Bridford Parish Council Meeting Agenda and Minutes

June 16, 2017July 6, 2017

Minutes of Bridford Parish Council meeting 12th June 2017

Minutes of a meeting of Bridford Parish Council held on 12th June 2017 at Bridford Village Hall at 7.00pm
Present: Cllrs G Hearnden (Chair) E Price, A Lord, R Dowding, J Padgham, Mrs J P Banks (Clerk) and three members of the public. Cnty Cllr Jerry Brook and Dst Cllr Amanda Ford were present for part of the meeting.
1		Apologies Cllrs F Miles and T Evans
2		Declarations of Interest – none
3		Public Discussion – the owner of Birch Tree Farm spoke of his concerns regarding heavy goods vehicles being directed past his home by satellite navigation systems. A considerable amount of damage has been done to the banks, hedgerows and his own land. DCC Highways Department has been contacted by the Parishioner. Simon Pearson (DCC Highways) has suggested that the way forward would be to install blue advisory road signs at each end of the lane. This will require the support of the Parish Council which has agreed to get in touch with Highways to establish what the procedure and way forward will be. Also brought to the attention of the Parish Council is that the give way / priority road markings are wrong in two places on Neadon Lane, giving the impression that Neadon Lane veers off to the left rather than going down the hill to the main road. It is understood that Highways Department is already aware of this but the Clerk will get in touch to ensure that arrangements are in hand to correct the road markings.
Dst Cllr Ford joined the meeting at 7.15pm
MATTERS ARISING
4	Minutes – the Parish Council resolved to approve the minutes of the Annual Parish Meeting and the Annual Parish Council Meeting held on 8th May 2017 as a true and accurate record of the meetings.
5	Allotments – the gate post has rotted through and broken off at the top of the allotment field. The Clerk has tried unsuccessfully to persuade anybody to take on the job to replace it. Reg Wills has a post driver. Cllr Lord will ask him if he would be able and willing to undertake the repair.
6	Play Area – nothing new to report. The Clerk and Cllr Price have yet to meet to discuss the replacement of the wooden fort.
7	Bridford Hill – regarding the gritting of the road surface. Matter deferred until the next meeting when Cllr Miles will be present and can be included in the decision as to the next step forward.
8	Telephone Box Maintenance – Photos sent to BT who have yet to decide whether or not repainting of our ‘eyesore’ phone box is necessary. The Clerk will follow it up.
9	Angler’s Cottage – Teignbridge District Council has advised that the Enforcement Order to repair the property was not complied with and the owner has now put the property up for sale.
10	Village Garden – now included on the Parish Council’s insurance policy providing £10m public liability.
11	Parish Plan – all suggested timescales are being adhered to with regards to aims and suggestions contained within the Plan. Cllr Dowding reported that he has completed a Draft Planning Policy Guide for the Parish Council and that this will need a separate meeting to run through and discuss.
12	Defibrillator – the defibrillator is now installed on the wall of the porch outside the Village Hall. Cllr Dowding confirmed that David Wood (First Responder) has been to check that it is all in working order and he has registered it with the Devon Ambulance Service. First Responders have taken responsibility for its upkeep and undertaking all necessary regular checks.
13	Grass Cutting Tenders – only one tender was received which was from Mr Graham Dicker in respect of the three year contract commencing April 2017 and this has been accepted by the Parish Council. Mr Dicker to supply an up to date copy of his public liability insurance.
ANY OTHER MATTERS ARISING
14	Meetings attended by Parish Councillors – five Councillors from Bridford attended the Three Parishes meeting hosted by Christow Parish Council on 16th May. Two attended from Christow. There was no representation from Dunsford. Cllrs Miles, Price and Padgham attended a planning meeting at DNPA on 12th June.
