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CHICKERELL
PARISH PLAN
INCLUDING BUCKLAND RIPERS, CHARLESTOWN, COLDHARBOUR
LITTLESEA, COBHAM, KNIGHTS IN THE BOTTOM AND THE VILLAGE.
PRODUCED BY LOCAL RESIDENTS.
SUPPORTED BY:
CHICKERELL TOWN COUNCIL, WEST DORSET DISTRICT COUNCIL,
DORSET STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP AND DORSET COMMUNITY ACTION

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A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN
Dear Resident,
Your steering committee spent a long time designing the questionnaire and asking for your
comments on the Chickerell Parish Plan.
We had our first meeting in June 2005 and set up a committee of 12 interested residents. Then,
after many meetings, we held four road shows and distributed the Plan to every home in order to
give you a chance to have your say.
Our detailed report tells us what you like about Chickerell Parish, what you don't like and where
you want changes. For example, some residents don't want to merge into Weymouth whereas
others think that would be to their benefit and a logical step. When we received the completed
surveys, the information was entered onto a computer database and it took a long time to do this.
Grateful thanks go to those volunteers outside the official steering group who gave their time and
energy inputting the data. The back page of the survey was left blank for additional comments and
each comment has been read and noted. In cases where contact details were given, I have
replied to those residents.
In the survey some people told us that they
thought it didn't apply to them, but it was called
a Chickerell Parish Plan and the parish does
stretch from Mandeville Road, down to
Lanehouse, Cobham Drive along Chickerell
Road to Chickerell proper and out to Buckland
Ripers. It is a huge area and, of course,
residents who live in different areas have
different concerns. However, our aim was to
ask every resident their views and that we
have done.
Parish Plan Steering Group
Now that we have the results of the survey, the hard work begins, as you can see from the Action
Plan at the end of this leaflet. We are setting up working parties on aspects highlighted in the plan,
such as footpaths, litter, traffic and child facilities. I can think of a couple of early successes we
have had, for example, a group is being formed to walk the footpaths and hold walks at various
times, open to everyone including dogs. Also Brian Bean heads a working party concerned with
litter as this affects the quality of life of all of us in the Parish. Special thanks also to Vanessa
Ricketts who has guided and inspired us throughout the process.
We thank the organisations that have supported us with grants - Chickerell Town Council, West
Dorset District Council and Dorset Strategic Partnership.
I personally would like to thank every member of the Committee. It has been a pleasure to meet
and work with such enthusiastic and committed people; they have turned up to every meeting,
pounded the streets, attended open days, road shows, put hours in delivering leaflets etc all in a
voluntary capacity.
So I would like to present you with the results of your survey. I hope you find it interesting and feel
you have contributed. I know you will support us, and join us for any further meetings we hold.
Members of the public are always welcome to attend and we will publish dates in the Contact
Magazine.
So please take time to read this Plan and join us as we aim to make Chickerell Parish a better
place to live in for you, your children and future generations.
Best Wishes
Jean Dunseith, Chairman

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BACKGROUND TO THE PARISH PLAN
Parish Plans, originally part of the Countryside Agency's Vital Villages Initiative, have been
promoted in Dorset since July 2001. By the summer of 2005, more than half of Dorset's rural
parishes had involved themselves in the process.
Mindful that Chickerell's own Local
Management Plan, produced in 1999, was
due for a review, the Town Council decided, in
April 2005, on a public consultation. Advice
was sought from Dorset Community Action on
how to set about commissioning and funding a
Parish Plan.
A Public Meeting to launch the Parish Plan
was held at the Council Suite on 16th June
2005 and a Steering Group was formed from
interested members of the public.
At the first Steering Group Meeting on 7th July
2005, Officers were appointed, a Constitution
Willowbed Hall on carnival day
agreed and a Timetable was set for producing
the Parish Plan. Funding for the project was secured from Chickerell Town Council, West Dorset
District Council and the Dorset Strategic Partnership.
