BRIDFORD PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of a meeting of Bridford Parish Council held at Bridford Village Hall on Monday 5th August 2013 at 7.00pm.
Present: Cllrs S Purser (Chairman), G Hearnden, E Price, A Lord, J Bingham, Mrs J P Banks (Clerk) and two members of the public.
1 Apologies – Cllrs D Goodwin-Hughes & T Evans
2 Declarations of Interest – none
3 Public Discussion
A Parishioner asked if there was any progress regarding the Village Hall. Cllr Lord confirmed that there have not been any meetings recently and the AGM will be held on 10th September. The Chairman stated that the Parish Council holds the building in trust for the community and if a new committee is not forthcoming, the Parish Council will have to temporarily manage it.
During June, the electricity supply was frequently on and off, but as this seems to have now settled down again there is no need to for any further action.
A Parishioner reported a large pothole in School Lane leading to the Village Hall. DCC will be notified. Other large potholes have been advised between Seven Acre Farm and Laployd Barton and on the main B3193 road between Neadon Lane and Venn Park Garage.
MATTER ARISING
4 Minutes – the Parish Council resolved to approve the minutes of its meeting held on 3rd June 2013 as a true and accurate record of the meeting
5 Allotments – letters to be sent to tenants reminding them of their obligation to keep their plots cultivated and free from weeds. Query whether the tenant of plot 2a now wishes to keep their allotment or not. Two names currently on the waiting list who would like allotments.
6 Play Area – work as per the RoSPA report has now been completed with the exception of the following: Sea-saw – this is considered beyond repair as the wood is very decayed and arrangements are to be made to remove it and level the ground beneath it; Carousel – to correct the ground clearance around the round-about will require considerable expense. As this is reported as low priority, this will be left for the time being. The Clerk reported that the base of many of the wooden upright timber supports are becoming damaged as a result of strimming. TDC will be asked to speak with the grass cutting contractor to stop any further damage occurring.
The occupant of the bungalow adjoining the Play Area has asked if the young elder tree can be cut down as it overhangs his fence and as a result of falling seeds, he has numerous elders starting to grow on his lawn. Cllr Bingham volunteered to cut back the offending tree. Enquires to be made to find out if the lines can be repainted on the basketball court at a reasonable cost.
7 Village Hall – nothing further to report
8 Bridford’s website – nothing further to report at the moment. The Parish Council agreed that the new website looks very professional but more contributors are required.
9 Parish Plan – a few minor alterations required following its 2013 review. When amendments are completed, the updated plan will be posted on the new website.
ANY OTHER MATTERS ARISING
10 Meetings Attended – Cllr Lord attended the public meeting re MoretonhampsteadHospital which will re-open with six beds instead of the previous nine.
The Chairman attended the recent TALC meeting. Also present were representatives from the Environment Agency, Devon County Council and Teignbridge District Council. Subjects discussed included the flooding of rivers, emergency plans and the responsibilities of land owners.
