Save Stalbridge Youth Club

16/8/2022

Save Stalbridge Youth Club

Sadly at short notice Stalbridge Youth Club closed before the end of the summer term.
Sincere thanks is expressed to the local volunteers who have supported the club for many years.
The Town Council have historically supported the Youth Club and especially since the Unitary Youth funding was withdrawn in 2016. They are continuing their support and have made initial investigations with an organization called 'Youth Connect South West'.
The success of this is dependent on other towns and Parish Councils working with Youth Connect South West, so that they can employ Youth Workers locally.
Updates on progress will be posted on this web site. In the mean time if you are interested in helping with the Youth Club on a voluntary basis, in a role supported by qualified Youth Workers please contact the Town Council office.

Jarvis Field play area temporarily closed

16/8/2022

Jarvis Field play area temporarily closed

For the safety of the public it has been decided to temporarily close the play area

This is due to vandalism of the train & tunnel

Every effort is being made to make the area safe in a timley manner and as soon as this is the case the area will be re-opened

The is an alternative play area at Park Grove (Playing Fields)

We apologies for any inconvience caused thankyou for your patience

15.08.22 Notice of vacancy in office of Councillor

15/8/2022

NOTICE OF VACANCY IN OFFICE OF TOWN COUNCILLOR

TOWN COUNCIL OF STALBRIDGE

NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN

Pursuant to Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, that Stuart Waite has ceased to be a Member of the Town Council, and that a vacancy now exists in the office of Councillor. If within 14 days after the date of this notice (i.e. no later than 15 September, 2022), a request for an election to fill the vacancy is made either in writing to the Returning Officer, Electoral Services, Dorset Council, County Hall, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ or by email to elections@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk by TEN electors from the Town, an election will be held to fill the vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.

If an election is called, it will take place not later than 7 November 2022

Dated 15 August 2022

Mrs T Watson
Clerk to Stalbridge Town Council

* In computing any period of time for this purpose, a Saturday or Sunday, Christmas Eve, Christmas day, Good Friday or a bank holiday or day appointed for thanksgiving or mourning must be disregarded.

Seeking Tenders

20/7/2022

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The Town Council will be seeking Tenders from Building Contractors to carry out the following project.

Extend the Hub Building to form the The Heritage Centre to house the Stalbridge Archive.

If you/your Company would be interested in being part of the tendering process please contact the Town Council Office, details below by Monday 15th August 2022.

Link to contact details

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19.07.22 Notice of vacancy in office of Councillor

19/7/2022

NOTICE OF VACANCY IN OFFICE OF TOWN COUNCILLOR

TOWN COUNCIL OF STALBRIDGE

NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN

Pursuant to Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, that Robert Lovell has ceased to be a Member of the Town Council, and that a vacancy now exists in the office of Councillor. If within 14 days after the date of this notice (i.e. no later than 8 August , 2022), a request for an election to fill the vacancy is made either in writing to the Returning Officer, Electoral Services, Dorset Council, County Hall, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ or by email to elections@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk by TEN electors from the Town, an election will be held to fill the vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.

If an election is called, it will take place not later than 11 October 2022

Dated 19th July 2022

Mrs T Watson

Clerk to Stalbridge Town Council

Bag it and Bin It!

29/6/2022

Stalbridge Town Council launch a hard-hitting campaign to tackle dog fouling in town

Like many areas in the county the small town of Stalbridge has seen a high rise in levels of dog mess on their streets, pathways and green areas.
Katie Garland, Chairman of Stalbridge Town Council said 'we recognised that a concerted effort needed to be made to tackle this ever-increasing local problem, we obviously wish to be a pet friendly town and welcome dog walkers. Of course most dog walkers do pick up, unfortunately it’s the minority spoiling it for the wider community. I think the campaign is really eye catching and along with the map will have a positive response.'
The campaign focuses on target areas where dog fouling is prevalent. The council has invested in 55 new signs, commissioned from a local graphic designer, engaging the public to look after their own pathways, streets and green areas by being responsible and ‘bagging and binning’ dog waste at one of the 40 bin locations in the town.
As the campaign slogan says “Help us to keep your pathways and streets in Stalbridge free from dog poo”
In order to help residents achieve the goal of being a “Dog poo free town” the council have had created a “Google My Map” which shows the locations of bins and dog poo bins in Stalbridge, together with pop up reinforcement messages for each map location.
The campaign is ‘hard hitting’ but is lightened in tone by focussing the message based on the viewpoint of the innocent dog, whose owner does not do the right thing by bagging and binning their poo, so phrases like “You’re making us look bad” and “Why is it you don’t’ pick up our poo” are the strong messages displayed to residents as they walk their dogs on the streets, pathways and green spaces of Stalbridge.
As well as being extremely unpleasant, dog poo can be incredibly dangerous to young children and vulnerable people, as well as farm livestock and other animals and with this in mind the Town Council are asking residents and visitors to engage with the new campaign to make their town something to be proud of.
The town council hope that this new initiative will have a significant impact and a positive result in their bid to make Stalbridge a Dog poo free town.
Dorset Councillor, Ward Member for Stalbridge & Marnhull Graham Carr-Jones said “I welcome this new initiative from Stalbridge Town Council. This well thought out campaign and the concerted effort made by all those involved can help Stalbridge become a dog friendly, poo free Town. I think the campaign is perfectly targeted to help solve the problem and feel that other towns & villages across Dorset and the UK could benefit from this type of ground breaking campaign.
For more information about the initiative or to join our campaign please contact: Tracey Watson, 01963 364 276 clerk@stalbridgetowncouncil.gov.uk

