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East Dorset News

Spring 2017

Out and about in East Dorset

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Contents

The Team

In This Edition

Editor: Ceri Lewis, Communications and PR Manager Assistant Editors: Melanie Baldwin and Isabella Gamble, Communications and PR Team Design: Alison Bartlett, Communications and PR Team Christchurch and East Dorset Councils, BH23 1AZ Print: IMS Group Printed on: East Dorset News is environmentally friendly and printed on paper sourced from sustainable forests, using vegetable based inks. Distribution: IMS Group If you do not regularly receive East Dorset News please tel: 01202 795455 or email: communications@ christchurchandeastdorset.gov.uk

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Council meetings are moving East Dorset District Council meetings are moving. From May 2017, East Dorset District Council meetings will be held in the Quarter Jack Suite at Allendale Community Centre. Since 14 November the council has operated its day-to-day services from Allenview House (same building as Teachers Building Society) in Wimborne town centre. Civic meetings continued to be held at Furzehill until new facilities at the Allendale Community Centre became available but these are now ready and the first meeting will be Annual Full Council on Monday 15 May. The new address is: Allendale Community Centre, Hanham Road, Wimborne BH21 1AS You can view a calendar of upcoming meetings on page 13 or visit dorsetforyou.gov.uk/committees.

Bring the Gruffalo to life At Moors Valley Country Park & Forest you can now bring the Gruffalo and other characters to life with the Forestry Commission England’s brand new Gruffalo Spotters Trail and exciting augmented reality app.

Our Rangers make sure there’s always something fun going on at Moors Valley. From pond dipping and den building to children’s mountain biking and archery. You’ll find a list of all the events online at www.moors-valley.co.uk/events.

Download the Gruffalo Spotter app at home then enjoy a visit to Moors Valley. Along the trail, look out for evidence markers - point the app at these and watch the characters appear before your eyes! Meet Mouse, Fox, Owl and Snake along the way, as you follow clues on your search for the Gruffalo. www.forestry.gov.uk/ gruffalo

April

July

Saturday 8 April - Sunday 14 May

Sunday 9

9am - 5pm

11am - 4pm

EVENTS AT MOORS VALLEY Exhibition: Evelyn Bartlett

May Sunday 7

Photography Walk 10am - 12pm Sunday 21

Emergency Service Day 11am - 2pm

June Sunday 4

Butterflies and Moths 10am - 12pm

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News

Local charity takes on local community centre Prama, the Dorset care charity, recently agreed to reopen and take forward the much-loved Barrington Community Centre and Theatre in Ferndown. The welcome decision comes after a period of uncertainty for the centre which had been forced to close its doors and ensures that the Barrington will continue to provide much valued facilities for the community.

Prama is a local charity which offers care for older people, people with dementia and carers. In addition to home care support, Prama also provide day services, clubs and activities to encourage people to meet, socialise and prevent loneliness. The services provided by the Barrington are well matched with Prama’s work.

Steve Robinson, Prama’s CEO said: “I‘m delighted that Prama is able to support the community of Ferndown and facilitate this wonderful centre’s future. Many local clubs and societies meet at the Barrington, which is at the heart of the local community, and we want to see this thrive and grow. Although many will know Prama as a charity that primarily provides care to older people, I can assure everyone that we will be supporting the Barrington to be a community centre for all ages.” The council is working with Prama to reassign the lease and revenue grant and ensure the Barrington Centre continues to be enjoyed by local residents. We will also be carrying out an energy efficiency survey in the near future to look at ways in which running costs associated with the building could be reduced. For information on news and events at the Barrington Centre visit www.thebarrington.online.

New Broadband Connection Voucher scheme to benefit businesses Are you the owner of a small or medium-sized business in East Dorset? Why not take advantage of the new Broadband Connection Voucher scheme recently launched by Economic Development. The scheme is aimed at encouraging the take-up of superfast and ultrafast broadband services across the area. It seeks to boost the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises and is now open for applications. Companies accessing faster broadband connections have reported increased employee effectiveness, improved efficiency of business administration and increased speed and reliability of delivering goods or services.

The new scheme has been allocated a budget of up to £50,000 to help businesses connect to faster broadband services. Vouchers are available up to a maximum of £2,000 to pay for broadband connection. Make sure you don’t delay as vouchers are available on a first come, first served basis so get your application in today. To find out more about the scheme telephone: 01202 795593 or email: economy@ christchurchandeastdorset.gov.uk. For more information on the council’s Going For Growth programme visit dorsetforyou.gov.uk/economicdevelopment/christchurch-and-eastdorset.