15	District Councillors Report – Dst Cllr Ford confirmed that the CEO at TDC has resigned but with all District Councillors being sworn to secrecy, she could not say any more. The CEO will not be replaced and her workload is being shared between the existing deputy CEO who will become Head of Paid Services and other existing officers. The mobile phone structure is now connected and up and running in the Valley giving a mobile phone signal to some but not all providers. The NHS is holding its first ‘open day’ with a Health Fair and AGM at Newton Abbot on 22nd June. Details to be circulated to the Parish Councillors.
Cnty Cllr Brook joined the meeting at 7.25pm
16	County Councillors Report – following the County Council election in May, it has taken until now for DCC to be up and running and operating correctly. A Management Development meeting took place last week. There were two important applications, the first being from Hansons Trusham Quarry re its conditions and permission to remain open. There is a considerably large amount of valuable dolomite rock in the quarry but it is covered by poor quality aggregate on top. The application was approved. The second application was to widen the road from Drumbridges to Jetty Marsh Lane at Newton Abbot. It is noted that the current road has been responsible for a number of deaths with 19,000 vehicle movements per day. There is also a plan to construct 200-300 houses near Jetty Marsh. The road widening will be done in three stages and will make both geographical and historical changes. Cllr Brook mentioned that there is now a direct link to the works team to report potholes. If he is allowed to publicise the contact details, he will do but in the meantime, he is happy for details of any potholes to be sent to him and he will forward on direct to the team. Details of the problems at Birch Tree Farm regarding heavy vehicles were passed on to Cllr Brook who spoke to the property owner and offered to take up the matter with Highways.
Cnty Cllr Brook and Dst Cllr Ford left the meeting at 7.45pm
PLANNING
For Discussion
17	The following applications were dealt with between meetings due to the short timescales for submission of comments. Details were circulated to Parish Councillors. Thorn Farm, Bridford – re proposed construction of ménage (20m x 40m) with 3-rail timber fence. Following a site visit, the Parish Council had no objections to the application (DNPA ref 0242/17)
18	Lower Westcott Farm, Doccombe, Moretonhampstead – re proposed change of use of part of field to provide riding area (15m x 25m) with associated works (DNPA ref 0199/17). The Parish Council has no objections to this application
19	Field at Manley Mead, Bridford – application for Prior Notification re proposed agricultural store for machinery, equipment and feed (DNPA ref 0185/17). The Parish Council has no objections to this application although it is understood that the application has currently been deferred as it is likely to need a full planning application.
20	Land adjoining Lower Hole, Bridford – re proposed change of use of land and erection of four field shelters and associated hard standing (DNPA ref 0231/17). Following a site visit, the Parish Council had no objections to the application
21	Any planning items for discussion since publication of the agenda – none
For Information
22	Middle Heltor Farm, Bridford – Grant of Conditional Planning Permission re installation of mobile telecommunications and ancillary equipment involving the erection of 12m high telegraph pole with eight consumer antennae and four backhaul radio antennae and associated radio housing and trenching. (DNPA ref 0145/17)
23	Tree Preservation Order: Western End, Bridford – Conditional consent has been granted to fell a tree at The Spinney (DNPA ref 0019/17)
24	Cedar House, Bridford – Grant of Conditional Planning re external works to existing outbuilding (DNPA ref 0123/17)
25	The Hide, Bridford – Certificate of Lawful Use or Development granted (DNPA ref 0124/17)
