Parish Clerk, Author at Bridford, Devon

January 19, 2018February 8, 2018

Draft Minutes of Bridford Parish Council Meeting 8th January 2018

Minutes of a meeting of Bridford Parish Council held at Bridford Village Hall on Monday 8th January 2018 at 7.00pm
Present: Cllrs F Miles (Chairperson), G Hearnden, E Price, A Lord, R Dowding, J Padgham, T Evans, Mrs J P Banks (Clerk). Cnty Cllr Jerry Brook attended for part of the meeting. No members of the public were in attendance.
1		Apologies: Dst Cllr Amanda Ford
2		Declarations of Interest – none
3		Public Discussion – no items for discussion
MATTERS ARISING
4		Minutes – the Parish Council resolved to approve the minutes of the meeting held on 4th December 2017 as a true and accurate record of the meeting.
5		Allotments – there is one annual rental due 1st October 2017, still outstanding. Three half plots remain vacant.
6		Play Area – Table Tennis Project. The Clerk has received an offer to level the ground at no charge, in preparation for the installation of the table tennis table. A letter will be sent to officially accept the offer. Dst Cllr Ford kindly agreed a grant of £600 towards the project which has been credited to the PC bank account. A grant of £1,000 has been requested from Cnty Cllr Brook and an application has been made to Teignbridge for monies from the Electors Fund, however, it will not be known if we are successful from this source until after the closing date on 2nd February.
7		Bridford Hill and Snow Warden – the new set up with Anne Mayes at the helm of the Snow Warden team appears to be working well. The gritter is now back under cover again and a further supply of salt has been delivered. It would be good if residents who live in the vicinity of a grit bin could treat the area outside of their own properties and those of less able bodied neighbours. Volunteer team to be asked not to re-fill the grit bins from salt supplies provided for the gritter. DCC has a website where anyone can report an empty grit bin and request a re-fill. Details will be published in Unity.
8		Grit Bins – the grit bin at the top of Neadon Lane has been put back in place and refilled.
9		Village Garden – it is hoped a meeting will be arranged soon to organise a re-planting programme. There are some funds earmarked which could be put towards this.
10		Parish Footpaths – most of the Parish footpaths have now been walked by the Parish Councillors. The state of the track through the plantation by Clampitt House was notified to DNPA who replied that on completion of the work, the owner of the land should make good efforts to reinstate the track to the condition it was before the work was started. Cllr Dowding raised concerns over a two storey structure under tarpaulin observed during one of his walks along the river from Steps Bridge. It has been reported that the footpath around Hedgemoor is obscured by two fallen trees and a whole fence is down. Cllr Hearnden will telephone the owners of the property to see if they are aware.
ANY OTHER MATTERS ARISING
11	Meetings Attended by Parish Councillors – Cllr Dowding attended a Standards Committee meeting in conjunction with TALC. It was reported that bullying is a growing problem within different levels of Government. Cllr Miles attended a meeting of Bridford Trust. A drone film of the Trust land is being made and Cllr Miles is to provide the commentary. Cllrs Miles and Dowding attended a site meeting with DNPA officials at Blackenstone Cottage to meet with the owners and to discuss the planning application.
12	District Councillors Report – apologies received from Dst Cllr Ford. Nothing to report as there have been no District Council meetings since Christmas. Overview and Scrutiny meetings are on 15th January.
Cnty Cllr Jerry Brook joined the meeting at 7.30pm – the Chairperson welcomed him and invited him to speak
13	County Councillors Report – Cnty Cllr Brook did not have anything new to report. The Chairperson put two questions to him in connection with the decision to remove Bridford from the primary gritting route – 1. How is the population assessment made and are the outlying properties which use Bridford Hill for access, taken into consideration? 2. Is there a risk assessment in the event of Bridford being totally cut off by severe weather and the volunteer Snow Warden team not being able to cope, or is there a template which could be used for the Parish Council to do its own? Cllr Brook will put the questions to Devon County Council. Work is progressing with the Teign Valley road works and all is going to schedule.
Cnty Cllr Brook left the meeting at 7.45pm
PLANNING
For Discussion
The following two applications were discussed at the December meeting with the agreement that Cllr Dowding would formulate responses for approval by the Parish Council. Reponses have been submitted to DNPA
14		Cedar House, Bridford – re erection of standalone garage (DNPA ref 0575/17). Objection. Copy of PC Planning Committee’s report submitted to DNPA
15		Robertsacre Farm, Bridford – Prior Notification re erection of agricultural building (20m x 10m) (DNPA ref 0579/17). Objection. Copy of PC Planning Committee’s Report submitted to DNPA
16		Any planning items for discussion since publication of the agenda The Parish Council has many concerns over recent planning applications where there does not appear to be any consistency or transparency with regards to decisions made by DNPA. The Parish Council will send a letter of James Aven at DNPA.
For Information
17		Robertsacre Farm, Bridford – letter of approval from DNPA re Prior Notification of erection of agricultural building (20m x 10m) (DNPA ref 0579/17)
18		Cedar House, Bridford – re stand alone double garage (DNPA ref 0575/17). Application has been withdrawn
19		Any planning items for information received since publication of the agenda – none
FINANCE & ACCOUNTS
20		Account balances as at 4th December 2017 Current account Investment account	£5,373.86 £3,745.34 £9,119.20
21		INCOME S Newman allotment rent plot 3 Bank interest November 2017 TDC Dst Cllr Grant to assist Table Tennis project	£ 30.00 £ 0.16 £ 600.00 £ 630.16
22		EXPENDITURE Mrs J P Banks re December salary HMRC re Clerk’s PAYE quarter ended 5th January 2018	£ 200.93 £ 150.80 £ 351.73
23		Account balances as at 8th January 2018 Current account Investment account	£5,652.13 £3,745.50 £9,397.63
24		(Balances include earmarked funds: £120 refundable allotment deposits / £1,063 Play Area / £67.50 Village Garden / £136.76 textile bank)
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
The Parish Council resolved to accept the accounts and approve the expenditure. Cllr Dowding, delegated by the Chairperson, checked the invoices to the cheque book and the reconciliation to the bank statement.
25		Nomination for the Royal Garden Party – it was suggested that Cllr Lord should be nominated to go into the draw for one of the four places offered to attend the Queen’s Garden Party at Buckingham Palace.
26		Any items for discussion received since publication of the agenda – none
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION
27		Notice of Road Closures B3193 Teign Valley Road and update re current works. The B3193 will be closed from 8.30am – 3.30pm from 9th – 11th and 15th – 16th January 2018. The stability of the highway to the north of this site is currently being assessed and may require stabilisation works in the near future. Local residents and businesses will be informed of any impending works.
28		Any items for information received since publication of the agenda – none
29		Public Discussion – Cllr Dowding asked that letters of thanks be sent to those involved with the Village Christmas tree, in particular Tom French who donated the tree and Mr & Mrs Douthwaite who donated the electricity to power the fairy lights. Thanks will also be made through Unity magazine. A comment was made about a caravan at Carol’s Corner. There are calor gas bottles outside which suggest that somebody might be living there. DNPA will be informed.
30		Date of next meeting – The next meeting will be held on Monday 5th February 2018 at 7.00pm in the upstairs room of the Village Hall

