Bridford Parish Council Meeting Agenda and Minutes

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

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 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 .

September 26, 2017October 17, 2017

Bridford Parish Council Agenda for PC Meeting 2nd October 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 2nd October 2017 at 7.00pm Joan Banks Clerk to Bridford Parish Council
AGENDA
Apologies
Declarations of Interest – Councillors to declare any personal or prejudicial interest relating to any item on the agenda
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
Minutes – Parish Council to approve the minutes of the meeting held on 4th September 2017
Allotments
Play Area
Bridford Hill
Night time farm vehicle movements
Village Garden
ANY OTHER MATTERS ARISING
Meetings attended by Parish Councillors
District Councillors Report
County Councillors Report
PLANNING
For Discussion
The fist planning application (item 13) was dealt with between meetings due to the short timescales for submitting comments
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
Blackenstone Cottage, Moretonhampstead – re proposed partial demolition of dwelling and erection of two storey extension (DNPA ref 0450/17)
Bridford Mine, Bridford – re proposed cerfiticate of lawfulness for use of former shed / office as dwelling house (DNPA ref 0468/17)
Any planning items for discussion since publication of the agenda
For Information
Moorstone, Bridford – Certificate of Lawful Use or Development issued (DNPA ref 0387/17)
Any planning items for information received since publication of the agenda
FINANCE & ACCOUNTS
Account balances as at 4th September 2017 Current account Investment account	£2,891.11 £3,744.86 £6,635.97
INCOME Bank interest August	£ 0.16 £ 0.16
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
Account balances as at 2nd October 2017 Current account Investment account	£2,197.70 £3,745.02 £5,942.72
(Balances include earmarked funds: £120 refundable allotment deposits / £463 Play Area / £67.50 Village Garden / £88.76 textile bank)
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
Planning Procedures & Policies relating to Bridford Parish Council
Parish Plan
Any items for discussion received since publication of the agenda
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION
Notice of Road Closures B3193 Teign Valley Road 2 – 5 October
Elector Fund 2017 /18 is now open
Any items for information received since publication of the agenda
Public Discussion
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

Joan Banks Clerk to Bridford Parish Council
CIRCULATION Newletters, 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

September 15, 2017September 15, 2017

AN AVALANCHE IN BRIDFORD

20 concerned citizens met on September 12th to talk again about the response of the village to the likely fall of snow this winter. The hope was for an avalanche of volunteers!

Following the meeting, the Parish Council will continue to lobby County Highways twice a year in criticism of their primary gritting route. Some new arguments were proposed and will be set out.

Until the County Council sees sense, Bridford Village must rely on self-help – or go into isolation for the duration. A team of 12 volunteers would do the task and spread the burden.

So amongst all those of you who have read so far, might there be any prepared to help out – for winter 2017-18, not for ever – with the following tasks:

3 more people to take out the gritter (we have 6)

1 or 2 more people also equipped with a suitable towing vehicle (we have 2)

1 mechanic to repair the gritter this autumn (if none we’ll take it to a commercial concern to do)

2 people who, in daylight and after the cold spell, will clean and maintain the gritter (teenagers?)

AND 1 or 2 people to share the role of administrator (snow warden) who will receive automated ice warnings and call out teams in rotation. (more sedentary types?)

