Chideock Parish Council - your Parish Council at a glance St Mary's St Mary's Church Events at St Mary's Church in Walditch Read More Holy Trinity Holy Trinity Church Events at Holy Trinity Church in Bothenhampton Read More Links Community Links Go to links Get Links Transport Bus Service Round Bridport Town Bus Service Timetable Bothenhampton Bothenhampton Find out 'What's On' in Bothenhampton Read More Walditch Village Hall Walditch Find out 'What's On' in Walditch Read More Walditch Gardeners All Welcome 3rd Tuesday of the month at 10am, in Walditch Village Hall Read More - Achieved! - Read More WWII US Army in Walditch Historical account of US Army Soldiers in Walditch - WWII Read More WHAT'S GOING ON? READ LATEST PARISH COUNCIL NEWS Chideock Parish Council has a vacancy for a Parish Councillor. 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: chideockparishcouncil@gmail.com to find out more. NOTICE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS ANNUAL GOVERNANCE & ACCOUNTABILITY RETURN STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Read More NEW Read More YOURS COUNCILLORS COUNCIL MEETINGS CALENDAR 2025 Date 28th January 2025 25th February 2025 25th March 2025 29th April 2025 27th May 2025 24th June 2025 17th July 2025 Extraordinary 29th July 2025 August - no meeting 30th September 2025 28th October 2025 25th November 2025 2nd December 2025 (Finance & General Purpose Meeting) Time 10.00am 10.00am 10.00am 6.00pm PC Annual Meeting 6.00pm Cancelled 10.00am Cancelled - 7.00pm 7.00pm 7.00pm 7.00pm Council Agenda and Minutes can be found here Agendas for meetings will be published at least 3 days before the meeting. Contact the Clerk for copies. Cllr Login Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/898599074331490

Minutes and Agenda for meetings during the year 2023 / 24 MAIN COMMITTEE Minutes and Agendas 2025 AGENDAS 2025 Jan Feb Mar Apr May 1st July 17th July 30th Sep 28th Oct 25th Nov 2nd Dec - Finance & General Purpose Meeting MINUTES 2025 Jan Feb Mar Apr May 1st July 17th July 30th Sep 28th Oct 25th Nov Annual Parish Council Meeting - 27th May WORKING GROUP Minutes 2025 CLAPPS MEAD MANAGEMENT GROUP ToRs FINANCE & GENERAL PURPOSE WORKING GROUP ToRs Jan Feb Mar Apr May FINANCE AND GENERAL PURPOSE WORKING GROUP MAIN COMMITTEE Minutes and Agendas 2024 AGENDAS 2024 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Sep Oct Nov MINUTES 2024 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Sep Oct Nov Annual Meeting 21st May 2023 -No report from Chairman WORKING GROUP Minutes 2024 CLAPPS MEAD MANAGEMENT GROUP ToRs Aug ToRs Sep Oct Nov Dec GENERAL PURPOSE WORKING GROUP ToRs Sep Oct Nov AGENDAS 2022 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Sep Oct Nov MINUTES 2022 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Sep Oct Nov Annual Meeting 15th May 2022 -Report from Chairman AGENDAS 2022 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Sep Oct Nov MINUTES 2022 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Sep Oct Nov Annual Meeting 15th May 2022 -Report from Chairman

View letters and other correspondence issued in the month COUNCIL CORRESPONDENCE November 2025 Email response to resident regarding defibrillator fund May 2025 Letter to National Highways Letter to Individuals and Groups relating to the 'Village Meeting' April 2025 Letter to Dorset Council regarding Tree Work at Clapps Mead Letter to Secretary of St Giles Church regarding cemetery grasscutting Letter to resident regarding St Giles Church March 2025 Letter to resident regarding Full Council process x 2 Letter to resident regarding FOI request Letter to Bridport Town Council regarding Foss Orchard Car Park Letter to National Highways regarding average speed camera Letter regarding Spar Shop Noticeboard February 2025 Letter to Dorset Council regarding Code of Conduct Issue Letter to Secretary of St Giles Church regarding cemetery grasscutting Letter to National Highways regarding Quarry Hill / Escape Lane / Chimneys Letter to resident regarding replacement of play equipment in Clapps Mead December 2024 & January 2025 Letter to SWARCO Letter to Play Inspections Ltd - regarding play equipment at Clapps Mead Letter to resident regarding Air Quality Group + follow up letter Letter to resident regarding Village Hall Grant Letter to Derek Smith Garden Services regarding Open Space Maintenance Letter to Countrywide Grounds Maintenance regarding Open Space Maintenance Letter to National Highways Letter to Roman Glass regarding repair to Bus Shelter Letter to Churchwarden + follow up letter November 2024 Letter to Bridport Town Council regarding Call-off Contract Letter to Chideock resident Letter to Dorset Council regarding Seahill Lane Letter to National Highways regarding A35 Letter to Dorset Council regarding Carters Lane October 2024 Letter to Chideock Village Hall regarding Grant Request Letter to Dorset Council Planning regarding Big Berries Campsite Golden Cap Letter to Dorset Council Planning regarding Carters Lane Letters to residents - responding to their queries Letter to resident regarding Grant Request Letter from Chideock Village Hall September 2024 Letter to N Rymill - Environment Agency Letter to Friends of Clapps Mead regarding Clapps Mead Management August 2024 Letter to Gallagher regarding trampoline in Clapps Mead Play Area and Hiscox Policy Wording Letter to resident regarding payment of invoices on behalf of the parish council Letter to David Sidwick regarding Enforcement of 30mph on Chideock Hill Letter to Dorset Council regarding Carters Lane Letter to Edward Morello regarding AQsubgroup CPC dated 8th July 2024 Letter to Friends of Clapps Mead regarding insurance on trampoline x 3 Letter to Ruth Wrixon regarding new Clerk and Councillors Letter to TSB bank to transfer deposit account monies

