THE RESULTS from the annual survey of patients on all aspects of their GP have been published. The GP Patient Survey has revealed Dorset’s best and worst doctor’s surgeries in 2021, according to residents who rely on their services. Residents were asked for their opinion on a variety of elements about their practice, from booking appointments, waiting times, out-of-hours services and the quality of care given. Across Dorset surveys were handed out to patients and 10860 surveys were completed and returned. Overall, practices in the Dorset CCG recorded an 88 per cent positive satisfaction rating, remaining at the same level as last year and five per cent above the national average.
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Sedgemoor District Council Weekly List of applications registered between 9/5/2019 and 15/5/2019
Ashcott: 01/19/00011 Mrs Ayres, Os Field No. 1153, Chestnut Lane, Ashcott, Bridgwater, Change of use of land to extend an existing gypsy site to provide an additional pitch.
Berrow: 05/19/00008 Mr & Mrs Owen, 31 Julians Acres, Berrow, Burnham On Sea, Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed erection of a single storey extension on site of existing conservatory (to be demolished).
Brent Knoll: 07/19/00015 Ms Steer, The Old Farm, Burton Row, Brent Knoll, Highbridge, Extension of existing outdoor arena and the erection of an agricultural building.
Bridgwater: 08/05/2019 Possfund Custodian Trustee Limited, Bridgwater Retail Park, The Leggar, Bridgwater, Variation of Condition 23 of Planning Permission 08/18/00074 to enable Unit A5 to be occupied for A1-A5 Uses as well as D2 Use; 03/05/2019 Mr Hiscocks, Land at, Barrows Close, Bridgwater, Erection of a detached garage; 08/19/00076 Mr & M
Green belt land in Throop and Holdenhurst has been put forward by developers FURTHER green belt development is being considered by BCP Council in a bid to build thousands of new homes. Even with a forecast of increased housing density and building heights in urban areas, the council predicts it will have a shortfall of 5,500 homes against the government-set target. As a result, it has agreed that every green belt site put forward by developers be included in its Local Plan consultation this summer. Councillor Mike Brooke, who heads up the working group overseeing the planning blueprint, said “at this stage, this is the only way forward”.
Local elections have an integral part to play in our democracy and really allow us, the residents, to vote for the change we want to see in our area. If all of this sounds a little hazy or confusing don t worry - here are some handy explainers:
What are the local elections? Local government elections give residents the chance to choose who represents them on issues that affect their communities. Going to the polling station on May 6 , you will be able to vote for your favourite candidate to become a councillor as well as who you would like to see replace the current police and crime commissioner.
Library image of a ballot box. THE candidates for May’s elections have been confirmed with the publication of the statement of nominated persons by BCP Council. Alongside the election for Dorset’s police and crime commissioner, two council by-elections will also take place on May 6 to replace the two councillors who died last year. No vote will take place for the new Throop and Holdenhurst parish council with all of the seven candidates automatically elected due to the low number of nominees. Five people will contest the police and crime commissioner election to replace incumbent Martyn Underhill who has announced he will not seek re-election in order to retire.
Twice-weekly rapid Covid tests available to everyone from today: what you need to know EVERYONE in England will be able to access free rapid Covid-19 tests from Friday, April 9. Anyone will be able to access the lateral flow tests (LFDs) for themselves and their families to use twice a week. The government said alongside the vaccine rollout, regular testing is “at the heart of plans to reopen society and the economy, helping to suppress and control the spread of variants.” Here’s what you need to know.
What is rapid testing? A rapid lateral flow test is a coronavirus test you do yourself. It shows you the result on a handheld device that comes with the test.
Dorset Police have urged people visiting the Lansdowne area of Bournemouth to turn off Bluetooth on their phones when it is not in use after reports of ‘bluebugging’ in the area DORSET Police have urged people residing in or visiting the Lansdowne area of Bournemouth to turn off Bluetooth on their phones when not in use after reports of ‘bluebugging’ in the area. ‘Bluebugging’ is a hacking technique that allows individuals to access a device with a discoverable Bluetooth connection, allowing thieves to take full control of a device. Police say they have received a received a report into this matter, enquiries are ongoing.