Alistair for Dorchester North

31/01/2021

Help to save Dorchester as we know it!
Complete the consultation on the local plan and let Dorset Council know what you think of 4000 extra houses north of the Water Meadows.
Make your voice heard, and your views known. Consultation finishes on March 15th.
https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/planning-buildings-land/planning-policy/dorset-council-local-plan.aspx

07/12/2020

STAND (Save The Area North of Dorchester) is campaigning to stop a massive development immediately beyond the water meadows to the north of the town. This proposed site, for a mixed development of more than 3500 houses, appears in the recently published Dorset Council Local Plan where it is referred to as "DOR 13”.

The Public Consultation on the Local Plan begins on Monday 11th January 2021 and lasts for eight weeks. We are keen to draw the public’s attention to the many follies of development on this site and are looking to promote our case by every means.

We are asking for donations to help fund the production and distribution of leaflets, the placing of adverts in local newspapers/magazines and the running of a Facebook campaign.

We are up against the almost infinite resources available to the developers, including Persimmon, who have already begun a telephone-based promotion of this greenfield site.

For more information please visit our comprehensive website: www.stand-dorchester.net

Campaigning to save the area north of Dorchester

19/10/2020

I've questioned DC cabinet members about the proposed 4000 homes north of Dorchester:

PROPOSALS for thousands of homes to the north of Dorchester seem certain to be included in the new Local Plan for the area.

05/10/2020

Alistair is in today's Dorset Echo asking what the BiD contributes to town?

DORCHESTER BID has cost the town’s businesses £1.5 million over 12 years – leaving very little to show for it.

08/08/2020

CPRE The countryside charity have recently published a survey of Dorset's housing needs. The report challenges the government's housing targets for Dorset. You can see a copy of the report on STAND - Save the area North of Dorchester's website:
https://stand-dorchester.net/

20/07/2020

Have you experienced any anti-social behaviour? Our Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner wants to know about your experiences: https://www.facebook.com/dorsetpolice/posts/4502544806430323

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01/06/2020

Under "emergency measures" Dorset Council are cancelling almost all council meetings until the Autumn. What do you think?

DORSET Council is ‘denying democracy’ according to a Dorchester councillor.

12/05/2020

Dorset Council’s Leader, Cllr Spencer Flower, has a clear message for any potential visitors or day trippers thinking of coming to Dorset as a result of the government easing of lockdown restrictions: “Thinking of visiting Dorset now? Please think twice.” Dorset Council has decided that, at th...

01/05/2020

VE day is just one week away, What are you doing to commemorate?
Whatever you do, remember to maintain social-distancing.

Commemorate the 75th Anniversary of VE Day safely at home on Friday 8 May 🇬🇧 We’ve put together some ideas to help you. Do you have some family wartime recipes you’ll be rustling up for the occasion? http://orlo.uk/WZHlJ

17/12/2019

I'll be accompanying Santa to Dorset Council's cabinet meeting tomorrow, to raise the issue of Dorset's lack of action on climate change:

DORCHESTER Town Crier Alistair Chisholm will be “crying” about the climate and ecological crises tomorrow.