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NEW Activate Coast & Countryside Activity Guide

Enjoy your Easter by combining the chocolate eggs with some physical activities at QE Leisure Centre. Don’t worry if you over indulge this Easter, you can burn off those extra calories with friends and family by going swimming, playing various racket sports and enjoying a kick about on our football pitches. Or, why not try our amazing climbing wall and bouldering cave? Visitors travel from all over the country to experience our climbing facilities and they are not disappointed. Alternatively you can take part in a large variety of fitness classes along with utilising our fantastic Fitness and Cardio Suite facilities.

The new brochure is now being circulated at various venues throughout East Dorset. It has been produced by our Health and Activity team and highlights some low level options to help you start on the path to activity in your local area.

Whatever you decide you can start or complete your visit by relaxing in our Health Spa which includes a sauna and steam room.

As well as promoting regular led sessions of progressive walking and running it also highlights local organisations that you can join, from Poole Canoe Club that runs sessions on the Stour in Wimborne to cycling groups and orienteering clubs.

are also beginner running sessions both at Moors Valley and BytheWay Field in Wimborne. If you are an adult and want to get back into cycling or pick it up for the first time then there are Get Back in the Saddle Courses and 1-2-1 beginner cycling sessions.

There is something for everyone to try and put a bit of activity into their lives.

The brochure will be available at community hubs, libraries, Wimborne Tourist Information Centre, Moors Valley and downloadable from www.moors-valley.co.uk.

To find out more information please visit our website dorsetforyou.gov. uk/qe-leisure-centre.

There will be sessions of Buggy Fitness walks – walking with children whilst doing certain activities or movements that raise your heart rate and increase your fitness. Nordic walking uses poles to propel you so that you use all of your muscle groups not just your legs. If you get the technique right you get the benefits. If you don’t want to use poles then come and try Walk Fit at Moors Valley Country Park. An instructor will push you a bit harder on the walk and incorporate a few activities to get you progressing from standard walking to a quicker more sustained pace. There 6

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VERWOOD HUB COMMUNITY & LEISURE

Fun for all the family at Verwood Hub Verwood Hub has an exciting year ahead! We aren’t just a gym; we have lots of shows, live bands, film showings and comedy nights! Cinema - We were thrilled when our

new sound system was upgraded last year. We now show family films on Saturday mornings and also run a Classic Cinema film club on the last Wednesday of each month. On 26 April we will be showing Sunset Boulevard where you receive tea and cake included in your cinema ticket price. Why not pop along and watch a timeless classic?

Kids parties - We have a great

selection of party options for your child’s special day. We can organise everything for you and also do the cleaning up afterwards! Monster Bounce is a firm favourite for children 4 -12 years. The Hub Café is open 7 days a week and is a great place to catch up with friends over a coffee on our comfy sofas. Our menu is varied with lots of tasty treats for little people!

Fitness for the whole family

- Why not try a group class at Verwood Hub as a great way to meet new people. New classes this year include HIIT 60, MetaFit, yoga and indoor cycling. We also have a new class for youngsters - ‘Zumba Kids’ on a Tuesday after school and is great fun! For more information on any of our group classes call 01202 828740. Why not pop in and chat to our friendly reception staff staff to discuss our membership offers. There’s also lots of way to keep upto-date with our events and stay in touch. Visit our website dorsteforyou. gov.uk/verwoodhub/events for our full events calendar and information about how to sign up to our regular e-newsletter. You will also find us on Twitter and Facebook: @TheVerwoodHub @LifestyleVerwood @cb_edd_councils

Council Budget

Council Budget 2017/18 The council’s budget for local services in East Dorset was approved in February. Local services are funded by a combination of government grants, business rates, Council Tax, service fees and charges, and other income. The total budget for 2017/18 is £33m. The district council’s element of the Council Tax bill is to increase by £5 for a Band D property, which is just under 10p per week. This means that the annual charge for East Dorset’s element of Council Tax for a Band D property from 1 April 2017 will be £212.32. Despite the ongoing and significant reduction in funding from Central Government the council remains committed to delivering the valued services it does to residents without the need to increase council tax beyond the Government’s referendum threshold. By 2018 the council will no longer receive any core revenue funding from Central Government. However, we will ensure that further efficiencies are identified to protect future service delivery. To achieve this we will need to change the way we work across all services whilst continuing to protect vital local services and deliver our priorities in the years ahead.

