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approached to see whether they would be interested in having an Investment
Zone. At that time the details of the policy had not been announced. At that POP IN PLACE NEWS
stage Dorset Council had only been asked to make an expression of interest to
Government. However, this does not represent any form of commitment at this Thank you to all who supported our
point in time by either Government or Dorset Council. Dorset Council has now Macmillan Morning in September.
submitted three Expressions of Interest to government for potential Investment
Zones in Dorset. These are: Although the number of people supporting this event
was down on previous, years we were still delighted that
Weymouth – several regeneration sites around the waterside at Weymouth we were able to donate £365.52 to Macmillan cancer support.
harbour and marina. The proposal is to redevelop disused and under-developed
sites to provide homes and jobs, with opportunities for commercial and leisure Thank you to everyone who helped made
developments. Portland – the port area, offering opportunities for commercial cakes donated raffle items and items for
and business operations, and a residential site in Castletown. It should be noted sale. Our Thanks to the following businesses
that the proposed location for an incinerator at Portland Port (currently going who donated vouchers; The Red Lion
through the planning process) is explicitly excluded from the Expression of Interest. Sturminster Marshall, Holme for Gardens,
The decision on the incinerator is subject to the independent planning process Bovington Tank Museum, Dorset County
and will be unaffected by any proposal for an Investment Zone. Museum, Abbotsbury Gardens and
Swannery and Athelhampton House and
Wool – a site adjacent to the existing Dorset Innovation Park to build on the Gardens.
success there by offering further investment and development opportunities for
key sectors including advanced engineering and manufacturing.
Bere Regis Community Café Pop In and see us you will be
It is understood that the government’s new Investment Zones will accelerate
development of infrastructure to drive economic growth by offering tax breaks for very welcome
potential investors and simplified, reduced regulation and planning processes. Every Friday morning we are here at the Community Café to welcome everyone
The aim is to attract new investment to create jobs. It is not yet known when the who walks through the door.
government will announce decisions on Expressions of Interest for Investment
Zones. We also welcome new volunteers to help on our team for serving the drinks and
at events.

Local Plan Call the Team Leader Alison 01929 472023 for more details.
You will be aware that we have put back the timescales for the local plan, a The café is open for coffee, tea, squash, latte and biscuits.
number of people have asked me what the implications for Neighbourhood plans In the Lower Hall there is a workshop. If you need a lift telephone Kim 01929
are. I reproduce below the response I have received. 471170

You will be aware that Cabinet agreed an update to the Local Development
Scheme (LDS) at its meeting on Tuesday (4th October). The revised LDS (as
agreed) sets out the anticipated milestones for key stages in the preparation of Blankets for Bere
development plans. The LDS needs to be reviewed from time to time to ensure The Pop In Place is building a stock of lovely hand- made blankets that our ladies
the milestones are as accurate as possible so that communities are aware of are knitting for the colder weather. If you are able to help with this we would
when a development plan that we are preparing is likely to be reaching a key welcome either squares double knit wool on 4mm needles cast on 24 stiches and
milestone such as a formal consultation stage. The LDS currently shows timetables do 48 rows or a completed finished item.
for the Purbeck Local Plan, Dorset Council Local Plan and the Minerals Plan.
If you would like one of these free of charge just get in touch. The Pop In Place is
Neighbourhood Plans, once made, also form part of the development plan, but committed to helping the local community in crisis so please do get in touch they
are available to anyone who is struggling with heating costs.

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