Chideock Parish Council

Reporting a near miss or small collision to Dorset Council Reporting a near-miss or small collision to Dorset Council Did you know you can report all collisions or near-misses online, even if there is no injury or little damage and no police involvement? Collisions involving injury, where someone is in danger, where an offence may have been committed or details have not been exchanged should always be reported to the Police (see below), but Dorset Council want to know about other collisions or near misses. Having information about damage-only, non-injury incidents and near-misses helps them identify where road improvements are needed. Near misses, which might be at low speed with another vehicle, a pedestrian or bike, and dents often go unreported. For example, you could be walking with your family down a small lane, pathway or bridleway, and may have encountered speeding vehicles or situations where you have felt unsafe and had to take preventative action to avoid a collision. They may be minor, but lots of small incidents at the same location can highlight the need for changes. This might be something simple, like new signs, or bigger like a new junction design. Click here to report your damage only collision or near miss to Dorset Council. As well as giving details about the incident, you can pinpoint the exact location using their online map. Cllr Jon Andrews, Cabinet Member for Place Services at Dorset Council, said: "If we don't know about incidents, we can't make changes. Social media comments about near misses won’t count as evidence for improvements. We recognise that people will make mistakes or feel an incident is minor and not worth reporting. However, we need this data to help us make changes. Without it, it is difficult to understand where we can target funding and improve safety on our roads. ” All information provided will only be used for gathering evidence to make road improvements. It will not be used for any other purposes. For more serious collisions or collisions that involve injury, please report to Dorset Police: 1. Call 999 (Police/Ambulance/Fire) – For all collisions where someone is in danger, has potentially been seriously injured, you believe a serious offence has been committed, or the collision has caused a blockage or dangerous obstruction of the road. 2. Report a road traffic incident online to Dorset Police – If anyone was injured but they do not require emergency treatment, or if there is no injury but you suspect that the other person may have committed a driving offence. You must report the collision to the police even if you were unable to exchange details at the scene. Let's hope we don't have to see scenes like this in Chideock or Seatown! ;)

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Clapps Mead Playing Field and Clapps Mead Play Area CLAPPS MEAD FIELD AND PLAY AREA Clapp's Mead Playing Field, Mill Lane, Chideock, was gifted to the Parish Council on 8th February 1938 in memory of Annie C Grafton by her husband Walter P Grafton and their children Eric A Grafton and Rowena Grafton. The bequest conveys Clapp's Mead to the Parish Council to hold in fee simple as public ground under the Recreation Grounds Act 1859 to be used in perpetuity as a Playing Field and Recreation Ground for the benefit of the inhabitants of the parish, subject to a schedule of 23 further trusts and conditions. Conditions specified in the 1938 Conveyance The Parish Council pays for the grass to be cut, with the work being carried out by Bridport Town Council's Lengthsman. The Parish Council also pays Bridport Town Council for clearing the brook on the southern boundary and the ditch on the northern boundary. The equipment in the play area has been purchased by the Parish Council with the aid of grants. Aging equipment is being replaced as funding allows. Further Conditions-&-Obligations-of-the-Grafton-Bequest The most recent report received from Playground Inspections Ltd is attached (Oct 2024), this report has yet to be examined and reviewed by councillors, at which time a plan for rejuvenation will be written and implemented. In Ground Jumper correspondence and Statement ACA Recreation installation inspection report and accompanying images. October 2025 Email correspondence between Chideock PC and Ken Hussey, detailing correspondence with in ground jumper manufacturer. Sept-Nov 2025. Inspection Reports 2024 Mar 2024 Oct 2024 Nov 2024 Inspection Reports 2023 Mar 2023 Jun 2023 Sep 2023 Dec 2023 Statement from Chideock Parish Council regarding the in-ground jumper in Clapps Mead. January 2026.