Please contact Francis 01647 252750 if you can help

September 6, 2017October 3, 2017

Minutes Bridford Parish Council Meeting 4 September 2017

Minutes of a meeting of Bridford Parish Council held at Bridford Village Hall on Monday 4th September 2017 at 7.00pm
Present: Cllrs F Miles (Chairperson), G Hearnden, E Price, A Lord, R Dowding, Mrs J P Banks (Clerk)
1	Apologies – Cllr T Evans and J Padgham
2	Declarations of Interest – none
3	Public Discussion Warning Road Signs – the owner of Birch Tree Farm thanked the Parish Council for its support in arranging for ‘No HGV Vehicles’ warning signs at Neadon Lane end and Green Bridge end of the lane. These have been agreed and will be supplied by Highways, with the owner covering the cost, but have yet to be put in place. Repairs to Pound Lane – a Parishioner commented that DCC has done a good job repairing the road surface on Pound Lane (aka Bridford Hill). Overgrown Hedges – the Parishioner also commented that as it is September, landowners can now cut their hedges. Landowners with hedges bordering Pound Lane will be contacted and asked to arrange for them to be cut as a matter of safety. The Chair asked the owner of the hedge on the corner of the back road to Christow, who was present at the meeting, if they would make arrangements for this to be cut. Repairs to Church Tower – a Parishioner commented that although the downpipes are taking the water from the roof, the wall still appears to be very damp and questions whether the work recently carried out has solved the problem. Vehicles parked on bend opposite the phone box – concern was raised by a Parishioner and a Parish Councillor over a vehicle which seems to be parked almost permanently on the bend, forcing vehicles to drive around on the wrong side of the road. The PCSO Mark Easton will be contacted and advice sought with regards to the legality of parking here. Parking in the village is a huge problem. Could the grass area in front of Oxenpark Gate be used for parking vehicles?
Dst Cllr Amanda Ford joined the meeting at 7.15pm – the Chairperson welcomed her and invited her to speak
	Very little to report, all quiet during the summer. The next meeting has a very heavy agenda, over viewing Strategy Performance, Infra Structure Delivery Plan, TDC Local Plan. Cllr Ford is attending a meeting next week re the Greater Exeter Plan. There is an acting temporary Head of Payroll, it is not known if there will be another CEO. Cllr Ford questioned where we stand legally as a Parish if the emergency services could not get through if the main road into the village was inaccessible due to icy conditions. Not many villages in the county are isolated by such a steep hill. Cllr Ford will liaise with Cnty Cllr Brook over the 500 residents limit and what grounds are that this figure is reduced by outlying properties. What is DCC’s legal responsibility in keeping a place accessible? We need to find grounds to change current policy. Cllr Ford is not longer resident in the Valley and now lives in Exeter. She will continue to serve the Teign Valley ward for the rest of her term but cannot stand for re-election next time.
Dst Cllr Amanda Ford left the meeting at 7.25pm
MATTERS ARISING
4	Minutes – the Parish Council resolved to approve the minutes of the meeting held on 3rd July 2017 as a true and accurate record of the meeting.
5	Allotments – Mr Reg Wills has kindly agreed to put in new gate posts and re-hang the gate at the top of the allotment ground. Mr Wills had previously requested the Parish Council to purchase the new gate posts but has now advised that he has an old telegraph pole that will do the job. The allotments were judged in August with Bridford’s Best Kept Allotment award being won by Sam Newman. An item in Unity magazine is asking if anyone would be interested in keeping bees at the allotments. The Parish Council considers that this is a good idea in principle but will ask the Parishioner for more information if they get sufficient interest to go ahead.
Cnty Cllr Jerry Brook joined the meeting at 7.30pm – the Chairperson welcomed him and invited him to speak.
	Cllr Brook had just driven up Pound Lane and commented that he was pleased with the work which had recently been done, but apologised for the inconvenience caused, in particular to the local pub with deliveries. There are already skid marks on the sections of new tarred road surface. Cllr Brook will try and ascertain whether this is the final surface or if there are plans to tar and chip it. Grants – Cllr Brook has an allocated budget of £10,000 (£1,000 per Parish). The Village Hall has already expressed an interest. Consideration should be given to the split of funds between organisations in the village. The Chairperson has heard rumours that Pound Lane could be downgraded and asked if it was true. Cllr Brook confirmed that there is no truth in the rumours, the road being the main access to Bridford. Cllr Lord advised that there had been a recent accident on Pound Lane between a coach and two cars and that DCC Highways owns a piece of slipway on the hill opposite the quarry which, years ago, was used as an escape road. The owner of the land adjoining it, built a bank and barricaded it up. It needs to be established whether DCC owns or ever did own this piece of ground before involving Cllr Brook. The Chairperson suggested a site visit with Cllr Lord to identify the area in question.
Cnty Cllr Brook left the meeting at 7.40pm
6	Play Area – following this year’s RoSPA report, the Clerk and Cllr Price inspected the fort & slide and the ‘A’ frame both of which have been recommended to be replaced. Cllr Price suggested to the Parish Council that the fort is worth restoring as a replacement would cost many thousands of pounds and is a far better structure than a modern plastic replacement would be. This was agreed by the Parish Council. Invitations to tender for this work will be published in Unity magazine. The ‘A’ frame is past its sell by date with much of the wood being decayed and Cllr Price suggested that this should be removed and replaced with an outdoor table tennis table which has been discussed in the past. This was agreed by the Parish Council
