Author: Parish Clerk

Minutes of a meeting of Bridford Parish Council held at Bridford Village Hall   Monday 1st December 2014 at 7.00pm.

Present: Cllrs S Purser (Chairman), G Hearnden, E Price, A Lord, J. Bingham, F Miles, Mrs J P Banks (Clerk), Matt Jones (Chairman of Bridford Trust).   No other members of the public were present.

• Apologies – Cllr T Evans
• Declarations of Interest – none
• Public Discussion – a Parish Councillor reported that a number of old television sets have been dumped by the electricity sub station at the junction of Neadon Lane.  Teignbridge will be requested to remove them.

A Parishioner has asked, via one of the Councillors, if the Council can make arrangements to cut back an overgrown tree adjacent to his property.  Cllr Price will try and ascertain exactly where the tree is and report back at the next meeting.

MATTER ARISING

• Minutes – the Parish Council resolved to approve the minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on November 10th 2014 as a true and accurate record of the meeting.

5     Allotments – arrangements have been made to cut back the blackthorn hedge at the top of the allotment ground.  Plot 3 remains vacant and will continue to be advertised.  Two annual rents remain outstanding.

6     Play Area – the plastic goal posts left on the grass have now been removed.   The tennis sessions have been moved to the village hall, so insurance is not now an issue.

7     Village Hall  – nothing new to report.

8     Snow Warden – arrangements in hand for training for Adrian Finding, the new Snow Warden.

ANY OTHER MATTERS ARISING

• Meetings Attended – The Chairman attended a recent TALC meeting where finance and budgets were on the agenda. John Hart, leader of DCC spoke about ongoing cuts and savings. Concern was expressed about grit bins not being replenished.  Lesley Tucker from TDC spoke about precepts and the top up grant.

The Chairman also attended the DNPA Forum.  The new DNPA Chairman Peter Harper gave a resume and update.  A representative from DCC Highways spoke about footpaths.  An ecologist spoke about cuckoos, sensors and tracking them as far as Nigeria and back.  A question and answer session followed at which our Chairman commented that Park members were never seen at local Parish Council meeting.

Cllr Price attended the consultation meeting concerning Fingle Wood.  Plans are going ahead to open part of the area to the public, but parking will be a problem.

The Chairman suspended standing orders to allow Matt Jones, Chairman of the Bridford Trust to address the meeting.

10    Matt wished to advise the Parish Council that he has been contacted by Ugbrooke Environmental who provided the Bridford Trust, (through landfill tax credits) with 90% of the purchase money for the Woodland Park.   Ugbrooke Environmental has been funded through Viridor Credits, but this has recently been stopped and Ugbrooke Environmental is now in a period of ‘managed closure’.   As part of this closure, the company has written to Bridford Trust to request the following:

• agreement to the change of name on the funding agreement from Ugbrooke Environmental to Virador Credits
• agreement to the change of name linked to the land title (on the land registry) from Ugbrooke Environmental to Viridor Credit

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Bridford Trust would require legal representation to oversee these changes which the Trust cannot afford to pay.  Ugbrooke Environmental is checking with Viridor Credits as to whether funds are available to cover these costs.

Standing orders were resumed

PLANNING

Items for Discussion

11   Lower Neadon Cottage, Bridford – re demolition of existing utility and garage to rear of existing house and erection of single storey extension (DNPA ref. 0652/14).  Following a site visit, the Parish Council commented as follows: “The Parish Council fully supports this application.  This is a modern contemporary design which will fit well with the proposed  location.  The extension will not be visible from the road and not overlook or be overbearing on the neighbour.”

12    Lower Lowton Farm, Bridford – Erection of agricultural livestock building (314sqn)  (DNPA ref. 0656/14).  Following a site visit, the Parish Council commented as follows: “The Parish Council fully supports this application.  The Parish Council is disappointed to understand that the preferred location adjacent to the other barn is not available due to the incorrect mapping of the footpaths and that to correct this inaccuracy would entail several years of bureaucracy and cost to the applicant through no fault of their own,  Sadly it appears a common sense and practical correction cannot easily be made.”

13  Any items  received for discussion since publication of the agenda – none

Items for Information

14    Venn Bridge Farm, Bridford – Grant of Conditional Planning Permission re extension  (58sqm) to agricultural building (DNPA ref. 0537/14)

15   Any items for information received since publication of the agenda – none

FINANCE & ACCOUNT

16   Account balances as at 26th November 2014 – current account £5,350.40 and deposit account £3174.47 balances include £623 earmarked for Play Area, £120 balance of refundable deposits for allotments, £400 re replacement computer & £278 e proceeds of contents of textile bank)

Balances allow for all expenditure and income detailed below.

