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Alstromeria, Antirrhinum apple blossom, the DORSET COUNCIL- WEST PURBECK REPORT
spectacular Chrysanthemum Balthazar and an
even more spectacular Cymbidium orchid.
Purbeck Local Plan (2018-
Martina finished her session with a tribute to the 2034)
show’s famous ‘glitter ball’ trophy. This used a
large martini glass for its base and encompassed a The Purbeck local plan (not the Dorset
terrific range of green and white flowers and Local Plan) was submitted for
foliage - yew, cupressus, phoenix fern, with white independent examination in January
avalanche roses, Spanish moss, and bear grass on 2019. Examination hearing sessions
to which she had threaded silver beads. The star of were held in public between July and
this arrangement was the Code Green October 2019, during which
Chrysanthemum - simply fabulous. modifications were made to the plan
to address matters and issues raised. A
One of the most wonderful benefits of attending consultation on Main Modifications
the meetings is the raffle which uses the finished was held between November 2020 and January 2021.The Government Inspector
works of art as the prizes. There is no doubt that the has raised some queries which we personally consider to be minor in comparison
winners this month went home with some truly lovely creations. to the complete plan, but we have been strongly advised that we will need to
The next meeting of Bere Regis Floral Group will be on Tuesday 9 November at address the points she has raised otherwise she has indicated she will view the plan
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2pm in Winterborne Kingston village hall. as unsound and all the work that has gone into this would be wasted. In addition, if
we were to start the plan all over again it would be nigh on impossible to reduce
The demonstrator for the afternoon is Alison Finch, and her title is Winter Draws On the numbers, but we would be under pressure to increase them.
(or could it be Winter Drawers On?) It could be both, and it sounds great fun!
We look forward to welcoming members, friends and visitors. If it is your first visit As a result, specific changes may be needed to be made to the conditions for a
to the club, it is free of charge. site in Morden Park for holiday homes and the associated requirement for a
suitable alternative natural green space (SANG) for this area. We will be required
For more information contact chairman Bob Holman on 01305 848262 or come to consult on this site alone which will happen sometime later this year or early next
along on the day. We would love to see you! year. The scope of the consultation will be strictly limited.
As previously, the consultation will last six weeks and interested parties will be
invited to comment. The responses to the consultation will then be sent to the
Planning Inspector who will decide how to proceed. Subject to a consideration of
the issues, we hope that the Inspector will be able to prepare a final report into the
examination of the local plan early next year. As soon as we know more about the
consultation, we will write an article (hopefully for the next magazine) which will
advise you on who is to be consulted and our suggested responses to help get the
plan “over the line”, obviously what you say is entirely up to you.
Some of you may think it odd that a small site (much less than 100 dwellings) has
the potential to derail the whole plan. We agree.

I emphasise that the above is the personal view of your elected representatives.

Bere Regis Poole Roundabout & Rye Hill closure 1 to 5
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Letters have been sent to local residents informing them of the closure of this road

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