On 13th August 2005 the Parish Plan was launched at Chickerell Carnival and this was followed by
open days at Lanehouse, Willowbed Hall and Buckland Ripers during September. The results of
these open days would form the basis for the survey.
Most of 2006 was spent preparing and delivering a comprehensive Parish Plan Survey and then
inputting residents' responses into a data-base for subsequent analysis. Most of this vital work
was done by willing community-minded volunteers.
The Parish Plan report was published in Contact Magazine in November 2006 and copies of the
results were given to Councillors and members of the Steering Group. An open day at Willowbed
Hall took place in January 2007 to exhibit the results for the community. From this we were then
able to prepare this document.
In Summer 2007, after ensuring that the Local Action Plan 'married' with other plans for the area,
such as the West Dorset Partnership Community Plan and the South West Regional Assembly
Spatial Strategy document, the draft Parish Plan was submitted to the Chickerell Town Council for
their approval and comments.
The Chickerell Parish Local Plan was approved and delivered to every home in the Parish
It gives a snapshot of the community and lays down the aspirations of its residents for the future.
It will be an important document in influencing the Town Council's review of its Management 1999
Plan and in future planning and networking with other authorities and agencies.
INTRODUCTION
Chickerell Parish is a collection of settlements located along and adjacent to the B3157 just west of
Weymouth. The Parish comprises Knights in the Bottom, Buckland Ripers, Chickerell Village,
Coldharbour, Charlestown, Cobham and Littlesea. There has been a settlement of some kind at
Chickerell for many centuries and Chickerell is mentioned in the Doomsday Book (1086).
Chickerell has a small area of coast along the Fleet called the Hive, a conservation area in the
village, two industrial estates, two schools and a large rural environment.

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THE ISSUES
Population and Housing
The population of Chickerell Parish (ie The Town) grew from about 1,000 in 1901 to some 5,400+ in
early 2007. Growth had been at a fairly constant rate between 1961 and 2001.
In 2001 the Parish Council voted to apply for Town Council status as the population had exceeded
5,000 and thus Chickerell became Dorset's newest town and West Dorset's fourth largest town of
six within the District.
Cobham Estate
Weymouth (and thus Chickerell) satisfies the
criteria for locations that are suitable for
sustainable development (ie having road and
rail connections and other infrastructure).
However, the long term growth of Chickerell is
limited due to the National policies such as
Heritage Coast and Areas of Outstanding
Natural Beauty.
Over the past few years, development has
averaged 60 new houses per year, however, it
is not expected that this rate will be
maintained in the future. Nonetheless, the
development of an additional 250 dwellings
(including affordable housing) has recently
been approved as part of West Dorset District
Council's Local Plan.
Issues
Affordability:- Our area has one of the largest differences between house prices and salaries. A
good proportion of any new housing will need to be built for shared ownership schemes, rental and
affordable housing (25-35% of any new development should be allocated to affordable housing).
Shopping
Chickerell has lost several local shops in the last two decades in common with the national trend.
The only two surviving grocery outlets within
Chickerell Town's borders are the Chickerell
Village shop/Post Office (McColl's) and
Charlestown Post Office/stores. The latter
reported a decline in trade to the Town Council
following the opening of the Chickerell Link
Road which may indicate that it could be
difficult to encourage the provision of
additional retail outlets where there is limited
passing trade.
The retention of the Charlestown and
Chickerell Village Post Offices is to be
supported.
Charlestown Post Office/Stores

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There are a number of halls within the Parish which are used by pre-school groups and clubs etc:-
Supermarket:-
Chickerell Town Council has consistently supported the provision of a supermarket in the
Weymouth/Chickerell border area for some time. The Chickerell Downs development did allocate
a retail site at Drakes Avenue, however, this opportunity was never taken up and the site was
eventually re-allocated for more housing.
The survey results indicated that 85% of respondents within the Parish shop in Weymouth for the
bulk of their food shopping requirements.
Churches
There are six churches within the Parish:- two
Church of England; the Methodist; the
Congregational Evangelical; the Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the
Gospel Hall - with two other churches across
the border in Weymouth which also serve
parts of the Chickerell Parish.