17   Income

Bank interest October 2014                                                                                        £       0.26

Mr A Hawkes allotment rent                                                                         £     15.00

18    Expenditure

Mrs J P Banks re Clerk’s salary for November 2014                                                 £   176.68

FOR DISCUSSION

• Budget 2015 /16 – the Parish Council discussed and agreed the draft budget figures for 2015/16.  The amount required from the precept will remain the same as last year i.e. £6,500 to include the top up grant from TDC.

20   Replacement computer – the Parish Council resolved to authorise the Clerk to purchase a new computer using funds already earmarked for this purpose towards the cost.

21   Any items for discussion received since the publication of the agenda – none

FOR INFORMATION

22   Warnings – Police are investigating the theft of two chainsaws in Chudleigh which were stolen while being unloaded from a van.   Scam telephone cold calling is currently doing the rounds whereby the caller will state that your bank account has been compromised and request that funds are transferred into a new ‘safe account’   Anyone with any information should contact the police using the non emergency 101 telephone number.

23   Any items for information received since the publication of the agenda – none

24   District Councillors Report – Dst Cllr Purser announced that the road repairs at Lyneham  are due to be completed by 17^th December.  The IT arrangement between the District Councils is up and running.  A ‘memorandum of understanding’ has been signed by all three Councils. Ways of working and use of funds and possible amalgamations will be discussed. The permanent Travellers Site on Haldon has been completed and those who have booked are due to move on to the new site.  Those left on the old unauthorised site will be asked to leave to allow it to be restored.

25    Public Discussion – Cllr Price asked on behalf of the Tree Warden if the Parish Council would authorise a working party of volunteers to cut back the trees in the hedge at the top of Bridford Hill.   The Parish Council was happy to agree to this.

The Chairman wished everyone a Happy Christmas and thanked the Clerk for providing the homemade mince pies and cream!

26   Date of next meeting  –  Monday 5th January 2014 7.00pm in the upstairs room at the Village Hall

 

Original copy signed by the Chairman   5 January 2015

 

CORRESPONDENCE FOR CIRCULATION  (Appendix A)

Letters sent

Various

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Minutes of a meeting of Bridford Parish Council held at Bridford Village Hall   Monday 1st December 2014 at 7.00pm.

Present: Cllrs S Purser (Chairman), G Hearnden, E Price, A Lord, J. Bingham, F Miles, Mrs J P Banks

(Clerk), Matt Jones (Chairman of Bridford Trust).   No other members of the public were present.

• Apologies – Cllr T Evans
• Declarations of Interest – none
• Public Discussion – a Parish Councillor reported that a number of old television sets have

been dumped by the electricity sub station at the junction of Neadon Lane.  Teignbridge will

will requested to remove them.

A Parishioner has asked, via one of the Councillors, if the Council can make arrangements to

cut back an overgrown tree adjacent to his property.  Cllr Price will try and ascertain exactly

where the tree is and report back at the next meeting.

MATTER ARISING

• Minutes – the Parish Council resolved to approve the minutes of the Parish Council meeting

held on November 10th 2014 as a true and accurate record of the meeting.

5     Allotments – arrangements have been made to cut back the blackthorn hedge at the top of the

allotment ground.  Plot 3 remains vacant and will continue to be advertised.  Two annual

rents remain outstanding.

6     Play Area – the plastic goal posts left on the grass have now been removed.   The tennis

sessions have been moved to the village hall, so insurance is not now an issue.

7     Village Hall  – nothing new to report.

8     Snow Warden – arrangements in hand for training for Adrian Finding, the new Snow Warden.

ANY OTHER MATTERS ARISING

• Meetings Attended – The Chairman attended a recent TALC meeting where finance and

budgets were on the agenda. John Hart, leader of DCC spoke about ongoing cuts and savings.

Concern was expressed about grit bins not being replenished.  Lesley Tucker from TDC spoke about precepts and the top up grant.

The Chairman also attended the DNPA Forum.  The new DNPA Chairman Peter Harper gave a resume and update.  A representative from DCC Highways spoke about footpaths.  An ecologist spoke about cuckoos, sensors and tracking them as far as Nigeria and back.  A question and answer session followed at which our Chairman commented that Park members

were never seen at local Parish Council meeting.

Cllr Price attended the consultation meeting concerning Fingle Wood.  Plans are going ahead to open part of the area to the public, but parking will be a problem.

The Chairman suspended standing orders to allow Matt Jones, Chairman of the Bridford Trust to

address the meeting.