7	Bridford Hill – Pound Lane (aka Bridford Hill) was closed for two days for surface dressing work to be carried out and this has now been completed. Thanks have been passed on to Highways Department. A public meeting will be held on 12th September to discuss the way forward with regards to the treating of the road surface during freezing weather conditions. The Chairperson has asked for support for this very important meeting. Somebody is required to maintain the machine, not necessarily to have to work it. The PC will continue to write to DCC twice a year lobbying for Bridford Hill to be returned to the primary gritting route.
8	Telephone Box – the telephone box has now been re-painted and a note of thanks has been sent to BT
9	Blue Advisory Road Signs – DCC Highways has agreed to supply two ‘No Access for HGV’s’ signs to be placed on Neadon Lane at the end of the lane leading to Birch Tree Farm and at the Green Bridge end with the cost being borne by the owner of Birch Tree Farm. The installation of the signs will be undertaken by DCC contractors. The incorrect road junction markings on Neadon Lane although advised to DCC have yet to be rectified.
10	Village Garden – needs some re-planting. Cllr Price will mention to Bridford Wives who have a piece of the garden that they maintain. Advice to be obtained from Richard Hearnden re best type of plants to get. Some monies earmarked for Village Garden could purchase plants.
11	Parish Plan – defer until October meeting to ensure timescales are being met
12	Overgrown hedge on Church Path – following a letter sent by the Parish Council to the owner of Wide Horizons, the hedgerow bordering that property and Church Path has now been cut back.
13	Repairs to Church Tower – reply has been received from Bridford PCC in response to concerns raised by the Parish Council.
ANY OTHER MATTERS ARISING
14	Meetings attended by Parish Councillors – Councillors attended Bridford’s Planning Committee meeting re Planning Procedures and Policies relating to Bridford PC
15	District Councillors Report – dealt with earlier in meeting
16	County Councillors Report – dealt with earlier in meeting
PLANNING
For Discussion
The following planning applications were dealt with between meetings due to there being no meeting of the Parish Council in August.
17	Cedar House, Bridford – following a site visit, the Parish Council objected to this planning application (DNPA ref 0320/17)
18	Moorstone, Bridford – re proposed change of use from Guest House / Bistro to dwelling and holiday let. The Parish Council has no objection providing that there is just one holiday let (DNPA ref 0332/17)
19	Moorstone, Bridford – re application for Certificate of Lawfulness for an existing use. The Parish Council has no objection (DNPA ref 0387/17)
20	Cedar House, Bridford – re proposed erection of outbuilding to provide ancillary living accommodation. The Parish Council objects to this application (DNPA ref 0389/17)
21	10 Oxenpark Gate, Bridford – re proposed two-storey extension to dwelling. Following a site visit, the Parish Council supports this application (DNPA ref 0392/17)
22	Any planning items for discussion since publication of the agenda Land at Westcott, Moretonhampstead, re proposed construction of a new agricultural building (DNPA ref 0435/17) The Parish Council asked for a site visit to be arranged.
For Information
23	Cedar House, Bridford – Application (DNPA ref 0320/17) has been withdrawn re proposed erection of outbuilding to provide ancillary living accommodation
24	Thorn Farm, Bridford – Notice of Refusal of Planning Permission re construction of ménage (20m x 40m) with 3-rail timber fence (DNPA ref 0242/17)
25	Thorn Farm, Bridford – Grant of Conditional Planning Permission re demolition of existing rear porch and steps and erection of new rear and side extensions (DNPA ref 0303/17)
26	Local Plan Review Consultation – completed by Bridford PC and returned to DNPA
27	Planning Procedures & Policies relating to Bridford Parish Council – meeting held to discuss. To be returned to in October
28	Any planning items for information received since publication of the agenda The Parish Council has received clarification from Lesley Smith of DALC with regard to the discussing and commenting on planning applications which are received between meetings.
FINANCE & ACCOUNTS
29	Account balances as at 3rd July 2017 Current account Investment account	£3,691.61 £3,744.55 £7,436.16
30	INCOME Bank interest June Bank interest July	£ 0.16 £ 0.15 £ 0.31
31	EXPENDITURE Mrs J P Banks re July salary £200.93 Mrs J P Banks Re August salary £200.93 Newbury Electrical re installation of defibrillator £160 + VAT Mr G Dicker grass cutting April/May/June/July	£ 401.86 £ 192.00 £ 206.64 £ 800.50
32	Account balances as at 4 September 2017 Current account Investment account	£2,891.11 £3,744.86 £6,635.97
	(Balances include earmarked funds: £120 refundable allotment deposits / £565 Play Area / £67.50 Village Garden / £88.76 textile bank)
The Parish Council resolved to approve 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
33	Future Parish Council Meeting Dates – to comply with new transparency rules, the Parish Council must now publish on the website, a full list of meeting dates up until the end of its financial year. Future dates were agreed as follows: October 2nd / November 6th / December 4th 2017. January 8th / February 5th / March 5th 2018. It was suggested that it is not a good idea to have a summer recess and that in future we should return to holding a meeting in August.
34	Any items for discussion received since publication of the agenda The website is due its annual renewal, costs in the region of £90-£100. Parish Council resolved to pay the renewal costs and to authorise Jarrod Poynton to make arrangements for its renewal.
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION
35	Notice of Road Closures B3193 Teign Valley Road 8.30am – 3.30pm 4th & 5th September. Other dates may be advised. Traffic lights to be in situ until the end of October
36	Devon Association of Local Councils AGM and Conference 10th October 2017. No interest
37	An Introduction to Neighbourhood Planning – 4th October 2017. No interest
38	Any items for information received since publication of the agenda Reply received from Wastenage farms re night time working and movement of farm vehicles. Parish Council to ask for assurance that there will be no further disruption in the village during the hours of 11.00pm and 7.00am
39	Public Discussion – no further items for discussion
40	Date of next meeting – The next meeting will be held on Monday 2nd October at 7.00pm in the upstairs room of the Village Hall