The Parish Plan survey results indicated
strong support for local churches.
St Mary the Virgin, North Square
Community Halls
Willowbed Hall, Putton Lane, Chickerell Village
Owned by the Town Council and run by the Village Hall Management Committee. Although a
relatively new building, consideration is being given to possible improvements in order that it can
be used more extensively. It was felt the Hall lacked flexibility, being one large single room. If
alterations were to be made at some time in the future, thought may be given to providing space
for a smaller meeting room and it should be noted that there was support in the survey for the
creation of a performing stage. There was also support in the Parish Plan survey for more
community involvement and informal meetings such as a weekly coffee morning.
Victory Hall, Charlestown
Owned and run by the local community, following considerable maintenance work by volunteers in
2006, both the hall and the grounds have been greatly improved. The Hall is available to hire for
various functions and is currently used on a weekly basis for dance and aerobic classes.
Chickerell Methodist Church Hall, North Square, Chickerell Village
Currently used by a pre-school group and available for hire.
The Sports Pavilion, School Hill, Chickerell Village
This new facility was funded by the local community as well as money provided by developers and
it is available for hire through the Town Council. It is currently used by a local toddler group.
St Edmund's Church Hall, Lanehouse
Although located in Weymouth, a well-used facility for Littlesea residents in particular.

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The Library
The survey results showed that the Library
(located in Chickerell Village) is an under-used
resource. However, 24% of respondents
supported Saturday opening of the Library. It
is hoped that the Library opening hours can be
extended to encourage greater use.
Doctors
Most of the Weymouth practices are used
by Chickerell residents. The three most
commonly used are:-
Chickerell Surgery (a branch of the
Abbotsbury Rd, Weymouth surgery)
Wyke Regis Health Centre
Lanehouse Surgery
The Parish Plan Survey results showed strong
support for a Chickerell Village purpose built Chickerell Library
surgery. The developers of the new Putton
Lane housing development are required by West Dorset District Council to investigate this
possibility. However, a decision on any new Health Centre would be one made by the Primary
Care Trust and the Doctor(s).
Dentists
There is a NHS Dentist practice at the Wyke Regis Health Centre and others in Weymouth. The
Parish Plan Survey results indicated strong support for a NHS Dentist in Chickerell Village but a
positive outcome might depend upon the construction of a purpose built Health Centre.
Pharmacy
The survey indicated strong support (58%) for Saturday opening of Chickerell Pharmacy. The
Lanehouse Pharmacy is open on Saturday mornings.
ENVIRONMENT
As indicated in the survey results, 74% of respondents considered location to be an important
factor about the Parish, with 55% indicating that environment was also important. Respondents to
the survey showed support for the two Nature Reserves - the Woodland Trust area and Crookhill.
Chickerell residents have access to the Heritage Coast, Woodland Trust Land and the surrounding
countryside by using the numerous footpaths. The Chickerell Village Playing Field has been
saved from development for at least 50 years and the Willowbed Hall Field is owned by the Town
Council. The Peto Memorial Hall land has been developed by the Town Council as a Public
Garden. In answer to the survey question, 27% of respondents supported restrictions on bonfires
within the Parish.
The Parish Plan fully endorses the Environmental Management Plan '99 planning brief but, due to
the passage of time, an update may be desirable. The 2007 West Dorset District Council Conservation
Area appraisal has been noted, and it is believed that the existing Conservation Area
may require extension to protect some of the few remaining large gardens near the village centre.

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Play Areas
The Town Council currently operates two Play Areas - both located in the Village. Health and
Safety requirements and vandalism have resulted in these facilities being a major expense for the
Chickerell Council Tax Payer. The 2006 Parish Plan Survey indicated that the proper use of these
facilities was lower than might have been expected.
Speeding
Speeding was highlighted as a concern by respondents to the survey. It is hoped that the traffic
calming measures in Putton Lane near Willowbed Hall planned for 2007/8 will help to lower traffic
speeds. Chickerell Town Council is considering obtaining a movable Speed Indication Display
(SID) to discourage speeding.
