

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PARISH COUNCILLORS ARE SUMMONED TO A MEETING OF STOURPAINE PARISH COUNCIL TO BE HELD AT 6.45PM IN THE VILLAGE HALL ON THURSDAY 12th DECEMBER 2013

PUBLIC QUESTIONS

The purpose of this meeting is to discuss planning applications in respect of the new village hall to be built on the playing fields in Havelins and the affordable housing on the site of the existing village hall at Clerke’s Acre. There will be an opportunity before the Parish Council meeting opens for residents to raise comment on the proposals and on other matters of interest or concern that you wish to bring to the attention of the Parish Council.

AGENDA
13/12/01 Apologies for Absence

13/12/02 Declarations of Interest and Grant of Dispensations

13/12/03 Planning Matters:

a. 2/2013/1261/PLNG – Village Hall, Orchard Close & Clerke’s Acre, Shaston Road,
Stourpaine, Blandford Forum, DT11 8TE
Demolish village hall and store. Erect 9 No. dwellings, 2 No. garages and bin store.
Form pedestrian access and parking area.
b. 2/2013/1266/PLNG – Stourpaine Playing Field Association, Havelins, Stourpaine,
Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8TH
Erect 1 No. Community Hall, 1 No. single storey extension to Sports Pavilion and create
an additional 18 No. parking spaces.

13/12/04 Finance

a. Payments to be made as per schedule – for decision

13/12/05 Matters for consideration at the next meeting to be held on the 16th January 2014

Paul Clark
Parish Clerk – Stourpaine Parish Council
2nd December 2013

Message from Dorset Police

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Message from Dorset Police

Can you help?

Dorset’s Police and Crime Commissioner will be tendering for a new Victim Service for Dorset to commence in 2014. To inform the service specification we are keen to speak to victims of crime to ascertain the type of service they would wish to receive. A focus group has been arranged for Wednesday 13th November 10.00-13.00 at Dorset Police Headquarters.

If you are able attend and assist us in the important consultation, please contact me for more details.

Many thanks
Susan Bickle
Community Engagement Officer
Dorset Police
Force Headquarters, Winfrith, Dorchester, Dorset DT2 8DZ

T: 01202 223743
M: 07584 888209
E: susan.bickle@dorset.pnn.police.uk
W: www.dorset.pcc.police.uk
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Dorset Community Transport Directory

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Dorset Community Transport Directory

The latest edition of this guide dated October 2013 is now available.

This guide gives details of over 60 voluntary car schemes, dial-a-rides and other community transport initiatives across Dorset.

If you would like an updated copy please contact Paul Clark – Parish Clerk on 01258 860460 or e-mail stourpaine@dorset-aptc.gov.uk

Stourpaine Parish Council – Meeting

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Stourpaine Parish Council

The next meeting will be held on the 21st November 2013 at 7.00 p.m. in the Village Hall.

At this meeting Steve Malpass from the Environment Agency will be giving a presentation on flood prevention in the Village.We will also be joined by Deb Appleby – Development Manager for Locality who will be talking to us about Neighbourhood Plans.

All welcome

 

Stourpaine Parish Plan 2013

SUMMARY OF ACTION POINTS – STOURPAINE PARISH PLAN UPDATE – 2013: Update to the 2007 plan – Action Points

A. INTRODUCTION
As most of the action points included in the 2007 Stourpaine Parish Plan have now been completed, Stourpaine Parish Council decided the time was right to undertake an update to this Plan. This update was to be obtained by seeking the opinions of parish residents, social groups, societies and local businesses on issues that they consider matter to them.

An “Update Team” was established and the bulk of the consultation began with an open day “Stourpaine Matters” which was held in the Stourpaine village hall on the 6th October 2012. The results of this consultation were used to design questionnaires which were hand delivered to all households in the parish of Stourpaine during mid November 2012.

Those attending the open day represented 13% of the Parish population and 16% of the number of households. This compares with 130 (22%) adults and children who attended the first Stourpaine Parish Plan Open Day in 2005. Questionnaires from 126 households, 216 “adults” and 11 “young persons” [aged between 8 and 17] were completed and returned for analysis. This represented a response rate of 45% from all households, 39% from adults and 32% from those aged between eight and 17 who live in the Parish of Stourpaine. In comparison, the 2007 Parish Plan had input from 131 households (53%), 250 adults (51%) and 31 (46%) young people.

Following analysis of the information collected during the research period, at the open day and from the completed questionnaires, a detailed report was written for submission to and adoption by Stourpaine Parish Council. The report was adopted by the Council at a meeting on the 19th September 2013. The main report contains a summary of actions that the Update Team recommend should be undertaken by Stourpaine Parish Council and other parties. A copy of the main report is available on the www.stourpaine.info web site.

B. REQUEST FOR HELP
In the summary of action points which follows, reference is made to groups and individuals who we hope will be able to help undertake the work required to fulfil the wishes of Stourpaine residents expressed in the update to the Stourpaine Parish Plan. A number of you have already volunteered to help and you may be contacted in due course. If anyone else would like to help with any of the action points, then in the first instance, please contact:
Derek Gardiner, Update Chairman
1 Hod Drive, Stourpaine, DT11 8TJ
01258 488 455, derekg@ibres.com

C. ACTION POINTS

KEY:   1. Action   2. Responsibility   3. Time Scale

Key to Time Scale:
.. Short Term – within 6 months of issue of this update.
.. Medium Term – 6 months after of issue of this update.
.. Long Term – Time scale difficult to determine – most projects will be ongoing.

  1. Determine the wisdom of printing the Benefice magazine monthly and distributing it to all households in the parish. This will also involve exploring ways to make this financially possible.
  2. Local PCCs and Mr Lyle Adlem who has already been involved in discussions about this action point.
  3. Short term
  1. Support the use of www.stourpaine.info through training special interest groups to post information on the website.
  2. Stourpaine Parish Council, all village groups and societies. We recommend Mr George McCavitt is approached and asked to lead this process.
  3. On-going
  1. Establish an e-mail news system to keep residents informed about forthcoming events.
  2. Interested individuals. We recommend Mr George McCavitt is approached and asked to lead this process.
  3. On-going
  1. Continue to lobby local and central government to transfer the A350 to the C13 but as this is not contained in the Core Strategy it is unlikely that the situation will change for some years.
  2. Councillor Scott Norman, Stourpaine Parish Council to lead.
  3. Long term
  1. Discuss approaches to reduce speeding on the A350 through the village with the Dorset AONB Partnership. Investigate ways in which Stourpaine can benefit from advice and help from them, including grant aid. Follow these through with discussions with the appropriate authorities e.g. the Highways Agency, North Dorset District Council, Dorset County Council.
  2. Councillor Scott Norman, Stourpaine Parish Council to lead. Dorset Police, Dorset Roadsafe Highways Agency, NDDC, DCC and Dorset AONB.
  3. Medium term
  1. Continue to explore the feasibility of installing speed cameras and a pedestrian crossing on the A350 with the Highways Agency, North Dorset District Council, Dorset County Council and the Dorset AONB Partnership.
  2. Councillor Scott Norman, Stourpaine Parish Council to lead. Dorset Police, Dorset Roadsafe Highways Agency, NDDC, DCC and Dorset AONB.
  3. Medium term
  1. Work with heavy vehicle owners whose drivers use the Trailway to encourage them to drive with care on the Trailway and through the village.
  2. Councillor Keith Yarwood – Stourpaine Parish Council, North Dorset Trailway Group, DCC Rangers.
  3. On-going
  1. Determine ways in which to communicate with Trailway users (pedestrians and cyclists) about safe use of the Trailway and act on these findings.
  2. Councillor Keith Yarwood – Stourpaine Parish Council, North Dorset Trailway Group, DCC Rangers and interested individuals.
  3. Medium term
  1. Determine how the Trailway can best be maintained in good order for all users, but especially for pedestrians and cyclists and act on these findings.
  2. Councillor Keith Yarwood – Stourpaine Parish Council, North Dorset Trailway Group, DCC Rangers and interested individuals.
  3. Long term
  1. Should the new village hall / sports facility be built consider naming it either the Stourpaine Village Hall or the Stourpaine Village Centre.
  2. The committee formed from the merger of the Stourpaine Village Hall Committee and the Stourpaine Playing Fields Association.
  3. Medium term
  1. Ensure that any proposals for the design, location and operating conditions for the proposed new facility are made available for comment prior to submission of any planning applications.
  2. Councillor David Williams – Stourpaine Parish Council (who has been involved in the plans / proposals to date), Stourpaine Village Hall Committee, Stourpaine Playing Fields Association.
  3. Short / Medium term
  1. Inform the Blandford Leisure Centre of the findings of this report to justify why the Council should not contribute to funding the Centre.
  2. Stourpaine Parish Council.
  3. Completed
  1. Identify those in the Parish who may need voluntary help from time to time and set up a team to provide this help.
  2. Local groups and interested individuals.
  3. On-going

1. Investigate the wisdom of providing the following in Stourpaine either at the proposed facility or elsewhere in the parish:

  • film nights and social evenings
  • bridge and whist evenings
  • a youth club, football club and a skateboard park for the under 18 year olds
  • coffee mornings, lunches and afternoon teas for the older generation
  • a voluntary service to help some of the older generation with for example, companionship, shopping, car transport.