	Original copy of minutes signed by the Chairperson 2nd October 2017

August 31, 2017August 31, 2017

Bridford Parish Council Agenda for PC Meeting 4th September 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 4th September 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 on3rd July 2017
5	Allotments – broken gate post / Best Kept Allotment
6	Play Area
7	Bridford Hill
8	Telephone Box
9	Blue Advisory Road Signs
10	Village Garden
11	Parish Plan
12	Overgrown hedge on the church path
13	Repairs to Church Tower
ANY OTHER MATTERS ARISING
14	Meetings attended by Parish Councillors
15	District Councillors Report
16	County Councillors Report
PLANNING
For Discussion
The following planning applications were dealt with between meetings due to there being no meeting of the Parish Council in August.
17	Cedar House, Bridford – following a site visit, the Parish Council objected to this planning application (DNPA ref 0320/17)
18	Moorstone, Bridford – re proposed change of use from Guest House / Bistro to dwelling and holiday let. The Parish Council has no objection providing that there is just one holiday let (DNPA ref 0332/17)
19	Moorstone, Bridford – re application for Certificate of Lawfulness for an existing use. The Parish Council has no objection (DNPA ref 0387/17)
20	Cedar House, Bridford – re proposed erection of outbuilding to provide ancillary living accommodation. The Parish Council objects to this application (DNPA ref 0389/17)
21	10 Oxenpark Gate, Bridford – re proposed two-storey extension to dwelling. Following a site visit, the Parish Council supports this application (DNPA ref 0392/17)
22	Any planning items for discussion since publication of the agenda
For Information
23	Cedar House, Bridford – Application (DNPA ref 0320/17) has been withdrawn re proposed erection of outbuilding to provide ancillary living accommodation
24	Thorn Farm, Bridford – Notice of Refusal of Planning Permission re construction of menage (20m x 40m) with 3-rail timber fence (DNPA ref 0242/17)
25	Thorn Farm, Bridford – Grant of Conditional Planning Permission re demolition of existing rear porch and steps and erection of new rear and side extensions (DNPA ref 0303/17)
26	Local Plan Review Consultation
27	Planning Procedures & Policies relating to Bridford Parish Council
28	Any planning items for information received since publication of the agenda
FINANCE & ACCOUNTS
29	Account balances as at 3rd July 2017 Current account Investment account	£3,691.61 £3,744.55 £7,436.16
30	INCOME Bank interest June Bank interest July	£ 0.16 £ 0.15 £ 0.31
31	EXPENDITURE Mrs J P Banks re July salary £200.93 Mrs J P Banks Re August salary £200.93 Newbury Electrical re installation of defibrillator £160 + VAT Mr G Dicker grass cutting April/May/June/July	£ 401.86 £ 192.00 £ 206.64 £ 800.50
32	Account balances as at 4 September 2017 Current account Investment account	£2,891.11 £3,744.86 £6,635.97
	(Balances include earmarked funds: £120 refundable allotment deposits / £565 Play Area / £67.50 Village Garden / £88.76 textile bank)
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
33	Future Parish Council Meeting Dates
34	Any items for discussion received since publication of the agenda
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION
35	Notice of Road Closures B3193 Teign Valley Road
36	Devon Assocation of Local Councils AGM and Conference 10th October 2017
37	An Introduction to Neighbourhood Planning – 4th October 2017
38	Any items for information received since publication of the agenda
39	Public Discussion
40	Date of next meeting – The next meeting will be held on Monday 2nd October at 7.00pm in the upstairs room of the Village Hall