Most of the B3157 between Weymouth and Bridport is subject to lower speed limits (30, 40 and
50). However, the one stretch between Abbotsbury and Chickerell Village (including Snipes Gate
and Knights in the Bottom) is subject to the 60 mph National Limit. Efforts have been made to get
this road limited to 50 mph or at least have signs reminding drivers that it is subject to a 60 mph -
not 70 mph limit.
Coldharbour, Glennie Way and the Chickerell
Road in particular all suffer from speeding and
many comments were made in the survey
about this problem.
Transport, Roads & Traffic
Chickerell Parish has direct links south and
southeast with Weymouth and Portland along
Chickerell Road. In the other direction this
road becomes the B3157 'coast road' taking
traffic west to Bridport. This road can get very
busy in the summer with visitors as it has
spectacular views of the coastline from
Abbotsbury onwards.
Putton Lane
Chickerell's link to the county town of Dorchester is more tenuous as traffic has to pass through the
outskirts of Weymouth or take the winding road up through Coldharbour and Nottington and on to
the Dorchester Road. Many survey respondents (50%) were concerned about traffic noise.
Since the opening of the new Chickerell link road, traffic from the area has found it easier to get
into Weymouth and on to Dorchester, however, some local businesses have felt there was a price
to pay. The new road cut one of the former main arteries into Chickerell Village - the winding
Putton Lane - into three, taking customers away from businesses. The residents of Putton Lane
have, however, felt the benefits of a quieter road.
At Littlesea, which is located off the busy route to Portland, several residents who replied to the
survey wanted a 20 mph speed limit in the residential Littlesea estate area.
In the crowded 'centre' of Chickerell Village, yellow lines or restrictions opposite the Post Office
were popular with respondents to the survey.
Where Glennie Way narrows past the Town Council Offices and Willowbed Hall, there has been an
issue for some time about the lack of a pavement and the consequent safety for pedestrians. This
is shortly to be addressed by the County Council. Improvements to the footpath at Garston Hill are
also on the County's short-list of things to do.

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The issue of cars parking on pavements and on the roadsides, creating an obstruction to
pedestrians and passing traffic and causing congestion, is one people responding to the Parish
Plan Survey were very aware of. This may be solved by encouraging residents to make more use
of their garages and driveways. A working party will be set up to look into all the problems which
residents face concerning roads and parking across Chickerell.
Public Transport is another issue close to the heart of many with a call for a daily bus service
linking Chickerell directly with Dorchester. Currently the only service to Dorchester runs once a
week on market day and takes a long journey around surrounding villages first. Most respondents
also wanted late bus/bank holiday cover improvements to the current regular service into
Weymouth.
The plan is to establish a working party to liaise with the bus company to see if any of this can be
achieved. The issue of roads, traffic and transport is an important one and the Parish Plan Steering
Group acknowledge that the working parties set up to tackle these issues will generate a great deal
of interest and even stimulate further debate.
Schools within the Parish
Chickerell Primary School:- located in the heart of Chickerell Village, the school opened in Sept
1995, moving from the original Victorian school which had served the village children since 1875.
The school is semi-open plan in design. It has 14 teaching areas (one set up as an IT teaching
suite), 2 small libraries and a large hall with a separate music/drama studio. The school buildings
surround a central courtyard and a large playing field is attached to the school. The school has
320 pupils. There are 12 full-time class teachers, including the deputy head and 2 part-time
teachers. There are also 13 teaching assistants and 2 nursery nurses for the Reception Classes.
In the event that new development increases the number of children attending, the County Council
will be required to provide more classrooms.
Budmouth Technology College:- The college is located within Chickerell Parish at Charlestown
and is a Specialist School - Technology for 11 - 18 year olds. Work has commenced on the
rebuilding of the campus and, when completed in 2009, will include the provision of new facilities
such as a new Sixth Form Centre, Lecture Theatre, additional ICT suites, Art accommodation and
new dining and recreation halls.
