MUGA use

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The MUGA/Playing field is booked at the following times:

Greenford School

Monday to Friday 9am to 2.30pm (Term time)

Maiden Newton Youth Football Club

Tuesday 6pm until 7pm (Under 13’s)

Thursdays 5pm until 6pm (Under 8s)

Thursdays 6pm until 7pm (Under 11s)

Fridays 6pm until 7pm (Under 10s)

Sundays from 10am to 3.30pm for matches as from 15th October onwards

Rugby Tots

Tues 2.30pm to 4.30pm by Rugby Tots (until the weather turns)

During these times the MUGA and playing field are not available to the general public as these sessions are booked and paid for in advance.

Thank you for your cooperation

Please contact the Parish Council to book this facility

Email clerk@maidennewton-pc.gov.uk

Tel: 07814 016971

External Audit completed

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The External Audit 2020-21 has now been completed and all documents can be found on the Annual Returns page

There were no matters arising

Annual Audit notice of completion 27-08-2021.pdf

Councillor Vacancy

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Maiden Newton PC can now co-opt for the vacant position on the PC at the next full Council meeting on 2nd September.

If you are interested in applying please email for the Clerk for a copy of the Co-Option policy and application form.

email: clerk@maidennewton-pc.gov.uk

MUGA access

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MUGA USE
Following the Annual Parish meeting the Parish Council have listened to the requests of the residents of Maiden Newton and will be opening the MUGA from 1st to 31st August on a trial basis.
Please see the notice below:
The MUGA has been locked and only open on a booking and pay for basis for several years.
This was to create a revenue to pay for maintenance on the facility due to the vandalism in the area which came at a huge cost to the Parish Council which in turn affects the council taxpayer.
Following the Annual Parish meeting on 1st July 2021 and the strength of feeling amongst the village on the open access to the MUGA the Parish Council have agreed to open the MUGA to the community from 1st to 31st August initially on a trial period to see how this goes and to monitor the usage.
As part of this opening up of the facility we ask that those who use it take care with the surface and not use it for skateboards, roller skates or bicycles as this will damage the surface also no smoking, BBQ’s, fires or alcohol in the MUGA.
If you wish to use the facility in the evening and require lights, there is a code to access the electric meter in the MUGA Hut.
The Parish Council would like the community to form a “Friends of the MUGA” who would be willing to help with fund raising, cleaning, and to carry out minor repairs to the facility in the future as there will be no revenue with the facility open to all users.
We welcome all the young people into this group.
If you would like to be part of this, please contact the Council contact details are below:
We look forward to hearing from you!
Please contact any Councillor contact details on the website and on the notice board.
Or contact the Clerk clerk@maidennewton-pc.gov.uk

Parking Charges and Permits

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Dorset Council is working closely with residents, Town and Parish Councils, and community and business representatives as we look to change the way we charge for parking at our car parks across the county from next year.

Please follow the link below

https://news.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/2021/06/22/dorset-council-works-with-communities-to-transform-parking-charges-and-permits/

Neil’s view- vacancy

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Notice:

There is an upcoming vacancy at Neil’s View for a 2 bedroom house.

The advert has been placed today through Dorset Home Choice and will remain up for 2 weeks, closing date is 5th July.

Please share this information with residents in the parish and encourage anyone with a local connection to bid if they wish to be considered.

All those bidding need to registered with Dorset Home Choice

https://www.dorsethomechoice.org/dorset-homechoice/

Annual Return 2020-21

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The Annual Return is now complete and submitted to the external auditor for review.

You can view these documents on the Annual returns page.

The Public notice of inspection commences on 14th June and runs until 23rd July  

DAPTC Star award

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The Dorset Association of Parish and Town Councils (DAPTC) is proud to announce that Maiden Newton Parish
Council has continued to develop and train their employees and councillors during the last 12 months.

All councils in DAPTC’s membership are eligible to receive the annual Star Award which demonstrates a council’s
commitment to delivering the best service possible to their community by enhancing councillors’ knowledge of council processes and keeping up to date with current legislation in the sector. A single star certificate reflects 30 and 59% of individual councillors attending DAPTC’s training and events, a double star certificate is awarded for between 60 and 89% and a triple star certificate for over 90%.