		Original copy of minutes signed by the Chairperson 5th February 2018

January 3, 2018

Bridford Parish Council Agenda 8th January 2018

BRIDFORD PARISH COUNCIL
Dear Parish Councillors and Members of the Public, Parish Councillors are summoned and Members of the Public are invited to attend a meeting of Bridford Parish Council to be held at Bridford Village Hall on Monday 8th January 2018 at 7.00pm Joan Banks Clerk to Bridford Parish Council
1		Apologies:
2		Declarations of Interest – Councillors to declare any personal or prejudicial interest relatingto any item on the agenda
3		Public Discussion – opportunity for members of the public to comment on any items on the agenda or tobring any other matters to the attention of the Parish Council
MATTERS ARISING
4		Minutes – Parish Council to approve the minutes of the meeting held on 4th December 2017
5		Allotments
6		Play Area – table tennis project
7		Bridford Hill and Snow Warden
8		Grit Bins
9		Village Garden
10		Parish Footpaths
ANY OTHER MATTERS ARISING
11	Meetings Attended by Parish Councillors
12	District Councillors Report
13	County Councillors Report
PLANNING
For Discussion
The following two applications were discussed at the December meeting with the agreement that Cllr Dowding would formulate responses for approval by the Parish Council. Reponses have been submitted to DNPA
14		Cedar House, Bridford – re erection of standalone garage (DNPA ref 0575/17). Objection. Copy of PC Planning Committee’s report submitted to DNPA
15		Robertsacre Farm, Bridford – Prior Notification re erection of agricultural building (20m x 10m) (DNPA ref 0579/17). Objection. Copy of PC Planning Committee’s Report submitted to DNPA
16		Any planning items for discussion since publication of the agenda
For Information
17		Robertsacre Farm, Bridford – letter of approval from DNPA re Prior Notification of erection of agricultural building (20m x 10m) (DNPA ref 0579/17)
18		Cedar House, Bridford – re stand alone double garage (DNPA ref 0575/17). Application has been withdrawn
19		Any planning items for information received since publication of the agenda
FINANCE & ACCOUNTS
20		Account balances as at 4th December 2017 Current account Investment account	£5,373.86 £3,745.34 £9,119.20
21		INCOME S Newman allotment rent plot 3 Bank interest November 2017 TDC Dst Cllr Grant to assist Table Tennis project	£ 30.00 £ 0.16 £ 600.00 £ 630.16
22		EXPENDITURE Mrs J P Banks re December salary HMRC re Clerk’s PAYE quarter ended 5th January 2018	£ 200.93 £ 150.80 £ 351.73
23		Account balances as at 8th January 2018 Current account Investment account	£5,652.13 £3,745.50 £9,397.63
24		(Balances include earmarked funds: £120 refundable allotment deposits / £463 Play Area / £67.50 Village Garden / £136.76 textile bank)
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
25		Nomination for the Royal Garden Party
26		Any items for discussion received since publication of the agenda
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION
27		Notice of Road Closures B3193 Teign Valley Road and update re current works
28		Any items for information received since publication of the agenda
29		Public Discussion
30		Date of next meeting – The next meeting will be held on Monday 5th February 2018 at 7.00pm in the upstairs room of the Village Hall

		Joan Banks Clerk to Bridford Parish Council

January 3, 2018

B3193 Spara Retaining Wall Road Closures

The B3193 at Spara Retaining Wall is scheduled to be closed on the following dates between 8.30am – 3.30pm:

Monday 8th – Thursday 11th January 2018

Monday 15th – Tuesday 16th January 2018

The road will be closed from Spara Bridge crossroads with Lower Ashton to the junction of Christow

December 11, 2017January 15, 2018

Minutes of Bridford Parish Council Meeting 4th Deccember 2017

Minutes of a meeting of Bridford Parish Council held at Bridford Village Hall on Monday 4th December 2017 at 7.00pm
Present: Cllrs G Hearnden (Chairman), A Lord, R Dowding, J Padgham, E Price, Mrs J P Banks (Clerk). Cnty Cllr Brook attended for part of the meeting
Being the last meeting before Christmas, the Clerk had been baking and so the meeting commenced with mince pies and cream which were enjoyed by all!
Apologies: Cllr F Miles, T Evans, Dst Cllr A Ford
Declarations of Interest – none
Public Discussion – No items for discussion
MATTERS ARISING
Minutes -the Parish Council resolved to approve the minutes of the meeting held on 6th November 2017 as a true and accurate record of the meeting.
Allotments – it has been confirmed that there is a legal right of way in place across the land at the top of School Lane to allow vehicular access to the allotments, both for contractors and for allotment holders to unload. Cllr Lord asked if the Parish Council would prefer the original gate to be re-hung or a frame with netting. As the gate is in situ and in good condition, Cllr Lord was asked to confirm to Mr Wills that he should go ahead and install replacement posts and re-hang the gate. There are still two annual rentals outstanding and reminders will be sent out.
Play Area – the Clerk has met up with a representative from Glendinnings at the Play Park and now has a quote for the purchase, delivery and installation of an all weather concrete table tennis table. Local contractors will be contacted to invite tenders to excavate, level out and asphalt or concrete the base required, prior to installation. It is hoped that grant monies available should cover the majority of the costs of the purchase and preparation of the site.
Bridford Hill and Snow Warden – DCC has confirmed that the Parish Council’s devolved scheme (i.e. a Snow Warden in a communications role only) is acceptable and volunteers will be covered by DCC’s third party public liability insurance. Cllr Miles will complete the form informing DCC of its contact details for weather warnings. There are now sufficient volunteers for two teams to operate the gritter and a volunteer to clean and maintain it. Further volunteers would be helpful.
Grit Bins – the bins have been checked by Bridford Parish Councillors and a request sent to DCC to attend to the bin at Windhill Gate which has been knocked over. The bins will be checked regularly by Councillors during the winter.
Village Garden – Cllr Dowding has spoken with Mr Roger Clark who co-ordinates the garden volunteers and confirmed that he would welcome advice and assistance with replanting. Now it is not so busy, it is hoped that Richard Hearnden will be available to offer some provisional help and advice with regards to replanting the garden.
Parish Footpaths – Parish Councillors will be walking the footpaths over the next few months and reporting back with any problems identified. A detailed map is available to assist with the exact routes the footpaths take.
Membership of CPRE – the Parish Council agreed that it would not be beneficial to subscribe to membership of CPRE
ANY OTHER MATTERS ARISING
Meetings Attended by Parish Councillors – Cllr Dowding attended a recent TALC meeting which included a talk by John Hart from Devon County Council about the need for even more spending cuts. Also discussed at the meeting was the need for affordable housing.
District Councillors Report – Cllr Ford telephoned the Clerk, apologies noted. Nothing to report. Cllr Ford wished everyone a very Happy Christmas
Cllr Jerry Brook arrived at 7.42pm – he was welcomed by the Chairman and invited to speak
County Councillors Report DCC is interested in the Heart of the South West local enterprise scheme where local authorities would create a committee, working together to draw down funds from Central Government. All the districts need to become members to demonstrate total support in the South West. Once formed, through the devolution process, funds could be drawn that would allow investment of capital project, as the Government is keen to support technical education, maths and computer skills. DCC officers have questions about the scheme, planned over the next eighteen years – which companies will deliver these skills and has Devon got the infrastructure to support the plans? The apprenticeship project within DCC has been very successful and the quota set by the Government has been met. 0.5% of the workforce is now on apprenticeships Financially, DCC is in the black. Children and Young Peoples Services are a drain on the system. Highways are pretty near the baseline. Currently 20,000 tons of salt in store and it is hoped that it will not be necessary to have to purchase any more. Considerable savings have to be made in the budget for 2018/19 and the following year. The County Council has been selling off redundant buildings, the sale of retirement homes has generated about £5.3m in capital. The transfer of assets to town and parish councils will also result in substantial savings in maintenance costs. The Chancellor has made available £45m for the repair of potholes. If the same formula is used as in the past, this will result in £1.75m for Devon. Composting waste has been put out to new management making huge savings.
Cnty Cllr Brook left the meeting at 8.30pm
PLANNING
For Discussion
Cedar House – re proposed standalone double garage (DNPA ref 0575/17). Discussed together with agenda item 17. Cllr Miles in her absence had advised the Clerk that she had spoken with Chris Hart, Head of Planning, DNPA who confirmed that he has been made aware of the PC concerns regarding Cedar House and is in receipt of the details of the recent meeting between representatives of Bridford Parish Council and Claire Boobier who no longer works for DNPA. Cllr Miles has spoken with Mr Hart over the issue of the track which the Parish Council advised, would like the lack of planning attended to. Mr Hart is also aware that the latest garage application needs very careful consideration. The Parish Council discussed this application in great detail with Cllr Dowding agreeing to draft a response and circulate to the other Parish Councillors for approval prior to submission to DNPA
Lower Westcott Farm, Bridford – re proposed rebuild of dilapidated barn to form ancillary accommodation (DNPA ref 0507/17). Revised plans submitted. Parish Council had already agreed that no further comments were necessary, referring to its original observation sheet.
Cedar House – recent meeting with DNPA. See item 15
Any planning items for discussion since publication of the agenda Robertsacre Farm – application for Prior Notification re proposed erection of agricultural building (20m x 10m) (DNPA ref 0579/17). The Parish Council discussed this application at length and queried the requirement of an agricultural building. Cllr Dowding to draft a suggested response and circulate to Parish Councillors for approval prior to submission to DNPA
For Information
Thorn Farm, Bridford – Grant of Conditional Planning Permission re proposed construction of ménage (DNPA ref 0497/17)
Any planning items for information received since publication of the agenda Lower Westcott Farm – Grant of Conditional Planning Permission re proposed re-build of dilapidated barn to form ancillary accommodation (DNPA ref 0507/17) The Old Quarry, Pound Lane – Cllr Miles has spoken with Chris Hart, Head of Planning at DNPA and voiced concerns about the number of caravans on site and queried the use of the land.
FINANCE & ACCOUNTS
Account balances as at 6th November 2017 Current account Investment account	£5,478.99 £3,745.02 £9,224.01
INCOME Chilcorn Ltd re proceeds clothing bank contents F Leversedge allotment rent plot 1a R Clark allotment rent plot 1b A Bornemisza allotment rent plot 6a/7a K Jones allotment rent plot 4a Bank interest September 2017 Bank interest October 2017	£ 48.00 £ 15.00 £ 15.00 £ 30.00 £ 15.00 £ 0.16 £ 0.16 £ 123.32
EXPENDITURE Mrs J P Banks re October salary Mr R Clark re purchase of new Christmas tree lights	£ 200.93 £ 27.20 £ 228.13
Account balances as at 4th December 2017 Current account Investment account	£5,373.86 £3,745.34 £9,119.20
(Balances include earmarked funds: £120 refundable allotment deposits / £463 Play Area / £67.50 Village Garden / £136.76 textile bank)
The Parish Council resolved to approve the accounts and authorise the expenditure Cllr Dowding, delegated by the Chairperson, checked the cheques to the invoices and the reconciliation to the bank statement
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
Consider Parish Council Budget to decide precept for 2018/19 – the Parish Council discussed the draft budget presented by the Clerk. Bridford Parish will apply to the District Council for £7,750 being the precept figure required for 2018/19
Any items for discussion received since publication of the agenda – none
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION
Notice of Road Closures B3193 Teign Valley Road – works will continue with lane closures controlled by traffic lights. Any future road closures required will be published on the Village Website.
Devon Countryside Access Forum – appointing new members. Applications from www.devon.gov.uk/dcaf
Campaign to reduce litter – a pack is available free of charge and has been ordered by the Clerk containing posters and information
Any items for information received since publication of the agenda – none
Public Discussion – nothing further for discussion
Date of next meeting – The next meeting will be held on Monday 8th January 2018 at 7.00pm in the upstairs room of the Village Hall

