MNFVPC Newsletter May 2025

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MAIDEN NEWTON AND FROME VAUCHURCH GROUP PARISH COUNCIL

📣 Parish Council Newsletter – May 2025 Meeting Highlights

The meeting opened with a minute’s silence in honour of VE Day, remembering all who served and those who gave their lives.

🗳️ Elections

  • Chair 2025–26: Trena Fox was re-elected and signed the acceptance of office.
  • Vice-Chair 2025–26: Jeremy Edwards was also re-elected.

👥 Council News

  • Cllr Lawrie Goff has resigned. Our thanks go to Lawrie for his dedicated service. The vacancy will be filled by co-option – please get in touch if you’re interested in joining the Council.

💧 Flooding Update

  • Dorset Council & Environment Agency met on 19th May to discuss flood incidents. The PC have been  gathering as much evidence as possible with dates/photos of flooding.

☀️ Croxton Solar Farm

  • Planning application now submitted. A £20,000 Community Benefit Fund is being offered. Public consultation closes 7th June – have your say!

🏀 MUGA Refurbishment

  • Project cost: Approx. £36,000 + VAT + contingency
  • Essential works include surface repairs, fencing updates, and safety improvements.
  • Aiming for a September 2025 start, or Easter 2026 if delayed.
  • Councillors agreed to proceed and will apply for additional funding

🛠️ Village Maintenance

  • ✅ New disabled access sign installed
  • 🔧 Repairs needed: play area fence, allotment fencing, and hall gates
  • 🛑 Webbers Bus Shelter: To be made safe
  • ❄️ Grit bin plans in progress – aiming for installation by autumn

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Community Engagement

  • No VE Day event took place due to lack of volunteers. Councillors are now building a list of residents willing to help with future events – please get involved!

🧾 Governance & Finance

  • All key governance documents and audit reports were approved.
  • Public audit inspection period: 3rd June – 14th July

🏡 Planning

  • Croxton Solar Farm: Supported by the Parish Council
  • The Surgery, Bull Lane: No objections raised to the conversion proposal

🛣️ Highways

  • White lines in the village are wearing, but will only be repainted once 70% worn, per Dorset Highways policy.

📅 Next Meeting: June 2025

  • Agenda to include: co-option, MUGA update and flooding feedback.

💬 Public Forum
A reminder: residents can raise questions or ideas at every meeting. Your voice matters!

👉 Interested in joining the Parish Council or helping with events? Please message us or speak to the Clerk. Community involvement makes all the difference!

For more info see the noticeboards and Parish website where you will find the contact details of Councillors.

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   

Warm regards Maiden Newton and Frome Vauchurch Parish Council