26	The Old Quarry, Pound Lane, Bridford – the Parish Council wrote to DNPA asking about the current situation at The Old Quarry. DNPA replied: The enforcement notice requires the cessation of the residential use of the mobile home but not its removal, a mobile home having been sited on the land for many years prior to the notice being served, but not in residential use. The owner of the caravan was due to move out when the caravan would revert to being a site office / rest room facility for the new owner of the site who proposed to carry out caravan repairs on the land.
27	Any planning items for information received since publication of the agenda – none
FINANCE & ACCOUNTS
28	Account balances as at 3rd April 2017 Current account Investment account		£1,806.38 £3,744.10 £5,550.48
	(Balances include earmarked funds: £90 refundable allotment deposits / £565 Play Area / £67.50 Village Garden / £44.76 textile bank)
29	INCOME 1st half of precept VAT Refund S J Newman re allotment rent plot 3 S J Newman re allotment deposit plot 3 Bank interest April Bank interest May		£3,750.00 £ 465.29 £ 7.50 £ 30.00 £ 0.16 £ 0.15 £4,253.10
30	EXPENDITURE Bridford Village re hire of room for PC meetings 1 Jan – 31 Mar £48.00 re contribution to Post Office room hire 1 Jan – 31 Mar £48.00 Mr G Dicker re grass cutting Jan/Feb/Mar Society of Local Council Clerks annual subscription Came & Company Annual Insurance Premium Mrs J P Banks re April salary £200.93 re May salary £200.93 re holiday pay 2016/17 £280.20 Mrs P Clapham re completion of internal audit Mrs J P Banks re purchase of new printer		£ 96.00 £ 162.53 £ 78.00 £ 574.42 £ 682.06 £ 50.00 £ 34.99 £1,678.00
31	Account balances as at 12 June 2017 Current account Investment account		£4,381.17 £3,744.55 £8,125.72
The Parish Council resolved to approve the accounts and authorise the expenditure. Cllr Dowding, delegated by the Chair, checked the invoices to the cheque book and the reconciliation to the bank statement.
32	Review of Financial Regulations – annual review with no amendments necessary. Signed by the Chair and Clerk 12th June 2017
33	Review of Statement of Internal Control – annual review with one amendment made by the Clerk and being agreed by the Parish Council in connection with the wording regarding the Internal Audit. Signed by the Chair and Clerk 12th June 2017.
34	Review of Risk Assessment – annual review with amendments being made by the Clerk and agreed by the Parish Council following the change of Insurance Company. Details of Village Garden also added under ‘Services’ and also details of the new three year grass cutting contract. Signed by the Chair and Clerk 12th June 2017
35	Review of Asset Register – annual review. Defibrillator will be added to Parish Council assets. Clerk will add this and bring document to July meeting for signature.
36	Standing Orders – document was reviewed at May meeting. Amendment made and agreed by the Parish Council and revised document signed by the Chair and Clerk 12th June 2017
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
37	Future Annual Parish Meetings – the Parish Council resolved that the Annual Parish Meeting in future will be a separate meeting to be held on a different evening to the Annual Parish Council Meeting. This will take effect in 2018.
38	Fly the Red Ensign for Merchant Navy Day – 3rd September 2017. The Parish Council will not be participating.
39	CPA “Our Outdoors” Competition 2017 – replaces Best Kept Village Competition with different new categories. Details to be passed on to Matt Jones (Bridford Woodland Trust)
40	Any items for discussion received since publication of the agenda – none
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION
41	Bridford Annual Rural Skip Day – Reminder 15th July 2017 at the lay-by at the top of Pound Lane from 10.00am – 4.00pm
42	Any items for information received since publication of the agenda – none
43	Public Discussion – there were no further items for discussion.
44	Date of next meeting will be 3rd July 2017 at Bridford Village Hall

