Parish Council Meetings are held on the last Tuesday of each month except for August and December when there is no meeting. MEETINGS Click here for minutes and agendas for 2025 Farmyard at Chideock 1831 Watercolour by Conrad Martens 1801 - 1878

Minutes and Agenda for meetings during the year 2023 / 24 MAIN COMMITTEE Minutes and Agendas 2025 AGENDAS 2025 Jan Feb Mar Apr May 1st July 17th July 30th Sep 28th Oct 25th Nov 2nd Dec - Finance & General Purpose Meeting MINUTES 2025 Jan Feb Mar Apr May 1st July 17th July 30th Sep 28th Oct 25th Nov Annual Parish Council Meeting - 27th May WORKING GROUP Minutes 2025 CLAPPS MEAD MANAGEMENT GROUP ToRs FINANCE & GENERAL PURPOSE WORKING GROUP ToRs Jan Feb Mar Apr May FINANCE AND GENERAL PURPOSE WORKING GROUP MAIN COMMITTEE Minutes and Agendas 2024 AGENDAS 2024 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Sep Oct Nov MINUTES 2024 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Sep Oct Nov Annual Meeting 21st May 2023 -No report from Chairman WORKING GROUP Minutes 2024 CLAPPS MEAD MANAGEMENT GROUP ToRs Aug ToRs Sep Oct Nov Dec GENERAL PURPOSE WORKING GROUP ToRs Sep Oct Nov AGENDAS 2022 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Sep Oct Nov MINUTES 2022 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Sep Oct Nov Annual Meeting 15th May 2022 -Report from Chairman AGENDAS 2022 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Sep Oct Nov MINUTES 2022 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Sep Oct Nov Annual Meeting 15th May 2022 -Report from Chairman

Chideock Parish Council - your Parish Council at a glance St Mary's St Mary's Church Events at St Mary's Church in Walditch Read More Holy Trinity Holy Trinity Church Events at Holy Trinity Church in Bothenhampton Read More Links Community Links Go to links Get Links Transport Bus Service Round Bridport Town Bus Service Timetable Bothenhampton Bothenhampton Find out 'What's On' in Bothenhampton Read More Walditch Village Hall Walditch Find out 'What's On' in Walditch Read More Walditch Gardeners All Welcome 3rd Tuesday of the month at 10am, in Walditch Village Hall Read More - Achieved! - Read More WWII US Army in Walditch Historical account of US Army Soldiers in Walditch - WWII Read More WHAT'S GOING ON? READ LATEST PARISH COUNCIL NEWS Chideock Parish Council has a vacancy for a Parish Councillor. If you are passionate about making a positive difference in your local community and have time, skills and experience to offer, then we want to hear from you. Email: chideockparishcouncil@gmail.com to find out more. NOTICE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS ANNUAL GOVERNANCE & ACCOUNTABILITY RETURN STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Read More NEW Read More YOURS COUNCILLORS COUNCIL MEETINGS CALENDAR 2026 Date 6th January 2026 [27th January 2026 - tbc] 24th February 2026 31st March 2026 28th April 2026 28th May 2026 30th June 2026 28th July 2026 August - no meeting 29th September 2026 27th October 2026 24th November 2026 December - no meeting Time 7:00pm 7:00pm 7.00pm 7.00pm 7:00 pm Annual Parish Meeting, followed by Parish Council meeting. 7:00pm Annual Meeting of Chideock Parish Council 7:00pm 7:00pm - 7.00pm 7.00pm 7.00pm - Council Agenda and Minutes can be found here Agendas for meetings will be published at least 3 days before the meeting. Contact the Clerk for copies. Cllr Login Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/898599074331490

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View details of your local Parish Councillors for Chideock Parish Council Cllr Natalie Gladman Natalie joined the parish council in July 2025. Declaration of Acceptance of Office Register of Members' interests Councillor Natalie Gladman, Chideock Parish Council - Dorset Council Cllr Vanessa McAra Vanessa joined the parish council in July 2025. Declaration of Acceptance of Office Register of Members' interests Councillor Vanessa McAra, Chideock Parish Council - Dorset Council Cllr George Dunn George joined the parish council in September 2025. Declaration of Acceptance of Office Register of Members' interests

