East Dorset News Summer 2018

East Dorset News

Summer 2018

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Local optician bucks national trend by offering ‘clinical excellence’for all A recent report published by Mintel, one of the world’s leading market intelligence companies, has predicted that across the UK independent opticians will continue to decline in the face of growing competition from high street rivals. Despite this gloomy predicition local opticians Parley Optometrists appear to be doing the opposite, with more clinics opening than ever before to cope with extra demand.

Rob Jones, owner and senior optometrist at the practice reveals why this Dorset based optician continues to make national headlines. Once again, 2018 saw Parley Optometrists reach the national finals of The Optician Awards for Technology Practice of the Year. The company, now in its nineteenth year, has been short-listed sixteen times.

“We’ve always had a ‘patient first’ Parley Optometrist’s new light and airy practice attitude to our business as opposed to a ‘customer first’ attitude which some of our an uncomfortable inflamation of the eyelids) through to dry eye bigger high street competitors might adopt says Rob, “so our treatments and even help managing and monitoring Glaucoma. practice is all about providing exceptional clinical care to all our patients. That’s the reason why we’ve just made a significant six So can anyone contact Parley Optometrists? figure investment in our practice, to ensure we continue to be at “There’s a common misconception that if you’re registered with a particular optician, you can’t change very easily, says Rob the forefront of ocular technology, upgrading our practice, “but that’s not the case. Unlike being registered with a purchasing the latest equipment and delivering that awardparticular GP practice, where you need to formally change winning care.” doctors, with optometrists, you can change to another practice Parley Optometrists has recently increased the amount of clinics whenever you like without any form filling. At Parley we have they hold and now utilise all four of their testing rooms every all the latest equipment to do a thorough examination of a day, offering specialist services to contact lens wearers and also patients eyes. We even use OCT, which is a bit like an X-ray, to for patients suffering from various conditions that require extra give us a very good insight into the person’s eye health and help or expertise. identify any potential problems in the future. If anyone has any The list of services Parley offers to their patients is impressive problems or concerns with their eyes or general vision, we’d and underlines their committment to advanced patient care. The encourage them to get in touch on 01202 575759 for an initial practice offer advice and treatment for almost every eye consultation. Our highly trained specialists can assesss their condition under the sun, from treatment of Blepharitis (which is eyes and recommend a personal teatment plan for them”

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Contents

Leader’s Message

This Edition Edition InInThis

Councillor Spencer Flower

This is the time of year when our thoughts usually turn to holidays in the sun and of course that will still be the case for many when you receive this edition of the East Dorset News.

However, since the spring edition much has changed in the world of local government.

Following the earlier announcements, Parliament has now voted, by a significant majority in the Commons, to approve Local Government Reorganisation in Dorset.

What this means is that all councils and councillors will be involved in preparing for the brave new world, with the arrival of the new Dorset Council on 1 April next year, in time for the first elections to the new council a month later in May 2019.

this new council will look like in the future.

In May this year the East Dorset Cabinet agreed to set up a Cabinet Committee with a mandate to drive the council’s capital investment programme in preparation for the new council next year.

In my budget speech back in February I stressed the importance of ensuring that the final 12 months of the district council should be a golden year. A year during which we should continue our tradition of investing in capital projects across the district.

The refurbishment and extension to the Heatherlands Community Centre, which is now underway, along with the relocation of the outdoor games area, are just two examples.

This edition includes a feature on this I hope you all, in some way or another, subject, which hopefully will give you get the opportunity to enjoy the a much clearer understanding of what warmer weather during the summer months

The Team Editor: Ceri Lewis, Communications and PR Manager Assistant Editors: Melanie Baldwin and Isabella Gamble Communications and PR Team Design: Alison Bartlett, Graphic Designer

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Distribution: IMS Group If you do not regularly receive East Dorset News please tel: 01202 795455 or email: communications@ christchurchandeastdorset.gov.uk

Keep In Touch

You will receive your next East Dorset News in November 2018. If you can’t wait until then to find out what’s going on there are lots of other ways to keep up-to-date.

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Works begin Last month saw the commencement of major refurbishment works at the Heatherlands Centre in Ferndown.

