At its meeting on 12 November, the Parish Council gave its approval for the Draft Neighbourhood Plan to go forward and be submitted for independent examination. All submission documents can be viewed online.

The Parish Council has been informed that crossbow bolts have been found on Hursey Common. Given that the Common is a well-used public space, this is not a suitable place for this type of activity and as such poses the risk of serious injury. Crossbows are not permitted under the Wildlife and Countryside Act to kill animals and they are considered an offensive weapon if they are used in a public place without reasonable excuse. Dorset Police have been contacted about this matter and have advised that if anyone witnesses a crossbow being fired in a public place, to contact them immediately on 999. The Parish Council urges users of the Common to be vigilant at this time.

The Parish Council is pleased to announce that at its meeting on 12 November, Cindy Bodycombe was co-opted to the Council for the Broadwindsor ward. We wish Cindy the very best in her new role and look forward to working with her. 

You can now download the approved Minutes from the BGPC Meeting held on 8 October 2018.

The agenda for the next BGPC Meeting on 12 November is now online.

Members of the public and press are very welcome to attend.

Broadwindsor Group Parish Council recently became aware that the 40 Bus was due to be re-timetabled starting on 29 October. The new timetable will mean that there will be no service in the early morning and evening, meaning students cannot get to Yeovil College for the start of their day or back home at the end of the day. This affects at least six students from Broadwindsor, a similar number from Beaminster and many more from Bridport and Crewkerne. The Parish Council has been working tirelessly with Councillor Rebecca Knox, Yeovil College, Beaminster Town Council, Dorset County Council, the Rt Hon Oliver Letwin and parishioners to try and resolve this very important issue.  We will of course keep you updated, but if you have any questions please do contact Councillor David Leader, dleader@broadwindsorgroup.gov.uk

There is currently a vacant position on the Council for the Broadwindsor Ward. Parish Councillors have the opportunity to make a real difference to their community and it can be both a rewarding and interesting experience. The Council meets every month and Councillors should be accessible to the community, represent the interests of their ward, deal with parishioner enquiries, representations and complaints and participate constructively in the government of the Parish. The deadline for expressions of interest, which should comprise a covering letter and cv, sent to the Clerk, is 6 November 2018. 

Notice of Casual Vacancy

You can now download the approved Minutes from the BGPC Meeting held on 10 September 2018.

The agenda for the next BGPC Meeting on 8 October is now online.

Members of the public and press are very welcome to attend.

At last night’s Meeting, the Parish Council paid thanks to Lesley Tibballs who is standing down from her role as Councillor for the Broadwindsor ward. Lesley has been a hard working and dedicated Member of the Council since 2015 and will be greatly missed by all. 

Notice of Vacancy