PARISH COUNCIL MEETINGS
The next Parish Council meeting will be held on Tuesday 28 July 2026, 7.30pm at Piddletrenthide Memorial Hall.
All are welcome to attend the Parish Council’s meetings.
The agenda for this meeting can be found, within 1 week before, in the usual place under Council Business Papers – Agendas on the Home page
If you have any concerns or matters you want to make the Parish Council aware of please send these to the Clerk by using the Contact page.
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Please see accounts & audit documents for the financial year 2025/26 here.
AGAR Bank Rec Recommendation list
Please see details of the Notice for the period for the exercise of public rights, Notice of exercise of public rights (Smaller-Authorities-completing-AGAR-3)
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Notice of vacancy – Piddletrenthide Andrew Howard – 12.06.2026
Notice of vacancy – Piddletrenthide Paul Bishop – 12.06.2026
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Please note the Ring & Ride service no longer exists in the Piddle Valley. Please ignore any website pages displaying the information.
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Please see information on the below link concerning the groundwater issues in the Piddle Valley
Infiltration Reduction Plans | Wessex Water
Help ‘stop the block’ and misuse of the sewer system – How to avoid blockages | Wessex Water
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The Dangers of Dog Fouling Around Livestock
Dog fouling around livestock can pose serious health risks to animals, farmers, and the environment. Dog waste can carry harmful pathogens like parasites, bacteria, and viruses, which can infect livestock if they come into contact with contaminated feces. This can lead to illnesses, digestive issues, and even death in some cases.
Additionally, dog feces can contaminate grazing areas and livestock feed, making them unsafe to consume. The presence of dogs can also cause stress in livestock, leading to behavioral changes and potential injuries. Uncontrolled dogs may even attack or chase livestock, resulting in harm to both animals and property.
Farmers and landowners may also face financial losses due to veterinary bills, disease outbreaks, and legal issues if dogs are found harassing livestock. Responsible dog ownership, including keeping dogs leashed and cleaning up waste, is essential to prevent these dangers. By taking these precautions, we can protect livestock health, preserve agricultural land, and ensure a safe environment for both pets and farm animals.
PLEASE PICK UP YOUR DOG FOULING AND DISPOSE SAFELY IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD BINS
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PARISH COUNCILLOR VACANCIES
The Parish Council currently has 8 Casual Vacancies, two representing Piddlehinton, 4 representing Piddletrenthide and two representing Alton Pancras. Could this be you? Are you interested in serving your local community?
Standing as a Parish Councillor
Do you want to serve your Community?
Do you have time or expertise which could benefit your Community?
Do you want to make a difference to all those around you?
Are you concerned about your local area?
Do you want to represent the views of local people?
If you would like to make a difference, and be involved in shaping the future of your local Community, then why not contact the Clerk and request an application pack to be co-opted as a Parish Councillor.
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DEFIBRILLATOR SUPPORT VOLUNTEERS
If anyone is also willing to put themself forward to join the list of VETS volunteers it would be appreciated. VETS (Voluntary Emergency Telephone System) is the voluntary scheme which alerts volunteers to deploy the defibrillators in the community. The more volunteers we have the quicker the defibs could be deployed in a life-threatening incident.
Anyone interested in the training and/or joining the VETS scheme, please let the Clerk know by using the contact us tab or call 01305 757307 and leave your contact details.
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Message from Jill Haynes, Dorset Councillor, Chalk Valleys Ward
Switch off of analogue telephone lines.
People may have seen a small amount of information about the intention by Openreach to change all landlines to digital by 2025. There is no national publicity about this changeover, but it will have quite a big effect for some people. I should point out this is nothing to do with Dorset Council but as your local councillor I thought would give you some of the facts about what is happening.
Many of the analogue exchanges across the country are coming to the end of life and cannot be replaced. Openreach has made the decision that rather than continuing to do expensive short term fixes they will switch the whole country to a digital system in the next two years. Some areas have already had the switchover, but it is going to start in Dorset in the summer of 2024.
What will happen.
You will receive a letter from your land line provider informing you of the upcoming change. For some people this information will be from BT but many others use alternative providers like Sky for example. The only phone connection which will work in your house after the switchover will be the main line connection to your home. You will also need an electrical socket next to the phone. Additional phone sockets in your home, e.g. by bedside tables, will not work unless you have a wireless connector. One of these will also be provided free but if you have more than two phones you will need to pay for the additional wireless connector. (about £10 we are told)
The first letter will be followed by a parcel with the router and confirming the date of the switchover. On that day your analogue landline will stop working and you must connect your phone via the router. This is done by plugging the router into your main phone line and also plugging it into the electric socket. You then plug your existing phone into the back of the router. There will be instructions in the box. But if you do have concerns, it is wise to get a relative of neighbour you trust to give a hand.
Those who may find things difficult will people with only a landline and no internet connection. The digital connection for your phone will be at the same price as you pay now for your landline. You do not need a computer and you will not need to be on the internet. The change will also affect those who have a landline connection for a house fire alarm or burglar alarm. Each separate landline connection will need a separate router and electricity supply, you should be contacted directly by your service provider in these cases. It will also affect those using telecare. (the red button to call for help). Again, if this is the case you should be contacted direct by your provider.
The changeover will provide much better clarity of calls but there is a downside, the phone will not work without a power supply. This means if there is a power cut the phone will not work. For those who need it for medical reasons there is a battery backup but this only works for about 4 hours. People may need to consider a mobile phone as well, but these of course need to be kept charged and not sit in a cupboard! The mobile phone signal from the mast will also stop working if there is not power.
Finally, but very importantly this change has started to bring a large number of scam calls. PLEASE DO NOT pay anyone over the phone or at the door to supply you with this new equipment it is provided for free.
There is no need to do anything at the moment you will be contacted in due course.
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Rights of Way Improvement Plan Review Consultation
Dorset Council are reviewing the Dorset Rights of way Improvement Plan. This plan describes how Dorset Council will manage and develop an improved right of way and greenspace network over the next 10 years.
You can play a key role in the research for this review by completing this questionnaire; https://wh1.snapsurveys.com/s.asp?k=162938958915
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THE PIDDLE INN, PIDDLETRENTHIDE
Piddle Valley Parish Council nominated the Piddle Inn as a community asset and Dorset Council has considered the nomination of the above property as an asset of community value under Part 5, Chapter 3 of the Localism Act 2011 and the Assets of Community Value (England) Regulations 2012.
The letter on this link Piddle Inn gives more information
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Please use the News Updates tab to find any latest news from the Parish Council.
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Piddle Valley Parish Council
Your Parish council = The closest tier of government to you. The voice of local people.
The Piddle Valley Parish Council holds monthly meetings in Piddletrenthide Memorial Hall, normally on the last Tuesday of the month, (No meeting in December) beginning at 7.30pm.
A nominal 30 minutes is set aside at the start of each Parish Council meeting, for members of the public to raise any issues about which they have concerns, ask questions of the Council or make comments. When the Chair considers that those matters have been adequately dealt with, the meeting moves into its formal element. From that point on, members of the public are welcome to remain and listen to proceedings, but they may not speak on any issue. However, if the Chair considers that a person in the audience would be able to provide the Council with any information or answers to questions which would aid the Council in their deliberations, that person may be invited to speak briefly on the matter.
Minutes of meeting are published on this website, as well as the local noticeboards and being available on application to the Clerk
If there is anything that you feel the Council should be aware of or where it can help or support you, then please contact the Parish Council.