Minutes of a meeting of Bridford Parish Council held at Bridford Village Hall Monday 7th September 2015 at 7.00pm.
Present: Cllrs G Hearnden (acting Chairman), A Lord, T Evans, J Atkinson, Mrs J P Banks (Clerk), Dst Cllr A Ford
TDC Recycling Officer Tracey Fey and ten members of the public.
- Apologies – Cllrs R Dowding, E Price and F Miles
- Declarations of Interest – none
- Public Discussion
The Chairman welcomed Tracey Fey who gave a presentation about the new recycling arrangements which will come into effect in October. This was followed by a question and answer session. The Chairman thanked Tracey for her very informative presentation. There were no other items for public discussion.
MATTER ARISING
4 Minutes – the Parish Council resolved to approve the minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 3rd August 2015 as a true and accurate record of the meeting
5 Allotments – there is still a half plot available. The grass cutting contractor has been asked to strim this plot until such time that a tenant is found. The invoices will be sent out this month in respect of the annual rents which are due 1st October.
6 Play Area – in the absence of Cllr Price, there was nothing to report.
7 Flooding on by-way between Windhill Gate and Plaistow Green – it was noted that Simon Lee the DNPA Ranger had sorted this problem some years ago. He thought that the drainage had stopped working due to one of the pipes being crushed. More remedial work is on his list of things to do.
8 Local Police Contact Details – Mark Easton the PCSO has confirmed that new contact information details are being printed which will be distributed when available.
9 Damage to bridge at Leigh Cross – investigations have shown that it is the actual bridge over the River Teign known as Bridford Bridge which is listed and therefore planning permission should not be necessary for alterations to the culvert over the leat at the junction with the B3193 where the damage keeps occurring. Cnty Cllr Brook will be contacted again to find out the contact details of the person to speak to about this at County Hall.
10 Parish Plan Update meeting – will take place at the Bridford Inn on Thursday 22nd October at the Bridford Inn at 7.00pm
11 Three Parishes Meeting – will take place on Tuesday 13th October at the Village Hall at 7.00pm
12 Change of Parish Council Meeting dates – decision deferred until October as there were three Councillors not in attendance. Initial discussions showed that the second Tuesday in the month would be a possibility.
ANY OTHER MATTERS ARISING
13 Meetings Attended by any members of the Parish Council – none
14 District Councillors Report
Cllr Ford had nothing new to report. A full Teignbridge District Council meeting will take place next week.
PLANNING
For Discussion
15 The Grange, Bridford – re proposed erection of mixed use building for storage of domestic, business and agricultural equipment and creation of access track from existing driveway (DNPA ref. 0418/15) Following a site visit, the Parish Council made the decision to support this application commenting that it will not impinge on anybody’s sight lines and will tidy up the appearance of the front curtilage of the property.
15a Any items for discussion received since the publication of the agenda
Woodland Farm, Dunsford – re proposed installation of a 5.2 metre extension to lattice tower with five antennas and two dishes (DNPA ref 0446/15). Application submitted by Arqiva Ltd. The Parish Council would like to meet with the agent on site to discuss before making comments. To be arranged with the agent and the landowner.
For Information
16 Heltor View – Grant of Conditional Planning Permission re erection of timber framed building for the stabling of horses (DNPA ref. 0305/15)
17 Seven Acre Lane, Bridford – the National Park Authority has not issued a Hedgerow Retention Notice.
18 Any items for information received since the publication of the agenda – none
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FINANCE & ACCOUNT
19 Income included in previous bank balance but not noted in the minutes
Bank Interest re: May 2015 £0.26
June 2015 £0.27
20 Account balances as at 3rd August 2015
current account £3,581.83 + investment account £3,247.92 £6,829.75
(includes earmarked funds: £165 refundable allotment deposits, £623 Play Area
and £273.40 textile bank)
21 Income
Nathan Waste (proceeds of contents of textile bank) £ 70.00
Bank interest July £ 0.27
£ 70.27
22 Expenditure
Mrs J P Banks re August salary £ 185.19
23 Balance as at 7th September 2015 £ 6,714.83
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.
24 Annual Review of Financial Regulations and Statement of Internal Control – copies of the revised documents were circulated to all Councillors prior to the meeting for perusal. The Parish Council resolved to approve any updated amendments. The documents were signed by the Chairman and the Clerk.