Other Nearby Schools/Colleges in the
Weymouth Area:-
Holy Trinity (CofE) Primary School
& Community Nursery(WykeRegis)
Conifers Primary School
(Westhaven/Cobham)
All Saints (CofE) School, Specialist
School Science (Wyke Regis)
The Wey Valley School & Sports
College (Dorchester Road)
Weymouth College (Cranford
Avenue)
Employment
Budmouth Technology College
Chickerell contains some 250 business premises supporting over 4200 employees which
is more than 10% of the West Dorset District Council total. Nine businesses (including
DEK, Ultra and Land Registry) employ over 100 people.

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ANALYSIS OF THE RESULTS OF THE SURVEY
A questionnaire devised by the Chickerell Parish Plan steering group was delivered to every
household as part of the process of producing an action plan for the parish. A total of 656 forms
were completed and as can be seen from this
graph, the majority of respondents live in
WHAT AGE GROUP DO YOU BELONG TO
Chickerell village. The graph also illustrates
the extent of the "Parish", which surprised
11-15
many respondents.
It must be borne in mind that, as with all
16-17
surveys, the following statistics refer only to
18-24
those who completed the questionnaire. In
surveys of this type, however, it is generally
25-44
assumed that other residents would either
45-59
have views broadly in line with those
expressed here, or have no strong feelings
60-64
about the issues raised.
65-74
WHERE DOES YOUR HOUSEHOLD LIVE
COBHAM
75-84
85+
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25%
LITTLESEA
CHARLESTOWN
BUCKLAND RIPERS
KNIGHTS IN THE BOTTOM
CHICKERELL VILLAGE
COLDHARBOUR
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
The Householders
COMMUNITY SPIRIT
THE ENVIRONMENT
VILLAGE AMENITIES
THE LOCATION
OTHER
WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT TO YOU
ABOUT CHICKERELL PARISH
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
The 656 households contained a total of 1,421 people, the ages of whom are shown in the graph
(top right). Those residents who completed the form were almost equally divided between female
(52%) and male (48%) and most people have lived in the Parish for 6-15 years or more. The
dwellings are mostly owner-occupied (86%), with Housing Association rental properties being the
next group at 6.9%, followed by privately rented accommodation at 3%.
1,026 people answered the question on what is important to you about Chickerell and location
was the largest response at 74% followed by the environment at 56% and 45% enjoyed the
community spirit (see graph above right).
Employment
WHERE IS YOUR MAIN PLACE OF WORK
WITHIN THE PARISH
This section indicated that 27% of residents
who answered the questionnaire are
WITHIN 5 MILES
employed in the Local Government/
WITHIN 5-20 MILES
Public Sector, 23% are employed in other
areas not specified in the questionnaire. Only OVER 20 MILES
1% of residents are employed in
I DO NOT WORK
Agriculture/Horticulture. On the question of
"Where is your main place of work", 32% of
residents stated they do not work.
An equal number of residents work either within the parish or within 5 miles of the parish boundary.
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%

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Transport
The majority of residents, 54%, stated that
they would like to see a late bus/holiday cover
improvement to the local bus service. Whilst a
high percentage felt that routes and bus
reliability needed improving (see graph
opposite right).
Cars/vans are the main type of transport used
by residents for getting to and from their place
of work. Only 10% use Public Transport, with
9% using the Bus and the remaining 1% using
the Train. Some 6% of residents walk to work
and 5% cycle.
THEFT
MUGGING
VANDALISM
GRAFFITI
DRUNKENNESS
DRUG TAKING
DOG FOULING
LITTER
ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOUR/CRIMES
THAT CONCERN YOU
NOT CONCERNED
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE ANY IMPROVEMENTS
IN THE BUS SERVICE WITH REGARD TO...