10    Matt wished to advise the Parish Council that he has been contacted by Ugbrooke

Environmental who provided the Bridford Trust, (through landfill tax credits) with 90% of

the purchase money for the Woodland Park.   Ugbrooke Environmental has been funded

through Viridor Credits, but this has recently been stopped and Ugbrooke Environmental is

now in a period of ‘managed closure’.   As part of this closure, the company has written to

Bridford Trust to request the following:

• agreement to the change of name on the funding agreement from Ugbrooke Environmental to Virador Credits
• agreement to the change of name linked to the land title (on the land registry) from Ugbrooke Environmental to Viridor Credits

 

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Bridford Trust would re          quire legal representation to oversee these changes which the Trust

cannot afford to pay.  Ugbrooke Environmental is checking with Viridor Credits as to whether funds are available to cover these costs.

Standing orders were resumed

PLANNING

Items for Discussion

11   Lower Neadon Cottage, Bridford – re demolition of existing utility and garage to rear of

existing house and erection of single storey extension (DNPA ref. 0652/14).  Following a site

visit, the Parish Council commented as follows: “The Parish Council fully supports this

application.  This is a modern contemporary design which will fit well with the proposed

location.  The extension will not be visible from the road and not overlook or be overbearing

on the neighbour.”

12    Lower Lowton Farm, Bridford – Erection of agricultural livestock building (314sqn)  (DNPA

ref. 0656/14).  Following a site visit, the Parish Council commented as follows: “The Parish

Council fully supports this application.  The Parish Council is disappointed to understand that

the preferred location adjacent to the other barn is not available due to the incorrect mapping

of the footpaths and that to correct this inaccurary would entail several years of bureaucracy

and cost to the applicant through no fault of their own,  Sadly it appears a common sense and

practical correction cannot easily be made.”

13  Any items  received for discussion since publication of the agenda – none

Items for Information

14    Venn Bridge Farm, Bridford – Grant of Conditional Planning Permission re extension

(58sqm) to agricultural building (DNPA ref. 0537/14)

15   Any items for information received since publication of the agenda – none

FINANCE & ACCOUNT

16   Account balances as at 26th November 2014 – current account £5,350.40 and deposit account

£3174.47 balances include £623 earmarked for Play Area, £120 balance of refundable deposits for allotments, £400 re replacement computer & £278 e proceeds of contents of textile bank)

Balances allow for all expenditure and income detailed below.

17   Income

Bank interest October 2014                                                                                        £       0.26

Mr A Hawkes allotment rent                                                                         £     15.00

18    Expenditure

Mrs J P Banks re Clerk’s salary for November 2014                                                 £   176.68

FOR DISCUSSION

• Budget 2015 /16 – the Parish Council discussed and agreed the draft budget figures for

2015/16.  The amount required from the precept will remain the same as last year i.e.

£6,500 to include the top up grant from TDC.

20   Replacement computer – the Parish Council resolved to authorise the Clerk to purchase a new

computer using funds already earmarked for this purpose towards the cost.

21   Any items for discussion received since the publication of the agenda – none

FOR INFORMATION

22   Warnings – Police are investigating the theft of two chainsaws in Chudleigh which were s

while being unloaded from a van.   Scam telephone cold calling is currently doing the rounds

whereby the caller will state that your bank account has been compromised and request that

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funds are transferred into a new ‘safe account’

Anyone with any information should contact the police using the non emergency 101

telephone number.

23   Any items for information received since the publication of the agenda – none

24   District Councillors Report – Dst Cllr Purser announced that the road repairs at Lyneham

are due to be completed by 17^th December.  The IT arrangement between the District Councils

is up and running.  A ‘memorandum of understanding’ has been signed by all three Councils.

Ways of working and use of funds and possible amalgamations will be discussed.

The permanent Travellers Site on Haldon has been completed and those who have booked are

due to move on to the new site.  Those left on the old unauthorised site will be asked to leave

to allow it to be restored.

25    Public Discussion – Cllr Price asked on behalf of the Tree Warden if the Parish Council

would authorise a working party of volunteers to cut back the trees in the hedge at the top of

Bridford Hill.   The Parish Council was happy to agree to this,

The Chairman wished everyone a Happy Christmas and thanked the Clerk for bringing along

the homemade mince pies and cream!

26   Date of next meeting  –  Monday 5th January 2014 7.00pm in the upstairs room at the

Village Hall

 

Original copy signed by the Chairman   5 January 2015

 

CORRESPONDENCE FOR CIRCULATION  (Appendix A)

Letters sent

Various

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dear Councillor and Members of the Public,

You are summoned to attend a meeting of Bridford Parish Council to be held at Bridford Village Hall Monday 5^th January 2015 at 7.00pm.