East Dorset District Council instructed AKA Building to complete the project, which will see this popular community facility modernised throughout. The plans for the centre include updating the kitchen areas, adding first floor offices and the creation of three large halls for hire, which will be multi-use and fully accessible.

Local councillors visit the site.

Cllr Julie Robinson, Ward Councillor for Ferndown, had the honour of removing the first brick, which signified the start of the work. Cllr Robinson said: “I’m so pleased to see the work begin at our community centre. The works planned are exciting and will be fantastic once completed.

“Investing in the centre will help ensure that we can provide services to local residents and current users for years to come, whilst also welcoming new users to the centre. I’m incredibly proud to be involved with the centre refurbishment and can’t wait to see it being well used in 2019.”

The works at the centre are expected to be completed before the end of this year

Calling all East Dorset & Christchurch landlords East Dorset District Council is inviting landlords to its next ‘Private Sector Landlords Forum’ on Tuesday 31 July at 6pm.

They are welcoming any landlord or managing agent who has property in East Dorset or Christchurch, along with anyone thinking of becoming a landlord. This event presents an excellent opportunity for landlords to meet and network with each other.

The event will include: •

a presentation from the Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service

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incentives available for landlords who wish to work with the council’s Housing Service

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a presentation on tax and finances from PKF Francis Clark

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an update on important issues for landlords from the National Landlord’s Association

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the latest news on the work of the Housing Service and an update on new legislation

If you would like to attend, require further details or wish to be added to the mailing list for future events, please email Jan Collins on jcollins@christchurchandeastdorset. gov.uk or call on 01202 795041.

The forum will take place at the Quarter Jack Suite, Allendale Community Centre, Hanham Road, Wimborne, BH21 1AS

New experiences The Rangers at Moors Valley Country Park and Forest are celebrating 30 years with a huge programme of events and an exciting new experience.

Visit the new-look Ranger Den this summer and you’ll have fun learning about nature. You can meet Bramble and Berry, the park’s resident harvest mice, meet a snake, hold a giant millipede, discover who lives in the pond and enjoy more animal encounters.

For more details and the full event programme visit moors-valley.co.uk/ events

The Ranger Den is open from 1- 4pm, Monday to Friday during the summer holidays and at most weekends.

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SAVE with a season ticket With so much to enjoy at Moors Valley all year round, a season ticket provides great value for family days out. At around £1 per week, the more you visit, the more you save.

The most popular ‘All Hours’ season ticket option costs just £55 for one car for an entire year of visits but there are more options to choose from to suit all ages and interests.

A brand new ticket has been introduced to the variety of options available. The ‘Early Bird Weekender’ ticket is fantastic value at just £19.50 per year, valid Saturdays and Sundays for exit by 11am; perfect for visitors who like to join in with the weekly parkrun or visit when the park is a little quieter.

All season tickets can be purchased at the Visitor Centre and will be activated the same day

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HELP REQUIRED! East Dorset’s Health and Activity team need new volunteers to join their team.

Health Walks: They need volunteer leaders to lead 30-60 minute walks in Sturminster Marshall, Ferndown, West Moors and Corfe Mullen.

Health Cycles: If you prefer cycling they are always in need of cycle leaders for rides at Ferndown, Moors Valley Country Park and Kingston Lacy.

Accessible cycling at Moors Valley Country Park: The park has a fleet of adapted bikes for people with disabilities, and they also need leaders for these rides.

Full training is given for all these positions. No experience is necessary, all you need is a friendly outlook and a little spare time during the week.

FREE Training courses: Heath Cycle Leader Training – Wednesday 5 September, Moors Valley Country Park 9.30am - 4pm.

Health Walk Leader Training – Thursday 13 September, Wimborne 9.30am - 4pm.

Accessible Leader Training - phone 01202 795682 to express your interest.

For more information about any of these roles, or to book you place on a training course, please call the Health and Activity team on 01202 795682 or email activate@christchurchandeastdorset.gov.uk @cb_edd_councils

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Ultrafast broadband connection vouchers A national Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme has been launched offering grants to small businesses and neighbouring residential properties.

The £67million investment provides funding for futureproof full fibre connections for businesses and the homes around them.

Businesses can claim up to £3,000 against the cost of connection either individually or as part of a group project.