	Joan Banks Clerk to Bridford Parish Council
	CIRCULATION Newletters, Reports & Circulars Acorn Community Newsletter Christow PC June minutes Dunsford PC June minutes Devon Senior Voice Everyone’s Tomorrow Correspondence sent Various

July 10, 2017September 5, 2017

Minutes Bridford PC meeting 3rd July 2017

Minutes of a meeting of Bridford Parish Council held at Bridford Village Hall on Monday 3rd July 2017 at 7.00pm

Present: Cllrs F Miles (Chairperson), G Hearnden, E Price, R Dowding, A Lord, J Padgham, Mrs J P Banks (Clerk) and three members of the public. Cnty Cllr Brook and Dst Cllr Ford attended for part of the meeting.

Apologies – Cllr T Evans

Declarations of Interest – none

Public Discussion

Works to the Church Tower – the recent addition of black drainpipes on the northern side of the church tower were brought to the attention of the Parish Council by a concerned Parishioner. The building is grade 1 listed but is under the powers of the Church. Cllr Dowding pointed out that there is also a black horizontal pipe running along the whole of the length of the church wall. The Parish Council has no jurisdiction over this but agreed to write to Bridford PCC, whilst fully supporting the desperate need to do this work, questioning the colour of the pipework and the layout.

Dst Cllr Ford joined that meeting at 7.15pm – she was welcomed by the Chairperson and invited to speak.

Following the Grenfell Tower Disaster, the local authority is staring an assessment on its local accommodation. The emergency and disaster plan will need to be reviewed in Council. TDC has issued an online survey, the PC does not appear to have received details. Cllr Ford will forward details to the Clerk. Cllr Ford has been elected as vice Chair of Overview and Scrutiny. She will be attending a Community Partnership meeting with the Police.

Cnty Cllr Brook joined the meeting at 7.20pm – the Chairperson welcomed him and invited him to speak.

The two planning applications re Hanson’s Quarry and the A382 at Drumbridges were both passed. There are no current plans to re-open the quarry. There were particular references to bat colonies and movements regarding the A382 plans. Now approved, Central Government can be approached and when money is available, work can start. Cnty Cllr Brook is no long on the Health committee and has gone on to Corporate. Task work groups need to look at issues that are important to people. One of the main complaints is potholes. This week sees the first Public Rights of Way committee meeting, training will take place. A full council meeting will be held on 20th July.

Cnty Cllr Brook and Dst Cllr Ford left the meeting at 7.35pm – the Chairperson thanked them both for attending and for their continued support.

Public Discussion – continued

Night time movements of farm vehicles – a number of complaints have been received regarding the disturbance by farm vehicles on the night of 7th June, tractors and trailers driving through the village at speed continuously until 5am. Whilst it is appreciated that it is sometimes necessary to work throughout the night to get the hay baled and stored while the weather holds, it would appear the drivers of the vehicles made little or no effort to keep noise to a minimum, particularly when returning with empty trailers bumping and rattling back down the hill, neither did they drive considerately, going through the village at a rate of knots to get the next load on board. The decision of Seven Acre Farm to bale and collect in one night was not acceptable, causing considerable stress to the neighbourhood. The Parish Council will write to the owners of Seven Acre Farm expressing its concerns and requesting that the situation is reviewed prior to harvesting next year.

MATTERS ARISING

Minutes – the Parish Council resolved to approve the minutes of the meeting held on 12th June 2017 as a true and accurate record of the meeting.

Allotments – the Clerk will purchase a new gate post for the top gate. Reg Wills has kindly agreed to install it and re-hang the gate.