Original minutes signed by the Chairperson 8th January 2018

November 29, 2017

Bridford Parish Council Meeting Agenda 4th December 2017


Dear Parish Councillors and Members of the Public, Parish Councillors are summoned and Members of the Publicare invited to attend a meeting of Bridford Parish Council to be held at Bridford Village Hall on Monday 4th December 2017 at 7.00pm Joan Banks Clerk to Bridford Parish Council
1		Apologies: Cllr F Miles
2		Declarations of Interest – Councillors to declare any personal or prejudicial interest relatingto any item on the agenda
3		Public Discussion – opportunity for members of the public to comment on any items on the agenda or tobring any other matters to the attention of the Parish Council
MATTERS ARISING
4		Minutes – Parish Council to approve the minutes of the meeting held on 6th November2017
5		Allotments
6		Play Area
7		Bridford Hill and Snow Warden
8		Grit Bins
9		Village Garden
10		Parish Footpaths
11		Membership of CPRE – details circulated to Parish Councillors in ‘circulation file’. Parish Council to decide if it wishes to subscribe.
ANY OTHER MATTERS ARISING
12	Meetings Attended by Parish Councillors
13	District Councillors Report
14	County Councillors Report
PLANNING
For Discussion
15		Cedar House – re proposed standalone double garage (DNPA ref 0575/17)
16		Lower Westcott Farm, Bridford – re proposed rebuild of dilapidated barn to form ancillary accommodation (DNPA ref 0507/17). Revised plans submitted and further comments requested.
17		Cedar House – recent meeting with DNPA
18		Any planning items for discussion since publication of the agenda
For Information
19		Thorn Farm, Bridford – Grant of Conditional Planning Permission re proposed construction of ménage (DNPA ref 0497/17)
20		Any planning items for information received since publication of the agenda
FINANCE & ACCOUNTS
21		Account balances as at 6th November 2017 Current account Investment account	£5,478.99 £3,745.02 £9,224.01
22		INCOME Chilcorn Ltd re proceeds clothing bank contents F Leversedge allotment rent plot 1a R Clark allotment rent plot 1b A Bornemisza allotment rent plot 6a/7a K Jones allotment rent plot 4a Bank interest September 2017 Bank interest October 2017	£ 48.00 £ 15.00 £ 15.00 £ 30.00 £ 15.00 £ 0.16 £ 0.16 £ 123.32
23		EXPENDITURE Mrs J P Banks re October salary Mr R Clark re purchase of new Christmas tree lights	£ 200.93 £ 27.20 £ 228.13
24		Account balances as at 4th December 2017 Current account Investment account	£5,373.86 £3,745.34 £9,119.20
25		(Balances include earmarked funds: £120 refundable allotment deposits / £463 Play Area / £67.50 Village Garden / £136.76 textile bank)
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
26		Consider Parish Council Budget to decide precept for 2018/19
27		Any items for discussion received since publication of the agenda
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION
28		Notice of Road Closures B3193 Teign Valley Road and update re current works
29		Devon Countryside Access Forum – appointing new members
30		Campaign to reduce litter
31		Any items for information received since publication of the agenda
32		Public Discussion
33		Date of next meeting – The next meeting will be held on Monday 8th January 2018 at 7.00pm in the upstairs room of the Village Hall