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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)

Contact the Clerk to the Parish Council - details on this website Contact Details Council type: Parish Council email: chideockparishcouncil@gmail.com Tel: 01308 488624

Chideock Parish consists of Chideock village together with the hamlet of Seatown and the part of North Chideock to the west of the River Winniford.   ABOUT CHIDEOCK PARISH COUNCIL Chideock Parish consists of Chideock village together with the hamlet of Seatown and the part of North Chideock to the west of the River Winniford. The Parish is in the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is mainly rural in character. The National Trust owns much of the coastline, including Langdon Hill and Golden Cap (which is in the adjoining parish of Stanton St Gabriel). The busy A35 trunk road bisects Chideock village from east to west. The southern part of the Parish area is designated as Dorset Heritage Coast and includes a section of the Jurassic Coast, England's first natural World Heritage Site. Chideock Parish Council has 7 councillor positions, and at least 3 must be present at a meeting of the full council, a committee or a sub-committee, in order for it to legally take place. The Parish Council provide a number of services to the villages of Chideock and Seatown and hold powers to provide and maintain services should they so wish. Powers to provide and maintain allotments for cultivation (this is currently organised by Bridport Town Council Powers to provide and maintain monuments and memorials, including the maintenance of the grounds of the church in the parish. Powers to make bye-laws in regard to pleasure grounds, cycle parks and open spaces and burial grounds. Powers to provide and equip buildings for use of clubs having athletic, social or educational objectives, including contributing to the upkeep and maintenance of the village hall. Powers to spend money on various crime prevention measures. Provision of defibrillators. Powers to deal with rivers, ponds and ditches (via the Lengthsman and/or other contractors). Provision of entertainment and support of the arts. Powers to repair and maintain public footpaths and bridleways (via the Lengthsman and Rangers). Allocation of grants to help local organisations support community development. Powers to acquire land and open spaces for the benefit of the public. Powers to prosecute and defend any legal proceedings in the interests of the inhabitants. Power to take part in any public local inquiry. Provision of litter and dog bins. Provision and maintenance of play equipment. Powers to plant and maintain roadside verges. Provision and maintenance of public seats, benches and notice boards. Powers to erect signs which warn of dangers or announce a place name, or indicate a bus stop. Powers to contribute to, and encourage tourism. Powers to contribute financially to traffic calming schemes. Powers to spend money on community transport schemes. Powers to maintain the village open spaces. Powers to maintain, repair, protect and adapt war memorials. Powers to issue fixed penalty fines for litter, graffiti, fly posting and dog offences. In relation to Highways: Powers to light roads and public places. Powers to provide parking places for vehicles, bicycles and motorcycles. Powers to enter into agreement as to dedication and widening. Consent of parish council required for ending maintenance of highway at public expense, or for stopping up or diversion of highway. Powers to provide traffic signs and other notices. Powers to plant trees along verges. In relation to Planning: Local councils have a right to be consulted of any planning application affecting their area and to make comments which the planning authority must take into account. In relation to General Expenditure Powers: In any situation not covered by one of the specific powers described above a council may spend a limited amount of money on any purpose which in its opinion is of direct benefit to its area or to the inhabitants. A precept is set annually by the Parish Council being the “local” tax paid by local tax payers. The precept is collected through the Council Tax by Dorset Council.

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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. The day time parking charges are displayed on the ticket machine. Season Tickets are available - please contact the Clerk for further information.

