Achievements, Accounts & Reports
Key achievements 2019/ 20
- 10-year Natural England Higher Level Stewardship grazing agreement continues with the clearing of several scrub sections at Studland Common as well as stump grinding to all cleared areas.
- Continuation of a 10-year Programme to manage the Upper & Lower Pleasure Grounds.
- To turn land bequeathed into a Community Meadow.
- Reduction of all Parish owned hedges to 4.5ft in height (over three years).
- Continued upgrade of footpaths, culverts, bridges ditches and revetments in the Upper and Lower Pleasure Grounds.
- Additional Play Equipment at Toddler Play Area at Hurst Road Playpark, including surface repairs.
- Continuing to upgrade and repair benches along the Cliff Top, Keyhaven and the Village Centre.
- Improvements to the Centenary Garden (At Milford Bridge)
- Removal of Scrub and Hedge Encroachment at Barnes Lane Recreation Ground.
- Introduction of a Speed Indicator Unit
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Key achievements 2018/19
- 10-year Natural England Higher Level Stewardship grazing agreement continues with the clearing of several scrub sections at Studland Common as well as stump grinding to all cleared areas.
- Continuation of a 10-year Programme to manage the Upper & Lower Pleasure Grounds.
- To turn land bequeathed into a Community Meadow.
- Reduction of all Parish owned hedges to 4.5ft in height (over three years).
- Continued upgrade of footpaths, culverts, bridges ditches and revetments in the Upper and Lower Pleasure Grounds.
- Additional Play Equipment at Milford Sea Front, including surface repairs to the Toddler Play Area.
- Continuing to upgrade and repair benches along the Cliff Top, Keyhaven and the Village Centre.
- Three major revetment works along the Danestream
- Improvements to overlapping pitches at Barnes Lane Recreation Ground.
- Speed Indicator Unit
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Key achievements 2017/18
The Parish Council also works with many other authorities and community groups to improve the village in many aspects.
- 10-year Natural England Higher Level Stewardship (HLS) grazing agreement continues with the clearing of several scrub sections of Studland Common as well as stump grinding to all cleared areas.
- Continuation of a 10-year programme to manage the Upper & Lower Pleasure Grounds.
- Installation of new play equipment at Carrington Lane Play Park, re-levelling the football pitch and supply of new 5-a-side goals.
- Repairs to several pieces of play equipment at the Sea Front Toddler Play Park.
- Continued upgrade of footpaths, culverts, bridges, ditches and revetments in the Upper and Lower Pleasure Grounds.
- Additional play equipment at Milford Seafront expected before the 2018 Summer Holidays.
- Continuing to upgrade and repair the benches along the Cliff Top, Keyhaven and village centre.
- Major revetment work along the Danestream.
- Replacement of “Dragon’s Teeth” at Keyhaven.
- New Tourist Map for the Parish.
- Grants awarded to Milford Community Care Group, Compass Counselling, Milford, Community First Responders, SCARF, Victim Support, Milford-on-Sea Historical Record Society, Keyhaven War Memorial, Dementia Action Group.
Download a copy of the 2017/18 Annual report here.
Key achievements 2016/17
- 10-year Natural England Higher Level Stewardship (HLS) grazing agreement continues with the clearing of several sections of Studland Common.
- Introduction of a 10-year programme to manage the Upper & Lower Pleasure Grounds.
- Work on Barnes Lane Recreation Ground to improve the playing surface for the Football and Cricket
- The Refurbishment of existing Play Equipment at Carrington Lane Play Park and the introduction of new equipment in April 2017, in addition to replacement gates at the location.
- Several projects currently being discussed to enhance the play facilities throughout the village.
- Upgrade of footpaths, culverts, bridges ditches and revetments in the Pleasure Grounds.
- Repairs to several pieces of play equipment at the Sea Front Toddler Play Park.
- Proposals for additional play equipment at the Sea Front.
- Continuing to upgrade and repair the benches along the Cliff Top, Keyhaven Sea Wall and other village
- Planting continued in the Community Orchard.
- Replacement of “Dragon’s Teeth” and railings on the village Green, Keyhaven.
- Grants awarded for Milford Befrienders, Milford Community Care Group, Compass Counselling, Milford Community First Responders, Milford Arts & Music Festival and Milford Pre-School.
Key achievements 2015/16
- 10-year Natural England Higher Level Stewardship grazing agreement continues with the clearing of several sections of Studland Common.
- Sixth year of contracted major Tree Survey programme undertaken to remove unwanted species from Pleasure Grounds and Common.
- Major revamp of Barnes Lane Recreational Pavilion costing 23k from Developers’ Contributions completed.
- Restoration project at Baskets Field completed, including new fencing, ditch work, water trough, hedge planting and hedge height reduction.
- Several new Fingerposts erected throughout the Village.
- Upgrade of footpaths, culverts, bridges ditches and revetments in the Pleasure Grounds.
- Clearing of scrub in the Pleasure Grounds to form sunny glades.
- Major repair works to play facilities at Carrington Lane and Sea Front Play Parks.
- Upgrading and repair of Cliff Top Benches.
- Planting started in the newly formed Community Orchard.
To read the full 2015/16 Report by The Parish Clerk click this link: Annual Report 2016
To read the 2015/16 audited accounts, click here
Key achievements from 2013/14:
- Re-introduction of Keyhaven Forum to give both businesses and the community an opportunity to convey views to the Parish Council.
- 10-year Natural England Higher Level Stewardship grazing agreement commenced at Studland Common and Studland Meadow – new fences, gates, water supply and disabled access (March/ April 2013). Grassland restoration to 0.5 hectares of scrub. Click here to read more about this in our Studland Common Management Plan.
- Village Millennium Clock repaired and relocated to a lower position in the High Street at Collins & Butler Estate Agents.
- Community Support Grant of £600 given towards MiCO Banner Project on the village green
- 200m of woodland ditches cleared.
- Undertaken Sixth year of contracted major Tree Survey programme on all Parish Council owned land.
- First year of development of a Biodiversity Action Plan for Milford-on-Sea Conservation Volunteers.
- Commenced preparing area for Community Orchard at Studland Meadow.
- Emergency Review Group re-established to advise on safety.
- Parish Lengthsman Scheme introduced to undertake off-highway reports and maintenance.