25 Annual Review of Risk Assessment – copies of the revised document were circulated to all Councillors prior to the meeting for perusal. The Parish Council resolved to approve any updated amendments and the document was signed by the Chairman and the Clerk.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
26 Neighbourhood Watch – the Parish Council decided to accept the invitation from Teignbridge Neighbourhood Watch to visit. They will be invited to the October meeting to explain the D.N.A. property marking kits in more detail.
27 Visibility on Bridford Hill – This is an annual problem and whilst under EU Directives, via DEFRA, landowners are not permitted to cut hedges until 1st September, it is understood that ‘site safety’ is excluded from this date. The Parish Council will contact Highways to see if the requirement in connection with site safety has been carried out.
28 Putting Bridford Hill back on the Primary Gritting Route – it had been hoped that Cnty Cllr Brook would be at the meeting to discuss. In his absence, the item has been put back to the October meeting
29 Any items received for discussion since the publication of the agenda – none
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION
30 Connecting Dartmoor and Exmoor – Connecting Devon and Somerset (CDS) has appointed Airband Community Internet Ltd to deliver the Connecting Dartmoor & Exmoor programme to provide superfast wireless broadband by the end of 2017. For up to date information and progress visit the website:
www.connectingdevonandsomerset.co.uk/dartmoorandexmoor
31 Devon & Cornwall Police Warnings
Police report that a male visited a property in the Ide area asking for money which he said was owed for cleaning products. Residents are asked to be vigilant and to advise elderly and vulnerable neighbours to be on their guard.
Police are investigating the theft of a tractor from the Doccombe area. Residents are asked to be vigilant and to review their security.
32 Licensing Act 2003 – the draft review is now available for public consultation and can be viewed at
www.teignbridge.gov.uk/licensingact2003
33 Devon Minerals Plan Consultation – DCC is preparing the plan which will cover the period to 2033 and has launched the pre-submission consultation. This can be viewed at https://new.devon.gov.uk/haveyoursay
34 Invitation to meet the new CAB Chief Officer – at the CAB offices, Market Walk, Newton Abbot at 4.00pm on 13th October
35 Say No to Junk Mail – the Clerk has accepted on behalf of the Council, an invitation from DCC Waste
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Management, to join a scheme to try and reduce the amount of junk mail received. Packs containing leaflets, postcards, letterbox stickers and holders will be sent to the Parish Council and will be left in the Village Hall for anyone interested to help themselves.
36 Any items for information received since the publication of the agenda
Teignbridge Public Consultation of Spatial Planning Documents – a consultation is open from 4 September until 16 October 2015 for anybody to comment on one or more of the documents that they may be interested
- The documents can be viewed on line at www.teignbridge.gov.uk/planteignbridge, at Forde House, Newton Abbot, or at local libraries in Teignbridge
2015 Housing Strategy Event – Thursday 8 October 9.00am – 1.30pm at Newton Abbot Recreational Trust, Marsh Road, Newton Abbot.
The Elector Fund – applications for 2015/16 Round One should be submitted by 4.00pm on 25 September with payments by the end of October.
Gambling Act 2005 – TDC’s Review of Statement of Principles and a consultation response form can be
viewed at www.teignbridge.gov.uk/gambling
37 Public Discussion – it was noted that the road at Seven Acre Farm where the cattle cross the road is still on occasions very muddy although at the present time, it seems to have dried up.
A Parish Councillor has been advised that dogs are not being kept under control on the footpaths and are being allowed to jump over fences and chase sheep. The Chairman stated that this is not a Parish Council matter but suggested that a reminder be published in Unity to remind dog owners of their responsibilities,
38 Date of next meeting – Monday 5th October 2015 7.00pm in the upstairs room at the
Village Hall
Original copy of minutes signed by the Chairperson 5th October 2015
CORRESPONDENCE FOR CIRCULATION (Appendix A)
Newsletters and Circulars
Report on NEC meeting August 2015
Local Lowdown (Teignbridge VCS Groups) August 2015
Miscellaneous
Solar powered street lights
Devon Highways Members Information Pack
Letters sent
Various
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Minutes of a meeting of Bridford Parish Council held at Bridford Village Hall Monday 7th September 2015 at 7.00pm.
