To date, there has been little response to Stratton Parish Council’s consultation regarding the future of the Village Telephone Box. So far, of the few (24) that have been received, only two-thirds (16) have been from parish residents and a
30th October 2016 – Update on the Vandalism to The Adventure Play Area
It has been reported to the Parish Council that a dog/dogs have been seen chewing the equipment in the adventure play area. These reports are consistent with the damage done to the seat attached to the zip wire. Responsible dog
27th October 2016 – New Adventure Play Area Vandalised
It is with great disappointment, that the Parish Council advises residents that an act of vandalism has already occurred on the new adventure play area apparatus which was only installed about two weeks ago. The new equipment was put up
19th October 2016 – Village Red Telephone Box – We Need Your Views!
British Telecom has placed a notice on the red telephone box in the village advising that it is going to be removed through lack of use. Stratton Parish Council would like to find out the views of residents regarding the
11th October 2016 – Stratton Activities Fair
Around 50 people visited the Activities Fair held in Stratton Village Hall on the 8th October. 12 exhibitors showcased their activities and photographs of the event and further information about the organisations on display can be found at http://www.strattondorset.com/activities-fair.htm (courtesy
11th October 2016 – Maintenance and Repairs around the Parish
Subsequent to discussions between the Chairman, Cllr Andy Aylott and Dorset County Council, the following maintenance and repairs have been completed or will be so in the following few months. Blocked gully at Ash Hill. The gully has now been
11th October 2016 – Help with Fuel Bills and Heating Repairs
Stratton Parish Council has been asked by Dorset Community Action to make parishioners aware of a scheme to help people, particularly the elderly, who are struggling to pay fuel bills or repair heating systems. It may also be that their
10th October 2016 – Completion of the Adventure Play Area
The Adventure Play Area is expected to be completed by the end of today. The official opening will be on a weekend in a couple of weeks time. The actual date has not been announced yet. A photographic record of
7th October 2016 – Don’t Forget – Stratton Activities Fair Tomorrow
Why not come along to Stratton Activities Fair tomorrow, 8th October 2016 and find out what community activities go on in Stratton. The fair is in the village hall from 2.00pm until 4.30pm The Adventure Play Area Group will be
25th September 2016 – Work to begin on the Adventure Playground
Contractors are scheduled to begin building the adventure playground commencing Tuesday 27th September 2016. The work is expected to last for two weeks.
21st September 2016 – Criteria for the award of grants under Section 137 of the Local Government Act 1972
At the Stratton Parish Council meeting held on 20th September 2016, the following criteria for the awarding of grants under Section 137 of the Local Government Act 1972, was agreed. Section 137 refers to the Power of local authorities to
21st September 2016 – Election of a New Chairman for Stratton Parish Council
At the Stratton Parish Council meeting yesterday evening, 20th September, 2016, Councillor Andy Aylott was elected as the Council’s new chairman. Cllr Aylott has considerable experience as a parish councillor and has been both chairman and vice chairman in the