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31 December 2024
Happy New Year!

As we say farewell to 2024, we can reflect on what a busy year it was for the parish council. We look forward to greeting 2025 with excitement of what's to come.

If you're looking for a new experience in 2025, why not ask about becoming a councillor and help to make a difference on your own doorstep.

23 December 2024
Wishing all the residents of West Parley a very Merry Christmas

The Parish Councillors and Clerk would like to wish all the residents of West Parley a happy, peaceful Christmas and a joyful New Year!

19 December 2024
Please continue to have your say on the development

The Parish Council continues to represent the views of residents, please view our objection to the proposal.

Application No: P/FUL/2024/06847
Location: Site to the East of New Road, at the junction with Christchurch Road West Parley
Proposal: Erect a mixed use development comprising of retirement living apartments, general market apartments, commercial units falling within class e (a), (c), (f) and (g subsection i), a café/drive through, EV charging station, public park and square.

17 December 2024
Community Tree Planting Day in West Parley

On Thursday 12th December, you may have seen a flurry of activity along the service verge alongside New Road (towards Ensbury bridge). Thank you to everyone involved in helping to improve the village for residents.

We are thrilled that the Dorset Council Arboricultural Team agreed that the monetary value recovered, following the loss of verge-side trees during the new development in West Parley, could be utilised to purchase a large number of multi-stemmed specimens. It is hoped that this will create a greater visual impact of vegetation along New Road.

The Arboricultural Team worked alongside the West Parley Residents' Association Volunteers and Dorset Council Grounds Maintenance Team (East) to plant 34 trees in total. Careful precision was needed as numerous services run underground along the length of the verge. It is hoped that as these specimens grow and develop, it will create an attractive border for residents and drivers to enjoy.

The watering will form part of the Dorset Council route, however should any residents notice the trees are in need of a drink, your assistance would be very much welcomed to help keep the trees flourishing for many years to come.

12 December 2024
Urgent Closure of Mags Barrow (entrance nearest Ebor Close)

Southern Gas Networks have notified the Parish Council of an urgent closure on Mags Barrow West Parley, to locate and repair a gas leak.

The works are expected to be completed by 19-12-2024.

For more information or any access concerns please contact - 01258 858955.

11 December 2024
Land East of New Road : new planning application

The new planning application for the corner plot adjacent to parley crossroads has just opened for consultation.

The proposal is to Erect a mixed use development comprising of retirement living apartments, general market apartments, commercial units falling within class e (a), (c), (f) and (g subsection i), a café/drive through, EV charging station, public park and square.

We strongly encourage residents to review the application and respond to the consultation.

Prior to submitting their response, the Parish Council will read all the comments in order to accurately reflect the views of residents.

The application will be considered at the parish council meeting on 18th December 2024, at West Parley Community Hub.

The deadline for response is 13th January 2025.

5 December 2024
Important, Change of SANG Allocation

Please be advised that the developer's request to alter the Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANG) allocation will be considered at the Dorset Council Planning Committee meeting on 18th December 2024 at the Allendale Centre, Wimborne. The meeting is open for public attendance and for those wishing to address the committee, a request must be registered with Dorset Council a minimum of 2 clear days prior to the meeting. At the Parish Council's planning committee meeting on 4th December, it was agreed that both the Parish Council Chairman, Cllr Mark Barber, and Dorset Councillor, Andrew Parry, will arrange to address Dorset Council on 18th December at the planning committee meeting.

Planning Application Number: P/MPO/2024/02946
Location: Lands East of New Road West Parley Dorset
Description: Application to modify legal agreement dated 18 February 2021 (PA 3/17/3609/OUT) variation of S106 to 'swap’ the order of SANG delivery, requiring the following changes:

• Swap the references to SANG A and B on Plan 1
• Reverse references to SANG A and B in the definitions (where there is a distinction in the wording between the two types of SANG)
• Reverse the Successors in Title paragraphs 7.3.3 and 7.3.4
• Reverse the definitions in Schedule 6 (including the certificate/practical completion and step-in maintenance contribution references)
• Swap S6 Parts 2 and 3 and reverse the SANG references therein.
• Mechanism inserted to secure the 2ha of temporary grassland is planted across the old SANG A (what will be SANG B).

3 December 2024
Exciting Opportunity! Community Hub fixed price tender sought by Parish Council

West Parley Parish Council is seeking fixed price tenders for the alterations and construction of a replacement roof, including roof lights, and to include demolition of the first floor. The repaired building will provide a much-needed community space with a number of rooms for use by the Parish Council; affiliated sports sections; charity pre-school; along with other community users.

The application window is 2nd December 2024 - 12th February 2025 and it is anticipated that the works will be carried out June - August 2025, inclusive. Please see the contract finder website for more details (ref WPCH 2025)

3 December 2024
Parish Council owned land now safer for everyone

Following various anti social activities in the last year, the Council is keen to make the Parish Council owned land safer for all users.

This includes the following:

• Car park lighting changed to LED and is on a timer for dusk til +2 hours (the police recommend not leaving the lights on too long as it encourages ASB).
• 2 speed bumps installed to help reduce speeds to the 5mph limit, especially important when the car park is busy, with a further 2 to be installed nearer the building.
• PIR lights adjusted so they come on as you move around the building.
• 2 CCTV cameras installed; along with appropriate signage.

Hopefully residents will feel that this is beneficial for all users to feel safer.