PLANNING
Items for Discussion, items 11,12,13,14 & 15 dealt with between meetings due to timescales for comments
11 Wheal Augusta, Bridford – proposed change of use of former industrial land to garden (retrospective) plus installation of greenhouse (DNPA ref. 0307/13). Discussed by PC via telephone and email: “The Parish Council has no objections”
12 Venn Bridge Farm, Bridford – re proposed erection of agricultural building (22.5m x 12m) (DNPA ref 0352/13) site visit undertaken: “The Parish Council has no objections”
13 Lower Lowton Farm, Bridford – re proposed rear extension and alteration (DNPA ref 0338/13) Site visit undertaken: “The Parish Council has no objections. It will tidy up the look of the property”
14 Smithacott, Bridford – re proposed certificate of lawfulness for the existing use of a building as a dwelling house (DNPA ref 0362/13). Parish Councillors consulted by email and telephone: “The Parish Council understands this is to obtain a legal/planning clarification of the already granted certificate of lawfulness and as such has no comment to the legal situation as the planning certificate has been granted”
15 Woodcote, Dunsford – re proposed single storey extensions and demolition of existing lean-to, timber cladding and external alterations (DNPA ref 0357/13). Parish Councillors consulted by email and telephone: The Parish Council has no objections”
16 1 Greenhill Cottages, Bridford – re proposed construction of garden studio (DNPA ref. 0384/13). “The Parish Council has no objections to the application”
17 Beech Tree Farm, Blackingstone, Moretonhampstead – re proposed certificate of lawfulness in respect of the lawful use of the property (DNPA ref. 0388/13). ” The Parish Council considers that this another case of legal wording or the lack of it and best left in the hands of DNPA’s legal team”
18 Any Items for discussion received since publication of the agenda – none
Items for Information
19 Wheal Augusta, Bridford – Grant of Conditional Planning Permission re installation of hot tub within the garden (DNPA ref 0189/13)
20 4 Greenhill Cottage, Bridford – Grant of Conditional Planning Permission re ground floor extension to the rear of the property (DNPA ref. 0219/13)
21 Land at Heltor Woods, Nr Blackingstone Rock, Bridford – notice of appeal against Enforcement Notice re building operations without planning permission to erect a timber building approx 3.65m long x 3.05m wide x 2.8m high. Enforcement Order to permanently remove the Development from the land including all debris and materials and restore the land to its former condition. (DNPA ref. ENF/0344/11). The PC will refer to its original comments and advise accordingly.
22 Any items for information received since publication of the agenda – none
FINANCE & ACCOUNT
23 Account balances as at 29 July 2013 – current account £2,363.31 and deposit account £2,887.54 (balances include £911.05 earmarked for Play Area and £25 Christmas tree expenses) Balances allow for all expenditure and income detailed below.
24 National Association of Local Councils – agreed pay increase for Clerks. The Parish Council resolved to approve a pay increase for its Clerk currently SCP level 20 from £9.591 per hour to £9.687 per hour backdated to 1st April 2013.
25 Audit for year ended 31 March 2013 – external auditors have signed off the end of year return with no items requiring attention. As income and expenditure are both less than £10,000, in accordance with the new charges scale there is no fee payable.
26 Income
Bank Interest May 2013 £ 0.24
Sale of Jubilee Mugs £ 12.00
Bank interest June 2013 £ 0.25
Sale of Jubilee Mugs £ 8.00
27 Expenditure
HMRC re Clerk’s PAYE quarter ended 5 July 2013 £126.60
Mrs J P Banks re admin expenses 1April – 30 June 2013 £68.00
re use of home as office 1 Jan – 31 March £54.00
re use of home as office 1 April – 30 June 2013 £54.00 £176.00
Mrs J P Banks re Clerk’s salary for June 2013 £168.80
Mrs J P Banks re Clerk’s salary for July 2013 + back pay April/May/June £175.64
Bridford Village Hall re PC meetings April/May/June £ 39.00
Bridford Village Hall re contribution to Post Office sessions 29 Mar – 28 June £ 49.00
C C Banks re RoSPA report recommendations: materials £310.75
labour £387.50 £698.25
The Parish Council resolved to accept the accounts and approve the expenditure. The Chairman checked the cheques to the invoices and the reconciliation to the bank statement.
FOR DISCUSSION
28 Textile Recycling – Rag Bag pays 50p per kilo for every bag of recycled textiles; a volunteer would be required to empty the recycling bank and put the contents into plastic bags ready for collection; a suitable site would need to be agreed for the receptacle; a suitable regular collection point would have to be arranged with sufficient access for the collection vehicle.
The Parish Council will enquire if the recycling bank could be sited in the Village Hall car park so that textiles could be left when depositing newspapers and all recycling would be in one place. In the meantime, the Parish Council will register its interest with “Rag Bag”
29 Any items for discussion received since the publication of the agenda:
Citizens Advice Bureau Newton Abbot is asking for donations to finance their Electors Fund. The Parish Council only supports local projects within the Valley.
