Stratton Parish Council wishes everyone in the parish a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. In these unprecedented and difficult times, let us all hope for a better 2021. May you and all your loved ones stay safe and
23rd December 2020 – Vacancy for SPC Parish Clerk
Stratton Parish Council has, so far, been unsuccessful in filling the post of parish clerk. For various reasons candidates have applied for the post and then withdrawn. The salary has been increased again in the hope of attracting more people
17th November 2020 – Awarding of Sec137 Grants
Stratton Parish Council is pleased to announce the awarding of grants for 2020 under Section 137 of the Local Government Act 1972 to the following organisations, as follows:- Stratton Allotment Society – £120 The Heart of Our Community Defibrillator Group
14th November 2020 – Next SPC meeting – Cancelled
Owing to Coronavirus restrictions, the next Stratton Parish Council meeting due to be held on November 17th, is cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is January 19th 2021 Take Care and Stay Safe
10th November 2020 – A37 Vegetation Cut Back
The temporary Wessex Water fencing and pipework alongside the A37 footpath leading down to the railway bridge has been removed. At the request of Stratton Parish Council, and as a result of recent discussions initiated by the Parish Council with
9th November 2020 – Dorset Council is asking for your views…
Stratton Parish Council has received the following from Dorset Council requesting the views of Dorset residents on their proposals for climate change. Links to the consultation survey can be found in the press release below. Dorset Council wants as many
22nd October 2020 – Time is Running Out….
The closing date for the application of a grant from Stratton Parish Council under Section 137 of the Local Government Act 1972 is fast approaching. The following are the criteria against which applications for grant support will be assessed:- Any
13th October 2020 – The Village Red Telephone Box
The red telephone box in the centre of the village has been reprieved. The representation made to Dorset Council by Stratton Parish Council for the box to remain as a working telephone has resulted in the planning application from BT
12th October 2020 – Autumn Maintenance
Stratton Parish Council, as part of its rolling maintenance programme, has just seen the village green hedge get its autumn ‘haircut’! Still plenty left for the birds and insects to have a home over the winter months.
12th October 2020 – Highway Safety Improvements to A37 Completed
Dorset Council have now completed their various road safety improvements to the A37 from just before the railway bridge up to the Dorchester end entrance to Stratton village. There are now new hatch marks from the turning to Ash Hill
25th September 2020 – Minutes for the SPC meeting held in September 2020
The minutes of the Stratton Parish Council meeting held on 15th September 2020 are now available on notice boards around the parish and on the SPC website at http://www.strattondorsetpc.org.uk/meetings-2020-21/ The next SPC meeting will be held on November 17th 2020
19th September 2020 – Zipwire Wire
Over time, the zip wire on the equipment in the adventure play area on the playing field had slackened. It has now been tightened so the zip wire seat is now higher from the ground at its lowest point of