Here are some of the locations in Stalbridge where we have placed our signs, banners and stickers. You will spot them on your dog walks!

Have a look at our Dog Bin Map while you are out with your dog so you know the shortest route to Bag it and Bin It!

Dog Bin Map

Join the Jubilee scarecrow trail

24/5/2022

Where can you see Boris Johnson, Royal corgis, Humpty Dumpty & a snowman?
On the Stalbridge Jubilee scarecrow trail !!!!!!!
we now have 30 scarecrows on the trial click on the image to view the map and join in

Annual Town meeting Stalbridge

11/5/2022

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NOTICE TO ALL ELECTORS OF STALBRIDGE

THE TOWN MEETING WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE STALBRIDGE COMMUNITY HALL ON WEDNESDAY 25th MAY 2022 AT 7-00 p.m

Under the Chairmanship of Cllr K Garland (Town Council Chairman)

This is a meeting for the Town, in order to allow people to come together and celebrate activities and discuss matters which effect the town. Proposals can be put forward for inclusion on the agenda and voted on at the meeting.

The Town’s Meeting may by law discuss all town affairs and pass resolutions about them. Agenda to follow.

signed

K Garland

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PLATINUM JUBILEE SCARECROW TRAIL

27/4/2022

Click on the image to register your scarecrow for the trail

GRASS CUTTING CONTRACT NOTICE

23/2/2022

Invitation To Tender

Notice is hereby given inviting contractors to tender:

Contract Description: Grass cutting services in Stalbridge .
Tender :- Stalbridge Town Council
Contract Duration: 3 years commencing April 2022
Expressions of Interest: Addressed to the Town Clerk by 1st March 2022
01963 364276 clerk@stalbridgetowncouncil,gov.uk

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Save Stalbridge Youth Club

Jarvis Field play area temporarily closed

For the safety of the public it has been decided to temporarily close the play area

This is due to vandalism of the train & tunnel

Every effort is being made to make the area safe in a timley manner and as soon as this is the case the area will be re-opened

The is an alternative play area at Park Grove (Playing Fields)

We apologies for any inconvience caused thankyou for your patience

NOTICE OF VACANCY IN OFFICE OF TOWN COUNCILLOR

TOWN COUNCIL OF STALBRIDGE

NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN

If an election is called, it will take place not later than 7 November 2022

Dated 15 August 2022

The Town Council will be seeking Tenders from Building Contractors to carry out the following project.

Extend the Hub Building to form the The Heritage Centre to house the Stalbridge Archive.

If you/your Company would be interested in being part of the tendering process please contact the Town Council Office, details below by Monday 15th August 2022.

NOTICE OF VACANCY IN OFFICE OF TOWN COUNCILLOR

TOWN COUNCIL OF STALBRIDGE

NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN

If an election is called, it will take place not later than 11 October 2022

Dated 19th July 2022

Mrs T Watson

Clerk to Stalbridge Town Council

NOTICE TO ALL ELECTORS OF STALBRIDGE

THE TOWN MEETING WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE STALBRIDGE COMMUNITY HALL ON WEDNESDAY 25th MAY 2022 AT 7-00 p.m

Under the Chairmanship of Cllr K Garland (Town Council Chairman)

This is a meeting for the Town, in order to allow people to come together and celebrate activities and discuss matters which effect the town. Proposals can be put forward for inclusion on the agenda and voted on at the meeting.

The Town’s Meeting may by law discuss all town affairs and pass resolutions about them. Agenda to follow.

Invitation To Tender

Notice is hereby given inviting contractors to tender: