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
13th January 2017 – Report on the Consultation Regarding Dogs on the Playing Field
Stratton Parish Council would like to thank all the residents who responded to the request for comments on the continued use of the playing field by owners exercising their dogs. The issue was discussed at the parish council meeting last
11th January 2017 – Avian Influenza at Abbotsbury Swannery
Dorset Trading Standards has asked that the following information is disseminated by councils in the areas. There has been a confirmed outbreak of Avian Influenza (AI) at Abbotsbury Swannery. There has been a national control zone covering the whole of
21st December 2016 – Merry Christmas Everyone
Stratton Parish Council would like to wish all residents a very merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year. May Father Christmas bring you all you wish for. If you are out and about, please stay safe and drive
17th December 2016 – Carols at the Saxon Arms
A good crowd, in even better voice, turned up for Carols with the excellent Durnovaria Silver Band outside The Saxon Arms yesterday evening. Christmas music and a selection of carols were enjoyed by all who came along. Mulled wine and