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No 6 No 7 National planning policy guidance states local planning authorities should
consider undertaking health impact assessments to help improve health. As this
a wooden circle with holes drilled Chicken wire 1inch mesh. application is within 100 metres of the village sports club and recreation ground,
through above a water dish Physocarpus Dorset Council needs to confirm whether a health impact assessment would be
Rogersia piñata Abelia in flower appropriate.
Mariubium More thlapsi Concerns have been raised about whether adequate collection and disposal of
Dead allium heads Phoenix palm leaves foul and clean water can be provided. The parish council seeks confirmation from
Iris seed head Rhamnus Wessex Water and the Environment Agency that the proposals will not increase
flood risk elsewhere.
Euphorbia Golden privet
Heuchera flowering heads Variegated myrtle The design is very similar to all the other ‘motorway’ style outlets. Being in such a
rural location, we would have preferred to see a greater use of natural materials
Scelopherum alliums Astilbe and more attention being given to making the area carbon-neutral, such as the
Astrantia Sedum strawberries and cream use of solar panels.
Nigella Dahlias
Our thanks to Brenda House
BERE REGIS The Council received the resignation this month from Brenda House. We would

SURGERY NEWS like to extend our sincere thanks to Brenda for her fantastic commitment and
dedication during her time as a councillor. Not least for the incredible amount of
work she put into setting up and running the NeighbourCar community transport
Appointments during the school scheme, Salt & Pepper Lunch Club and the Communibus. Without Brenda, along
summer holidays with her partner Barry, it is possible that these schemes wouldn’t exist and the fact
that these can all continue to run independently now is testament to how well
Despite our best efforts, we have they were set up and run in the first place. We are aware of many members of
unfortunately not been able to secure full the community who are incredibly grateful to have these outlets to get involved
locum cover for the six weeks of the summer in. Thank you Brenda!
holidays whilst our regular GPs are away from the practice.
This means some patients who have routine requests may experience longer than New Councillor
usual waiting times, allowing us to ensure that those who have the most urgent
need (not emergencies) are prioritised. We recognise that this may be frustrating Two candidates submitted their interest in the current vacancy for a Councillor.
for some, however we ask that you are understanding at what is a difficult time. Following a vote, we were delighted to co-opt Richard Bendon onto the Council
and look forward to Richard’s involvement in various upcoming projects.
We would also like to remind patients to call between 8:30 and 9:00 for urgent on
the day appointments - this is for conditions that cannot wait until the next routine
appointment. Another Vacancy
Please also remember you can visit 111.nhs.uk or call 111 for advice on symptoms We also now have a vacancy for another new Parish Councillor, if you are
and health conditions. As always, patients requiring emergency care should dial interested in joining, please contact the Clerk on bereregispc@gmail.com to
999. register your interest.
If you have an appointment you are unable to attend, please remember to
contact the Practice to cancel this appointment so it can be given to someone Dogs in the Play Park
else.
The Parish Council has received complaints from members of the public regarding
Thank you for your understanding. dogs in the play park. We would like to reiterate that no dogs should be taken

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