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Photo of Bill Orchard Parish Council Chairman

Photo of Coucillor Andrew King

This is Andrew King His responsibilities are: The Playing Field, Magna Green and Allotments Telephone 07736 692655

Photo of Coucillor John Firrell

What does the Parish Council do? The Council represents the community in matters affecting the parish. These include: • Liaising with Dorset Council on various matters e.g. highways, footpaths, transport • Commenting on planning applications • Responding to consultations The Council also maintains and improves village property. This includes: • The playing field, its equipment and maintenance • Looking after the bus shelter, notice boards and village seats The Council also supports local community groups and events.

Finance The Parish Council’s main source of funding is the ‘precept’. The precept is the parish council’s share of the council tax and is collected by the district council for the parish council. Without this money the Parish Council would be unable to carry out any of its responsibilities.

Meetings The Council meets 6 times a year on the second Tuesday of alternate months with an Annual Meeting, at which the Chairman is elected, held in May. Meetings are held at Litton and Thorners Community Hall (LATCH) in School Lane. The dates and agendas for upcoming meetings are posted on the website and on the 3 village notice boards at least three days before each meeting. Noticeboards are located in the bus shelter, just down from the entrance to The Paddocks and next to Rose Cottage in Main Street.

This is Quentin Blacke His responsibilities are: Countryside Matters, Public Footpaths, Rights of Way Telephone 07919 905588

What is the Parish Council? Parish Councillors are volunteers who freely give their time to serve their local community. Litton Cheney Parish Council comprises 7 Councillors who serve a four-year term. The Parish Council welcomes your input and all residents are encouraged to attend the meetings. If you have any queries or suggestions, please do not hesitate to get in touch with the Parish Council Clerk Lucy Beasley on í07429065155 or email: littoncheney@dorset-aptc.gov.uk

Assets Litton Cheney Parish Council is responsible for looking after a number of features around the village. e.g. the playing field, the bus shelters at Lower Cross Tree and three Village notice boards. For a full list of assets click here to view the Parish Inventory

Transparency Code for Smaller Authorities In December 2014 the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) published the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 for Smaller Authorities. The Code is a requirement for smaller authorities to make information available for local people to increase democratic accountability. Full details as to how it affects Litton Cheney Parish Council can be seen here: pcadminpage

This is Rob Matthews His responsibilities are: IT, FullFibre, Telecommunications and Highways and Transport Telephone 07979 500652

This is Chairman John Firrell His responsibilities are: Village Fabric, Maintenance, BLAP/DAPTC Liaison Telephone 01308 482313 john.firrell@littoncheney.org.uk

quentin.blacke@littoncheney.org.uk

Welcome to the Village of Litton Cheney Photo by Claire Moore 3_7_2021