		Joan Banks Clerk to Bridford Parish Council

November 9, 2017December 5, 2017

Bridford Parish Council Minutes of Meeting 6th November 2017

Minutes of a meeting of Bridford Parish Council held at Bridford Village Hall on Monday 6^th November at 7.00pm
Present: Cllrs F Miles (Chairperson), G Hearnden (present for part of the meeting), A Lord, R Dowding, T Evans, J Padgham, Mrs J P Banks (Clerk), Dst Cllr A Ford and Cnty Cllr J Brook were present for part of the meeting. No members of the public were present
Apologies: Cllr E Price
Declarations of Interest – none
Public Discussion – no items for discussion
MATTERS ARISING
Minutes – the Parish Council resolved to approve the minutes of the meeting held on 2^nd October 2017 as a true and accurate record of the meeting.
Allotments – invoices have been sent out in respect of the annual rental for the period 1^st October 2017 – 30^th September 2018. Mr Wills arrived at the allotments to put in a new post and secure the top gate but was unable to gain access due to the gate at the top of the hill being locked. The Chairperson will speak with the land owner to see if access can be obtained across their land as with the previous land owner. The Clerk will contact the grass contractor to find out how he obtains access to cut the grass. A suggestion was made to replace the gate with a wire mesh framed structure put in position instead of the gate and posts.
Dst Cllr Amanda Ford joined the meeting at 7.15pm and the Chairperson invited her to speak
District Councillors Report – Dst Cllr Ford has moved into Exeter but will continue as District Councillor for the remainder of her four year term. Cllr Ford was unable to attend the Community Safety Partnership Meeting in the South Hams but will forward a copy of the minutes. Collectively, the Fire, Ambulance and Police do not wish to get rid of the PCSO’s. The Council Tax Support Grant has been reduced by 10% for 2018/19 and by 2019/20 it will have disappeared. At the Overview and Scrutiny meeting, concern was raised over the nitrogen dioxide levels, but there are no problems in the Valley. This is the number one health concern at the present time. From 6^th November, TDC recycling will be collecting aluminium foil trays in the kerbside recycling boxes. In the private rental sector, the @Help to Heat Scheme grant is available for replacement boilers and electric storage heaters. Eligible properties must have a D,E,F or G energy performance rating to apply. Apply [email protected] tel. 01626 215202.
Dst Cllr Ford left the meeting at 7.30pm
Play Area – No further quotes have been received in respect of the restoration of the fort. The Parish Council authorised Colin Banks to undertake this work in the Spring and requested a resume of the planned work to be submitted. The Clerk is obtaining quotes for the installation of a concrete table tennis table and will apply for grants from TDC District Councillors Fund, the Elector Fund and DCC County Councillors’s Locality Budget.
Bridford Hill and Snow Warden – further discussions took place. Should we challenge the criteria? Number of people and traffic movements. There is no regard to distance, bends in the road and gradient. Should the Policy Committee be challenged on the nature of the policy? Snow Warden scheme – there is now a volunteer ‘Snow Warden’ but in a co-ordination role only – they would not operate the gritter. There is now a volunteer to maintain the gritter and a second person to help with it. There are six volunteers to take out and operate the gritter, two having vehicles with tow bars. This would enable two teams to be alternatively on call. The Parish Council will set out it’s Snow Warden Plan and confirm with DCC Highways that in this format with the Snow Warden undertaking a co-ordination role only, that it will be covered by DCC insurance.
Cllr Hearnden left the meeting at 7.45pm
Roadside grit bins will no longer be refilled automatically and must be reported to Highways if a refill is required. Parish Councillors have been allocated grit bins to check and report back to the Clerk whether they need refilling, have been damaged or if the contents are not useable. Item to be put in Unity asking Parishioners to also keep an eye on grit bins near their properties and to report any needing refilling or attention by visiting https://new.devon.gov.uk/roadsandtransport/report-a-problem/map/map_src/gritbins/
Village Garden – now that the Parish Council owns the land, should it be more proactive in overseeing its maintenance and co-ordination of volunteers? Cllr Dowding to speak with Roger Clark. Agenda item for December to discuss replanting.
Overgrown Hedges on Pound Lane – have now been cut.
Meetings attended by Parish Councillors – none
The Old Quarry, Pound Lane – DNPA has responded to the Parish Council’s query re a number of caravans at the Old Quarry. A DNPA planning officer visited the site in May when the occupier of one of the caravans was in the process of vacating having been given notice by the Park. DNPA will confirm that the notice has been complied with in the near future. The new landowner intends to carry out caravan repairs which would fall within the same use class as vehicle dismantling/scrapping which was previously taking place on the land and as such, would not require a planning application for change of use. On a separate matter, the Authority has investigated and confirmed a report concerning the residential use of land on the opposite side of the road where a timber clad building has recently been erected and is being occupied above the Old Quarry or what used to be known as Southwood Piggery. The Authority has also reported to the Environment Agency a number of incidents of tipping, waste disposal and burning on this site that it will be investigating in due course and has asked the Parish Council if it has any information on either of these matters. The Parish Council was not aware and will be asked to be kept informed of progress as and when.
Feedback to DNPA by Pamela Wood following last PC meeting – after attending the October Parish Council meeting, Pamela Wood confirmed that she has passed on various issues and concerns of the Parish Council to DNPA
ANY OTHER MATTERS ARISING
Meetings Attended by Parish Councillors – none
District Councillors Report – dealt with earlier in the meeting
Cnty Cllr Jerry Brook joined the meeting at 7.50pm – the Chairperson welcomed him and invited him to speak
County Councillors Report Cnty; Cllr Brook continues to support the Parish Council in its efforts to reinstate Bridford Hill on the primary gritting route. He has asked Stuart Hughes, the portfolio holder, by which process they arrived at their decision and was advised that the response would be the same as previously. Cllr Brook will continue this conversation. The Teign Valley Road repairs are progressing positively. There are grant monies available to assist with Parish road repairs, run in line with the Road Warden scheme. Cllr Brook offered to assist with any grit bins that need replacing if problems are experienced with Highways. Cllr Brook has spent a morning with the Highways Officer looking at the state of the roads in and around the Teign Valley. The roads out from Bridford to the Reservoirs are pencilled in to be repaired. An additional £7.5m additional funding has been made available for school fees from the Government equating to £80 per pupil. This still leaves us way behind as there is a serious strain on the budget itself. The County Council has no input into how that money is utilised. 85% of the school budget money goes on salaries. Returning to the subject of Bridford Hill, the Chairperson thanked Cllr Brook for obtaining a response from DCC. With regards to the ‘500’ residents criteria, what are they looking at on a map? Is there a village envelope or is the village the Parish? The only route to Bridford is always uphill or downhill. Has DCC applied its policy appropriately? The Chairperson suggested to Cllr Brook that DCC should look at Buckinghamshire’s policy where gradient, length and bends are all relevant criteria. Policy makers need to pay more heed to geography. Cllr Brook to ask the following questions: How is it decided which houses count to the criteria number? When is the policy due to be re-visited?
Cnty Cllr Brook left the meeting at 8.05pm
PLANNING
For Discussion
These two items were dealt with between meetings due to the short timescales for submitting comments which were submitted informally and to be ratified at this public PC meeting.
Thorn Farm, Bridford – re proposed construction of menage (DNPA ref. 0497/17). The Parish Council supported this application and attached a detailed report from its Planning Committee, submitted ‘informally’. This was ratified at the Parish Council meeting and will be advised to DNPA
Lower Westcott Farm, Bridford – re proposed rebuild of dilapidated barn to form ancillary accommodation (DNPA ref 0507/17), The Parish Council supported this application and attached a report from its Planning Committee, submitted informally, following a site visit. This was ratified at the Parish Council meeting and will be advised to DPNA.
Cedar House – the Parish Council is concerned that DNPA did not follow its guidelines and policies when considering and making decisions regarding applications in respect of Cedar House and The Hide. The Parish Council will request a meeting at the Bovey Tracey offices with the Planning Officers concerned.
Any planning items for discussion since publication of the agenda – none
For Information
Land at Westcott, Moretonhampstead – Grant of Conditional Planning Permission re proposed construction of new agricultural building (DNPA ref. 0435/17)
10 Oxenpark Gate, Bridford – Grant of Conditional Planning Permission re proposed two storey side extension to dwelling (DNPA ref 392/17)
Any planning items for information received since publication of the agenda – none
FINANCE & ACCOUNTS
Account balances as at 2^nd October 2017 Current account Investment account	£2,197.70 £3,745.02 £5,942.72
INCOME Teignbridge District Council 2^nd half of precept	£3,750.00 £3,750.00
EXPENDITURE Mrs J P Banks re September salary Bridford Village Hall – PC meetings 1/7 – 30/9/17 £61.00 – PC contribution to PO 1/7 – 30/9/17 £52.00 Mr G Dicker – grass cutting Aug/Sept/Oct 2017	£ 200.73 £ 113.00 £ 154.98 £ 468.71
Account balances as at 6^th November 2017 Current account Investment account	£5,478.99 £3,745.02 £9,224.01
(Balances include earmarked funds: £120 refundable allotment deposits / £463 Play Area / £67.50 Village Garden / £88.76 textile bank)
The Parish Council resolved to accept the accounts and authorise the expenditure. Cllr Dowding, delegated by the Chairperson, checked the invoices to the cheque book and the reconciliation to the bank statement.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
Planning Procedures & Policies relating to Bridford Parish Council – the Parish Council’s Planning Committee has finalised its Planning Procedures & Policies document. Cllr Miles will provide the Clerk with a copy to publish on the website.
Bridford Parish Footpaths – it is time to do the annual check of footpaths in the Parish. Parish Councillors will be advised by the Clerk, of the paths they have each been allocated to walk. Any problems will be reported to DNPA Ranger.
20^TH Anniversary of Teign Valley Community Hall – a letter has been received from the secretary of the Community Hall requesting support for an event to celebrate the 20^th anniversary of the opening of the building. Bridford Parish Council does not wish to participate.
Any items for discussion received since publication of the agenda Letter and leaflets/newsletter received inviting the Parish Council to subscribe to membership of CPRE Devon. Details have been put into circulation for Councillors to read and decide at the December PC meeting whether or not it wishes to subscribe.
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION
Notice of Road Closures B3193 Teign Valley Road. Works are expected to be completed by Friday 17^th November and it is not anticipated that more road closures will be required.
Elector Fund 2017 / 2018
Teignbridge Christmas Waste & Recycling Information – details to be published in Unity, on the Bridford Village website and on the main notice board.
Highway Maintenance Community Enhancement Fund – funds available to purchase tools and equipment in line with the Road Warden scheme. The Parish Council agreed it would not participate.
Devon & Cornwall Police Alerts – warning of cut price rental equipment being offered from the back of a van. Suspicious activity to reported to the Police.
Any items for information received since publication of the agenda – none
Public Discussion – reports of malicious damage in the Woodland Park, a number of trees including an apple tree, adopted as a wassell tree have been hacked down. The Police have been advised.
Date of next meeting – The next meeting will be held on Monday 4^th December at 7.00pm in the upstairs room of the Village Hall
Original copy signed by Chairperson 4th December 2017

