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up to. We worked on it from 2012 until it was finally agreed at referendum in May
2019. We very much hope the major elements of it, on the Drax owned land at
Back Lane and on North Street will be brought to planning soon.
The Central Car Park — and other land in the village was transferred to Parish
Council ownership from Dorset Council in March 2021.
The members of the Council have changed somewhat over the years, but what
unites them is a desire to make this a great place to live, and a fit place for all our
residents. Councillors all have different expertise, and bring different attributes to
our work. The Parish of Bere Regis owes them all a great debt for what that they
do in their unpaid role to sustain our community on behalf of all our residents. I
have mentioned Brenda House, but the following are also very active,
hardworking and committed councillors: Bryan Benjafield, Laurie Fairhurst, Simon
Munnings, Tony Bates, Moira Mathers, Robin Pitcher, Philip Morgan and our
County Councillor, Peter Wharf.
Finally, I would like to pay tribute, and say thank you to the one person on whom
a heavy responsibility for fulfilling our decisions falls -- Amanda Crocker our clerk.
We rely greatly on her knowledge, experience and professionalism. Without her
very little would get done. Thank you, Amanda.
Ian Ventham
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