After some years, Stratton Parish Council has been successful in leasing land from The Wrackleford Estate for the use of parishioners as allotments. The land is 0.544 hectares in size and situated on the far side of the A37 at
12th March 2017 – Could your family benefit from 30 hours of free childcare?
Dorset County Council’s Family Information Service has asked that the following information is publicised as widely as possible:- All children aged 3 and 4 are eligible for 15 hours of free childcare, but working parents in Dorset may be eligible
22nd February 2017 – Funding Available for Replacement Oil or LPG Boilers
British Gas Energy Trust has asked Stratton Parish Council to bring the following information about funding for replacing old heating boilers to the attention of residents. Is your Oil or LPG boiler costing you a fortune? This is grant funding
20th February 2017 – NHS Consultation – A Reminder
The NHS Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) are currently holding a consultation on proposals that could see changes to local healthcare. The on-line questionnaire is available at www.dorsetsvision.nhs.uk. This is a reminder that there is still time to express views
12th February 2017 – Vacancy for a Parish Clerk
STRATTON PARISH COUNCIL Vacancy for Parish Clerk/Responsible Financial Officer Stratton Parish Council is seeking someone to take on the position of Parish Clerk/Responsible Financial Officer. The Clerk will be the sole employee of the Parish Council and work largely under his
12th February 2017 – Winner of the Speeding Poster Competition
Stratton Parish Council would like to thank all the young people from Stratton Youth Club who entered the speeding poster competition and Mrs Sharon Rose, youth club leader, for organising it. Congratulations to the winner of the competition, Mia Young,
7th January 2017 – Allotments
Stratton Parish Council is currently negotiating with the Wrackleford Estate to lease land for use as allotments. A fundamental requirement of the lease is that the allotments are administered and managed by a properly constituted allotment association – The Stratton
3rd February 2017 – SPC Parish Clerk – Mr Keith Hawkins – Arrangements
Mrs Kathy Hawkins has asked Stratton Parish Council to make known the arrangements for Keith’s funeral. The funeral will take place at Weymouth Crematorium on Tuesday February 14th 2017 at 10.45am. All are welcome to come to the service and
2nd February 2017 – Clerk to Stratton Parish Council – Mr Keith Hawkins
It is with much sadness and deep regret that Stratton Parish Council learned of the death last Sunday of our parish clerk, Mr Keith Hawkins. Everyone on the Council sends their heartfelt sympathy and condolences to Keith’s family, especially to
30th January 2017 – Update on the Village Red Telephone Box
West Dorset District Council (WDDC) has objected to BT at the proposed removal of the working telephone in Stratton village. Included in the letter WDDC has written to BT are Stratton Parish Council’s objections as well comments and objections from
29th January 2017 – Planning Permission for Houses Adjacent to 72 Dorchester Road
West Dorset District Council has informed Stratton Parish Council that planning permission has been granted for the construction of five two-storey dwellings with associated parking and landscaping on the land at the end of the village, adjacent to 72 Dorchester
15th January 2017 – Interim Contact Arrangements for Stratton Parish Council
Stratton Parish Council sends best wishes for a full and speedy recovery to the Parish Clerk, Mr Keith Hawkins, who is presently unwell. For the time being, during the clerk’s absence, please address any matters relating to the Council’s business