Your Council Tax explained As well as a proportion going to East Dorset District Council, the total Council Tax you pay is also required by Dorset County Council, Dorset Police, Dorset and Wiltshire Fire Authority, and local Town and Parish Councils. In total the annual average charge for Council Tax for a Band D property in East Dorset from 1 April 2017 is £1,860.79. This represents an increase of 4.40 per cent from 2016/17 Below you can see the Council Tax for a Band D property from 1 April 2017. The amount of Council Tax you will pay varies depending upon which Council Tax band your home is in. You can view charges for all bands at dorsetforyou.gov. uk/counciltax. Your full Council Tax charge will be set out in your Council Tax bill.

2016/17 (£)

2017/18 (£)

Increase (%)

East Dorset District Council

207.32

212.32

2.41

Dorset County Council

1,263.78

1,326.87

4.99

Dorset Police

190.80

194.58

1.98

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire Authority

69.21

70.59

1.99

Town and Parish Council Average

51.24

56.43

10.13

Total

1,782.35

1,860.79

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Council Budget

How East Dorset District Council spends your money East Dorset District Council is responsible for delivering a number of services to the local community. These include ensuring your rubbish is collected, maintaining parks and open spaces, running local leisure centres and ensuring East Dorset remains a thriving place to live and work with a growing economy.

Growth & Economy

Housing & Health

Finance including Housing Benefits & Tax Collection

Community & Leisure

1.5m

2.7m

18.4m

5.1m

Organisational Development

Legal & Democratic

Property & Engineering

Waste & Street Cleaning

1.0m

0.7m

1.1m

2.0 m

Total gross budget ÂŁ32.6m

Where does your Council Tax go? Dorset County Council

East Dorset District Council

Dorset Police

72%

11 %

10%

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire Authority

Town and Parish Councils

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Director and also senior optometrist at Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Rob Jones explains: “The importance of a good team cannot be underestimated, especially if we want to continue to exceed our patients expectations”. With this in mind, Parley Optometrists have recruited some of the best local optometrists in the area so that patients can continue to benefit from first-class eye care. The practice was one of the first in the UK to offer 3D retinal scanning or Optical Coherence Tomography, and offers a range of different services above and beyond what is usually available on the high street, whilst also offering the usual range of products to suit those with designer tastes or those on a tight budget. You don’t need an eye examination to see why people travel from far and wide to access this level of service....and it happens to be on your doorstep!

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Local Government Reorganisation

Secretary of State to decide on Future Dorset East Dorset District Council, along with the other councils in Dorset, is currently waiting for a decision from the Secretary of State Rt. Hon. Sajid Javid MP on the Future Dorset submission for local government reorganisation submitted by six of the nine councils in February 2017. Three councils, East Dorset, Christchurch Borough Council and Purbeck District Council, voted in January not to be part of the submission. East Dorset District Council is awaiting the decision of the Secretary of State before deciding the best way forward. His ‘minded to’ decision was expected by the end of March so may well have been announced by the time you read your copy of East Dorset News

2017

Secretary of State gives his initial decision on the Future Dorset proposal Summer Consent to change from Dorset councils supporting the submission Parliamentary Orders for local government reorganisation are prepared

What is being proposed? The Future Dorset submission, which is supported by six of Dorset’s nine councils, proposes the creation of two unitary authorities to replace the existing nine councils. The first, urban Dorset, would cover Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch, as well as the services provided by Dorset County Council, while the second, rural Dorset, would cover East Dorset, North Dorset, Purbeck, West Dorset and Weymouth and Portland, as well as the services provided by Dorset County Council. 

Spring

December Parliamentary Orders are approved

2018

January Implementation arrangements for local government reorganisation are established Throughout 2018 Transition and preparation arrangements including staff , services and assets

