Broadband gone the way of the Flooding

From: info@northdorsetbroadband.co.uk

Dear Supporter,
Better Broadband for North Dorset
The Trailway Broadband Project.

Over the last nine months we have struggled to make sense of the contradictory messages coming from BDUK and DEFRA.

In February, there was a fundamental interpretation of one of the three basic criteria required to access the Rural Community Broadband Fund. We were one of six projects that had developed projects in such a way that we would have been eligible to access this fund. The changes announced by the RCBF team meant that, in order to qualify, we would have had to reduce the area covered by the project to the extent that there was no longer a sound business case.

We have taken the issue up to ministerial and Secretary of State level. Regrettably, in spite of considerable efforts to repair the damage, it is now clear that we will not be able to access RCBF funds. This applies to five of the other projects.

Rather than continuing to struggle on, we have decided to admit defeat.

This does not mean that you will miss out on improved broadband. The DCC programme, Superfast Dorset will cover all of the Trailway project area. Interestingly, our area will get greater coverage than the rest of rural Dorset.

We would very much like to take this opportunity to thank you for all your work and support which got the project to within a whisker of succeeding.

On behalf of all the team

Scott Norman
Chair of the Trailway Broadband Project and of DT11 Community Partnership

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

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Village Notice

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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

One Day at a Time

Copyright, Enid Fookes, 2013
One Day at a Time

A group of walkers from the Wessex Mountaineering Club met George on Sunday 24th November before setting off on their walk. Very interesting chat about the village. Keep up the good work! We look forward to returning soon.

George was interested in my newly published book (£7.99) about a 1,000 mile cycle ride I did from Dorset to Dundee. Details on http://www.enidfookes.com:

From shops in Dorset:

  • Gullivers Bookshop
  • Samways Cycles in Wimborne
  • Hillview PO
  • Badbury View PO
  • Corfe Coffee in Corfe Mullen
  • PO in Ferndown

Crime Reports – Stourpaine

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Stourpaine & Environs:

Crime levels in Stourpaine & Environs between May 2013 and October 2013

 

Tally Month Location Category Outcome status
1
Sep 2013
Park Close
Anti-social behaviour
2
Sep 2013
Church View
Anti-social behaviour
3
Sep 2013
Orchard Close
Drugs
Offender given a caution
4
Sep 2013
Bushes Road
Public order
Under investigation
5
Sep 2013
Church View
Vehicle crime
Under investigation
1
Aug 2013
Bushes Road
Anti-social behaviour
2
Aug 2013
Hod View
Criminal damage and arson
No further action at this time
3
Aug 2013
South Holme
Vehicle crime
Under investigation
4
Aug 2013
Haycombe
Violence and sexual offences
Under investigation
1
Jul 2013
Hod View
Anti-social behaviour
2
Jul 2013
Hod View
Anti-social behaviour
3
Jul 2013
Water Lane
Anti-social behaviour
4
Jul 2013
Hod View
Anti-social behaviour
5
Jul 2013
Hod View
Anti-social behaviour
6
Jul 2013
Orchard Close
Burglary
No further action at this time
7
Jul 2013
A350
Burglary
Under investigation
8
Jul 2013
Water Lane
Burglary
No further action at this time
9
Jul 2013
Park Close
Burglary
No further action at this time
10
Jul 2013
Bushes Road
Criminal damage and arson
Under investigation
11
Jul 2013
Bottom Road
Criminal damage and arson
Under investigation
1
Jun 2013
Bushes Road
Anti-social behaviour
1
May 2013
Hod View
Anti-social behaviour
2
May 2013
Orchard Close
Anti-social behaviour
3
May 2013
Water Lane
Anti-social behaviour
4
May 2013
Parking Area
Vehicle crime
No further action at this time

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

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