Residents can benefit from the scheme as part of a group project, which must include businesses, and can claim a voucher to the value of £500. Joining together with other neighbouring businesses and residents to pool vouchers can boost the value.

Faster, better broadband offers many benefits and a high demand for the grants is expected. Grants will be issued on a first come, first served basis.

For more details visit gigabitvoucher.culture.gov.uk or email the Economic Development team at economy@christchurchandeastdorset.gov.uk

What’s On

The Greatest Showman (PG) Saturday 28 July 11am Wednesday 1 August 2pm

Show Dogs (PG) Saturday 4 August 11am Wednesday 8 August 2pm

Tad the Lost Explorer and the Secret of King Midas (U) Saturday 11 August 11am Wednesday 15 August 2pm

Book Club (12) Saturday 11 August 7.30pm Wednesday 15 August 7.30pm

Coco (PG) Saturday 18 August 11am Wednesday 22 August 2pm

Incredibles 2 (PG) Saturday 25 August 11am Wednesday 29 August 2pm

Hotel Transylvania 3 (PG)

Grants to support rural businesses

Saturday 8 September 11am Wednesday 12 September 4.30pm

Mamma Mia 2 ‘Here we go Again!’ (PG) Saturday 8 September 7.30pm Sunday 9 September 7.30pm Wednesday 12 September 1pm

The Northern Dorset Local Action Group (LAG) works across North Dorset, East Dorset, Christchurch and surrounding areas awarding grants from the Rural Development Programme. The grants support rural businesses and community groups in creating jobs and helping business grow to benefit the wider rural economy.

Get your tickets TODAY!

Business owners and community groups can apply to the LAG for a grant at any time. Funding is allocated according to the national LEADER priorities which include forestry, rural business, culture, heritage and tourism.

Adults: £6 Child: £5 Concessions: £5.50 Family: £19.50*

More details on how rural businesses and communities can apply for a grant can be found at dorsetleader.org.uk

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Local Government Reorganisation

Historic day for local government in Dorset

This is an exciting and fast moving time in local government as the 1 April 2019 draws ever closer.

Legislation now passed in both Houses of Parliament means that Dorset residents will be served by two brand new unitary councils from April 2019 - Dorset Council and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council.

The county’s nine current councils will cease to exist on 31 March 2019.

Now that the Parliamentary process is complete, The Dorset Area Joint Committee has been replaced by the Shadow Dorset Council. The Shadow Dorset Council consists of 206 seats, made up of all 174 councillors for the Dorset Area (including those who are district/borough and county councillors). It was established when the Structural Changes Order, confirming the creation of the new unitary council, was approved

by Parliament and ratified by the Secretary of State for Housing,

Communities and Local Government, James Brokenshire MP. Councillor Spencer Flower, Leader of East Dorset District Council, said: “This is an exciting and fast moving time in local government as the 1 April 2019 draws ever closer.

There is a lot to do, however work is progressing well as we forge a stronger relationship with other councils across rural Dorset.

“East Dorset District Council now concentrates on leaving a positive

legacy for residents and our one year strategy is now being implemented for the benefit of our residents across the district.”

The first meeting took place in June at South Walks House in Dorchester and the Shadow Authority appointed Matt Prosser to the interim statutory ‘head of paid service’ role. A permanent Chief Executive is currently being recruited.

Councillors have now been appointed to relevant committees

Key dates February 2019 The Shadow Authority will set the first budget for the new council.

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April 2019

‘Vesting Day’ for the new Dorset Council.

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May 2019

Local Elections – the number of seats will be 82 as the new council will be served by less councillors.

Local Government Reorganisation

I am delighted to see us all come together to form our new Shadow Dorset Council. including the Shadow Executive Committee, which oversees the plans for the new council.

Councillor Hilary Cox, the newly appointed Chairman of the Shadow Dorset Council, said: “Wow. Shadow

Dorset Council. A unitary council for our residents. Something I have dreamt of for 21 years. I am delighted to see us all come together to form our new Shadow Dorset Council. This is a huge occasion for local government in Dorset and one which should be celebrated.

However it’s a huge task and as a Shadow Council we must work together to make it happen."

The new Dorset Council will serve around 377,000 residents and both

unitaries in Dorset will be within the twenty largest local authorities in the country. Local Government Reorganisation is an opportunity to streamline services for residents and make them more accessible and modern.