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Council Meetings Calendar 2026 6th January 2026............................7.00pm 27th January 2026..........................7.00pm 24th February 2026........................7.00pm 31st March 2026.............................7.00pm 28th April 2026...............................7.00pm 20th May 2026................................7.00pm (Annual Village Meeting) 26th May 2026................................7.00pm (Annual Parish Council Meeting) 30th June 2026..............................7.00pm 28th July 2026...............................7.00pm August - no meeting 29th September 2026....................7.00pm 27th October 2026.........................7.00pm 24th November 2026......................7.00pm December - no meeting Click Here for Agenda & Minutes

Pay and Display Car Park in central Chideock. Season ticket available from the Parish Clerk FOSS ORCHARD CAR PARK Foss Orchard Car Park is owned and maintained by the Parish Council. The area was formally passed to the Parish Council for use as a village car park on 1st April 2007, as part of a S106 agreement made when planning permission was granted for the development of the Foss Garage site for housing. There is an electric car charging point in the car park (postcode DT6 6JQ). This charging point is part of the PoGo Charge charging network. There is one device and three connectors. Check the current status at https://www.zapmap.com/live/ . The day time parking charges are displayed on the ticket machine. Season Tickets are available - please contact the Clerk for further information.

Clapps Mead Safety Inspection Report to be completed and submitted by the inspecting Councillor First name* Last name* Bridge with Hut: Is the chain condition sound? Bridge with Hut: Are there any sharp edges? Bridge with Hut: Are there any loose bolts? Bridge with Hut: Are the wooden slats sound? Bridge with Hut: Are the timber posts sound? Bridge with Hut: Is the ground condition OK? Double Bay Swing: Are the chains sound? Double Bay Swing: Are the shackles worn? Double Bay Swing: Is the timber sound? Double Bay Swing: Are there any loose nuts / bolts? Double Bay Swing: Are the seats in good condition? Is the ground condition / safety surface ok? Baby Swing: Are the shackles worn? Baby Swing: Are there any loose bolts? Baby Swing: Are the chains sound? Baby Swing: Are there any sharp edges? Baby Swing: Is the seat in good condition? Baby Swing: Is the framework sound? Baby Swing: Is the ground condition ok? Seesaw: Are there any rusty bolts? Seesaw: Are there any loose bolts? Seesaw: Does it operate properly? Seesaw: Is the ground condition ok? Basket Swing: Is there any rope wear? Basket Swing: Is the timber sound? Basket Swing: Are there any loose nuts / bolts? Basket Swing: Is the ground condition / safety surface ok? Chain Bridge: Are there any loose bolts? Chain Bridge: Are the shackles worn? Chain Bridge: Are the chains sound? Chain Bridge: Is the timber frame sound? Chain Bridge: Are there any sharp edges? Chain Bridge: Is the ground condition ok? Sit-in Car Spring Rocker: Are there any loose bolts? Sit-in Car Spring Rocker: Is the spring secure? Sit-in Car Spring Rocker: Is the equipment firmly attached to the ground? Sit-in Car Spring Rocker: Is the ground condition / safety surface ok? Agility Cube: Is there any rope wear? Agility Cube: Is the timber sound? Agility Cube: Are there any loose nuts / bolts / shackles? Agility Cube: Are the shackles worn? Agility Cube: Is the ground condition / safety surface ok? Fenced Area: Is the fencing sound? Fenced Area: Do gates open / close and stay closed? Fenced Area: Does grass need cutting or strimming? Pedestrian Gate into Clapps Mead: Is the latch secure and working? If any specific issues are noticed, specify details here. Date of Inspection* Day Month Year Submit

Vacancies Parish Councillor A parish councillor represents the interests of the local community and works to improve the quality of life in the village. They attend council meetings, listen to residents’ concerns, and help make decisions on local services, planning matters, and community projects. The role involves acting as a link between villagers and the local authority, supporting local initiatives, and helping to protect and promote the character of the parish.If you are passionate about making a positive difference in your local community and have time, skills and experience to offer, then we want to hear from you. Email: clerk@chideockparishcouncil.gov.uk to find out more.

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Information on other organisations within the Chideock area Community Links Bridport Town Council Bridport and District Citizens Advice Bureau Bridport Leisure Centre Dorset Council Bridport Community Orchard Parish Plan Link (Awaited)