FOR INFORMATION
30 DNPA Local Development Framework: Adoption of the Development Management and
Delivery Development Plan Document. Final version is yet to be published. A words only version of the final document can be viewed at www.dartmoor.gov.uk/dmd
31 Rural Community Energy – funds available to generate green power. Details can be found on
http://www.wrap.org.uk/content/rural-community-energy-fund
32 House to House street collections – TDC no longer advising individual town/parish councils
of collection dates. A list of collections can be viewed at www.teignbridge.gov.uk/publicregister
33 Highways Matters Conference – 14th September at Tiverton. The Chairman volunteered to
attend and will book his place.
34 Stover Canal Trust open weekend – 17/18 August when there will be the opening ceremony of the first phase of the canal’s restoration.
35 DNPA – has re-appointed Bill Hitchins as Chairman and Maurice Retallick as deputy
36 Community Council of Devon Annual Conference – 12th September at Exeter Racecourse.
37 Warnings from Devon and Cornwall Police
There has been a large increase in the number of thefts from vehicles in the area, both at local beauty spots and on owners’ premises. Members of the public are reminded to remove all valuables from sight when leaving their vehicles.
A resident has received a telephone call from a ‘Police Community Group’ purporting to work in conjunction with local PCSO’s to try and reduce ASB with youths in the area by setting up events. The caller was asking for money for an advertisement in a publication. This is a scam. Anyone receiving such a call should put the phone down and not give out any details.
Two ducks, a goat and a horse were viciously and some fatally attacked in a field in Pound Lane, Bridford. These injuries were such that they were not caused by another animal. Anyone with details should contact the Pole on the 101 telephone number.
38 Any items for information received since publication of the agenda
Post Office Grants – to village halls across Devon for one-off capital projects. Next closing date 31st January 2014. For details view www.postoffice.co.uk/community-enterprise-fund
38 District Councillors Report from Dst Cllr Stephen Purser. Plan Teignbridge will be publicly examined in early September. Housing waiting list – Band E will be removed from the system. The District Council has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to look at the District heating system. Fracking – extraction of gas from shale – no licenses have been granted in Teignbridge, there is not a supply of gas in commercial quantities. The Hydro Power Scheme at Dunsford was discussed at the Three Parishes meeting. This scheme is not working yet, there are significant issues with the quantity of water.
39 Public Discussion
A Parish Councillor mentioned that there is a planning application from South West Lakes Trust to reinstate the toilets at the reservoirs. To recoup the cost of this, it is planned to install parking meters.
40 Date of next meeting – Wednesday 4th September 2013 at the Village Hall. All are welcome.
Original copy signed by Cller S Purser (Chairman) 4th September 2013
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BRIDFORD PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of a meeting of Bridford Parish Council held at Bridford Village Hall on Monday 5th August 2013 at 7.00pm.
Present: Cllrs S Purser (Chairman), G Hearnden, E Price, A Lord, J Bingham, Mrs J P Banks (Clerk)
and two members of the public.
1 Apologies – Cllrs D Goodwin-Hughes & T Evans
2 Declarations of Interest – none
3 Public Discussion
A Parishioner asked if there was any progress regarding the Village Hall. Cllr Lord confirmed
that there have not been any meetings recently and the AGM will be held on 10th September.
The Chairman stated that the Parish Council holds the building in trust for the community and
if a new committee is not forthcoming, the Parish Council will have to temporarily manage it.
During June, the electricity supply was frequently on and off, but as this seems to have now
settled down again there is no need to for any further action.
A Parishioner reported a large pothole in School Lane leading to the Village Hall. DCC will
be notified. Other large potholes have been advised between Seven Acre Farm and Laployd
Barton and on the main B3193 road between Neadon Lane and Venn Park Garage.
MATTER ARISING
4 Minutes – the Parish Council resolved to approve the minutes of its meeting
held on 3rd June 2013 as a true and accurate record of the meeting
5 Allotments – letters to be sent to tenants reminding them of their obligation to keep their plots
cultivated and free from weeds. Query whether the tenant of plot 2a now wishes to keep their
allotment or not. Two names currently on the waiting list who would like allotments.
6 Play Area – work as per the RoSPA report has now been completed with the
exception of the following: Sea-saw – this is considered beyond repair as the wood is very
decayed and arrangements are to be made to remove it and level the ground beneath it;
Carousel – to correct the ground clearance around the round-about will require considerable
expense. As this is reported as low priority, this will be left for the time being.