East Dorset District Council and Dorset County Council continues to deliver your local council services between now and April 2019. The current focus is on ensuring a smooth transition

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Chairman to host Dreamboats Regatta On Monday 14 May, Cllr Mrs Toni Coombs, representing Verwood West Ward, was sworn in as the last Chairman of East Dorset District Council. Following the Local Government Review in Dorset, East Dorset District Council will no longer exist as a separate entity and from 1 April 2019 will become part of the new Dorset Council.

During Cllr Mrs Coombs’ year in office, she will be fundraising for two charities. Mosaic – supporting bereaved children in Dorset and Macmillan.

Please also keep a look out for future fundraising events across the district as much more is being planned

On Sunday 5 August, Cllr Mrs Coombs will be hosting Dreamboats Regatta. It is hoped that people will attend and enjoy this family event, which will include entertainment by Squidge & Pop Bubbles and live music by Neil Zebedee.

There will be a BBQ and refreshments available to purchase.

There will be the opportunity to take a boat ride on the River Stour for £5 per person and boats can be pre-booked by ringing 07947 002000 or emailing cllr.tcoombs@eastdorset.gov.uk.

So, dig out your boaters and parasols for an afternoon of summer fun messing about on the river. There will be a prize for the best dressed attendee.

Have a Blast this Summer!

This booklet is distributed across schools in East Dorset and is packed with exciting activities for children of all ages and abilities. Look out for woodland adventures, dance, craft, theatre, pond dipping, tennis or football… the variety on offer will guarantee a fun-filled summer holiday!

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Ho lid ay ac tiv iti es fo r yo un g pe op in Ch ris tc hu le rc h & Ea st Do rs et

Look out for the Summer Blast in your child’s book bag or pick-up a copy from the council offices in Wimborne, local libraries, QE Leisure Centre, Verwood Hub or the Wimborne Tourist Information Centre.

Alternatively, view it online

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Whatever the weather, and whatever your children’s interests, the Summer Blast publication, produced by the council’s Community and Recreation Team, will provide parents with a comprehensive and tempting menu of summer holiday opportunities across East Dorset.

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A community success story The Reef Youth & Community Centre in Colehill opened in September 2016 and is now the fabulous new home for the Reef Youth Club. Following many years of fundraising, grant applications, charitable donations and financial support from Colehill Parish Council, Wimborne Town Council and East Dorset District Council, the development could commence.

Now the centre is a busy place! During term time, the Reef Youth Club meets three evenings every week and now has almost 150 members attending on a regular basis.

Young people from Year 6 to Year 9 can join the club which provides a safe and secure environment for them to develop friendships, skills, play sports, enjoy music and to talk through social and personal issues that they may be experiencing.

The centre is also used by lots of groups who enjoy classes in yoga, pilates, dance, martial arts, HIIT classes, Warborne Gaming as well as taking part in specialist workshops.

For more information on the Reef Youth & Community Centre and to find out ways in which you can get involved on a voluntary basis or help fundraising, please go to reefcc.org, email contact@reefcc.org or telephone 01202 062121.

The team there would love to hear from you

Dorset Boundary Review

Have Your Say

In June the Local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE) approved a boundary review for the ward boundaries for the new Dorset Council.

The Commission wants to hear as much evidence as possible to develop final recommendations. Anyone wishing to make a submission to the Commission should write or email by 27 August 2018.

The boundary review puts forward proposals for new wards and public consultation on the draft proposal was launched on 3 July 2018.

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The proposals would see the number of councillors representing the area reduced from 206 to 82. The plans propose thirty onecouncillor wards, fourteen two-councillor wards and eight threecouncillor wards. The recommendations also propose new electoral ward boundaries across the council area. The boundaries will come into effect at the first election for the authority in May 2019.

Copies of the proposed ward boundaries will be available online.