Present: Cllrs G Hearnden (acting Chairman), A Lord, T Evans, J Atkinson, Mrs J P Banks (Clerk), Dst Cllr A Ford
TDC Recycling Officer Tracey Fey and ten members of the public.
- Apologies – Cllrs R Dowding, E Price and F Miles
- Declarations of Interest – none
- Public Discussion
The Chairman welcomed Tracey Fey who gave a presentation about the new recycling arrangements which
will come into effect in October. This was followed by a question and answer session. The Chairman thanked
Tracey for her very informative presentation. There were no other items for public discussion.
MATTER ARISING
4 Minutes – the Parish Council resolved to approve the minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 3rd
August 2015 as a true and accurate record of the meeting
5 Allotments – there is still a half plot available. The grass cutting contractor has been asked to strim this
plot until such time that a tenant is found. The invoices will be sent out this month in respect of the annual
rents which are due 1st October.
6 Play Area – in the absence of Cllr Price, there was nothing to report.
7 Flooding on by-way between Windhill Gate and Plaistow Green – it was noted that Simon Lee the DNPA
Ranger had sorted this problem some years ago. He thought that the drainage had stopped working due to one
of the pipes being crushed. More remedial work is on his list of things to do.
8 Local Police Contact Details – Mark Easton the PCSO has confirmed that new contact information details
are being printed which will be distributed when available.
9 Damage to bridge at Leigh Cross – investigations have shown that it is the actual bridge over the River Teign
known as Bridford Bridge which is listed and therefore planning permission should not be necessary for
alterations to the culvert over the leat at the junction with the B3193 where the damage keeps occurring.
Cnty Cllr Brook will be contacted again to find out the contact details of the person to speak to about this at
County Hall.
10 Parish Plan Update meeting – will take place at the Bridford Inn on Thursday 22nd October at the Bridford Inn
at 7.00pm
11 Three Parishes Meeting – will take place on Tuesday 13th October at the Village Hall at 7.00pm
12 Change of Parish Council Meeting dates – decision deferred until October as there were three Councillors
not in attendance. Initial discussions showed that the second Tuesday in the month would be a possibility.
ANY OTHER MATTERS ARISING
13 Meetings Attended by any members of the Parish Council – none
14 District Councillors Report
Cllr Ford had nothing new to report. A full Teignbridge District Council meeting will take place next week.
PLANNING
For Discussion
15 The Grange, Bridford – re proposed erection of mixed use building for storage of domestic, business and
agricultural equipment and creation of access track from existing driveway (DNPA ref. 0418/15)
Following a site visit, the Parish Council made the decision to support this application commenting that it will
not impinge on anybody’s sight lines and will tidy up the appearance of the front curtilage of the property.
15a Any items for discussion received since the publication of the agenda
Woodland Farm, Dunsford – re proposed installation of a 5.2 metre extension to lattice tower with five
antennas and two dishes (DNPA ref 0446/15). Application submitted by Arqiva Ltd. The Parish Council
would like to meet with the agent on site to discuss before making comments. To be arranged with the agent
and the landowner.
For Information
16 Heltor View – Grant of Conditional Planning Permission re erection of timber framed building for the
stabling of horses (DNPA ref. 0305/15)
17 Seven Acre Lane, Bridford – the National Park Authority has not issued a Hedgerow Retention Notice.
18 Any items for information received since the publication of the agenda – none
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FINANCE & ACCOUNT
19 Income included in previous bank balance but not noted in the minutes
Bank Interest re: May 2015 £0.26
June 2015 £0.27
20 Account balances as at 3rd August 2015
current account £3,581.83 + investment account £3,247.92 £6,829.75
(includes earmarked funds: £165 refundable allotment deposits, £623 Play Area
and £273.40 textile bank)
21 Income
Nathan Waste (proceeds of contents of textile bank) £ 70.00
Bank interest July £ 0.27
£ 70.27
22 Expenditure
Mrs J P Banks re August salary £ 185.19
23 Balance as at 7th September 2015 £ 6,714.83
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.
24 Annual Review of Financial Regulations and Statement of Internal Control – copies of the revised documents
were circulated to all Councillors prior to the meeting for perusal. The Parish Council resolved to approve
any updated amendments. The documents were signed by the Chairman and the Clerk.