2019 North Dorset

New council’s budgets set

East Dorset Christchurch West Dorset Bournemouth Purbeck

April New councils become operational

Poole

Rural

February

Urban

May Local elections to both new councils

Weymouth & Portland

* The timeline is based on the Secretary of State supporting Future Dorset

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Councillor Contacts

Councillor Contacts 2015-2019 Alderholt Gina Logan

Ameysford Cathy Lugg

cllr.glogan@ eastdorset.gov.uk 01425 656839

cllr.clugg@ eastdorset.gov.uk 01202 872066 1

Colehill - West David Packer

Crane Steve Butler

cllr.slugg@ eastdorset.gov.uk 01202 872066

Verwood East Simon Gibson

cllr.aparry@ eastdorset.gov.uk 07582 775766 10

Stour Robin Cook

cllr.rcook@ eastdorset.gov.uk 01202 889199 11

Verwood West Toni Coombs

Verwood West Spencer Flower

cllr.tcoombs@ eastdorset.gov.uk 01202 827376

cllr.sflower@ eastdorset.gov.uk 01202 821231 14

West Moors & Holt Andy Skeats

cllr.askeats@ eastdorset.gov.uk 01202 873786

Parley Andrew Parry

cllr.bgoringe@ eastdorset.gov.uk 01425 489078

West Moors & Holt David Shortell

cllr.jrobinson@ eastdorset.gov.uk 07513 578177

cllr.dshortell@ eastdorset.gov.uk 01202 870476

Ferndown Central Julie Robinson

St Leonards Barry Goringe

cllr.bmortimer@ eastdorset.gov.uk 07961 782375

West Moors & Holt Alex Clarke

cllr.poggelsby@ eastdorset.gov.uk 01202 893245

cllr.bmanuel@ eastdorset.gov.uk 01202 891197

Verwood East Boyd Mortimer

cllr.sgibson@ eastdorset.gov.uk 01202 820822

cllr.pharrison@ eastdorset.gov.uk 07712 264289

Parley Barbara Manuel

cllr.mdyer@ eastdorset.gov.uk 01202 874918 11

cllr.aclarke@ eastdorset.gov.uk 01202 894913

St Leonards Mike Dyer

cllr.rbryan@ eastdorset.gov.uk 01425 474335

Corfe Mullen Paul Harrison

Ferndown Central Peter Oggelsby

cllr.stong@ eastdorset.gov.uk 01258 840061

St Leonards Ray Bryan

Handley Vale Simon Tong

Hampreston & Longham George Russell

cllr.dburt@ eastdorset.gov.uk 01202 883870

Ferndown Central Steven Lugg

cllr.sbutler@ eastdorset.gov.uk 07920 054100

cllr.kdjohnson@ eastdorset.gov.uk 01202 884470

Corfe Mullen Derek Burt

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Colehill - East KD Johnson

cllr.jdover@ eastdorset.gov.uk 01202 884768

Corfe Mullen Sarah Burns

cllr.dpacker@ eastdorset.gov.uk 01202 887137

cllr.grussell@ eastdorset.gov.uk 01202 874735

Colehill - East Janet Dover

Wimborne Minster Shane Bartlett cllr.sbartlett@ eastdorset.gov.uk 07593 197302 15

Wimborne Minster David Morgan cllr.dmorgan@ eastdorset.gov.uk 01202 920302

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Conservative

Liberal Democrat

Councillor Contacts

Council Calendar East Dorset District Council is made up of 29 democratically elected members representing 16 wards. Currently the council comprises 26 Conservative and three Liberal Democrat councillors. Further details can be found at: dorsetforyou.gov.uk/councillors

April 2017 â€“ July 2017 From May 2017 all East Dorset meetings will take place in the Quarter Jack Suite, Allendale Community Centre, Hanham Road. Please check dorsetforyou.gov. uk/committees for agendas which are published seven days in advance of the meeting.

Council

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Cabinet

Planning Committee

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Wednesday 12 April | 6.30pm | Council Offices, Furzehill Tuesday 20 June | 12.00pm Wednesday 26 July | 6.30pm

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Tuesday 6 June | 6.30pm Tuesday 4 July | 6.30pm

Licensing Committee

Tuesday 27 June | 9.30am

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A Day In The Life

. . . f o e f i l e h t A day in Hannah Bosence Countryside Engagement Officer What does your job involve? All sorts! I’m very lucky that my work is so varied, and no two days are ever the same. My job covers everything from leading volunteer groups, to school visits, to evening talks for adults. I need to be pretty talkative and get people out enjoying our countryside.

What does a typical day involve? These last few months I have spent a lot of time out on sites doing practical work with our conservation volunteers who are invaluable in helping us look after our

Nature Reserves, even when the weather might not be the best. As we enter bird nesting season, and the warmer weather is on its way, my focus turns more towards education, and showing off our sites in all their glory.

What are looking forward to this year? The summer as it involves a variety of events taking place on our Nature Reserves, from Nuts About Nature Sessions for the little ones, Early Bird Dawn Chorus Walks for adults, and our ever popular wildlife colouring competition for kids of all ages. There is of course a fair amount of office time required to balance out all this fresh air. I consider myself very lucky that I enjoy my work so much. If anyone wants to join me digging muddy ditches and litter picking in the rain, you’re always welcome. For more information on the work of the Countryside Team, upcoming events or anything else, please look up Christchurch & East Dorset Countryside on Facebook, or email countryside@christchurchandeastdorset.gov.uk

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Need building control?

