Grass Contracts due for renewal 2025-2028

The grass cutting contract is due for renewal for the assets in the parish, if you would like to tender for this contract for the coming 3 years please email the Clerk for the specification.

Closing date is 31st January 2025 to be considered on 6th February 2025 to commence on 1st April 2025.

Email clerk@maidennewtonandfromevauchurch-pc.gov.uk

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Merry Christmas

🎄🌟 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Maiden Newton and Frome Vauchurch Parish Council! 🌟🎄

As we come to the end of another year, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all residents and community groups for your support, kindness, and contributions throughout 2024.  💚

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful Christmas filled with warmth, peace, and happiness. May the New Year bring health, success, and exciting opportunities for everyone in our community. 🎉

Here’s to a bright 2025! ✨

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October Newsletter

Maiden Newton and Frome Vauchurch Group Parish Council
October Newsletter

Here’s a round-up of key updates from the meeting held on 3rd October 2024.

Flooding issues:10 properties were recently affected by flooding, with water levels recorded at 1.94m (just below the record of 2.07m). Special thanks go out to all the residents who helped their neighbours during the early hours to reduce the impact of the flood. Meetings with the Environment Agency and Dorset Council’s flood risk team have been scheduled to address concerns about river silts and the drainage system, which has not been adequately maintained.

For more information and to report flood issues in your area, visit the Dorset Flood Risk Management Page. https://floodreport.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/

Parking Issues: Parking concerns were raised, especially cars parked too close to junctions.

If you spot any parking violations, report them to Dorset Council’s Parking Enforcement. https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/w/parking-problems

 Upcoming Events

Friends of the Play Area Fundraisers: Bingo Night: 8th February 2025, Spring Fair: 3rd May 2025

Funds raised will benefit both local community groups and the play area fund.

Village Development Updates-Cruxton Solar Farm: Enviromena has revised its plans for Cruxton Solar Farm after the appeal was dismissed earlier this year. Improvements include better landscaping, fewer solar modules, and a community benefit fund. A full planning application is expected in December 2024.

Development Naming: The new development at the top of Webbers Piece will be called “Thompsons View”.

Duke of Edinburgh Volunteering– Duke of Edinburgh students presented plans to carry out a litter-picking project around the village. The Parish Council has offered its support by providing litter pickers and advice. The Council thanks the students for their commitment to keeping our village clean!

Next Meeting: 3rd November 2024-If you have any issues or projects you’d like to discuss, we’d love to hear from you!

Reporting Issues Online- While the Parish Council regularly reports issues to Dorset Council, residents are encouraged to report any concerns directly using the following links:

Get in Touch: For inquiries or assistance, please contact the Parish Clerk: Mrs. Michele Harding

You can also reach out directly to any of the parish councillors. Their contact details are available on the Parish Council website and the village noticeboard.

Warm regards,
Maiden Newton and Frome Vauchurch Parish Council

Newsletter July 2024

 

MAIDEN NEWTON AND FROME VAUCHURCH GROUP PARISH COUNCIL

Newsletter

Next Parish Council Meeting- Join us on Thursday 5th September 2024 7pm at Maiden Newton Village Hall, please note the PC does not meet in August.

Your New Councillors-At the July PC meeting we filled the 2 vacancies by co-option, it was great to have so much interest in the vacant seats, congratulations to Carol and Toni who were voted by Councillors, we are now a full compliment.

Recreation –The Whale springer at the play area has now been repaired. The Friends of the play area and Parish Council look forward to working together on the next projects for the area.  The Cllrs are meeting with companies to consider the resurfacing of the MUGA.

Allotments– We currently have 3 vacant plots so please get in touch if you are interested in taking on an allotment, we recently visited the site and have to say it is looking rather spectacular at the moment.

Traffic Calming- At the July meeting it was agreed that the PC will pay for various speed and traffic surveys to consider a SID (Speed indicator device) and 20mph speed limits.

Asset inspections- During the next few weeks Cllrs will be carrying out inspections of all assets in the villages, this will give the new Cllrs an opportunity to see the assets that the PC are responsible for and what maintenance is required in the coming year. The PC has Allotments, Play Area, MUGA and playing field, Rock Pit Car park, car park at the village hall, monuments, bus shelters, noticeboards, a clock and benches, so plenty to consider.