View letters and other correspondence issued in the month COUNCIL CORRESPONDENCE November 2025 Email response to resident regarding defibrillator fund May 2025 Letter to National Highways Letter to Individuals and Groups relating to the 'Village Meeting' April 2025 Letter to Dorset Council regarding Tree Work at Clapps Mead Letter to Secretary of St Giles Church regarding cemetery grasscutting Letter to resident regarding St Giles Church March 2025 Letter to resident regarding Full Council process x 2 Letter to resident regarding FOI request Letter to Bridport Town Council regarding Foss Orchard Car Park Letter to National Highways regarding average speed camera Letter regarding Spar Shop Noticeboard February 2025 Letter to Dorset Council regarding Code of Conduct Issue Letter to Secretary of St Giles Church regarding cemetery grasscutting Letter to National Highways regarding Quarry Hill / Escape Lane / Chimneys Letter to resident regarding replacement of play equipment in Clapps Mead December 2024 & January 2025 Letter to SWARCO Letter to Play Inspections Ltd - regarding play equipment at Clapps Mead Letter to resident regarding Air Quality Group + follow up letter Letter to resident regarding Village Hall Grant Letter to Derek Smith Garden Services regarding Open Space Maintenance Letter to Countrywide Grounds Maintenance regarding Open Space Maintenance Letter to National Highways Letter to Roman Glass regarding repair to Bus Shelter Letter to Churchwarden + follow up letter November 2024 Letter to Bridport Town Council regarding Call-off Contract Letter to Chideock resident Letter to Dorset Council regarding Seahill Lane Letter to National Highways regarding A35 Letter to Dorset Council regarding Carters Lane October 2024 Letter to Chideock Village Hall regarding Grant Request Letter to Dorset Council Planning regarding Big Berries Campsite Golden Cap Letter to Dorset Council Planning regarding Carters Lane Letters to residents - responding to their queries Letter to resident regarding Grant Request Letter from Chideock Village Hall September 2024 Letter to N Rymill - Environment Agency Letter to Friends of Clapps Mead regarding Clapps Mead Management August 2024 Letter to Gallagher regarding trampoline in Clapps Mead Play Area and Hiscox Policy Wording Letter to resident regarding payment of invoices on behalf of the parish council Letter to David Sidwick regarding Enforcement of 30mph on Chideock Hill Letter to Dorset Council regarding Carters Lane Letter to Edward Morello regarding AQsubgroup CPC dated 8th July 2024 Letter to Friends of Clapps Mead regarding insurance on trampoline x 3 Letter to Ruth Wrixon regarding new Clerk and Councillors Letter to TSB bank to transfer deposit account monies

Information on other organisations within the Chideock area Community Links Bridport Town Council Bridport and District Citizens Advice Bureau Bridport Leisure Centre Dorset Council Bridport Community Orchard Parish Plan Link (Awaited)

Contact the Clerk to the Parish Council - details on this website Contact Details Council type: Parish Council email: chideockparishcouncil@gmail.com Tel: 01308 488624

Chideock Parish consists of Chideock village together with the hamlet of Seatown and the part of North Chideock to the west of the River Winniford.   ABOUT CHIDEOCK PARISH COUNCIL Chideock Parish consists of Chideock village together with the hamlet of Seatown and the part of North Chideock to the west of the River Winniford. The Parish is in the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is mainly rural in character. The National Trust owns much of the coastline, including Langdon Hill and Golden Cap (which is in the adjoining parish of Stanton St Gabriel). The busy A35 trunk road bisects Chideock village from east to west. The southern part of the Parish area is designated as Dorset Heritage Coast and includes a section of the Jurassic Coast, England's first natural World Heritage Site. Chideock Parish Council has 7 councillor positions, and at least 3 must be present at a meeting of the full council, a committee or a sub-committee, in order for it to legally take place. The Parish Council provide a number of services to the villages of Chideock and Seatown and hold powers to provide and maintain services should they so wish. Powers to provide and maintain allotments for cultivation (this is currently organised by Bridport Town Council Powers to provide and maintain monuments and memorials, including the maintenance of the grounds of the church in the parish. Powers to make bye-laws in regard to pleasure grounds, cycle parks and open spaces and burial grounds. Powers to provide and equip buildings for use of clubs having athletic, social or educational objectives, including contributing to the upkeep and maintenance of the village hall. Powers to spend money on various crime prevention measures. Provision of defibrillators. Powers to deal with rivers, ponds and ditches (via the Lengthsman and/or other contractors). Provision of entertainment and support of the arts. Powers to repair and maintain public footpaths and bridleways (via the Lengthsman and Rangers). Allocation of grants to help local organisations support community development. Powers to acquire land and open spaces for the benefit of the public. Powers to prosecute and defend any legal proceedings in the interests of the inhabitants. Power to take part in any public local inquiry. Provision of litter and dog bins. Provision and maintenance of play equipment. Powers to plant and maintain roadside verges. Provision and maintenance of public seats, benches and notice boards. Powers to erect signs which warn of dangers or announce a place name, or indicate a bus stop. Powers to contribute to, and encourage tourism. Powers to contribute financially to traffic calming schemes. Powers to spend money on community transport schemes. Powers to maintain the village open spaces. Powers to maintain, repair, protect and adapt war memorials. Powers to issue fixed penalty fines for litter, graffiti, fly posting and dog offences. In relation to Highways: Powers to light roads and public places. Powers to provide parking places for vehicles, bicycles and motorcycles. Powers to enter into agreement as to dedication and widening. Consent of parish council required for ending maintenance of highway at public expense, or for stopping up or diversion of highway. Powers to provide traffic signs and other notices. Powers to plant trees along verges. In relation to Planning: Local councils have a right to be consulted of any planning application affecting their area and to make comments which the planning authority must take into account. In relation to General Expenditure Powers: In any situation not covered by one of the specific powers described above a council may spend a limited amount of money on any purpose which in its opinion is of direct benefit to its area or to the inhabitants. A precept is set annually by the Parish Council being the “local” tax paid by local tax payers. The precept is collected through the Council Tax by Dorset Council.

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Pay and Display Car Park in central Chideock. Season ticket available from the Parish Clerk FOSS ORCHARD CAR PARK Foss Orchard Car Park is owned and maintained by the Parish Council. The area was formally passed to the Parish Council for use as a village car park on 1st April 2007, as part of a S106 agreement made when planning permission was granted for the development of the Foss Garage site for housing. The day time parking charges are displayed on the ticket machine. Season Tickets are available - please contact the Clerk for further information.

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