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Following the Boards decision at its meeting on 04 March 2025 the FE1 bus service ceased on 25^th May 2025. The Board also wished to have alternative methods of access investigated and promoted.

Car Sharing

The Lift Share scheme links drivers and passengers together to share their journey. It can also help to reduce traffic congestion and save you money on fuel. Because of the organisation involved, car-sharing is most appropriate for planned or regular journeys but can also be used for one-off journeys. More details of this national scheme can be found at https://liftshare.com/uk

Cycling

With the continuing development of the local cycle path network cycling from the rest of the conurbation to the estates is becoming increasingly viable as a mode of transport.

The Bike2Work scheme is a free employee benefit approved by the government, designed to get more people cycling to work and living healthier lives. As an employer, you know the benefits of offering a competitive benefits package to employees and candidates. But most benefits come at a cost to the business, which isn’t always feasible. Bike2Work is not only free but it can save you thousands in national insurance contributions and contribute to workplace productivity.

The scheme enables employees to save up to 47% off the cost of a new bike.

More information can be found at https://www.bike2workscheme.co.uk/

Please download the December edition of Cyber Crime News – important information enclosed about Whatsapp and the cyber attacks to watch out for over the festive period.

For many years the BID has been lobbying Dorset Council to formalise the cycle path from the end of the cul de sac bridleway off Cobham Road and Brickyards Lane to Haviland Road. After unsuccessful negotiations with the land owner the Council is now proposing an extension of the bridleway (point H) designation to the end of the adopted part of Haviland Road (point A).

It is not anticipated that horses would use this route but it would formalise its use by pedestrian and cyclists and allow an appropriate surface to be laid.

The consultation letter can be downloaded here.

The consultation plan can be downloaded here.

If you are a levypayer and have misplaced or believe your company never received your ballot paper(s) a duplicate may be obtained from CIVICA, the independent company that is managing the ballot on behalf of Dorset Council.

Please download and complete the application form before sending it to CIVICA.

You will need to include the property’s Unique Property Reference Number (UPRN) which can be found on your levy invoice. It can also be provided by e-mailing Kev HERE.

In order for this application to be valid it must be signed by the Eligible Voter and evidence of the voter’s identity must be provided in the form of one of the following:

 

1. Print this letter onto Signed Letterhead for the appropriate company
2. A signed photocopy of the National Non-Domestic Rating Bill for the hereditament
3. A signed photocopy of an item of personal ID such as a Passport or Driving Licence
4. Emailed back from a company email address.

 

As per the legislation if we receive two ballot papers with the same UPRN number both will be rejected.

The deadline for replacement/spoilt ballot papers is 18 July 2024.

The close of ballot (up to 5pm) for receipt of all ballot papers is 24 July 2024

1 July 2024 – 30 August 2024: Eastbound closure of Wimborne Road East between a point west of Clayford Avenue and a point east of Stanfield Road. This closure is to facilitate works to continue the cycleway link along Wimborne Road. East bound traffic will be diverted along Cobham Road. This work will inevitably cause traffic delays and inconvenience especially at the end of the working day when trying to access the A31.

Please click HERE to download the Traffic Order with map showing the closures and the diversion route.

The BID Business Plan 2024-2029 sets out the priorities, objections and actions for the next five years. These priorities were informed by surveys and conversations with businesses on the estates. From which were developed five priority areas:

 

1. Increasing business security and preventing crime
2. Improvements to transport and access
3. Better services and infrastructure
4. Trade and Save, and
5. Communications

 

The Plan sets out the actions proposed under each objective together with the investment profile. It also highlights 38 key achievements to-date ranging from making the estates the safest in Dorset to gull management and wildflower planting.

 

To download the Business Plan 3.0 click here.

The latest edition of Cyber Crime News is available. This includes advice on how to make preparations for the Christmas period and links to report Cyber Crimes or attacks.