Joan Banks

Clerk to Bridford Parish Council Continue reading “Bridford Parish Council agenda for 5th January 2015”

Minutes of  a meeting of Bridford Parish Council  held at Bridford Village Hall Monday 10^th November 2014 at 7.00pm.Present:  Cllrs S Purser (Chairman), G Hearnden, E Price, T Evans, A Lord, F Miles, Mrs J P Banks (Clerk), Cnty Cllr Brook attended for part of the meeting.  There were no members of the public present. Continue reading “Bridford Parish Council Minutes of meeting held 10th November 2014”

BRIDFORD PARISH COUNCIL

Dear Councillor,

You are summoned to attend a meeting of Bridford Parish Council to be held at Bridford Village Hall   Monday 1st December 2014 at 7.00pm.

Joan Banks

Clerk to Bridford Parish Council Continue reading “Bridford Parish Council meeting agenda for 1st December 2014”

Minutes of a meeting of Bridford Parish Council held at Bridford Village Hall Monday October 6th 2014 at 7.00pm. Continue reading “Bridford Parish Council Minutes of October Meeting 2014”

Continue reading “Agenda for Bridford Parish Council meeting 10th November 2014”

Minutes of a meeting of Bridford Parish Council held at Bridford Village Hall, originally scheduled for Monday September 1st, but due to unforeseen circumstances held on Monday 8th September 2014 at 7.00pm. Present: Cllrs S Purser (Chairman), A Lord, J Bingham, E Price, F Miles, Mrs J P Banks (Clerk). Cllr G Hearnden joined the meeting at 7.15pm and Cllr T Evans at 7.25pm.  No members of the public were in attendance.

• Apologies Cnty Cllr Brook
• Declarations of Interest – none
• Public Discussion – there were no items for discussion

MATTER ARISING 4   Minutes – the Parish Council resolved to approve the minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 4th August  2014 as a true and accurate record of the meeting. 5     Allotments   – there has been no interest in the vacant allotment.  It will continue to be advertised in Unity magazine. 6     Play Area – the basketball court has been marked out by a local resident.  No reimbursement required. 7   Village Hall –  two new prospective committee members attended the meeting on 14th August and were co-opted on to the committee at the AGM on 5th September.  There is talk of running a youth club, but suitable volunteers will be required who will need to be CRB checked. 8     Snow Warden – there is a possible volunteer, Cllr Price will have a chat with them.  The post will still continue to be advertised in Unity magazine. ANY OTHER MATTERS ARISING 9   Meetings Attended by any members of the Parish Council – Cllr Lord attended a Village Hall meeting, see item 7 above. PLANNING Items for Discussion Item 10 was deferred pending a site visit and comments then submitted prior to the meeting due to the short timescales for responses to be submitted 10    Venn Bridge Yard, Teign Valley Road, Bridford – re proposed change of use of 250sqm of agricultural building and 250sqm of its curtilage to storage purposes for motor vehicles, building materials, tools and other equipment (DNPA ref 0412/14).         “The Parish Council has no objections” 11  Any items received for discussion since publication of the agenda – none Items for Information 12 Land at Heltor – update re enforcement order relating to removal of caravan. (DNPA ref. ENF/0188/13) The residential caravan has been removed.  The second caravan claimed to be a tool shed is currently under separate enforcement action. 13 Any items for information received since publication of the agenda Notice of Refusal of Planning Permission re temporary agricultural dwelling for use in connection with livestock enterprises on adjacent land and building, plus provision of new track on land at Middle Westcott Farm, Moretonhampstead (DNPA ref. 0358/14) Grant of Planning Permission and Listed Building Consent re repair and alteration of an existing garden building at Green Barn, Bridford (DNPA ref. 0368/14) FINANCE & ACCOUNT 14 Account balances as at 25th August 2014 – current account £3,240.74 and deposit account £ 3,173.41 (balances include £784 earmarked for Play Area, £120 balance of refundable 75 deposits for allotments & £228 re proceeds of contents of textile bank) Balances allow for all expenditure and income detailed below. 15 Income Bank interest July 2014                                                                             £    0.26 Nathan Waste re textile bank                                                                   £   54.40 Share of Proceeds from Skittles Evening for Play Area                      £   39.50 16 Expenditure Mrs J P Banks re Clerk’s salary for August 2014                                                 £176.68 Mr G Dicker re grass cutting April – July 2014                                                    £200.00 Additional item of expenditure not on agenda Mrs A Cronin re 10 copies of welcome information booklet                        £    5.00 The Parish Council resolved to approve the accounts and authorise the expenditure. The Chairman checked the invoices to the cheque book and the reconciliation to the bank statement. FOR DISCUSSION 17   Annual CCD Rural Renaissance Conference 25th September – the Parish Council unanimously agreed that it should pay the £40 members fee for the Chairman to attend. 18   South West Resilience Campaign – the Parish Council agreed that it should send a letter of support to the Government. 19 The Right for Parish Councils to sell electricity – the Parish Council agreed that it should support this Sustainable Communities Act Proposal. 20   Does the PC wish to “Have a Field Day”? Bridford will not be participating. 21   Any items for discussion received since the publication of the agenda – none FOR INFORMATION 22  Invitation to celebrate a successful CAB year – Tuesday 7th October 4.00pm at Market Walk, Newton Abbot. 23   Devon Highways Parish & Town Council Conference – 29th September, Stokeinteignhead Village Hall.  The Chairman hopes to attend. 24   DALC AGM and Conference 2014 – 11th October, Westpoint, Exeter.  Bridford will not be represented. 25   PSMA Regional Event at Exeter 7th October 2014 – Cllr Hearnden will represent Bridford 26  Rural Renaissance Conference 25th September, Exeter Racecourse – The Chairman will attend. 27   Cosy Devon – helping to save energy and money – a new energy saving scheme backed by Devon County Council and the local authority launched across the county.  Visit cosydevon.com 28   Teignbridge Community Infrastructure Levy Charging Schedule approved – to view visit www.teignbridge.gov.uk/cil 29  Road Closure Notices – notification of various closures on the B3193 over the next few months. 30  Warnings – large number of ducks and chickens stolen from Doddiscombsleigh area. Residents advised to be vigilant.  Any information should be reported on the 101 telephone number. 31   Any items for information received since the publication of the agenda – none 32 District Councillors Report – one of the big current issues is a strata which will be a locally owned company by Teignbridge, Exeter and East Devon.  Will involve buying in / shared 76 facilities, all having the same kit.  A plan to modify a waste plant behind Old Forde House involving re-opening a road not used before, has been deferred to enable Overview & Scrutiny to obtain a proper report.  Plan Teignbridge – Abbotskerwell has taken a legal challenge against the plan and if successful, the plan could be thrown out. 33   Public Discussion – A Parish Councillor asked what is happening with the BT Fibre Optic Work.   This is still ongoing with work taking place at Christow and Longdown. Cllr Evans on behalf of the Village Hall Committee asked if the Parish Council could make funds available for maintaining the hall.  It was agreed that the hall is a separate entity which should be self funding and the request was refused. 34 Date of next meeting – Monday 6th October at the Village Hall 7.00pm.   Original copy signed by the Chairman           6th October 2014 CORRESPONDENCE FOR CIRCULATION (Appendix A) Reports and Agendas Dunsford PC minutes of July 2014 meeting DALC Annual Report 2013/14 Newsletters and Updates Teignbridge Advice August 2014 Miscellaneous Consultation responses to Draft transparency code for Parish Councils with a turnover not exceeding £25,000 Letters sent Various 77