Development of the Old Toller Porcorum to Maiden Newton trailway- Following a site meeting with Cllrs, rangers and interested parties the PC supported this project to benefit the community, it is hoped that Dorset Council countryside team can assist it making this project a reality

Get in touch-

For inquiries or assistance please contact the Clerk/RFO – Mrs Michele Harding, C/o West Elworth Farm, Portesham Weymouth, Dorset DT3 4HF.

Email clerk@maidennewtonandfromevauchurch-pc.gov.uk  Tel: 07831 029677.

Website: www.maidennewtonandfromevauchurch-pc.gov.uk

You can also reach out to any of the parish councillors, their details are on the website and noticeboard.

Warm regards

Maiden Newton and Frome Vauchurch Parish Council

Parish Council meetings

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Notice of General Election

Notice of Election
UK Parliamentary General Election
for the West Dorset Constituency
1.
An election is to be held for a Member of Parliament for the West Dorset Constituency.
2.
Nomination papers must be hand delivered to the Acting Returning Officer at Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ between 10am and 4pm on any working day after the date of publication of this Notice but no later than 4pm on Friday 7 June 2024. Please make an appointment to deliver your nomination papers by telephoning Electoral Services on 01305 838299 or emailing elections@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk.
3.
Nomination papers may be obtained from the offices of the Acting Returning Officer, Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ or can be downloaded from https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/guidance-candidates-and-agents-uk-parliamentary-general-elections-great-britain/nominations/completing-your-nomination-papers/nomination-form.
4.
A deposit of £500 is payable with each nomination paper submitted and this is returnable if the candidate polls more than 5% of the total valid votes cast in the Constituency. Deposits may be paid by cash (legal tender), by debit card or by BACS payment to DC Income Account, Sort Code 60-07-01, Account Number 59190019.
5.
If any election is contested the poll will take place on Thursday 4 July 2024.
6.
Applications to register to vote must reach the Electoral Registration Officer by 12 midnight on Tuesday 18 June 2024. Applications can be made online: https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote.
7.
Applications, amendments or cancellations of postal votes and amendments or cancellations of proxy votes must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ by 5pm on Wednesday 19 June 2024. Apply online to vote by post or download a form: https://www.gov.uk/apply-postal-vote.
8.
Applications for a Voter Authority Certificate or an Anonymous Elector’s Document valid for this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ by 5pm on Wednesday 26 June 2024. Apply online for a Voter Authority Certificate or download a form: https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-photo-id-voter-authority-certificate.
9.
New applications to vote by proxy at this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ by 5pm on Wednesday 26 June 2024. Apply online to vote by proxy or download a form: https://www.gov.uk/apply-proxy-vote.
10.
Applications to vote by emergency proxy at this election on grounds of physical incapacity or for work/service reasons must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ by 5pm on Thursday 4 July 2024. The physical incapacity must have occurred after 5pm on Wednesday, 26 June 2024. To apply on the grounds of work/service, the person must have become aware that they cannot go to the polling station in person after 5pm on Wednesday 26 June 2024. Download an application form: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/proxy-voting-application-forms.
Dated Tuesday 4 June 2024
Matt Prosser, Acting Returning Officer
Printed and published by the Acting Returning Officer, Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ

Transport Report May 2024

Please see the Transport report for May 2024

Notice of Uncontested elections

Please find below links to the Statement of Persons Nominated for uncontested parish elections 2024

Parish and town councils within the Dorset Council area – elections on 2 May 2024 (uncontested) – Dorset Council

Maiden Newton

Frome Vauchurch

Council Tax and Parish Precept 2024-25

Dorset Council have now sent out the Council Tax bills here you will find information on how these are calculated.

Please see the link to the information from Dorset Council about your Bill

Please also see the link to the Council Tax bands and Parish Precepts

Notice of Elections

Notices of Election – Dorset Council and Town and Parish Councils within the Dorset Council area

Please find attached the Notices of Election for the following elections to be held on 2 May 2024: