The agenda for the BGPC Meeting on 10 November is now online. Please note – there will not be a meeting in December.

JOB VACANCY: PARISH CLERK & RESPONSIBLE FINANCIAL OFFICER
BROADWINDSOR GROUP PARISH COUNCIL

This is a wonderful opportunity to make a real difference in our community by supporting the work of a progressive and engaged Parish Council.

Overview

• 10–20 hours per week (flexible)
• Work from home, with attendance at monthly meetings
• Pay in line with Local Government pay scales (SCP 13-17, £29,064 – £31,022 pro rata)
• Training provided
• Start as soon as possible
• Interviews: 19 and 20 November
• Apply by Friday 14 November

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Preparing agendas, minutes, and meeting documents
• Managing Council correspondence and enquiries
• Advising the Council on legal, procedural, and policy matters
• Maintaining the Council’s accounts and preparing financial reports
• Managing the annual budget, audits, and VAT returns
• Liaising with Councillors, residents, and partner organisations
• Ensuring compliance with legislation and Council policies

Key Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
• Confident working with budgets and financial data
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Able to build positive working relationships with a wide range of people
• Previous experience in a similar role would be desirable but not essential

How to Apply

• A covering letter explaining your interest in the role
• An up-to-date CV
• A completed skills matrix outlining your experience in key areas – administration, finance, communication, IT, and governance

For a full job description please visit the Parish Council’s website – Your Council/Strategies, Policies and Plans – and if you would like an informal chat, please email hello@broadwindsorgroup.gov.uk or call 07980 589360.

You can now download the draft Minutes from the BGPC Meeting held on 13 October.

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

The agenda for the BGPC Meeting on 13 October is now online.

You can now download the draft Minutes from the BGPC Meeting held on 8 September.

This summary document brings together the comments raised by members of the community at the Local Plan consultation event held on 14 September at Comrades Hall, as well as feedback received via subsequent emails and conversations. These views will feed into the Parish Council’s discussions and shape our final response to Dorset Council.

In early September, Dorset Wildlife Trust volunteers helped with the annual cut of the wildflower meadow at Hursey Common. Despite sunshine and showers, the meadow was cut, and the clippings were raked into stooks at the edge of the car park. These will be spread around the meadow’s edges to allow any remaining seeds to take root, helping the meadow to grow slightly.

You are invited to join us for another volunteer maintenance session on 26 October, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. Tasks will involve bow saws, pruning saws, spades, forks, and loppers. Please bring your own gardening gloves and tools if possible, and wear stout footwear and clothing suitable for all weathers.

Refreshments will be provided, and there will be something for everyone to do. Come along and help care for Hursey Common!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday afternoon – well over 50 of you — braving a cold and rainy Sunday to take part in the discussion about the Local Plan and what it may mean for our community. Your time, input, and willingness to be part of the conversation really matters. We heard an engaging and informative presentation from Councillor Dyke, followed by thoughtful questions, comments, and plenty of valuable discussion from residents. Thank you also for the comments left on cards — we’ll collate these, along with points raised during the meeting, and publish a summary on our website soon.

If you weren’t able to attend, we still want to hear from you – please share your thoughts with the Clerk by email: hello@broadwindsorgroup.gov.uk

The slides used in the presentation can be found on our website – in the Resources section – scroll to the end.

And please don’t forget to respond to the consultation individually too — the more voices, the stronger our community’s impact. Deadline 13 October.

You can now download the approved Minutes from the BGPC Meeting held on 14 July 2025.