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Community Governance Review of Dorset Parishes

23/6/2021

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Community Governance Review of Dorset Parishes

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What does a Review cover?

  • Creating, merging, altering or abolishing parishes (grouping or de-grouping parishes)
  • Increasing or decreasing the number of Councillors
  • Creating ward boundaries or changing existing Warding arrangements
  • Changes to Parish names
  • Correcting minor boundary anomalies.
  • Changing a parish council into a parish meeting

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Job Advert for Assistant Clerk

15/6/2021

 
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Welcome Assistant Town Clerk

Mrs Natalie Eastgate took up position of Assistant Town Clerk on the 10th August.
Natlie will be working at the Town Council Offices for 10 hrs per week.

Two Stars for Stalbridge

13/5/2021

 
AWARD FOR STALBRIDGE COUNCIL

TWO STARS FOR STALBRIDGE

The Dorset Association of Parish & Town Councils has presented Stalbridge Town Council with an award for Councillor Development. The Council achieved 82% participation of Councillors at events to strengthen and update Council knowledge and was presented with its Double Star Award by Chief Executive of The Dorset Association of Parish & Town Councils, Neil Wedge. You can find out more on the work of the DAPTC by visiting their website.
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Double Star Award for Councillor development

His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh 1921-2021

12/4/2021

 
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As we come to terms with the sad news that His Royal Highness, The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh has passed away, our thoughts and prayers are with Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family at this time of sadness, as they grieve for a husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

His Royal Highness, demonstrated exemplary commitment and dedication to duty to our country and the Commonwealth. Our sadness at this time is shared by people across the world, as we remember him with gratitude and affection.


In accordance with public health advice there will not be a physical book of condolence in Stalbridge. However it is understood that during this period of public grief people may wish to express their sorrow and messages of condolence can made on the national online condolence book  via this link.
In Stalbridge for those who do not have access to a computer the Community Library Management Group have kindly offered to upload any condolence messages posted through their library letter box to the national online book.

In line with current restrictions the Royal Household has requested that members of the public do not leave floral tributes in public places. The Palace has suggested that people could make a charitable donation to one of His Royal Highness’s many patronages, as a fitting way of paying tribute to his remarkable legacy.
A guide to His Royal Highness’s patronages, and how you can donate can be found on the web site link at the bottom of this post. 


Stalbridge Town Council will fly the union flag at half mast on The Ring until the day after the funeral.

Cllr. Katie Garland , Chairman of Stalbridge Town Council, will be writing to Buckingham Palace on behalf of Stalbridge to express the town’s condolences at this sad time.

Further statements and information are available on www.royal.uk
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Roadmap out of lockdown

7/3/2021

 
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​The Government has outlined a 4 step Roadmap for easing the current lockdown. Their plan is to allow people to gradually spend more time outside and mixing with people.
They plan to do this in 4 steps. With each step you will be able to do more things and meet more people. They will only move from one step to the next if fewer people are catching COVID-19. Have a look at the infographic below to familiarise yourself with the proposed timeline.
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Roadmap out of lockdown

The easy to read version
​Step 1. Meeting up with people:
  • Step 1. From Monday, 8 March you can go out for leisure or exercise with:
  • people in your household - i.e. the people you live with.
  • people in your support bubble -this is when 1 person living on their own joins up with another household.
  • 1 person who is not in your household or support bubble.
  • People who live in a care home - will be allowed 1 visitor.
  • You should still keep 2 metres away from people.
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Step 2. From Monday, 29 March you will be able to:
  • meet in groups of 6 people outside, including in a private garden.
  • meet in groups of 2 households.
  • Outdoor sports places will open up again, like tennis or basketball courts, and open air swimming pools.
  • You should still stay at home as much as you can.
  • You should work from home if you can.
  • You won’t be able to travel abroad.
  • You should still keep 2 metres away from people.
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Step 3. If things go well, step 2 will start on Monday, 12 April.
  • Shops will open, including:
  • hairdressers and nail salons
  • libraries and community centres
  • zoos and theme parks
  • drive-in cinemas
  • campsites and holiday cottages.
  • Indoor gyms will open up - but you have to go on your own or with people in your household.
  • Restaurants, cafés and pubs will be able to serve people sitting at a table outside.
  • You should keep to your household group or your support bubble.
  • You can have up to 30 people at a funeral and up to 15 people at a wedding, or an event to remember someone.
  • You should still keep 2 metres away from people.
  

Step 3. If things go well, step 3 will start on Monday, 17 May. From Monday, 17 May:
  • you can meet who you like outdoors but you can’t meet people in a group of over 30 people.
  • We will look at whether it is OK to be closer to people.
  • We will look at whether it is OK to hug people.
  • Restaurants, cafés and pubs will be able to serve people sitting at a table inside.
  • Other indoor places will also open, like cinemas, children’s play areas, hotels and bed and breakfast places.
  • Some larger outdoor sports and shows will be able to have people watching.
  • Up to 30 people will be able to go to weddings, funerals and events to remember someone.
  
