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PR 4076 – Solution to Dinah’s Hollow
Engineers from Dorset County Council have unveiled the solution to stabilise the slopes in Dinah’s Hollow, near Melbury Abbas.
The C13, between Blandford and Shaftesbury has been closed since April after a report showed that the slopes beside the road were unstable and a potential hazard to road users.
A combination of soil nailing, mesh work and low level concrete panels will be used to stabilise the soil to prevent slippage, protect the slopes and allow the road to be reopened.
The consultants Parsons Brinckerhoff, considered a number of possible solutions including regrading the slopes, bio-engineering and high retaining walls. The final solution will use proven technology and allow as much as possible of the ancient holloway’s character to be retained.
Timescales for this work are being finalised, but a number of statutory processes may delay the start of the work. These include approvals for works to trees protected by Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) and Environmental impact assessments.
There will be a period of vegetation clearance and removal of some trees to allow access to the banks for installation of stabilisation measures. To reduce the disturbance to birds and other animals this cannot be done between March and August. It is hoped that a number of trees at the top of the slope will be retained.
Cllr Peter Finney, Cabinet member for environment and economy, said:
“Getting the timing right is going to be very tricky. Our discussions are still on going with various third parties to resolve any final issues. As soon as these negotiations are successfully completed the operation plan can be put in place, then there will be clarity with the timescales. Until that point is reached no definite dates can be finalised.
“Teams will continue surveying and repairing roads affected by the closure, but a longer term solution to reducing the impact on surrounding routes is being worked on.”
For more details of the solution and the engineers reports visit www.dorsetforyou.com/dinahs-hollow
Issued By:
Fiona King, Public Relations Officer
Tel: 01305 224725
Email: f.e.king@dorsetcc.gov.uk
Communications Unit, County Hall, Dorchester DT1 1XJ. Tel 01305 224491
www.dorsetforyou.com/news
Stourpaine Greeting Cards from original drawings by Göran Hahne
Göran Hahne‘s drawings of Stourpaine:
Fuller details can be obtained here.
Horse Riders Beware
Not 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. “
Stourpaine Parish Council – Next Meeting 15th January 2015
The next meeting of Stourpaine Parish Council will be held at 7.00pm on Thursday 15th January 2015 in Durweston Village Hall.
The agreed agenda for this meeting will be published shortly.
Minutes for the meeting held on the 16th October 2014 can be found by following the link below –
Minutes 16th October 2014 Approved
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
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
The Stour and Moors River Restoration Plan
Following on from successful public engagement events held in November, the Stour Catchment Initiative and the Environment Agency will be exhibiting a poster display to introduce the River Restoration Plan for the Stour and Moors rivers at local venues in January and February 2015.
Further information can be found by following the link below
Alerts from Dorset Police
Please see below alerts received from Dorset Police –
BURGLARY NEAR STURMINSTER NEWTON – WITNESS APPEAL
Officers are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward after a burglary near Sturminster Newton.
The incident took place between 10.15am and 12.40pm on Friday 12 December 2014 on the B3091 in the village of Manston.
The offenders gained access to the house by forcing open a ground floor window and carried out an untidy search.
A Dell laptop with a red top, a Seiko men’s watch with a brown leather strap, a quantity of cash and Christmas cards were stolen.
Police Constable Stuart Beasley, of Blandford police, said: “The owner was out Christmas shopping with her three young children at the time of the incident and it is believed the offenders may have been in the area of the village hall before and after the incident.
“I urge anyone who saw anyone acting suspiciously along the B3091 during that time period to contact me.
“Dorset Police would like to reassure residents that it is rare for burglaries to be committed during the day time in North Dorset.”
Witnesses and anyone with information should call Dorset Police in confidence on 101, quoting incident number 12:178. Alternatively, call the free and anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111 where mobile phone tariffs may apply.
Disruption and Detection of Drug related Activity
Due to the continued flow of community intelligence, a Misuse of Drugs Act warrant was executed this morning at an address in Blandford St. Mary. This resulted in a man being dealt with for possession of a controlled substance.
This is a positive outcome, fed directly from the information that the public are providing us. Please continue to report any such activity to Dorset Police on 101 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. #yousaywedo
Theft of Wellington Boots – C:14:D:52575
Between 6pm on Monday 15th December and 8am on Tuesday 16th December 3 pairs of wellington boots were stolen from outside the front door of a property on Tower Hill, Iwerne Minister.
Although this is the only reported crime of this nature, we have been made aware of the possibility that further boots may have been taken from outside properties in the surrounding area.
If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in and around the Tower Hill area during the aforementioned times, please contact Dorset Police on 101, quoting crime number 52575.
We would also like to take the time to remind people to keep their property safe and secure, as unfortunately, some people will take advantage of items left unattended, even if they are on someone’s property.
Messages from Dorset Police
Please find below messages received from Dorset Police –
Dorset Police – Horse Watch
Dorset Police have just had a report of a Chestnut Horse, approx 16hh, wearing a rug missing from the Ibberton area.
It is possible that this horse has been spooked by last nights weather as refused to go into stable last night. Usually a calm animal, this is unusual.
Please check any fields locally to you and call Dorset Police on 101 quoting incident number 12:0126 if there are any sightings.
Dorset Police – Stop That Thief Programme
On Tuesday evening in Gillingham a Stop That Thief alarm was activated at around 19.00hrs. The landowner checked the alarm and confirmed an attempted intruder. The intruder was disturbed and left empty handed after the landowner activated lights and let the dogs out. The landowner informed the Police who made an area search for the offender, but sadly with no joy.
This is a good result for the Stop That Thief programme please visit the Dorset Police Website for more information.
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