Maiden Newton Parish Council has consistently achieved this, having received three Star Awards over the past four years.

Commenting on their success, Neil Wedge, Chief Executive of DAPTC said “Maiden Newton Parish Council are amongst the first to always book their councillors and colleagues on training, ensuring they take advantage of the latest information and best practice to use in their community. Training is particularly important in keeping those leading their communities relevant and at the forefront of making a difference locally. DAPTC congratulate Maiden Newton Parish Council on this great achievement.”

Housing Register

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n order to be considered for any of the housing in Maiden Newton you need to be on the Dorset Council housing register

Please follow this link to take you to Dorset Home Choice 

Transport Report April

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TRANSPORT NEWS APRIL 2021
Easter holidays for Dorset Schools are from Friday 2 April until Friday 16 April.

BUSES

The Maiden Newton Ring and Ride service (01305 228965), run by Dorset Council’s passenger services, to Dorchester on Tuesdays and Thursdays is still running during lockdown. Due to Covid restrictions on the number of passengers, there may have to be two buses on the service. The first bus leaves Maiden Newton Old School at 1000, returning from Trinity Street at 1300 and the second at 10.45 returning at 1345. Ring before 15.00 on Monday or Wednesday to book and to learn of the bus service to which you have been allocated. These buses will start from Cattistock Square by request at booking. Fares £2.50 single £5 return.

Dorset Community Transport (01258 287980), a private company, also offer 2 services from Maiden Newton each week and a third twice a month. To use any of these services you must be registered with the Company and then book your seat, and arrange your pick up point, before 1430 on the day before you want to travel. Each adult return fare is £6 on all 3 services. DCT now accepts the national concessionary bus passes.
Every Wednesday to Dorchester The bus, from Broadwindsor to Dorchester, passes through Maiden Newton about 10.00. The return service leaves Trinity Street at 13.20. Ring by 14.30 on Tuesdays to book your seat and confirm your pick up point.

Thursdays 8 and 22 April to Yeovil The bus leaves the Dorchester Road stop at 09.32, a the War Memorial at 09.34 and Cattistock at 9.39. The drop off point is close to M&S and the return service leaves from the same place at 12.30. Book by 14.30 on Wednesday and confirm your pick up point. Pickups can be arranged at Frome St Quintin or Evershot.

Every Friday to Bridport The bus leaves the War Memorial at 09.15 and the return service leaves Bridport about 12.30. Book by 14.30 on Thursdays and confirm your pick up point.

USE YOUR BUSES IF YOU WANT TO KEEP THEM

TRAINS GWR are presently maintaining the full advertised service but there may have to be cancellations due to COVID-19 staff absences. Please check before you plan to travel.
From Maiden Newton to Dorchester and Weymouth
Monday to Friday
0757 1037 1138 1336 1643 1837 1943 2242
Saturdays Sundays
0753 1032 1135 1335 1635 1843 1935 2242 1017 1130 1525 1937 2243
From Maiden Newton to Yeovil, Westbury. Bath and Bristol
Monday to Friday
0552 0707 0914 1140 1338 1526 1748 2040
Saturdays Sundays
0704 0912 1136 1336 1521 1754 2045 1131 1434 1635 1819 2034

Engineering Work Friday 2 – Monday 5 April Buses replace trains between Yeovil Pen Mill and Westbury and between Castle Cary and Taunton. 18- 25 April buses replace trains between Westbury and Bath Spa. Check the train times from Maiden Newton if you plan to travel.

Country Cars
Rachael Clark (01300 320065) continues to take the bookings requesting help with transport to the surgery, hospital appointments, dentists or opticians or attend COVID Vaccinations at Bridport.

If you are interested in becoming a Country Car Driver, please contact Sally Falkingham for more details and application forms on 01300 320969.
Sally Falkingham Maiden Newton & Frome Valley Parish Councils Transport Representative.