2. Local societies, local groups and interested individuals. In addition we recommend that the Stourpaine Village Hall Committee and the Stourpaine Playing Fields Association could co-ordinate some of these suggestions particularly as they relate to their premises / land.
3. On-going

  1. Prepare a village welcome pack (in hard copy and electronic format) to provide to new arrivals to Stourpaine.
  2. Stourpaine Parish Council to lead and to work with Holy Trinity church, local groups and interested individuals to prepare a village welcome pack.
  3. In hand
  1. Pursue any opportunities to help protect individual properties in Stourpaine from surface and groundwater flooding.
  2. Environment Agency to lead; Stourpaine Parish Council, Dorset County Council (lead flood authority), DEFRA and interested individuals.
  3. In hand

1 “Local groups” refers to individuals that may form a group to deal with specific issues.

  • Continue to monitor and seek the views of children and young people and the wider village community with regard to their needs for high quality communal play areas. It is acknowledged that the requirements of children and young people will be subject to change. Therefore there may be a need to review the availability of funding with which to re-model and improve the areas and equipment notwithstanding the planned Phase Two investment.

2. Stourpaine Parish Council.
3. On-going

  1. Ensure that regular reviews of health and safety are undertaken to identify the need for repair and replacement of play equipment.
  2. Stourpaine Parish Council.
  3. On-going
  1. Identify the specific locations where the paths and hedgerows could be better maintained and arrange for maintenance work to be carried out.
  2. In the first instance any rights of way problems should be referred to Councillor David Williams, Rights of Way Officer, Stourpaine Parish Council. If necessary any maintenance problems can be referred on to the Dorset County Council Rangers for action.
  3. Short term
  1. Monitor the aspirations and progress of Dorset Waste Partnership’s waste plans to help assess the wisdom of providing local recyclable material and garden waste collection facilities.
  2. Dorset Waste Partnership
  3. Short / Medium term
  1. Using this report, examine where new dog waste bins could be located and review the feasibility where identified by Stourpaine Parish Council with NDDC and the North Dorset Trailway Group.
  2. Stourpaine Parish Council, Dorset County Council Rangers
  3. On going
  1. Verify the demand for affordable housing in Stourpaine
  2. NDDC with input from Stourpaine Parish Council
  3. Medium / Long Term
  1. Prepare a Village Design Statement (contained in 2007 Plan)
  2. Stourpaine Parish Council to investigate further with input from local groups and interested individuals
  3. Medium term
  1. Prepare a Neighbourhood Plan
  2. Stourpaine Parish Council to investigate further with input from local groups and interested individuals
  3. Medium term

Community Speed Watch

obookStourpaine Parish Council is currently considering taking part in the Community Speed Watch (CSW) initiative. This will be in partnership with Dorset Police aimed at raising awareness of road users and encouraging speed reduction.

The initiative allows trained volunteers to monitor the driving behaviour of motorists in their area, if necessary passing on details to the Police.

The Stourpaine Parish Plan highlights the concerns of residents over road safety in the village, in particular the speed of traffic passing through on the A350 Shaston Road.

After Police Assurance Checks have been completed, CSW Volunteers will receive full training in the use of equipment. As and when CSW Volunteers carry out speed checks they will record how many vehicles were checked and how many were observed exceeding the speed limit threshold. This information is then sent to the Volunteer Support Team (VST) at Dorchester Police Station.

On the first two occasions that a vehicle is seen exceeding the speed the registered keeper will receive a warning letter. If the vehicle is observed for a third time, details will be passed to the local Dorset Police Safer Neighbourhood Team for further attention.

If you would like to be involved in this village initiative, or would like any further information, please contact:

Paul Clark – Parish Clerk
Stourpaine Parish Council
Telephone – (01258) 860460 or 07583 12082
Email – stourpaine@dorset-aptc.gov.uk