Village Environment WG June 23 Update

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 , Karen Korenevsky, Vicky Abbot, Hannah Khanna

Dependencies:

Dorset Council Highways + Planning/Local Plan. School cooperation. Funds.

Summary project list in priority order:

1. School – New Car Pk?
2. School Walk – Extend path across school field? Negative response from School.
3. Hannams Close entrance enhancement. Bench in position. Discuss with management company.
4. Sports/Scout Building High St frontage. Design to be agreed.
5. Pond restoration
6. Boules/Pétanque Pitches – Layout/positions agreed.
7. Finger post Renovations – Progress on Upper X with discounted parts available. Assemble volunteer team for training + seek sponsorship.
8. Dog Area – additional planting being added as and when available.
9. Jubilee Walk – restriction required at Huntick Road end?

Status/Next Steps:

• Develop design for Sports Pav/Scout Hut/PC stores.
• Boules/Pétanque Pitches + Pond + Hannams Gate – Develop designs and invite tenders.
• Work up Hannams Gate design and obtain tenders.

Budget

Notes – (£000’s, excluding VAT):

1. Benches, gym equipment, dog exercise area, path, seat
2. School Path, Boules, TT tables, Sports Pavilion storage area
3. Astro Car Park