November 7, 2017

Christmas Recyling Information

Recycling Information for Christmas Cards etc

Recycling Details

October 30, 2017

Bridford Parish Council Agenda for PC Meeting Monday 6th November 2017

BRIDFORD PARISH COUNCIL
Dear Parish Councillors and Members of the Public, Parish Councillors are summoned and Members of the Public are invited to attend a meeting of Bridford Parish Council to be held at Bridford Village Hall on Monday 6^th November 2017 at 7.00pm Joan Banks Clerk to Bridford Parish Council
AGENDA
1		Apologies
2		Declarations of Interest – Councillors to declare any personal or prejudicial interest relating to any item on the agenda
3		Public Discussion – opportunity for members of the public to comment on any items on the agenda or to bring any other matters to the attention of the Parish Council
MATTERS ARISING
4		Minutes – Parish Council to approve the minutes of the meeting held on 2^nd October 2017
5		Allotments
6		Play Area
7		Bridford Hill and Snow Warden
8		Village Garden
9		Overgrown Hedges on Pound Lane
10		Meetings attended by Parish Councillors
11		District Councillors Report
12		County Councillors Report
13		The Old Quarry, Pound Lane
14		Feedback to DNPA by Pamela Wood following last PC meeting
ANY OTHER MATTERS ARISING
15	Meetings Attended by Parish Councillors
16	District Councillors Report
17	County Councillors Report
PLANNING
For Discussion
These two items were dealt with between meetings due to the short timescales for submitting comments which were submitted informally and to be ratified at this public PC meeting.
18		Thorn Farm, Bridford – re proposed construction of menage (DNPA ref. 0497/17). The Parish Council supported this application and attached a detailed report from its Planning Committee
19		Lower Westcott Farm, Bridford – re proposed rebuild of dilapidated barn to form ancillary accommodation (DNPA ref 0507/17), The Parish Council supported this application and attached a report from its Planning Committee following a site visit.
20		Cedar House – discuss DNPA’s decision
21		Any planning items for discussion since publication of the agenda
For Information
22		Land at Westcott, Moretonhampstead – Grant of Conditional Planning Permission re proposed construction of new agricultural building (DNPA ref. 0435/17)
23		10 Oxenpark Gate, Bridford – Grant of Conditional Planning Permission re proposed two storey side extension to dwelling (DNPA ref 392/17)
24		Any planning items for information received since publication of the agenda
FINANCE & ACCOUNTS
25		Account balances as at 2^nd October 2017 Current account Investment account	£2,197.70 £3,745.02 £5,942.72
26		INCOME Teignbridge District Council 2^nd half of precept	£3,750.00 £3,750.00
27		EXPENDITURE Mrs J P Banks re September salary Bridford Village Hall – PC meetings 1/7 – 30/9/17 £61.00 – PC contribution to PO 1/7 – 30/9/17 £52.00 Mr G Dicker – grass cutting Aug/Sept/Oct 2017	£ 200.73 £ 113.00 £ 154.98 £ 468.71
28		Account balances as at 6^th November 2017 Current account Investment account	£5,478.99 £3,745.02 £9,224.01
29		(Balances include earmarked funds: £120 refundable allotment deposits / £463 Play Area / £67.50 Village Garden / £88.76 textile bank)
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
30		Planning Procedures & Policies relating to Bridford Parish Council – PC to agree final document for publication on website.
31		Bridford Parish Footpaths
32		20^TH Anniversary of Teign Valley Community Hall
33		Any items for discussion received since publication of the agenda
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION
34		Notice of Road Closures B3193 Teign Valley Road and update re current works
35		Elector Fund 2017 / 2018
36		Teignbridge Christmas Waste & Recycling Information
37		Highway Maintenance Community Enhancement Fund
38		Devon & Cornwall Police Alerts
39		Any items for information received since publication of the agenda
40		Public Discussion
41		Date of next meeting – The next meeting will be held on Monday 4^th December at 7.00pm in the upstairs room of the Village Hall