The Clerk reported that the base of many of the wooden upright timber supports are becoming
damaged as a result of strimming. TDC will be asked to speak with the grass cutting
contractor to stop any further damage occurring.
The occupant of the bungalow adjoining the Play Area has asked if the young elder tree
can be cut down as it overhangs his fence and as a result of falling seeds, he has numerous
elders starting to grow on his lawn. Cllr Bingham volunteered to cut back the offending tree
Enquires to be made to find out if the lines can be repainted on the basketball court at a
reasonable cost.
7 Village Hall – nothing further to report
8 Bridford’s website – nothing further to report at the moment. The Parish Council agreed that
the new website looks very professional but more contributors are required.
9 Parish Plan – a few minor alterations required following its 2013 review. When amendments
are completed, the updated plan will be posted on the new website.
ANY OTHER MATTERS ARISING
10 Meetings Attended – Cllr Lord attended the public meeting re MoretonhampsteadHospital
which will re-open with six beds instead of the previous nine.
The Chairman attended the recent TALC meeting. Also present were representatives from
the Environment Agency, Devon County Council and Teignbridge District Council. Subjects
discussed included the flooding of rivers, emergency plans and the responsibilities of land
owners.
PLANNING
Items for Discussion, items 11,12,13,14 & 15 dealt with between meetings due to timescales for comments
11 Wheal Augusta, Bridford – proposed change of use of former industrial land to garden
(retrospective) plus installation of greenhouse (DNPA ref. 0307/13). Discussed by PC via
telephone and email: “The Parish Council has no objections”
12 Venn Bridge Farm, Bridford – re proposed erection of agricultural building (22.5m x 12m)
(DNPA ref 0352/13) site visit undertaken: “The Parish Council has no objections”
13 Lower Lowton Farm, Bridford – re proposed rear extension and alteration (DNPA ref 0338/13) Site visit undertaken: “The Parish Council has no objections. It will tidy up the look of the property”
14 Smithacott, Bridford – re proposed certificate of lawfulness for the existing use of a building
as a dwelling house (DNPA ref 0362/13). Parish Councillors consulted by email and telephone: “The Parish Council understands this is to obtain a legal/planning clarification of the already granted certificate of lawfulness and as such has no comment to the legal situation as the planning certificate has been granted”
15 Woodcote, Dunsford – re proposed single storey extensions and demolition of existing
lean-to, timber cladding and external alterations (DNPA ref 0357/13). Parish Councillors consulted by email and telephone: The Parish Council has no objections”
16 1 Greenhill Cottages, Bridford – re proposed construction of garden studio (DNPA ref. 0384/13). “The Parish Council has no objections to the application”
17 Beech Tree Farm, Blackingstone, Moretonhampstead – re proposed certificate of lawfulness
in respect of the lawful use of the property (DNPA ref. 0388/13). ” The Parish Council
considers that this another case of legal wording or the lack of it and best left in the hands of
DNPA’s legal team”
18 Any Items for discussion received since publication of the agenda – none
Items for Information
19 Wheal Augusta, Bridford – Grant of Conditional Planning Permission re installation of hot
tub within the garden (DNPA ref 0189/13)
20 4 Greenhill Cottage, Bridford – Grant of Conditional Planning Permission re ground floor
extension to the rear of the property (DNPA ref. 0219/13)
21 Land at Heltor Woods, Nr Blackingstone Rock, Bridford – notice of appeal against
Enforcement Notice re building operations without planning permission to erect a timber
building approx 3.65m long x 3.05m wide x 2.8m high. Enforcement Order to permanently
remove the Development from the land including all debris and materials and restore the
land to its former condition. (DNPA ref. ENF/0344/11). The PC will refer to its original
comments and advise accordingly.
22 Any items for information received since publication of the agenda – none
FINANCE & ACCOUNT
23 Account balances as at 29 July 2013 – current account £2,363.31 and deposit account
£2,887.54 (balances include £911.05 earmarked for Play Area and £25 Christmas tree
expenses) Balances allow for all expenditure and income detailed below.