Step 4. If all goes well, step 4 will start on Monday, 21 June.
  • We hope to remove all the remaining rules that are stopping people from getting together.
  • Nightclubs will open and large events will be able to take place.

For more detailed information about the 'Roadmap out of Lockdown' please read the up to date information on the gov.uk website.

New combined WC facility for Stalbridge

6/3/2021

 
combined Ladies, Gents and Disabled toilet facility
​A combined Ladies, Gents and Disabled toilet facility at Station Road Car Park in Stalbridge will open to the public on Monday 8th March. This facility, refurbished by Stalbridge Town Council, has been fitted with a number of features for your safety and health, including a touchless hand sanitiser, touchless soap dispenser, touchless sink tap and touchless flush mechanism, all controlled by sensors. The new 'Blue Loo' will be open from 8.00am to 6.00pm Monday to Friday and 9.00am to 4.00pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
Please read and observe the rules on the signs posted at this facility for your own safety and health. A 'One-way' system is in operation for the ramp leading up to and down from the WC facility, enabling everyone to maintain appropriate social distancing.
touchless hand sanitiser, touchless soap dispenser, touchless sink tap and touchless flush mechanism, all controlled by sensors
The new 'Blue Loo' will be open from 8.00am to 6.00pm Monday to Friday and 9.00am to 4.00pm on Saturdays and Sundays

Light Up Stalbridge 2020 and make it sparkle

23/11/2020

 
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Light Up Stalbridge 2020 and make it sparkle

We are getting ready to make Stalbridge sparkle . This year is a record year for Christmas trees on the A357 at 72. If you are decorating your house or business this year please send us your photos on the button link below or share them on the Stalbright face book Group.

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Remembrance Sunday 2020 in Stalbridge

22/10/2020

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​​In Stalbridge this year the Royal British Legion Stalbridge branch is working together with St Marys Church and the Town Council to facilitate community involvement in a safe  act of remembrance. To comply with social distancing measures and rules on gatherings as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic  we are altering the traditional format which has followed for many years 
  • There will not be a parade to and from the Church
  • Acts of remembrance at the war memorial will be undertaken separately by individuals representing local groups and organisations.
  • ​​In place of attending a gathering as an act of remembrance we are asking residents to:
  • Put pictures of big poppies in their house windows
  • Make donations for traditional paper poppies. (Available at all of the locations POSTED BELOW).   
  • Stand at their front doors at 11am on Sunday 8th November for the two minutes silence as safe act of remembrance with neighbours. 
  • Support the RBL charity campaign by making online donations.
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Click on the poppy above for a link to to print paper poppies or make an online donation
We hope to take some photographs to share with the community .
We appreciate your co-operation as we enter another period of lockdown. We look to the example of those brave individuals who strove to re-build their lives which had been devastated by conflict and war.
These arrangements are subject to change at short notice in accordance with
covid 19 restrictions.​
For queries please contact 
clerk@stalbridgetowncouncil.gov.uk 01963 364276
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A boost for Businesses in Dorset

27/7/2020

 
Dorset Growth Hub help for businesses

A boost for Businesses in Dorset

Dorset Growth Hub has launched Small Growth Grants for Dorset businesses with ambitions to grow.

Applicants will need to demonstrate that they have traded successfully for at least 12 months and now have plans for a project that will facilitate business growth. The Small Growth Grants scheme is inviting applications for projects of a value from £4,000 upwards and successful grant applications are provided 25% of eligible project costs.
The minimum grant amount is £1,000 and the maximum is £5,000. For example, to receive a grant of £5,000 the total project cost will be at least £20,000. Eligible project costs include capital equipment, new premises works and fitting, new digital capability adoption, and outsourcing of expertise.
This is a competitive application process and the guidelines and application are provided below.
The Small Growth Grant is currently open with completed applications to be submitted by Friday 3rd December 2021, and with any resulting grant claims to be claimed within 6 months of the grant being agreed.
Download the application form and guidance below from the Dorset Growth Hub website (this works best on Chrome or latter) or if you have any queries please call our grant administration team on 01202 607533.

Duck Lane road closure

23/7/2020

 
Duck Lane in Stalbridge closed in late August 2020

Road closures in Stalbridge

Duck Lane in Stalbridge is due to be closed for BT to do some work from 9.30am on Thursday 27th August to 3.30pm on Tuesday 1st September 2020.  If you have any concerns about this please contact Tom Faulkner, (trafficteam@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk) by 7th August 2020. For your information Stalbridge Primary school children are not due to return until Monday 7th September.
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