		Joan Banks Clerk to Bridford Parish Council

October 17, 2017

B3193 Road Closures Update

B3193 Teign Valley Road Closures

The next planned closure are Wednesday 18th and Thursday 19th October 2017 from 8.30am – 3.30pm. This will allow the existing surfacing on the southbound carriageway to be excavated.

The road will require further closures from Tuesday 31st October to undertake the resurfacing (likely duration four days). This has been scheduled to avoid closure during half term week.

The road will be closed approximately 500m south of Teign Valley Golf Club. The official diversion route will remain as before.

The section of road at Spara Retaining Wall (1km north of Teign Valley Golf Club) will remain open during the above closures as the investigation works were successfully completed last week. However, for public safety the traffic lights will remain in place until remedial works are undertaken possibly later this year.

October 16, 2017November 7, 2017

Bridford Parish Council Minutes of PC Meeting 2nd October 2017

Minutes of a meeting of Bridford Parish Council held at Bridford Village Hall on Monday 2nd October 2017 at 7.00pm Present: Cllrs F Miles (Chairperson), G Hearnden, A Lord, E Price, R Dowding, T Evans, J Padgham (joined the meeting at 7.06pm) Mrs J Banks (Clerk), Pamela Woods (DNPA committee member) and one member of the public.
AGENDA
1	Apologies – Dst Cllr Amanda Ford
2	Declarations of Interest – none
3	Public Discussion – none
MATTERS ARISING
4	Minutes – the Parish Council resolved to approve the minutes of the meeting held on 4th September 2017 as a true and accurate record of the meeting
5	Allotments – nothing to report
6	Play Area – the A frame has been removed. Prices to be obtained for a concrete table tennis table and means of funding, suggested sources Sport England and National Lottery. Application also to be made to Cnty Cllr Brooks locality budget.
7	Bridford Hill – deferred until later in the meeting to enable discussion to include Cnty Cllr Brook
8	Night time farm vehicle movements – response received from Wastenage Farms who state that they cannot make any promises to never move farm vehicles through the village during the hours of 11.00pm and 7.00am due to the weather sometimes necessitating working round the clock to complete jobs urgently.
9	Village Garden – Mr & Mrs Clark are thinking of contacting all the volunteers to press ahead and tidy up their individual allocated plots. Cllr Price has been approached by a new volunteer and their details have been passed to Mr Clark. Application to be made to the Electors Fund to finance replanting of the garden.
ANY OTHER MATTERS ARISING
10	Meetings attended by Parish Councillors – Cllr Dowding, through TALC is now on the standards committee and attended a meeting of the same. Cllr Price attended a meeting re the update of how things are progressing at Fingle Woods.
11	District Councillors Report – attached as appendix 1
12	County Councillors Report – Cnty Cllr Brook not present
PLANNING
For Discussion
The fist planning application (item 13) was dealt with between meetings due to the short timescales for submitting comments
13	Land at Westcott, Moretonhampstead – re proposed construction of a new agricultural building – following a site visit, the Parish Council had no objections to the application (DNPA ref 0435/17) Comments submitted on an informal basis and subsequently confirmed at PC meeting
14	Blackenstone Cottage, Moretonhampstead – re proposed partial demolition of dwelling and erection of two storey extension (DNPA ref 0450/17). Site visit undertaken, Bridford Parish Council strongly supports this application and has submitted its comments together with its planning committee report
15	Bridford Mine, Bridford – re proposed certificate of lawfulness for use of former shed / office as dwelling house (DNPA ref 0468/17). Following a site visit, the Parish Council supports this application and included a full report by the PC Planning Committee when the observation sheet was submitted to DNPA
16	Any planning items for discussion since publication of the agenda – none
For Information
17	Moorstone, Bridford – Certificate of Lawful Use or Development issued (DNPA ref 0387/17)
18	Any planning items for information received since publication of the agenda – none
FINANCE & ACCOUNTS
19	Account balances as at 4th September 2017 Current account Investment account	£2,891.11 £3,744.86 £6,635.97
20	INCOME Bank interest August	£ 0.16 £ 0.16
21	EXPENDITURE Mrs J P Banks re August salary Mrs J P Banks re admin expenditure 1 July – 30 September 2017 HMRC re Clerk’s PAYE quarter ended 5 October 2017 Mr J Poynton re reimbursement of annual website charges Mr C Banks – removal of ‘A’ frame at Playpark, make safe and clearance of site	£200.93 £141.88 £150.60 £ 98.00 £102.00 £693.41
22	Account balances as at 2nd October 2017 Current account Investment account	£2,197.70 £3,745.02 £5,942.72
23	(Balances include earmarked funds: £120 refundable allotment deposits / £463 Play Area / £67.50 Village Garden / £88.76 textile bank)
	The Parish Council resolved to accept the accounts and approve the expenditure. Cllr Dowding, designated by the Chairperson, checked the invoices to the cheque book and the reconciliation to the bank statement.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
24	Planning Procedures & Policies relating to Bridford Parish Council – a lengthy discussion took place to finalise. Bridford Parish Council’s Planning Procedures and Policies document has now been agreed and will be published on the Bridford website. This planning guide will be revisited on an annual basis. It was useful to have Pamela Woods in attendance during this discussion and she was able to confirm some points with regards to DNPA planning.
25	Parish Plan – the Parish Council reviewed the review dates to ensure that all is going to plan with suggested timescales. A review in Spring 2018 was added in respect of further defibrillator use and first aid training. Everything else is progressing as per the Plan. The subject of whether or not the Parish Council or the Teign Valley requires a Neighbourhood Plan was raised again and it was suggested that Jo Rumble from DNPA Planning and a Neighbourhood Planning expert from Devon Communities Together should be invited to the next Three Parishes Meeting and that the focus of the meeting should be ‘Do we need a Neighbourhood Plan?’
Cllr Evans left the meeting at 8.37pm