24 National Association of Local Councils – agreed pay increase for Clerks. The Parish
Council resolved to approve a pay increase for its Clerk currently SCP level 20 from £9.591
per hour to £9.687 per hour backdated to 1st April 2013.
25 Audit for year ended 31 March 2013 – external auditors have signed off the end of year
return with no items requiring attention. As income and expenditure are both
less than £10,000, in accordance with the new charges scale there is no fee payable.
26 Income
Bank Interest May 2013 £ 0.24
Sale of Jubilee Mugs £ 12.00
Bank interest June 2013 £ 0.25
Sale of Jubilee Mugs £ 8.00
27 Expenditure
HMRC re Clerk’s PAYE quarter ended 5 July 2013 £126.60
Mrs J P Banks re admin expenses 1April – 30 June 2013 £68.00
re use of home as office 1 Jan – 31 March £54.00
re use of home as office 1 April – 30 June 2013 £54.00 £176.00
Mrs J P Banks re Clerk’s salary for June 2013 £168.80
Mrs J P Banks re Clerk’s salary for July 2013 + back pay April/May/June £175.64
Bridford Village Hall re PC meetings April/May/June £ 39.00
Bridford Village Hall re contribution to Post Office sessions 29 Mar – 28 June £ 49.00
C C Banks re RoSPA report recommendations: materials £310.75
labour £387.50 £698.25
The Parish Council resolved to accept the accounts and approve the expenditure. The
Chairman checked the cheques to the invoices and the reconciliation to the bank statement.
FOR DISCUSSION
28 Textile Recycling – Rag Bag pays 50p per kilo for every bag of recycled textiles; a volunteer
would be required to empty the recycling bank and put the contents into plastic bags ready
for collection; a suitable site would need to be agreed for the receptacle; a suitable regular
collection point would have to be arranged with sufficient access for the collection vehicle.
The Parish Council will enquire if the recycling bank could be sited in the Village Hall car
park so that textiles could be left when depositing newspapers and all recycling would be in
one place. In the meantime, the Parish Council will register its interest with “Rag Bag”
29 Any items for discussion received since the publication of the agenda:
Citizens Advice Bureau Newton Abbot is asking for donations to finance their Electors Fund. The Parish Council only supports local projects within the Valley.
FOR INFORMATION
30 DNPA Local Development Framework: Adoption of the Development Management and
Delivery Development Plan Document. Final version is yet to be published. A words only version of the final document can be viewed at www.dartmoor.gov.uk/dmd
31 Rural Community Energy – funds available to generate green power. Details can be found on
http://www.wrap.org.uk/content/rural-community-energy-fund
32 House to House street collections – TDC no longer advising individual town/parish councils
of collection dates. A list of collections can be viewed at www.teignbridge.gov.uk/publicregister
33 Highways Matters Conference – 14th September at Tiverton. The Chairman volunteered to
attend and will book his place.
34 Stover Canal Trust open weekend – 17/18 August when there will be the opening ceremony of the first phase of the canal’s restoration.
35 DNPA – has re-appointed Bill Hitchins as Chairman and Maurice Retallick as deputy
36 Community Council of Devon Annual Conference – 12th September at Exeter Racecourse.
37 Warnings from Devon and Cornwall Police
There has been a large increase in the number of thefts from vehicles in the area, both at local beauty spots and on owners’ premises. Members of the public are reminded to remove all valuables from sight when leaving their vehicles.
A resident has received a telephone call from a ‘Police Community Group’ purporting to work in conjunction with local PCSO’s to try and reduce ASB with youths in the area by setting up events. The caller was asking for money for an advertisement in a publication. This is a scam. Anyone receiving such a call should put the phone down and not give out any details.
Two ducks, a goat and a horse were viciously and some fatally attacked in a field in Pound Lane, Bridford. These injuries were such that they were not caused by another animal. Anyone with details should contact the Pole on the 101 telephone number.