AGENDA

• Apologies
• Declarations of Interest – Councillors to declare any personal or prejudicial interest in any item on the agenda.

• Public Discussion – opportunity for members of the public to comment on any item on the agenda or bring any matter to the attention of the Parish Council

MATTER ARISING

4   Minutes – Parish Council to approve minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on September 8^th 2014.

5     Allotments   – update

6     Play Area      – update

7   Village Hall – update

8     Snow Warden

ANY OTHER MATTERS ARISING

9   Meetings Attended by any members of the Parish Council

PLANNING

Items for Discussion

10   Venn Bridge Farm, Bridford – re proposed extension to agricultural building (DNPA ref. 0537/14)

11  Any items received for discussion since publication of the agenda

Items for Information

• Pound Cottage, Bridford – refusal of planning permission re extension and alterations to dwelling (DNPA ref. 0399/14)

13   Poole Farm, Bridford – refusal of planning permission re agricultural workers dwelling (DNPA ref. 0293/14)

14   Seven Acre Farm, Bridford – planning permission granted re agricultural workers dwelling (DNPA ref. 0165/14)

15   Venn Bridge Yard, Bridford- letter from DNPA re part of land relating to change of use application  (DNPA ref 0412/14)

16   Seven Acre Farm – additional detail added to proposed site plan.  For info only

17 Any items for information received since publication of the agenda

FINANCE & ACCOUNT

18 Account balances as at 1^st October 2014 – current account £5,855.66 and deposit account

£3,236.68 (balances include £784 earmarked for Play Area, £120 balance of refundable deposits for allotments & £228 re proceeds of contents of textile bank)

Balances allow for all expenditure and income detailed below.

At the September meeting it was agreed to fund the Rural Renaissance Conference fee of £40 for the Chairman to attend.  As the Parish Council is not a member of CCD this amount was subsequently charged at £60 and agreed by the Parish Council by way of email circulation.