	Bridford Hill – deferred from item 3. Cnty Cllr Brook did not arrive, the Parish Council continued to discuss. A volunteer has been found to refurbish and maintain the gritter. In the absence of a Snow Warden, the Chairperson Cllr Miles has undertaken to take on administering this role for one year only. A volunteer still needs to be found and also a deputy. Would it be useful to do a traffic survey? Could Teign School geography students be Involved in this project? Survey should be carried out at peak times i.e. 8.00 – 9.30am and 3.30 – 7.00pm. Could the school students be involved in any part of it? Teign School to be contacted. There was a suggestion of a camera to monitor traffic movement. Explore the possibilities of a camera, DCC Highways to be contacted to see it they can assist with a traffic count.
	Any items for discussion received since publication of the agenda – none
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION
27	Notice of Road Closures B3193 Teign Valley Road 2 – 5 October. Closures between the hours of 8.30am and 3.30pm. Traffic lights to operate at other times.
28	Elector Fund 2017 /18 is now open. It was agreed that the clerk will make an application for funds to refurbish the Village Garden.
29	Any items for information received since publication of the agenda Confirmation of ‘completion of audit’ has been received from Grant Thornton, the only observation being that the defibrillator, purchased in the financial year was not added to the assets figure. The figure will be amended as a brought forward ‘assets total’ on next year’s return, as per Grant Thornton’s instructions. The official Notice of Completion of Audit will be displayed on the main notice board and published in Unity and on the Bridford website.
30	Public Discussion – Parish Council to diarise to arrange to contact Mr Squibb to arrange a tour of Bridford Mine (regardless of outcome of planning application) A Parish Councillor noted that there is a larger than would be expected, number of caravans at the Old Quarry on Pound Lane, grid ref. 82422 86494. DNPA to be asked where they are with regards to planning for these caravans. A Parishioner has concerns about the pursuit of certificates of lawfulness and people who set out to make use of it. There is concern that presidents are being set. A Parish Councillor stated that these applications draw the Parish Council’s attention to the fact that people are living where they don’t have permission
31	Date of next meeting – The next meeting will be held on Monday 6th November at 7.00pm in the upstairs room of the Village Hall
	Original copy of minutes signed by the Chairperson 6th November 2017
	CIRCULATION Newsletters, Reports & Circulars Christow PC approved minutes for July Dunsford PC approved minutes for August DALC Annual Report 2016 / 17 MIscellaneous Devon & Cornwall Alert Register of Electors – Bridford Statistics for visitors to Bridford website Correspondence sent Various District Council Report for Teign Valley parishes September 2017 DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL ROAD TRAFFIC AMENDMENT ORDER Please find attached to the covering email the Devon County Council (Various Roads, Teignbridge) (Waiting restrictions) Amendment Order. RESIDUAL WASTE ANALYSIS Over the next two weeks a team from MEL Research will be working in the Teignbridge area on behalf of Devon County Council to conduct a waste audit on residual waste collected from a selection of properties in the District. As part of a Devon wide initiative, representatives will be removing residual waste from the black bins that are presented at randomly selected properties on their collection day. The householders are not informed that this is happening prior to removal, however the representative will have ID and a pre-printed letter of explanation which will be given to any householder upon request. The waste analysis will help us understand the composition of the residual waste we collect and inform future communications with householders. It will also help us, and DCC, to shape future Waste Management Strategies. The waste audits will be carried out in the Newton Abbot area on Thursday 5 October, Tuesday 10 October and Friday 13 October and in the Dawlish area on Monday 9 October. For further information please contact Tracey Fey, Waste Project Officer on 01626 215824 or email [email protected] NEW AFFORDABLE HOMES SURVEY 2017 At Teignbridge District Council we are proud of the number of new affordable homes we have provided over the past few years, but we are always looking for ways to improve our product and services. Each year we survey residents who move into our new affordable and intermediate homes. Usually, this is in the form of an online, or mail survey, but this year we tried something different. We wrote to the 118 households asking them to take part in a 30 minute, face to face interview, so we could listen to residents’ experiences of their new homes, within their home environment. In all, sixteen households participated in the survey. Despite issues being raised, the general level of satisfaction was high and all occupants surveyed were pleased with their new homes, being vastly superior to their previous living conditions. The survey is attached to the covering email. GRANT THORNTON TO REMAIN TEIGNBRIDGE’S EXTERNAL AUDITOR Local Authorities were given the freedom to appoint their own external auditors following the abolition of the Audit Commission. The new arrangements are due to commence April 2018 with chosen auditors needing to be procured and appointed by December 2017. Teignbridge, joined 483 other local authorities and police bodies in opting into a collective auditor procurement exercise run by the national body Public Sector Audit Appointments (PSAA). PSAA’s results have just been announced with Grant Thornton appointed to audit Teignbridge, Exeter, and East Devon Councils. Having the same auditor as our Strata partner Councils will make for easier auditing of our Strata accounts which have to be reflected individually within the 3 councils’ finances. It’s also great news for Teignbridge in terms of continuity of working with our existing Grant Thornton audit colleagues. The appointment is for 5 years. 2. Re Broadband phase II See copy of e-mail below Cllr Amanda Ford; Councillor Stuart Barker <[email protected]> Amanda Hi, In answer to your question around the Connecting Dartmoor & Exmoor contract, Airband are very close to completing the final elements of this network and completing their coverage for the area. They are also looking at possibilities for additional coverage using slightly different technologies which would increase coverage and hit many of those properties currently unable to receive signal. Let me look into the picture for the Teign Valley for Phase 2 & come back to you Matt End of report .