38 Any items for information received since publication of the agenda
Post Office Grants – to village halls across Devon for one-off capital projects. Next closing date 31st January 2014. For details view www.postoffice.co.uk/community-enterprise-fund
39 District Councillors Report from Dst Cllr Stephen Purser. Plan Teignbridge will be publicly
examined in early September. Housing waiting list – Band E will be removed from the
system. The District Council has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to look at the
District heating system. Fracking – extraction of gas from shale – no licenses have been
granted in Teignbridge, there is not a supply of gas in commercial quantities.
The Hydro Power Scheme at Dunsford was discussed at the Three Parishes meeting. This
scheme is not working yet, there are significant issues with the quantity of water.
40 Public Discussion
A Parish Councillor mentioned that there is a planning application from South West
Lakes Trust to reinstate the toilets at the reservoirs. To recoup the cost of this, it is planned to
install parking meters.
41 Date of next meeting – Wednesday 4th September 2013 at the Village Hall. All are welcome.
Original copy signed by Cller S Purser (Chairman) 4th September 2013
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BRIDFORD PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of a meeting of Bridford Parish Council held at Bridford Village Hall on Monday 5th August 2013 at 7.00pm.
Present: Cllrs S Purser (Chairman), G Hearnden, E Price, A Lord, J Bingham, Mrs J P Banks (Clerk)
and two members of the public.
1 Apologies – Cllrs D Goodwin-Hughes & T Evans
2 Declarations of Interest – none
3 Public Discussion
A Parishioner asked if there was any progress regarding the Village Hall. Cllr Lord confirmed
that there have not been any meetings recently and the AGM will be held on 10th September.
The Chairman stated that the Parish Council holds the building in trust for the community and
if a new committee is not forthcoming, the Parish Council will have to temporarily manage it.
During June, the electricity supply was frequently on and off, but as this seems to have now
settled down again there is no need to for any further action.
A Parishioner reported a large pothole in School Lane leading to the Village Hall. DCC will
be notified. Other large potholes have been advised between Seven Acre Farm and Laployd
Barton and on the main B3193 road between Neadon Lane and Venn Park Garage.
MATTER ARISING
4 Minutes – the Parish Council resolved to approve the minutes of its meeting
held on 3rd June 2013 as a true and accurate record of the meeting
5 Allotments – letters to be sent to tenants reminding them of their obligation to keep their plots
cultivated and free from weeds. Query whether the tenant of plot 2a now wishes to keep their
allotment or not. Two names currently on the waiting list who would like allotments.
6 Play Area – work as per the RoSPA report has now been completed with the
exception of the following: Sea-saw – this is considered beyond repair as the wood is very
decayed and arrangements are to be made to remove it and level the ground beneath it;
Carousel – to correct the ground clearance around the round-about will require considerable
expense. As this is reported as low priority, this will be left for the time being.
The Clerk reported that the base of many of the wooden upright timber supports are becoming
damaged as a result of strimming. TDC will be asked to speak with the grass cutting
contractor to stop any further damage occurring.
The occupant of the bungalow adjoining the Play Area has asked if the young elder tree
can be cut down as it overhangs his fence and as a result of falling seeds, he has numerous
elders starting to grow on his lawn. Cllr Bingham volunteered to cut back the offending tree
Enquires to be made to find out if the lines can be repainted on the basketball court at a
reasonable cost.
7 Village Hall – nothing further to report
8 Bridford’s website – nothing further to report at the moment. The Parish Council agreed that
the new website looks very professional but more contributors are required.
9 Parish Plan – a few minor alterations required following its 2013 review. When amendments
are completed, the updated plan will be posted on the new website.
ANY OTHER MATTERS ARISING
10 Meetings Attended – Cllr Lord attended the public meeting re MoretonhampsteadHospital
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which will re-open with six beds instead of the previous nine.
The Chairman attended the recent TALC meeting. Also present were representatives from
the Environment Agency, Devon County Council and Teignbridge District Council. Subjects
discussed included the flooding of rivers, emergency plans and the responsibilities of land
owners.