ROUTES
TIMETABLE
COST
RELIABILITY
BUS STOP LOCATION
DISABILITY ACCESS
LATE BUS/HOLIDAY COVER
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Police Law & Order
This was one of the most popular sections on
the questionnaire, with an average of 1000
residents answering the questions in this
section. More than 70% of residents felt that
Vandalism was the main crime that concerned
them. The same percentage felt that a
greater police presence in the parish is
required. A high percentage (56%) felt that a
community police station is required.
On the question of whether a neighbourhood
watch was required - whilst 46% felt it was
needed, only 39% stated they would be
prepared to join such a scheme, with 55%
stating they were not interested in forming or
joining a scheme.
Antisocial Behaviour
This topic formed part of the Law and Order section on the questionnaire.
The major area of concern by residents on the
question of antisocial behaviour was the
amount of dog fouling on footpaths and in
parks (85%), with Litter Dropping being a
close second (82%).
Churches
The highest number of residents, 55%, stated
that the presence of churches was most
important for weddings and funerals, with 39%
saying churches were important for Sunday
worship.
On the question, "Do local religious groups
contribute to community life" over 55% were
of the opinion that local religious groups do
contribute to community life.
IS THE PRESENCE OF CHURCHES IN
CHICKERELL PARISH IMPORTANT TO YOU
SUNDAY WORSHIP
BAPTISMS
WEDDINGS & FUNERALS
FOCAL POINT FOR THE COMMUNITY
AS AN HISTORIC BUILDING
VENUE FOR FUNCTIONS
VENUE FOR PERFORMANCES
MEETING VENUE
INFORMATION POINT
NOT IMPORTANT
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

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Environment
FOOTPATH & BRIDLEWAY IMPROVEMENTS
Footpaths:-
Many residents (80%) felt that the best way to
improve both footpaths and bridleways is to
remove the amount of litter on them. This was
closely followed by the need to keep roadside
verges mown and tidy.
31% of residents stated they used footpaths
and bridleways at least once a year
Flooding:-
.
The survey revealed that 22% of respondents
have experienced problems with flooding.
Historically, the areas of concern are:- Lower
Way, North Square and Charlestown.
REMOVE LITTER
KEEP ROADSIDE VERGES MOWN & TIDY
LET ROADSIDE VERGES GROW FOR WILDLIFE
STOP VEHICLE DAMAGE TO ROAD VERGES
SIGNPOST PATHS & BRIDLEWAYS
REPAIR GATES, STYLES & BRIDGES
CLOSE SOME FOOTPATHS & BRIDLEWAYS
OPEN MORE FOOTPATHS & BRIDLEWAYS
MAKE PATHS ACCESSIBLE TO THOSE WITH DISABILITIES
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Recycling:-
Over 94% of households stated they would like to see plastic bottles included as part of the
kerbside recycling service. On the question of recycling points at the Turks Head and Marquis of
Granby, over 76% of households stated they would like these reinstated.
Leisure & Sport
The replies to this section reveal a strong interest in
after school clubs (57%) and in holiday play schemes
(53%). A purpose-built youth centre found favour
with 38% of respondents, whilst 36% thought that
Willowbed Hall should provide indoor sports facilities
and a greater number (52%) thought that the
hall should provide more general community events.
The Future
Many people expressed the view that
Chickerell is a well located, safe and pleasant
place to live. As always there are areas that
could be improved; many spoke of "rat runs"
and cars speeding along "racetracks" (in
particular Coldharbour residents) and some
suggested solutions ranging from traffic
calming to speed cameras. Parking was
another thorny issue with East Street being
singled out as a "nightmare outside the Post
Office when the bus stops".
Another major concern was the amount of
litter and solutions ranged from "more bins" to
"educating the public to be more aware of the
problem".
Coldharbour
Many people were concerned about future housing development. Against the two options given,
the survey result indicated that 69% of people would prefer any future development to be on
remaining open space rather than on Greenfield sites (only 36%). However, on reflection and
taking into account the many written comments received, this question should maybe have been
expanded to also offer the option of limiting further development in general.

No. Description Time Scale In Partnership
1 More activites for younger residents including better facilities, 10 years DCC, Foundation for Sports,Developers,CTC,
a purpose built Youth Club, after school clubs, holiday activities etc.
