Working Group Objectives: To identify areas of concern/opportunity within the physical environment of the Village and propose responses. Note: Highway matters now tom be dealt with by separate WG. Working Group Participants: Ken Morgan (Chair), Alf Bush, Andrew Huggins ,… Read more about Village Environment WG June 23 Update
Youth Hall Regeneration

The Youth Hall is situated behind the Army Cadet Hall, opposite the car wash and The Chequers. It is a big space and could be a great community centre, but it is currently unused. As a result, the Parish Council… Read more about Youth Hall Regeneration
Removal of Lime Kiln Bus Shelter

The bus shelter on the corner of Lime Kiln Road and High Street was demolished by the Guerrilla Gardener’s team on 28th June. This bus shelter has always been a bit of a talking point in the village. Firstly, it… Read more about Removal of Lime Kiln Bus Shelter
Update on the Plans for the Foxhills Trees

As previously reported, Foxhills Tree work is due to start in November. In keeping with our village environment, the Foxhills estate was originally designed to include a large number of trees in the open spaces. However, many of these have… Read more about Update on the Plans for the Foxhills Trees
Early spring Daffodil spotted in Halls Road!

Although it’s a joy to see the Daffodils, this feels a bit early. Apparently it has been the warmest December on record – and according to Mark McCarthy, head of the Met Office’s National Climate Information Centre: “2019 will be… Read more about Early spring Daffodil spotted in Halls Road!
LMPC Climate Emergency Survey

The Lytchett Matravers Parish Council has declared a Climate Emergency and is preparing an Action Plan to reduce the village’s carbon footprint. Please complete this survey to help us make sure we address the right issues in the Action Plan… Read more about LMPC Climate Emergency Survey
The Climate Emergency article

On 9th October children from the village school came to a meeting of the Lytchett Matravers Parish Council and delivered a petition they had organised which said: “We ask that Lytchett Matravers Parish Council declare a Climate Emergency to ensure… Read more about The Climate Emergency article
Climate Emergency

You may know that both BCP & Dorset Council declared a Climate Emergency earlier this year. Whilst there is still a lot of mystery as to what this means in practical terms it is an important statement of intent to… Read more about Climate Emergency