Once feedback is collated, the LGBCE will put forward its final recommendations for ward boundaries for the new Dorset Council in October 2018. After the publication of final recommendations, the Commission will then turn them into law through the parliamentary process

The Review Officer (Dorset) LGBCE 1st floor, Windsor House 50 Victoria Street London SW1H 0TL

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Councillor Contacts

Councillor Contacts 2015-2019

East Dorset District Council is made up of 29 democratically elected members representing 16 wards. Currently the council comprises 25 Conservative councillors, three Liberal Democrat councillors and one vacant seat. Further details can be found at dorsetforyou.gov.uk/councillors

Alderholt

Ferndown Central

Stour

Gina Logan (Conservative)

Steven Lugg (Conservative)

Robin Cook (Conservative)

01425 656839 cllr.glogan@eastdorset.gov.uk

01202 872066 cllr.slugg@eastdorset.gov.uk

Ameysford Cathy Lugg (Conservative) 01202 872066 cllr.clugg@eastdorset.gov.uk

Peter Oggelsby (Conservative) 01202 893245 cllr.poggelsby@eastdorset.gov.uk

Julie Robinson (Conservative) 07513 578177 cllr.jrobinson@eastdorset.gov.uk

Colehill - East

Hampreston & Longham

Janet Dover (Liberal Democrats)

George Russell (Conservative)

01202 884768 cllr.jdover@eastdorset.gov.uk

01202 874735 cllr.grussell@eastdorset.gov.uk

KD Johnson (Conservative) 01202 884470 cllr.kdjohnson@eastdorset.gov.uk

Colehill - West David Packer (Conservative) 01202 887137 cllr.dpacker@eastdorset.gov.uk

Corfe Mullen Sarah Burns (Conservative) 07539 339487 cllr.sburns@eastdorset.gov.uk

Derek Burt (Conservative) 01202 883870 cllr.dburt@eastdorset.gov.uk

Paul Harrison (Conservative) 07712 264289 cllr.pharrison@eastdorset.gov.uk

Steve Butler (Conservative) 07920 054100 cllr.sbutler@eastdorset.gov.uk

Council Calendar August – November 2018 All meetings listed below take place in the Quarter Jack Suite at the Allendale Community Centre, Hanham Road.

Please check dorsetforyou.gov.uk/ committees for agendas which are published seven days in advance of the meeting.

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Verwood East Simon Gibson (Conservative) 01202 820822 cllr.sgibson@eastdorset.gov.uk

Vacant seat By-election: 12 July 2018

Verwood West Toni Coombs (Conservative) 01202 827376 cllr.tcoombs@eastdorset.gov.uk

Spencer Flower (Conservative) 01202 821231 cllr.sflower@eastdorset.gov.uk

West Moors & Holt Parley Barbara Manuel (Conservative) 01202 891197 cllr.bmanuel@eastdorset.gov.uk

Andrew Parry (Conservative) 07582 775766 cllr.aparry@eastdorset.gov.uk

Alex Clarke (Conservative) 01202 894913 cllr.aclarke@eastdorset.gov.uk

David Shortell (Conservative) 01202 870476 cllr.dshortell@eastdorset.gov.uk

Andy Skeats (Conservative)

St Leonards

01202 873786 cllr.askeats@eastdorset.gov.uk

Ray Bryan (Conservative)

Wimborne Minster

01425 474335 cllr.rbryan@eastdorset.gov.uk

Mike Dyer (Conservative) 01202 874918 cllr.mdyer@eastdorset.gov.uk

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Handley Vale

01202 889199 cllr.rcook@eastdorset.gov.uk

Barry Goringe (Conservative) 01425 489078 cllr.bgoringe@eastdorset.gov.uk

Full Council Monday 3 September | 6.30pm Monday 29 October | 6.30pm Cabinet Wednesday 5 September | 6.30pm Wednesday 3 October | 6.30pm Wednesday 31 October | 6.30pm Wednesday 28 November | 6.30pm Licensing Committee Wednesday 24 October | 9.30am

Shane Bartlett (Liberal Democrats) 07593 197302 cllr.sbartlett@eastdorset.gov.uk

David Morgan (Liberal Democrats) 01202 920302 cllr.dmorgan@eastdorset.gov.uk

Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee Tuesday 28 August | 6.30pm Tuesday 25 September | 6.30pm Tuesday 23 October | 6.30pm Tuesday 20 November | 6.30pm Planning Control Committee Wednesday 15 August | 9.30am Wednesday 12 September | 9.30am Wednesday 10 October | 9.30am Wednesday 7 November | 9.30am

Protecting your plate

Have you ever wondered who ensures the food you eat in East Dorset is safe? The answer is the council’s Food and Safety Team. This small team work with virtually all food businesses based or operating in the district, with the primary aim to make sure that all food that is offered to the public is safe to eat and is what it says it is.