Building Control

Len Jeanne, District Building Control Officer

If you’re looking for a building inspector to certify your works look no further than East Dorset District Council’s Building Control Team The team operate a mobile working service and can offer a free pre-application advice meeting in the comfort of your home or at your site. They can even carry out same day inspections if you get in touch by 9.30am. Early morning inspections are also available from 8am. You can make your application online by visiting buildingcontrol.planningportal.co.uk/applications. If you’d prefer you can contact us directly tel: 01202 795021 and the team can do everything for you over the phone. All you then have to do is email across all the relevant documents. David Gale, Building Control Partnership manager, said: “We offer an independent and impartial service. We are here to protect the homeowners by inspecting properties

thoroughly to ensure building regulations compliance.” The offices in Wimborne are open between 8.45am 5.15pm but appointments can be made outside of these hours and there is parking to the rear of Allenview House. If you’re a local builder or architect then the team, supported by Local Authority Building Control, can also offer partnership working arrangements. Other services can be offered under the key consultancy and testing services such as fire engineering design, SAP and EPCs. To find out more about how you might be able to work with the team then contact tel: 01202 795021 or email: buildingcontrol@christchurchandeastdorset.gov.uk.

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What’s on

The Priest’s House Museum and Garden Tea Room

in East Dorset April

June

14 April - 30 September

Sunday 4

The Priest’s House Museum & Garden

Tivoli Theatre | 7.30pm

How Does Your Garden Grow? Exhibition exploring the history of gardening in East Dorset.

Saturday 22

Specialist Nurseries Plant Fair

Friday 21

Brian Conley

New comedy, sketches and songs, alongside some of his best-known and loved material.

Friday 9 - Sunday 11

Marty Wilde and the Wildcats Barrington Centre | 7.30pm Thursday 27

Outdoor theatre: Wind in the Willows

Kingston Lacy | 7 - 9.30pm

Wimborne Minster Folk Festival

Saturday 29

Guided Walk – Local Landscapes

Join us and bask in the June sunshine as you experience the fullest weekend of folk and family fun that Wimborne has ever seen!

The Priest’s House Museum & Garden | 10am - 4pm

Booking essential, tel. 01202 692033

Friday 16

Knoll Gardens | 10am - 4pm Tuesday 25

Knoll Gardens and Ferndown Common | 2pm

Wimborne Minster

Thursday 27

Prohibition Jazz presented by Tony Waller

Meet at Castleman Suite, Allendale House | 10am

July

15 Wandering Wider Wimborne

Barrington Centre | 7.30pm

Saturday 1

May

An entertainment-filled family day out. Music, food and drink, crafts, demonstrations, stalls and a raffle with fabulous prizes.

An evening of music at Kingston Lacy

Kingston Lacy | 6 - 9.30pm

A special fundraising evening in partnership with the Purbeck Art Weeks Festival featuring international musicians.

Wednesday 17

Off The Kerb Productions Present: Andy Parsons Tivoli Theatre | 8pm Tuesday 30

Family Explorers

Archaeology activities for all the family.

August Wednesday 9

Nuts About Nature

Stephens Castle, Verwood | 7.30pm A play-based exploration of the natural world.

An exhilarating seven mile walk taking in the delights of Pamphill. This is an East Dorset Heritage Trust event - For more details visit www.edht.org.uk

Saturday 6

Dig It!

Summer Festival

The Sheiling College, Ashley Heath | 11.30am - 4pm

Saturday 1

Evening Nightjar Walk

Kingston Lacy | 7 - 9.30pm

Meeting at the junction of Orford Close and Hillside Drive. Opportunity to see and hear the fascinating Nightjars, followed by an optional light trapping session on site to look for moths.

Thursday 17

Family Fun Coastal Orienteering Steamer Point car park, Christchurch | 11am - 3pm

Friday 18

Chas and Dave

Tivoli Theatre | 7.30pm Monday 28

Verwood Rotary Rustic Fayre

Potterne Park, Verwood | 12 - 5pm

Family fun for everyone. Stalls, crafts, demonstrations, music, food and drink and much more.

Thursday 20

Outdoor theatre: Pride and Prejudice

Kingston Lacy | 7 - 9.30pm

For Moors Valley Country Park & Forest events please see page 4.

The Priest’s House Museum & Garden | 10am - 2pm Fun activities for all the family.

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