Play Area – nothing further to report

Bridford Hill – the Parish Council agreed that a public meeting should be held to discuss the way forward regarding the gritting of the hill. A date will be arranged in September. The Clerk will find out when the Village Hall is available and email potential dates to the Parish Councillors so a date can be arranged and details published in Unity.

Highways will be asked what the costs would be if the PC was allowed to pay for Bridford Hill to be gritted by their contractor and if it would be possible for them to add it to the gritting route or if the PC could sub-contract the contractor. An alternative is for residents to treat the road outside their homes using a shovel and grit from the grit bins, but the question then arises as to how often the grit bins would be topped up if used in this way. There is still a very large supply of salt/grit in bags stored at Seven Acre Farm. Could these be stored around the village? If the PC leave the Snow Warden scheme, it will no longer benefit from free supplies of salt/grit.

Telephone Box Maintenance – BT has confirmed that the Bridford telephone box has been added to its

repainting schedule but cannot say if it will be undertaken this year.

Blue Advisory Road Signs -following the discussion at last month’s meeting regarding the problems with heavy goods vehicles, Highways Department is now investigating the most appropriate type of sign and costs and will report back. The Clerk has asked DNPA if planning permission is required.

Village Garden – nothing further to report

Parish Plan – the Clerk reported that all suggested action is running to plan and to suggested timescales. Health – Cllr Lord has a list of residents who live on their own and may require assistance. Cllr Miles will speak with Mrs Walker who has indicated that she would be willing to help. It was suggested that a local team of volunteers who would be willing to visit and provide assistance should be under the direction of Acorn who would be able to undertake the necessary CRB checks. Cllr Miles will contact Acorn to discuss.

Asset Register – was reviewed at June PC meeting, the defibrillator details have been added, the revised document accepted by the PC and signed off by the Chairperson and Clerk.

ANY OTHER MATTERS ARISING

Meetings attended by Parish Councillors – Cllr Dowding attended a TALC meeting at which the local Police and Crime Commissioner gave a presentation.

District Councillors Report – presented earlier in the meeting

County Councillors Report – presented earlier in the meeting

PLANNING

For Discussion

Thorn Farm, Bridford– re proposed demolition of existing rear porch and steps, demolition of sheds and erection of new rear and side extensions (DNPA ref. 0303/17). Comments deferred pending a site visit to the property on 8th July.

Any planning items for discussion since publication of the agenda

Cedar House, Bridford – re proposed erection of outbuilding to provide ancillary living accommodation (DNPA ref. 0320/17). The PC looked at the plans and deferred making comments, agreeing that a site visit should be undertaken.

For Information

Land adjoining Lower Hole, Bridford – Refusal of Planning Permission re change of use of land to equestrian and erection of four field shelters and associated hardstanding, (DNPA ref. 0231/17)

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

Local Plan Review Consultation – to be discussed at a meeting of the Planning Committee. See item 21.

Planning Procedures and Policies relating to Bridford PC – a meeting of the Planning Committee will take place on Monday 14th August

FINANCE & ACCOUNTS

Account balances as at 12th June 2017

Current account

Investment account

£4,381.17

£3,744.55

£8,125.72

INCOME

Chilcorn re proceeds of clothing bank contents

£ 44.00

£ 44.00

EXPENDITURE

Mrs J P Banks re June salary

HMRC re Clerk’s PAYE quarter ended 5 July 2017

Mrs J P Banks – admin expenditure quarter ended 5 July 2017 £112.83

use of home as office quarter ended 5 July 2017 £ 54.00

Mrs J P Banks – catering Annual Parish/Council Meeting 8 May (S137 payment)

Bridford Village Hall re hire of meeting room 1 April – 30 June £60.00

re contribution of PO rent 1 April – 30 June £48.00

£ 200.93

£ 220.60

£ 166.83

£ 37.20

£108.00

£733.56

Account balances as at 3 July2017

Current account

Investment account

£3,691.61

£3,744.55

£7,436.16

(Balances include earmarked funds: £90 refundable allotment deposits / £565 Play Area / £67.50 Village Garden / £88.76 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 – none

Any items for discussion received since publication of the agenda

Bridford Rural Skip Service 15th July – TDC has requested confirmation that the lay-by will be empty first thing in the morning. The Clerk will make up a notice and put it up in the lay-by.