PLANNING
Items for Discussion, items 11,12,13,14 & 15 dealt with between meetings due to timescales for comments
11 Wheal Augusta, Bridford – proposed change of use of former industrial land to garden
(retrospective) plus installation of greenhouse (DNPA ref. 0307/13). Discussed by PC via
telephone and email: “The Parish Council has no objections”
12 Venn Bridge Farm, Bridford – re proposed erection of agricultural building (22.5m x 12m)
(DNPA ref 0352/13) site visit undertaken: “The Parish Council has no objections”
13 Lower Lowton Farm, Bridford – re proposed rear extension and alteration (DNPA ref 0338/13) Site visit undertaken: “The Parish Council has no objections. It will tidy up the look of the property”
14 Smithacott, Bridford – re proposed certificate of lawfulness for the existing use of a building
as a dwelling house (DNPA ref 0362/13). Parish Councillors consulted by email and telephone: “The Parish Council understands this is to obtain a legal/planning clarification of the already granted certificate of lawfulness and as such has no comment to the legal situation as the planning certificate has been granted”
15 Woodcote, Dunsford – re proposed single storey extensions and demolition of existing
lean-to, timber cladding and external alterations (DNPA ref 0357/13). Parish Councillors consulted by email and telephone: The Parish Council has no objections”
16 1 Greenhill Cottages, Bridford – re proposed construction of garden studio (DNPA ref. 0384/13). “The Parish Council has no objections to the application”
17 Beech Tree Farm, Blackingstone, Moretonhampstead – re proposed certificate of lawfulness
in respect of the lawful use of the property (DNPA ref. 0388/13). ” The Parish Council
considers that this another case of legal wording or the lack of it and best left in the hands of
DNPA’s legal team”
18 Any Items for discussion received since publication of the agenda – none
Items for Information
19 Wheal Augusta, Bridford – Grant of Conditional Planning Permission re installation of hot
tub within the garden (DNPA ref 0189/13)
20 4 Greenhill Cottage, Bridford – Grant of Conditional Planning Permission re ground floor
extension to the rear of the property (DNPA ref. 0219/13)
21 Land at Heltor Woods, Nr Blackingstone Rock, Bridford – notice of appeal against
Enforcement Notice re building operations without planning permission to erect a timber
building approx 3.65m long x 3.05m wide x 2.8m high. Enforcement Order to permanently
remove the Development from the land including all debris and materials and restore the
land to its former condition. (DNPA ref. ENF/0344/11). The PC will refer to its original
comments and advise accordingly.
22 Any items for information received since publication of the agenda – none
FINANCE & ACCOUNT
23 Account balances as at 29 July 2013 – current account £2,363.31 and deposit account
24
£2,887.54 (balances include £911.05 earmarked for Play Area and £25 Christmas tree
expenses) Balances allow for all expenditure and income detailed below.
24 National Association of Local Councils – agreed pay increase for Clerks. The Parish
Council resolved to approve a pay increase for its Clerk currently SCP level 20 from £9.591
per hour to £9.687 per hour backdated to 1st April 2013.
25 Audit for year ended 31 March 2013 – external auditors have signed off the end of year
return with no items requiring attention. As income and expenditure are both
less than £10,000, in accordance with the new charges scale there is no fee payable.
26 Income
Bank Interest May 2013 £ 0.24
Sale of Jubilee Mugs £ 12.00
Bank interest June 2013 £ 0.25
Sale of Jubilee Mugs £ 8.00
27 Expenditure
HMRC re Clerk’s PAYE quarter ended 5 July 2013 £126.60
Mrs J P Banks re admin expenses 1April – 30 June 2013 £68.00
re use of home as office 1 Jan – 31 March £54.00
re use of home as office 1 April – 30 June 2013 £54.00 £176.00
Mrs J P Banks re Clerk’s salary for June 2013 £168.80
Mrs J P Banks re Clerk’s salary for July 2013 + back pay April/May/June £175.64
Bridford Village Hall re PC meetings April/May/June £ 39.00
Bridford Village Hall re contribution to Post Office sessions 29 Mar – 28 June £ 49.00
C C Banks re RoSPA report recommendations: materials £310.75
labour £387.50 £698.25
The Parish Council resolved to accept the accounts and approve the expenditure. The
Chairman checked the cheques to the invoices and the reconciliation to the bank statement.