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Chideock, Seatown and North Chideock Conservation Areas CONSERVATION AREAS - CHIDEOCK, NORTH CHIDEOCK AND SEATOWN Full details of the Chideock, Seatown and North Chideock Conservation Areas can be found in the Charmouth and Chideock Conservation Area Appraisal. LISTED BUILDINGS There are 62 Listed Buildings in Chideock Parish. The details in the files below are taken from the English Heritage database and website. Any changes to a Listed Building require Listed Building Consent. Please note that usually the whole building is listed, plus all boundary walls etc. It may even be necessary to have consent for garden sheds as they can affect the setting of a listed building. Further information about Listed Buildings can be found at https://www.dorsetforyou.gov.uk/listedbuilding Listed buildings in Chideock Photographs

View Chideock Parish Council's priorities and its Plan PARISH PLAN 2023 - 2028 OBJECTIVES What is a Parish Council Plan? The Parish Council Plan sets out the Parish Council’s vision for the Parish, its purpose, values, objectives and priorities for the next 5 years. It has been drawn up using the information obtained from the Parish Survey. The Parish Council Plan records and reflects the views of our residents and highlights key priorities for the Parish Council to act upon either directly or in partnership with others. The Parish Council Plan is designed to identify the challenges and risks faced during the five year period so that the Council can recognise what needs to be done to avoid, exploit or mitigate the effects of social, economic and environmental factors within the Parish. The Council can then handle changes with greater effectiveness and efficiency than would be the case if it were unprepared. Why produce a Parish Council Plan By creating a Plan the Parish Council has created a framework for it to work within. This will enable it to work in a more consistent and co-ordinated way and become proactive rather than reactive in its decision making. The Plan is centred around what our community has told us that they want. Also, it will help our residents to have a better understanding of what the Parish Council does and clarify what it does not do. By creating its Plan the Council has the knowledge and awareness to respond to change, and financial reserves to meet new demands, residents will be served more appropriately, more economically and quicker. We are keen that the Plan includes factors, such as climate change, that will have an effect on the community as a whole. This Parish Plan is intended to be a ‘live’ document so it will be continuously reviewed, updated, and progress against key priorities measured. Bothenhampton & Walditch Parish Council – An overview There are currently two tiers of local government in our parish. Each tier has different responsibilities. Bothenhampton & Walditch Parish Council is the first tier and the local tier, so it represents the interests of residents and supports the work of community groups. Dorset Council is the second tier and is responsible for such things as environmental services, housing and planning, highways (which includes both roads and pavements), education, health, social services, public rights of way and libraries. Residents elect nine parish councillors every four years. The Parish Council reports to residents at the Annual Parish Meeting in May and elects a Chair annually. Parish Councillors are holders of public office but unpaid. They commit time to make Bothenhampton & Walditch the best it can be by protecting what is great about our area and working either directly or with others to improve things. Parish Councillor can vary widely, from liaising with Dorset Highways about traffic safety issues, to arranging to keep footpaths clear to scrutinising planning applications. The Parish Council owns and manages three play areas within the community as well as the Valley View open Space and Walditch Village Green. It has installed assets such as grit bins, litter bins and dog waste bins, and two defibrillators, one in each village. All these assets are maintained by the Parish Council on behalf of the community. The full council meets on the second Monday of each month (excluding August and December). All meetings are open to the public with a period set aside for members of the public to address Councillors. Residents are not permitted to take part in discussion other than during the public time set aside. There are three separate sub-committees which deal with finance, open spaces, and traffic, transport and footpaths. The Parish Council works within its Standing Orders and Financial Regulations which lay down the rules by which it can operated and conduct its business. There is also a Code of Conduct for Councillors which they must comply with. The Parish Council employs a part time Clerk / Financial Responsible Officer who carries out all the functions required by law. Financial Information The residents of Bothenhampton & Walditch fund the Parish Council via the ‘precept’. The precept is the local tax levied by the Parish Council and is collected on our behalf by Dorset Council. The main items of expenditure are office administration, play area and open space maintenance and one-off projects eg: renewal of play equipment at John Gundry Play Area. Other projects include the Lower Walditch Play Area completed in September 2020 and the partnership arrangement with Bridport Town Council with regards the two nature reserves in the area; Jellyfields and Bothenhampton Nature Reserves. Parish Council Governance Objectives The Parish Council strives to be a professional, competent and caring Parish Council, to be open and accountable in all it does and to ensure sound financial management. The Parish Council has adopted policies that demonstrate our commitment to ensuring openness, transparency and good government. All documents are available on this website. The Parish Council aims to: Be well-informed about the needs and opinions of our residents Improve our councillor skills by undertaking training Keep abreast of opportunities and policy requirements Promote public participation at meetings and during wider community events Deal with enquiries speedily and efficiently Take on board all feedback either negative or positive Parish Council Initial Survey The Parish