25 Annual Review of Risk Assessment – copies of the revised document were circulated to all Councillors prior
to the meeting for perusal. The Parish Council resolved to approve any updated amendments and the
document was signed by the Chairman and the Clerk.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
26 Neighbourhood Watch – the Parish Council decided to accept the invitation from Teignbridge Neighbourhood
Watch to visit. They will be invited to the October meeting to explain the D.N.A. property marking kits in
more detail.
27 Visibility on Bridford Hill – This is an annual problem and whilst under EU Directives, via DEFRA,
landowners are not permitted to cut hedges until 1st September, it is understood that ‘site safety’ is excluded
from this date. The Parish Council will contact Highways to see if the requirement in connection with site
safety has been carried out.
28 Putting Bridford Hill back on the Primary Gritting Route – it had been hoped that Cnty Cllr Brook would be
at the meeting to discuss. In his absence, the item has been put back to the October meeting
29 Any items received for discussion since the publication of the agenda – none
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION
30 Connecting Dartmoor and Exmoor – Connecting Devon and Somerset (CDS) has appointed Airband
Community Internet Ltd to deliver the Connecting Dartmoor & Exmoor programme to provide superfast
wireless broadband by the end of 2017. For up to date information and progress visit the website:
www.connectingdevonandsomerset.co.uk/dartmoorandexmoor
31 Devon & Cornwall Police Warnings
Police report that a male visited a property in the Ide area asking for money which he said was owed for
cleaning products. Residents are asked to be vigilant and to advise elderly and vulnerable neighbours to be
on their guard.
Police are investigating the theft of a tractor from the Doccombe area. Residents are asked to be vigilant and
to review their security.
32 Licensing Act 2003 – the draft review is now available for public consultation and can be viewed at
www.teignbridge.gov.uk/licensingact2003
33 Devon Minerals Plan Consultation – DCC is preparing the plan which will cover the period to 2033 and has
launched the pre-submission consultation. This can be viewed at https://new.devon.gov.uk/haveyoursay
34 Invitation to meet the new CAB Chief Officer – at the CAB offices, Market Walk, Newton Abbot at 4.00pm
on 13th October
35 Say No to Junk Mail – the Clerk has accepted on behalf of the Council, an invitation from DCC Waste
34
Management, to join a scheme to try and reduce the amount of junk mail received. Packs containing
leaflets, postcards, letterbox stickers and holders will be sent to the Parish Council and will be left in the
Village Hall for anyone interested to help themselves.
36 Any items for information received since the publication of the agenda
Teignbridge Public Consultation of Spatial Planning Documents – a consultation is open from 4 September
until 16 October 2015 for anybody to comment on one or more of the documents that they may be interested
- The documents can be viewed on line at www.teignbridge.gov.uk/planteignbridge, at Forde House,
Newton Abbot, or at local libraries in Teignbridge
2015 Housing Strategy Event – Thursday 8 October 9.00am – 1.30pm at Newton Abbot Recreational Trust,
Marsh Road, Newton Abbot.
The Elector Fund – applications for 2015/16 Round One should be submitted by 4.00pm on 25 September
with payments by the end of October.
Gambling Act 2005 – TDC’s Review of Statement of Principles and a consultation response form can be
viewed at www.teignbridge.gov.uk/gambling
37 Public Discussion – it was noted that the road at Seven Acre Farm where the cattle cross the road is still on
occasions very muddy although at the present time, it seems to have dried up.
A Parish Councillor has been advised that dogs are not being kept under control on the footpaths and are
being allowed to jump over fences and chase sheep. The Chairman stated that this is not a Parish Council
matter but suggested that a reminder be published in Unity to remind dog owners of their responsibilities,
38 Date of next meeting – Monday 5th October 2015 7.00pm in the upstairs room at the
Village Hall
Original copy of minutes signed by the Chairperson 5th October 2015
CORRESPONDENCE FOR CIRCULATION (Appendix A)
Newsletters and Circulars
Report on NEC meeting August 2015
Local Lowdown (Teignbridge VCS Groups) August 2015
Miscellaneous
Solar powered street lights
Devon Highways Members Information Pack
Letters sent
Various
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