ITEMS FOR INFORMATION

Notice of Road Closure – road from Langdale to Windmill Gate, Bridford from 10th – 14th July to enable pre patching works for 18/19 surface dressing

New Funding Available for Dartmoor Communities – details passed to the Village Hall committee

Views on Neighbourhood Policing – meeting 7 July at South Hams District Council

Any items for information received since publication of the agenda

Garden Waste Collection Service – subscriptions need to be renewed before 25th August to ensure continuation of garden waste collection service.

Public Discussion

Overgrown Hedges on Pound Lane – the hill is becoming very dangerous, there having been one accident this summer already. Although we are still in the nesting season, hedges can be cut if considered dangerous. The hedges are particularly overgrown and obscuring vision at Oxenpark Gate at the top of the hill and on the bend outside Southwood which is currently unoccupied. Highways will be contacted and requested to cut back the hedges in these locations. Other landowners with boundaries on Pound Lane will be written to in August to ask them to cut their roadside hedges. Cllr Price will confirm the actual date for the end of the nesting season.

Cllr Lord mentioned that a number of residents have been receiving phone calls regarding loft installation and while some may be quite legitimate people should be on their guard and wary when answering the telephone.

Date of next meeting – There is a summer recess in August and therefore there will be no Parish Council meeting. The next meeting will be held on 4^th September at 7.00pm in the upstairs room of the Village Hall

Original copy of minutes signed by the Chairperson 4th September 2017

CIRCULATION

Newletters, Reports & Circulars

Dunsford PC minutes of May meeting

Christow PC minutes of April meeting

Christow PC minutes of May meeting

Miscellaneous

Correspondence sent

Various

June 29, 2017

Bridford Parish Council Agenda 3rd July 2017

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 3rd July 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 relatingto 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 12th June 2017
5	Allotments – broken gate post
6	Play Area
7	Bridford Hill
8	Telephone Box Maintenance
9	Blue Advisory Road Signs
10	Village Garden
11	Parish Plan
12	Asset Register – reviewed at June PC meeting, defibrillator added, now requiring signature of Chair and Clerk
ANY OTHER MATTERS ARISING
13	Meetings attended by Parish Councillors
14	District Councillors Report
15	County Councillors Report
PLANNING
For Discussion
16	Thorn Farm, Bridford– re proposed demolition of existing rear porch and steps, demolition of sheds and erection of new rear and side extensions (DNPA ref. 0303/17)
17	Any planning items for discussion since publication of the agenda
For Information
18	Land adjoining Lower Hole, Bridford – Refusal of Planning Permission re change of use of land to equestrian and erection of four field shelters and associated hardstanding, (DNPA ref. 0231/17)
19	Any planning items for information received since publication of the agenda
20	Local Plan Review – consultation
21	Planning Procedures and Policies relating to Bridford PC
FINANCE & ACCOUNTS
22	Account balances as at 12th June 2017 Current account Investment account	£4,381.17 £3,744.55 £8,125.72
23	INCOME Chilcorn re proceeds of clothing bank contents	£ 44.00 £ 44.00
24	EXPENDITURE Mrs J P Banks re June salary HMRC re Clerk’s PAYE quarter ended 5 July 2017 Mrs J P Banks – admin expenditure quarter ended 5 July 2017 £112.83 use of home as office quarter ended 5 July 2017 £ 54.00 Mrs J P Banks – catering Annual Parish/Council Meeting 8 May (S137 payment) Bridford Village Hall re hire of meeting room 1 April – 30 June £60.00 re contribution of PO rent 1 April – 30 June £48.00	£ 200.93 £ 220.60 £ 166.83 £ 37.20 £108.00 £733.56
25	Account balances as at 3 July2017 Current account Investment account	£3,691.61 £3,744.55 £7,436.16
	(Balances include earmarked funds: £90 refundable allotment deposits / £565 Play Area / £67.50 Village Garden / £88.76 textile bank)
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION – none
26	Any items for discussion received since publication of the agenda
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION
27	Notice of Road Closure
28	New Funding Available for Dartmoor Communities
29	Views on Neighbourhood Policing – meeting 7 July
30	Any items for information received since publication of the agenda
31	Public Discussion
32	Date of next meeting – There is a summer recess in August and therefore there will be no Parish Council meeting. The next meeting will be held on 4^th September at 7.00pm in the upstairs room of the Village Hall

	Joan Banks Clerk to Bridford Parish Council
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