19 Income

Bank interest August 2014                                                                                   £        0.27

TDC 2^nd half of precept                                                                              £3,250.00

Mr F Leversedge allotment rent                                                                   £     15.00

Mr R Clark           allotment rent                                                                            £     15.00

Mr A Bornemisza allotment rent                                                                 £     30.00

Dr B Curtis allotment rent                                                                                       £     15.00

20   Expenditure

Community Council of Devon re Rural Renaissance Conference Cllr Purser        £    60.00

Mrs J P Banks re Clerk’s salary for September 2014                                            £   176.68

Mrs J P Banks Admin expenditure 1/7 – 30/9/14       £91.66

Mrs J P Banks use of home as office 1/7 – 30/9/14   £54.00                                   £   145.66

HMRC re PAYE quarter ended 5/10/14                                                        £   132.60

Mr C Banks re work undertaken at Play Park                                               £   161.90

Bridford Village Hall re hire of meeting room                     £96.00

Bridford Village Hall re contributions to PO hire of room   £49.00                       £  145.00

Mr J Poynton reimbursement of annual website fees                                                £     60.34

FOR DISCUSSION

21   Training – the Parish Council to authorise for the Clerk to attend a Preparing for Elections course in January, cost £20 + V.A.T.

22   Any items for discussion received since the publication of the agenda

FOR INFORMATION

23  Elector Fund Grants – available based on the sum of £1.84 per elector in each Parish in Teignbridge.

24   Property Change of Name – Stone Farm

25 Funding for public parks and gardens

26  Warnings

27   Any items for information received since the publication of the agenda

28 District Councillors Report

29   Public Discussion

30 Date of next meeting – to be arranged.  COUNCILLORS PLEASE BRING YOUR DIARIES

Joan Banks

Clerk to Bridford Parish Council

 

CORRESPONDENCE FOR CIRCULATION (Appendix A)

Reports and Agendas

Christow July 2014 minutes

Dunsford August 2014 minutes

Newsletters and Updates

TDC Update July / August 2014

Miscellaneous

DNPA pre application planning advice charges

CAB Annual Report 2013/14

Letters sent

Various

 

Minutes of a meeting of Bridford Parish Council held at Bridford Village Hall August 4 2014 at 7.00pm.Present: Cllrs G Hearnden (Acting Chairman), J Bingham, A Lord, E Price, F Miles, Mrs J P Banks (Clerk).  No members of the public were present.

• Apologies – Cllr S Purser & Cnty Cllr Brook.   Cllr T Evans – apology received in retrospect.
• Declarations of Interest – none

3     Public Discussion –  A Parish Councillor mentioned that all the hedges need cutting.  This is the responsibility of the farmers / landowners and is unlikely to be undertaken yet.

The subject of the dangerous junction at the bottom of Pound Lane / B3193 was raised again.  The Parish Council has written to DCC but no action is considered necessary as there are no recorded accidents in this location.

MATTER ARISING

4   Minutes – the Parish Council resolved to approve and accept the minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 7 July  2014 as a true and accurate record of the meeting.

5     Allotments – plot 3 has now been cut back and treated with weed killer and all the rubbish removed.  There is black plastic ground cover in the shed.  The Parish Council agreed that should be put down to prevent the weeds growing again.  There is currently no interest from anyone wishing to take on an allotment.  The Clerk will arrange for the allotments to be judged.  The Bridford Best Kept Allotment trophy will be presented at Christow Show on 16^th August.

6     Play Area  – it has been reported that drinking has been observed at the Play Area at night, there is also evidence of there having been a camp fire.    The Clerk has been approached to find out if the second goal post can be put back up.  This request has come from adults who wish to play football, who currently use the basketball court and who would like to mark out the lines on the court and have requested a template to do this at a cost of approximately £75.  The Parish Council engaged in a lengthy discussion and considered that whilst there was no harm in the basketball court being used by youths / adults, comments have been received that families have found their presence, at times, intimidating.   The Parish Council concluded that for youths / adults to be kicking a football towards the swings (where the second goal post would be and children may be playing) would constitute a safety issue.   Whilst it is appreciated  that there is no provision for older youths and adults, the Play Area is first and foremost meant for children.  The Clerk will contact TDC and also the insurance company, to find out what if any, rules and regulations there are relating to Play Areas and if there is an age restriction for their use.

Skateboard track – the Clerk asked for confirmation whether the Parish Council wanted the holes filled in and confirmed that the area of 10′ x 5′ would require approximately ten bags of tarmac.  The Parish Council confirmed that there are funds earmarked for use at the Play Area and authorised the work to be carried out.