The team carry out more than 400 food hygiene inspections every year across East Dorset and Christchurch in pubs, restaurants, food manufacturers, schools, nurseries and home caterers. All of these will be part of the National Food Hygiene Rating Scheme and the council’s food inspector will issue ratings following an inspection. You can view the Food Hygiene Rating of a food business in East Dorset by visiting http://ratings.food.gov.uk

Protecting your plate

Claire, Nina and Rachel from the council’s Public Health Te am

The team also receives around 200 enquiries, complaints and requests each year from the public and food businesses alike. Many of these require the team to investigate and where they find businesses not doing things right they will intervene.

The great news is that they are now spending more time with new businesses in East Dorset who want help and advice so they can start doing things right from the very start, and that’s great for everyone involved, especially the customer.

If you are looking to start up a new food business or you have a concern about a restaurant or business operating locally, please do get in touch with the team as they will be happy to help. Call 01202 795220 or email publichealth@christchurchandeastdorset.gov.uk

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A day in the life of...

A day in the life of...

Simone Hudspith Fitness Instructor

What does your job involve?

I work as a class instructor, personal trainer and also get involved in the social media for our leisure centres, which makes every day different. Each day brings a new challenge but I’m so lucky that I have such a varied role.

What is the best thing about your job?

I love helping people achieve their fitness goals, so this is definitely the best bit for me. I also work in a really fantastic team with colleagues that are helpful and friendly and make the job fun.

What are you looking forward to this year?

I’m looking forward to getting to know more leisure centre members. My goal has always been to help people smash their personal targets and I never tire of seeing people succeed.

If you are interested in finding out more about how Simone, the Verwood Hub or QE Leisure Centre can help you get fit this summer, please call 01202 888208 or visit dorsetforyou.gov.uk/qe-leisure-centre for more information.

Contact Us Customer Services

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Building Control 01202 795021 buildingcontrol@ christchurchandeastdorset.gov.uk

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Garden Waste 01305 221040 dorsetforyou.gov.uk/gardenwaste

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Planning Applications

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Recycling/Refuse & Missed Bin 01305 221040 dorsetforyou.gov.uk/missedbin

Street Lighting

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Trees (on highways) 01305 221020 dorsethighways@dorsetcc.gov.uk

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ncore Care Homes has pledged to offer every resident the opportunity to spend one hour outdoors every week to boost their health and wellbeing.

Encore specialises in modern, purpose-built, private care homes.

The growing family of homes includes Great Oaks in Bournemouth, Fairmile Grange in Christchurch, (in partnership with the Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust), which has been awarded Top 20 Recommended Care Home in the South West 2018 by Carehome.co.uk, and Hamble Heights in Fareham, which has achieved several awards; including Best Activities in the Regional Great British Care Awards. Following research by the Department of Health, which shows that half of care home residents across the UK never go outside, Encore Care Homes is determined to act.

Encore aims to offer every resident the chance to spend 60 minutes each week outside in the care homes’ landscaped gardens, walking through a local park, or even taking a stroll to the shops through the ‘A Breath of Fresh Care’ initiative. Currently, research shows that care home residents in the UK spend an average of just 90 seconds a week in the fresh air.

Izzy Nicholls, operations and quality director of Encore Care Homes said: “We know that daylight is just as important for our residents’ mental health as it is for their physical health, and already incorporate the outdoors into our activities. Getting outdoors can help to improve residents’ sleep, awareness, verbal expression and their memory, as well as encourage people to be active while socialising with others.”

Similarly, Encore has created a new partnership with Oomph!, which works closely with care and housing services throughout the UK, to support staff and help residents improve their health and fitness through fun exercises and activities. During the programme residents and staff at Encore will take part in a variety of sport, music, relaxation and nature workshops.

For more information about Encore Care Homes, or to make an appointment to view one of its specialist residential, nursing and dementia care homes, visit: www.encorecarehomes.co.uk or call: 01202

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