WDDC, Schools, Local Providers
2 Provide a footpath between Willowbed Hall and Lower Way 1 year DCC, CTC, Developers
3 Landscape and environmental enhancement of North Square 5 years CTC, Landowner, WDDC (Grants)
4 Yearly Spring Clean 1 year WDDC, CTC, Litter Team
5 Prohibit dogs from play areas and sports fields particularly 1 year WDDC, ODPM, CTC, Contact, Police, Dog
Willowbed and old school playing field and encourage more owners
Wardens
to clean-up
6 Make Willowbed Hall more community friendly, with weekly 1 year WHMC, Contact, Echo
coffee mornings
7 To appoint a Flood Warden 1 year Residents, WDDC, DCC, Contact
8 Chickerell Parish OAPs to have free usage of deckchairs on 1 year Weymouth and Portland Borough Council
Weymouth Esplanade
9 Notice Board at Cobham Drive 5 years Residents, Grants, CTC
10 Reduce parking problems by making residents street aware 5 years DCC, Police, Contact
11 Encourage East Street Chemist to open on Saturday mornings 5 years Chemist, DPCT
12 Encourage more local adult education opportunities 5 years DCA, DCC (Education), WHMC
13 Solve litter problem by better prevention, education and cure and On Going Litter Team, CTC, Police
form a Litter Team
14 Acquire site for new cemetery 10 years WDDC, CTC, Diocese of Salisbury, Landowners
15 Purchase a SID (Speed Indication Display) for use in Glennie Way, 5 years DCC, Fundraising, CTC
Coldharbour and Chickerell Road
16 Protection of Open Spaces On Going CTC, WDDC, Local Residents
17 Appoint a footpath warden to monitor and report footpath and 1 year CTC, Local Residents, Contact, DCC
bridleway defects together with a footpath walkers team
18 30 mph along Coldharbour and Horse Warning Signs 5 years DCC, CTC
19 30 mph along Chickerell Road to Chickerell Hill 5 years DCC, CTC
20 Parking Restrictions along East Street by Post Office/bus stop 1 year DCC, CTC
and up by Bakehouse Corner
21 Protect Chickerell Library and promote 'Friends' Group On Going DCC, Library Services, CTC
22 Remove play area at East Street with possible relocation to 5 years CTC
Willowbed Field
23 Reinstatement of local recycling facilities in Chickerell 5 years WDDC, CTC
24 Provide Community Police Station and more evening patrols 10 years Police, WDDC, CTC, Developers
(on going)
25 Provide cycle path to Weymouth - continuous links to town 5 years WDDC, CTC
26 Provide local council allotments 10 years Developers, CTC
27 Investigate the possibility of regular Farmers Market 1 year WHMC, CTC, WDDC
28 Working with local publications to better publicise community 1 year Editor, Compiler, Contact/Echo
events
29 Promote the formation of a Youth Community Council 1 year Schools, CTC
30 Provide NHS Dentist and Health Centre 10 years DPCT, Doctors, CTC, Developers
31 Kerbside collection of plastic bottles 5 years WDDC
32 Daily bus to Dorchester by direct route 5 years DCC, Bus Service Providers
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CHICKERELL PARISH ACTION PLAN
33 Update Chickerell Parish Environmental Management Plan '99 3 years CTC, WDDC
KEY:
WDDC = West Dorset District Council; CTC = Chickerell Town Council; ODPM = Office Deputy Prime Minister;
DCC = Dorset County Council; WHMC = Willowbed Hall Management Committee;
DPCT = Dorset Primary Care Trust; DCA = Dorset Community Action.

CHICKERELL PARISH PLAN - NEXT STEPS
The Steering Group is now working on the Action Plan to see what needs to be done in the short,
medium and long-term. Once the Town Council approved the Plan, West Dorset District Council
has to accept its importance and adopt it as part of its planning guidance for the area - vital if the
Parish Plan is to make a difference to the future of Chickerell Parish.