The resident in the end bungalow adjoining the Play Area contacted  the Clerk to ask for the net behind the goal post which had been pulled down children to be reinstated.  To prevent any damage to the gentleman’s garden by balls being kicked over the wall, this was undertaken immediately.  The Parish Council was happy to authorise this in retrospect.

7   Village Hall – the last meeting was cancelled.  Future regular meetings will be held on the second Tuesday of alternate months, the next one being 12th August and the AGM in September,

8     Snow Warden – nobody has come forward to fill this volunteer vacancy.  A further item will be put in Unity and posters put around the village.   Cllr Price has offered to approach somebody who she thinks may be willing to take it on.   DCC has confirmed it will go through the basic training with anybody taking over the role

ANY OTHER MATTERS ARISING

8a   Footpath at Heltor – The Parish Council was notified that the path from the road to Heltor was Overgrown.  The DNPA ranger has confirmed that this has now been cut back.

9   Meetings Attended by any members of the Parish Council – none

PLANNING

Items for Discussion

The first three items were circulated to Parish Councillors and dealt with between meeting due to the short timescales for a response.

• Middle Westcott Farm, Moretonhampstead – re proposed temporary agricultural dwelling for use in connection with livestock enterprises on adjacent land and building, plus provision of new track (DNPA ref. 0358/14).  “The Parish Council objects to this application, the temporary dwelling would be a visual intrusion in the open countryside.  Any dwelling should be in close proximity  to the existing  Westcott settlement.  The applicants own considerable land holding elsewhere on which they have permission for eight houses, one of which we think would be more suitable as a base.  The acreage owned at Westcott is severely disadvantaged land and the Parish Council questions the financial viability of this as a stand alone unit.  The Parish Council also questions the proposed stocking levels for SDA land and therefore the functional need for a dwelling.  It also notes that the barn has not yet been built.”

11   Venn Bridge Farm, Bridford – re proposed extension to existing agricultural building (DNPAref 0373/14) “No objections”.

12    Green Barn, Bridford – re proposed repair and alteration of an existing garden building. (DNPA ref 0368/14)  “The Parish Council has no objection to the restoration and renovation of this listed barn.  The Parish Council notes that there is no proposed change of use.”

13    Venn Bridge Yard, Teign Valley Road, Bridford – re proposed change of use of 250sqm of agricultural building and 250sqm of its curtilage to storage purposes for motor vehicles, building materials, tools and other equipment (DNPA ref 0412/14).  Comments and discussion deferred pending a site visit.

14    Pound Cottage, Bridford – re proposed extension and alterations to dwelling (DNPA ref 0399/14).  “The Parish Council supports this application.”

15  Any items received for discussion since publication of the agenda – none

Items for Information – none

16 Any items for information received since publication of the agenda

Venn Bridge Farm – re extension to existing agricultural building (DNPA ref. 0373/14). Application withdrawn

Many Waters, Bridford – Refusal of planning permission re proposed extensions to an existing dwelling following the removal of existing poorly built extension. (DNPA ref. 0302/14)

FINANCE & ACCOUNT

17 Account balances as at 31 July 2014 – current account £3,469.12 and deposit account

£3,173.15 (balances include £745 earmarked for Play Area, £120 balance of refundable deposits for allotments & £174.00 re proceeds of contents of textile bank)

Balances allow for all expenditure and income detailed below.

18 Income

Bank interest June 2014                                                                               £      0.27

Nathan Waste re textile bank                                                                   £     40.80

19 Expenditure

Mrs J P Banks re Clerk’s salary for July 2014                                                         £176.68

Mr S Tallowin re replacement of tap connection £17.50 + V.A.T.                      £  21.00

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Mr C Banks re clearance & weed killer application at the allotments

Labour £110.00 + Materials  £  26.45                                                                       £136.45

The Parish Council resolved to accept the accounts and approve the expenditure. The Chairman checked the invoices to the cheque book and the reconciliation to the bank statement.

FOR DISCUSSION – none

• Any items for discussion received since the publication of the agenda

Review of polling places and designated polling stations – the Parish Council agreed that the Bridford’s designated polling station at the Village Hall is satisfactory.

FOR INFORMATION

21   Steps Bridge – at the recent Three Parishes Meeting, concern was raised that saplings/trees are beginning to grow out of the stonework at the bridge at Steps Bridge.   DCC Bridge Maintenance has advised that this is a common problem with larger structures where access is difficult to remove these at normal inspections. The situation is monitored at the biennial inspections and works undertaken when required.  Because of the access constraints these works are undertaken in batches to minimise costs.  It is likely that these works will be undertaken in the next financial year.