FOR DISCUSSION
28 Textile Recycling – Rag Bag pays 50p per kilo for every bag of recycled textiles; a volunteer
would be required to empty the recycling bank and put the contents into plastic bags ready
for collection; a suitable site would need to be agreed for the receptacle; a suitable regular
collection point would have to be arranged with sufficient access for the collection vehicle.
The Parish Council will enquire if the recycling bank could be sited in the Village Hall car
park so that textiles could be left when depositing newspapers and all recycling would be in
one place. In the meantime, the Parish Council will register its interest with “Rag Bag”
29 Any items for discussion received since the publication of the agenda:
Citizens Advice Bureau Newton Abbot is asking for donations to finance their Electors Fund. The Parish Council only supports local projects within the Valley.
FOR INFORMATION
30 DNPA Local Development Framework: Adoption of the Development Management and
Delivery Development Plan Document. Final version is yet to be published. A words only version of the final document can be viewed at www.dartmoor.gov.uk/dmd
31 Rural Community Energy – funds available to generate green power. Details can be found on
http://www.wrap.org.uk/content/rural-community-energy-fund
32 House to House street collections – TDC no longer advising individual town/parish councils
of collection dates. A list of collections can be viewed at www.teignbridge.gov.uk/publicregister
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33 Highways Matters Conference – 14th September at Tiverton. The Chairman volunteered to
attend and will book his place.
34 Stover Canal Trust open weekend – 17/18 August when there will be the opening ceremony of the first phase of the canal’s restoration.
35 DNPA – has re-appointed Bill Hitchins as Chairman and Maurice Retallick as deputy
36 Community Council of Devon Annual Conference – 12th September at Exeter Racecourse.
37 Warnings from Devon and Cornwall Police
There has been a large increase in the number of thefts from vehicles in the area, both at local beauty spots and on owners’ premises. Members of the public are reminded to remove all valuables from sight when leaving their vehicles.
A resident has received a telephone call from a ‘Police Community Group’ purporting to work in conjunction with local PCSO’s to try and reduce ASB with youths in the area by setting up events. The caller was asking for money for an advertisement in a publication. This is a scam. Anyone receiving such a call should put the phone down and not give out any details.
Two ducks, a goat and a horse were viciously and some fatally attacked in a field in Pound Lane, Bridford. These injuries were such that they were not caused by another animal. Anyone with details should contact the Pole on the 101 telephone number.
38 Any items for information received since publication of the agenda
Post Office Grants – to village halls across Devon for one-off capital projects. Next closing date 31st January 2014. For details view www.postoffice.co.uk/community-enterprise-fund
38 District Councillors Report from Dst Cllr Stephen Purser. Plan Teignbridge will be publicly
examined in early September. Housing waiting list – Band E will be removed from the
system. The District Council has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to look at the
District heating system. Fracking – extraction of gas from shale – no licenses have been
granted in Teignbridge, there is not a supply of gas in commercial quantities.
The Hydro Power Scheme at Dunsford was discussed at the Three Parishes meeting. This
scheme is not working yet, there are significant issues with the quantity of water.
39 Public Discussion
A Parish Councillor mentioned that there is a planning application from South West
Lakes Trust to reinstate the toilets at the reservoirs. To recoup the cost of this, it is planned to
install parking meters.
40 Date of next meeting – Wednesday 4th September 2013 at the Village Hall. All are welcome.
Original copy signed by Cller S Purser (Chairman) 4th September 2013
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CORRESPONDENCE FOR CIRCULATION (Appendix A)
Newsletters & Magazines
TDC Monthly Update June 2013
Everyone’s Tomorrow July 2013
The Clerk Magazine July 2013
Clerks & Councils Direct July 2013
Report and Agendas
Dunsford minutes of May 2013 meeting
Dunsford minutes of June 2013 meeting
Christow minutes of May 2013 meeting
Christow minutes of June 2013 meeting
Police Report Chudleigh for May 2013
Police Report Chudleigh for July 2013
Miscellaneous
Parish Briefing – high speed fibre optic broadband
Additions to Electoral Role
DALC Training and Events Update
Letter from Ombudsman re Bridford Hill
DALC – Healthwatch Devon
Letters sent
Various
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