Council initiated a questionnaire survey of all residents during September 2020. A total of 1,100 households were contacted and a response rate of 9.6% was received (102 responses returned) Residents were asked to rank activities by importance. Response Rate Explained The low response rate reflects the lack of publicity given to the exercise, though it is also arguable that the community believes the Council performs its role well; or that it performs no significant role. The attached comments indicate that those who responded have issues of concern. The Council believes that this is sufficient to create the Plan. The survey revealed that in Walditch there is greater concern about open spaces and play areas, and in Bothenhampton, about planning. This reflects the recent investment in a play area in Lower Walditch, and two contentious building sites in Bothenhampton. Trends 2023-2028 The population in 2021 was 12% aged 0-19, 8% aged 20-34, 44% aged 65 plus according to Census returns (Bridport town centre 17%, 13% and 32% respectively). In terms of employment, 43% are employed, 45% work part-time, and 30% work mainly from home (Bridport town centre 49%, 41% and 23%). Graduates form 37% of the population, 16% have no formal qualifications, and 34% (Bridport town centre 30%, 20%, and 26%). Managerial and professional house owners without mortgage form 68%, private tenants 8%, social tenants 4% (Bridport town centre 42%, 19% and 23%). Ten percent of households have no car (Bridport town centre 24%). So, the parish is older, more qualified, working part-time or at home, and exceptionally highly likely to own their home outright. Relatively few have no car. Over the period to 2028 the proportion of homeowners is likely to rise further, yet part-time and home-based employment is likely to increase as the local economy diversifies further. As older people move to care homes or die, they are often replaced by new retirees with the cash to upgrade or extend their homes. Households will continue to get smaller, and the number of single-person households increase The effect of Covid-19, and of inflation, are likely to hit household incomes and particular groups, such as working families with children, and some self-employed. It is too early to assess the full effect of restrictions, or indeed of Brexit, but there will certainly be an increase in income and wealth inequality between areas of families with young children/unemployed/state pensioners (such as Magna Housing in Lower Walditch) and areas of older residents with private resources (such as Wych Hill and Valley Road). This trend may affect community cohesiveness. There will be an increase in demand for housing by single people, including the elderly, which may lead to higher incidence of loneliness; while the incidence of adult children living with their parents will maintain a demand for larger houses. House prices will continue to rise, and they will become less affordable. The climate emergency will have an increasing impact. In terms of Government policy, there will be a significant investment in electric vehicles, and in the number of charging points. There is scope for more public community transport if funds can be found, but unless services are frequent and quick residents will use their cars or taxis. Town centre parking will become more expensive. Programmes of retrofitting older properties for insulation and solar panels, and for non-fossil-fuel-based heating systems will be introduced, delivered by private-sector companies using loans provided to consumers by Government. The retrofitting will be limited because of the costs of currently available systems and the inconvenience for many elderly house owners. The environment will experience more extreme weather, leading to soil loss from the hills and flooding more frequently on the hillsides. Drainage will become a more serious issue. It is likely that there will be more invasive plant species and insects, which will require monitoring and maybe eradication. There will be more pressure to modify land to introduce more trees, more hedges, ponds, and terracing to prevent erosion. There will be greater pressure on nature reserves as more people play or walk dogs. Studies Each facet of the Council’s activities has been explored by councillors during December 2020 and January 2021, taking into account any national guidance or best practice in other similar councils. The following tasks were allocated: Cllr GS to explore planning issues and possible legislative changes for planning permission, or for building standards. The Traffic, Transport and Footpaths sub-committee to research roads, safety (speed, crossings, visibility) footpaths and cyclepath networks. Cllr JB to explore energy and recycling options, their feasibility and the need for climate literacy (de-net@hotmail.co.uk ) The Open Spaces and Play Areas sub-committee to examine trends in open spaces and play areas (rewilding, trees planting schemes etc). Cllr JB to consider how ‘community services’ can be optimised to deliver support to different groups within the Parish, and how the Parish Council can improve its visibility. Findings were reported at the Main Committee meeting on 11th January 2021. Parish Plan Action Points These are the actions that the Parish Council performs on an ongoing basis and intends to perform during the period 2023-2028. They have been chosen carefully in the light of survey responses from residents, the Climate Emergency declared by the Parish Council in 2020, the Bridport Area Neighbourhood Plan (BANP) made in May 2020, and the Climate and Ecological Emergency (CEE) and draft Local Plan documents issued by Dorset Council (DC Local Plan) in Spring 2021. Proposed actions have been linked to timelines. Revisions of local plans will affect our actions. Council Administration Planning (Built Environment) Climate change (energy, recycling, decarbonisation) Accessibility (transport, roads, footpaths, cycle tracks; safety) Natural Environment (open spaces) Community Support Crown copyright [and database rights] 2019 OS LA100019790 Crown copyright [and database rights] 2019 OS LA100019790, OpenStreetMap contributors, CC-BY-SA BRIDPORT AREA NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN (BANP) View Bridport Town Council webpage BANP JCC Examiners Report (Final) BANP JCC and Steering Group Terms of Reference