As Dorset Council has changed its timing policy for receiving Planning comments from Parish Councils from a 28 to a 21-day time limit, LMPC held an extra meeting so that members of the public had the opportunity to be involved…
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A report from the team leader, Bridget Graham: – Across the three days, six volunteers gave their time, although Saturday’s work was cut short because of the rain. 12 kgs of rubbish (about 4 full bags) plus a caravan cushion…
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The Environmental Working Group, ‘Langton Planet Action’ are keen to plant more trees and hedgerows to help with carbon capture. We need to know where we can plant. If you have a garden, meadow or wood with enough room for…
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This from Tom Clarke, our local National Trust engagement officer: As you are probably aware nature is in crisis. The State of Nature Report released this October has 40 % of U.K. species in decline, and 15 % at risk…
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Over30 members of the community had a happy Apple Tasting Day on Saturday October 5th. We had a good tidy up in the sunshine, with nest-box exploring: there were toffee apples for the children (Thank you Sue!). Lots of people…
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On 19th August LMPC Cllrs met a team from OMH(Purbeck Ltd) to hear about their plans for part of the Old Malthouse site; these are likely to come up through the Planning process for consultation in the Autumn, though plans…
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You may have noticed loud noises, poles, pile drivers an other technical paraphernalia in the fields around the village in recent days. This is Perenco’s survey team working on seismic surveys, We have just been sent information by Perenco: ‘PUBLIC…
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On 25th July members of Langton Matravers Parish Council were invited to an informal closed meeting with representatives of the Aster group in order to receive an update on the group’s plans for the site. Below are notes drafted by…
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The Parish Council and the Church held a very successful meeting with the National Trust on 5th September, with 52 people present. The idea was to learn more about how we can all work together to support and enhance biodiversity…
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At the Parish Council Meeting on 12.9.2019 the Parish Council adopted an ‘open ended’ Environmental Strategy to deliver its Environmental Policy. A working group is being set up with volunteers from both the Council and the community to explore how…
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