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Press Release
Closure of NORDCAT (North Dorset Community Accessible Transport) Charity
After 23 years of service to the rural community NORDCAT can no longer afford to function, its last day of operation being 14th February. A letter is on its way to all our passengers. It is with very deep regret that the Board of NORDCAT have taken the decision to wind up the Sturminster Newton based charity forthwith. All options have been explored but without some means of subsidising the community transport it provides, predominantly to the isolated elderly across Dorset, the charity does not have sufficient funds to continue trading. Over the years the community transport was subsidised by the charity’s education contracts but these have ceased. The possibilities of alternative support from grants or other income generation have been explored but the amount of subsidy required is unattainable in the present financial climate. The remaining staff are being made redundant, financial obligations will be met and the office closed. It is hoped that any residual assets, if there are any, can be used to support the work being carried out by the Community Cars Scheme being operated by the Community Connections charity to support their lunch club transport, meals delivery service and the medical car service all of which NORDCAT has been supporting during the past 4 years (phone number for this will stay the same 01258 473154). “We bitterly regret the abrupt withdrawal of this service which has been a social lifeline to so many over the years. People have become friends with our staff and other passengers. There are other charities out there operating similar services and hopefully they may be able to move into the void left by NORDCAT.” Cllr Pauline Batstone, Chairman, NORDCAT
Chairman Cllr Pauline Batstone, cllr.p.batstone@btinternet.com or 07757 373355 General Manager Helen Reed, helen@nordcat.org.uk 07900 261812
Could you offer a home to a Ukrainian refugee?
Dec 2024
It is nearly three years since Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, and thousands of Ukrainians have had to flee the worn torn country.
Hundreds of refugees have found a safe haven in Dorset, regaining their independence with the help of kind hosts and sponsors.
More than 500 households in Dorset have opened their homes as part of the Homes for Ukraine scheme, but more homes are still needed for those escaping war zones.
Ways you can help with accommodation:
· Hosts
Dorset Council is once again asking anyone who has a spare room or two, or an annexe, to host a Ukrainian refugee or a family and help them rebuild their lives. For more information, please register here
You will be linked into a network of support, and we will pay you £350 a month to provide a room in your house.
· Rental
We're also looking for landlords who can rent a home to refugees. Many are now ready to live independently.
Ukrainians on the Homes for Ukraine, Ukraine Extension, and Family Schemes have the right to rent, work, claim benefits and access public funds.
To find out more about working with us as a landlord, ‘Register Now’ and we will be in touch to discuss this in more detail.
Ukrainian refugees can access a range of services including schools, work, training and volunteering placements, while libraries and community groups are working to make them feel welcome.
Here are a few quotes from our current hosts:
“Hosting is a venture worth embarking on – understand the implications, have courage, and the rewards will be with you, and your guests, for life!”
“They bring me immense joy every day”
“Playing a small part in taking action to show support for Ukraine in opposing criminal Russian aggression.”
Cllr Ryan Hope, Portfolio Holder for Customer, Culture and Community Engagement at Dorset Council, said, “We continue to stand with all those affected by the horrific events which have taken place in Ukraine since the Russian invasion.
“Dorset has a proud history of welcoming new arrivals at times of crisis, offering homes and support to people escaping the horrors of war, and I am grateful to local people who have shown true community spirit and willingness to help others by welcoming Ukrainian people into their homes and our communities.”
If you would like to talk to us about the Ukraine Response in Dorset, please call 01305 221000 or email us at ukraineresponse@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Locations of defibrillators: Halstock x 2, Corscombe x 2 and one at West Chelborough. Maps marked with arrows to show locations AND WhatThreeWord for precise locations to give to the emergency services.
From Corscombe's FaceBook Group, but relevant to Halstock too:
I have just heard from our local beekeepers organisation that two Asian Hornet nests have been found in Portland. This is really bad news for all our native insects as well as honey bees. Is it appropriate for you to put a post on facebook / whatsapp etc to ask everyone to be vigilant?
The Asian hornet app which can be downloaded provides information and allows users to report possible sightings.
I'm going to see if I can pick up some posters to put on our noticeboards.
Many thanks
Deborah
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Fly Tipping – Reporting & Advice
The link below takes you directly to the reporting page on our Website:
https://dorset-self.achieveservice.com/service/DWP-Report-fly-tipping-in-Dorset
If the Fly-Tipping is on either public or private land, the site will be investigated for evidence and appropriate legal action taken. However, we will only clear waste from the public highway or public land. Waste deposited on private land is the landowner’s responsibility to clear and we cannot remove this waste.
Those caught fly-tipping can be prosecuted under the Environmental Protection Act 1990. Every year councils spend a considerable amount of time and money removing this waste from the landscape. We will always try to remove fly-tipping as soon as possible. The site will be investigated for evidence and the appropriate legal action taken. If we can trace the persons responsible for fly-tipping we can recover our costs & potentially the land owners costs in some instances.
Simple rules for reporting fly-tipping
- do not remove any evidence found from the fly-tipping location, for example, addressed letters – instead take photographs please
- be as specific as possible when describing where the incident has occurred – what 3 words is particularly good
- if you see the incident occurring do not approach the persons involved
- if you see a person/vehicle involved in an environmental crime take as many details as you can, for example, description of the person or vehicle registration, type of waste(s) and photos, dash cam footage if safe to do so
- you may be asked to provide a witness statement and/or attend court in subsequent legal action
Any fly tips reported that do not include evidence will go directly to our depot not to enforcement. Whilst we don’t recommend you searching the waste, cardboard boxes often have address labels and black bin bags normally have paperwork/envelopes etc. If in doubt state evidence present & we can then investigate swiftly.
Littering Report Link
https://dorset-self.achieveservice.com/service/DWP_Report_litter_on_the_highway_or_pavement
posted 2 Oct.
Livestock worrying is when a dog attacks or chases livestock on agricultural land or is at large in a field with sheep, which can result in significant injury or suffering and in the worst cases, death of the animals involved. This also has devastating consequences for livestock keepers, causing personal distress as well as significant financial costs.
Please keep dogs on leads near livestock.
COGS NEWS, INFORMATION AND DATES AVAILABLE ON LOCAL SERVICES PAGE.
Variation Notice
Notice is given that Peter Brinck has applied to Dorset Council for a variation of a premises licence in respect of Halstock Community Hall, Leigh Lane, Halstock, Yeovil, BA22 9SG for regulated entertainment and the provision of alcohol generally between the hours of 09.00am and 01.00am on Monday to Saturday and between 09.00am and Midnight on Sundays.
Any interested party or responsible authority may make representation to, The Licencing Section, Dorset Council, South Walks House, South Walks Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1UZ within 28 days from the date of this notice. The licensing register and details of this application may be inspected during normal office hours at the above address.
It is an offence under section 158 of the Licensing Act 2003 to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with an application and the maximum fine for which a person is liable on summary conviction for the offence is a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale (£5000)
1st March 2020
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