The Steering Committee will now form small working parties to tackle particular issues such as
community facilities, traffic, transport and environmental issues such as litter problems.
The aim is to work with other groups already involved with Chickerell Parish to make this happen
including:-
Weymouth and Portland Borough Council, our neighbouring authority, on
issues that cross boundaries.
Dorset County Council on transport, road issues and youth centre facilities.
Bus Companies on improving public transport in and out of the area.
The Police on issues such as the police presence in the area, speeding
and anti-social behaviour and vandalism.
Voluntary groups and charities within the Parish.
Local Churches.
All Schools, in particular, Chickerell Primary School and Budmouth
Technology College.
Agencies that could be possible sources of funding for projects such as
lottery funding.
Dorset Primary Care Trust regarding improving health care facilities in the area.
The developers currently submitting plans for the area.
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Once our Action Plan is put together, we aim to update residents through regular articles in Contact
Magazine, Open Evenings and Exhibitions.
Any resident, whether they have particular knowledge of any of the issues raised in the Action Plan
or not, will be welcome to join the Parish Plan Committee if they can bring enthusiasm and ideas to
the role.
CONTACTS:
For further information about the Parish Plan please telephone:-
Parish Plan Steering Group Chairman 01305 787557
Parish Plan Steering Group Secretary 01305 777978
OTHER USEFUL CONTACTS:
West Dorset District Council 01305 251010
Dorset County Council 01305 251000
Town Clerk, Chickerell Town Council 01305 767458
Council Suite Bookings 01305 767458
Willowbed Hall Bookings 01305 774731
Charlestown Victory Hall Bookings 01305 789125
Contact Magazine Editor 01305 785895
Methodist Church
Latter-day Saint Chapel
St Mary's Church (CofE) 01305 784915
The Methodist Church 01305 783049
The Congregational Evangelical Church 01305 768356
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 01305 787240 Gospel Hall
The Gospel Hall
e-mail: info@chickerell-gospel-hall.co.uk
Congregational Evangelical

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Chickerell Primary School 01305 783876
Budmouth Technology College 01305 830500
Noah's Ark Pre-School, Youth Centre 01305 777405
Ducklings Pre-School, North Square 01305 766920
Chickerell Luncheon Club 01305 780243
Chickerell Monday Club 01305 779815
Chickerell/Charlestown Townswomens' Guild 01305 772513
Marshallsay Court Social Club 01305 788818
Chickerell Library 01305 760095
Chickerell Surgery (branch of Abbotsbury Rd 01305 772540
Surgery)
Lanehouse Surgery 01305 785681
Wyke Regis Health Centre 01305 782226
Chickerell Pharmacy 01305 779054
Wessex Pharmacy (Lanehouse) 01305 783287
Weymouth West Police 01305 767474
Chickerell Post Office 01305 786047
Charlestown Post Office 01305 786565
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Our thanks to Vanessa Ricketts whose experience with other parish plans was a great asset,
together with her enthusiasm and dedicated work as co-ordinator.
The Parish Plan Steering Group
Brian Bean
Mike Caple
Janet Carter
Carol Dadds
Jean Dunseith
Ian Gardner
Special thanks to:
Jeff Mogg
Vanessa Ricketts
Joan Robb
Ronnie Robb
Caroline Tomlinson
Lyn Wise
Chickerell Town Council for funding, patience and encouragement.
West Dorset District Council for funding and experience.
Dorset Community Action for funding and particularly to Simon Thompson for guidance, display
boards and photography.
Mick Rogers and Eve Jolliffe for help with data input.
The many volunteers who helped with deliveries.
The venues that staged our Open Days:- Chickerell Carnival Committee, Willowbed Hall
Management Committee, Lanehouse Methodist Church and Buckland Ripers Church.
David Oakes for photography, encouragement and tea making.
Paul Dadds for graphic design and photography.
Weyprint for publishing.
Jim Prowse for patience and being a sounding block.
and finally .........
to the residents of the Parish of Chickerell for your input, views, criticisms and comments.
Thank you.