22   The Way we register to vote is changing – TDC sending out letters to everyone.

23   Any items for information received since the publication of the agenda

Connecting Devon and Somerset – has launched its new website:

www.connectingdevonandsomerset.co.uk

Community Council of Devon Annual Conference – Rural Renaissance will take place 25^th

September 2014 at Exeter Racecourse 10.00 – 16.00.

Funding Package to fight rural crime – two year funding package of almost £40,000 operating across England and Wales has been announced.

Devon Association of Local Councils – AGM and Conference 11^th October at Westpoint, Exeter

10.00 – 16.00.

24   District Councillors Report – Dst Cllr Purser not at the meeting so no report this month.

25   Public Discussion – no further items for discussion.

26 Date of next meeting – Monday 1^st September at the Village Hall 7.00pm.

Original copy of minutes signed by the Chairman      8th September 2014

CORRESPONDENCE FOR CIRCULATION (Appendix A)

Reports and Agendas

Dunsford PC June minutes

News from DNPA Planning Service

Newsletters and Updates

TDC Monthly Update – June 2014

Teignbridge Funding News – June 2014

The Clerk Magazine – July 2014

Everyone’s Tomorrow – Summer 2014

Village Green – Summer 2014

Clerks & Councils Direct – July 2014

Miscellaneous

Launch of Advice Teignbridge – July 2014

DNPA Calendar of Meetings 2014/15

Broadband update – Connecting Devon and Somerse

Letters sent

Various

BRIDFORD PARISH COUNCIL

Dear Councillor,

You are summoned to attend a meeting of Bridford Parish Council to be held at Bridford Village Hall   Monday September 1st 2014 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 in any item on the agenda.

3        Public Discussion – opportunity for members of the public to comment on any item on the agenda or bring any matter to the attention of the Parish Council

MATTER ARISING

4    Minutes – Parish Council to approve minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 4th

August  2014.

5     Allotments    – update

6     Play Area      – update

7     Village Hall  – update

8     Snow Warden

ANY OTHER MATTERS ARISING

9     Meetings Attended by any members of the Parish Council

PLANNING

Items for Discussion

Item 10 was deferred pending a site visit and comments then submitted prior to the meeting due to the short timescales for responses to be submitted

10    Venn Bridge Yard, Teign Valley Road, Bridford – re proposed change of use of 250sqm of agricultural building and 250sqm of its curtilage to storage purposes for motor vehicles, building materials, tools and other equipment (DNPA ref 0412/14).

11  Any items  received for discussion since publication of the agenda

Items for Information

12  Land at Heltor – update re enforcement order relating to removal of caravan. (DNPA ref.

ENF/0188/13)

13   Any items for information received since publication of the agenda

FINANCE & ACCOUNT

14   Account balances as at 25th August 2014 – current account £3,240.74 and deposit account

£ 3,173.41 (balances include £784 earmarked for Play Area, £120 balance of refundable deposits for allotments & £228 re proceeds of contents of textile bank)

Balances allow for all expenditure and income detailed below.

15   Income

Bank interest July 2014                                                                               £    0.26

Nathan Waste re textile bank                                                                     £   54.40

Share of Proceeds from Skittles Evening for Play Area                         £   39.50

16   Expenditure

Mrs J P Banks re Clerk’s salary for August 2014                                                     £176.68

Mr G Dicker re grass cutting April – July 2014                                                        £200.00

 

FOR DISCUSSION

17   Annual CCD Conference 25th September – the PC to discuss the authorisation of payment of £40 for the Chairman to attend this event.

18   South West Resilience Campaign – PC asked to support

19  The Right for Parish Councils to sell electricity

20   Does the PC with to “Have a Field Day”?

21   Any items for discussion received since the publication of the agenda

FOR INFORMATION

22   Invitation to celebrate a successful CAB year

23   Devon Highways Parish & Town Council Conference

24   DALC AGM and Conference 2014

25   PSMA Regional Event at Exeter 7th October 2014

26   Devon Waste Plan: Consultation on the Proposed Modifications

27   Cosy Devon – helping to save energy and money

28   Teignbridge Community Infrastructure Levy Charging Schedule approved

29   Road Closure Notices

30   Warnings

31   Any items for information received since the publication of the agenda

32   District Councillors Report

33    Public Discussion

34    Date of next meeting  – Monday 6th October at the Village Hall 7.00pm.

Joan Banks

Clerk to Bridford Parish Council

CORRESPONDENCE FOR CIRCULATION  (Appendix A)

Reports and Agendas

Dunsford PC minutes of July 2014 meeting

DALC Annual Report 2013/14

Newsletters and Updates

Teignbridge Advice August 2014

Miscellaneous

Consultation responses to Draft transparency code for Parish Councils with a turnover not exceeding £25,000

Letters sent

Various