	Original copy of minutes signed by the Chairperson 3rd July 2017

June 9, 2017June 9, 2017

Bridford Parish Council Meeting Agenda 12th June 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 12th June 2017 at 7.00pm Joan Banks Clerk to Bridford Parish Council
AGENDA
1	Apologies Cllr F Miles
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 8th May 2017
5	Allotments – broken gate post
6	Play Area
7	Bridford Hill
8	Telephone Box Maintenance
9	Angler’s Cottage
10	Village Garden
11	Parish Plan
12	Defibrillator – update from Cllr Dowding
13	Grass Cutting Tenders
ANY OTHER MATTERS ARISING
14	Meetings attended by Parish Councillors
15	District Councillors Report
16	County Councillors Report
PLANNING
For Discussion
17	The following applications were dealt with between meetings due to the short timescales for submission of comments. Details were circulated to Parish Councillors. Thorn Farm, Bridford – re proposed construction of menage (20m x 40m) with 3-rail timber fence. Following a site visit, the Parish Council had no objections to the application (DNPA ref 0242/17)
18	Lower Westcott Farm, Doccombe, Moretonhampstead – re proposed change of use of part of field to provide riding area (15m x 25m) with associated works (DNPA ref 0199/17). The Parish Council has no objections to this application
19	Field at Manley Mead, Bridford – application for Prior Notification re proposed agricultural store for machinery, equipment and feed (DNPA ref 0185/17). The Parish Council has no objections to this application
20	Land adjoining Lower Hole, Bridford – re proposed change of use of land and erection of four field shelters and associated hardstanding (DNPA ref 0231/17). Following a site visit, the Parish Council had no objections to the application
21	Any planning items for discussion since publication of the agenda
For Information
22	Middle Heltor Farm, Bridford – Grant of Conditional Planning Permission re installation of mobile telecommunications and ancillary equipment involving the erection of 12m high telegraph pole with eight consumer antennae and four backhaul radio antennae and associated radio housing and trenching. (DNPA ref 0145/17)
23	Tree Preservation Order: Western End, Bridford – Conditional consent has been granted to fell a tree at The Spinney (DNPA ref 0019/17)
24	Cedar House, Bridford – Grant of Conditional Planning re external works to existing outbuilding (DNPA ref 0123/17)
25	The Hide, Bridford – Certificate of Lawful Use or Development granted (DNPA ref 0124/17)
26	The Old Quarry, Pound Lane, Bridford – response to Parish Council’s letter re current situation at this location
27	Any planning items for information received since publication of the agenda
FINANCE & ACCOUNTS
28	Account balances as at 3rd April 2017 Current account Investment account	£1,806.38 £3,744.10 £5,550.48
	(Balances include earmarked funds: £90 refundable allotment deposits / £565 Play Area / £67.50 Village Garden / £44.76 textile bank)
29	INCOME 1st half of precept VAT Refund S J Newman re allotment rent plot 3 S J Newman re allotment deposit plot 3 Bank interest April Bank interest May	£3,750.00 £ 465.29 £ 7.50 £ 30.00 £ 0.16 £ 0.15 £4,253.10
30	EXPENDITURE Bridford Village re hire of room for PC meetings 1 Jan – 31 Mar £48.00 re contribution to Post Office room hire 1 Jan – 31 Mar £48.00 Mr G Dicker re grass cutting Jan/Feb/Mar Society of Local Council Clerks annual subscription Came & Company Annual Insurance Premium Mrs J P Banks re April salary £200.93 re May salary £200.93 re holiday pay 2016/17 £280.20 Mrs P Clapham re completion of internal audit Mrs J P Banks re purchase of new printer	£ 96.00 £ 162.53 £ 78.00 £ 574.42 £ 682.06 £ 50.00 £ 34.99 £1,678.00
31	Account balances as at 12 June 2017 Current account Investment account	£4,381.17 £3,744.55 £8,125.72
32	Review of Financial Regulations
33	Review of Statement of Internal Control
34	Review of Risk Assessment
35	Review of Asset Register
36	Standing Orders – revised document to be signed by the Chair and Clerk following review at the May meeting
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
37	Future Annual Parish Meetings – Annual Parish Meeting in future to be a separate meeting on a different evening to the Annual Parish Council Meeting.
38	Fly the Red Ensign for Merchant Navy Day – 3rd September 2017
39	CPA “Our Outdoors” Competition 2017 – replaces Best Kept Village Competition
40	Any items for discussion received since publication of the agenda
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION
41	Bridford Annual Rural Skip Day – Reminder 15th July 2017
42	Any items for information received since publication of the agenda
43	Public Discussion
44	Date of next meeting will be 3rd July 2017 at Bridford Villlage Hall

	Joan Banks Clerk to Bridford Parish Council
	CIRCULATION Newletters, Reports & Circulars Dunsford Minutes March 2017 Dunsford Minutes April 2017 Healthwatch Voices Spring 2017 Miscellaneous Application for a non-material amendment following Grant of Planning Permission re Cedar House Alterations to the Electoral Register Correspondence sent Various

May 26, 2017June 16, 2017

Draft Minutes of Annual Parish and Annual Parish Council Meetings 8th May 2017

Minutes of the Annual Parish Meeting held at Bridford Village Hall on Monday 8th May at 7.00pm
Present: Cllrs F Miles (Chairperson), G Hearnden, E Price, T Evans, A Lord, R Dowding, J Padgham, Mrs J Banks (Clerk), Simon Lee (DNPA Ranger) and eleven members of the public representing various local organisations. Cnty Cllr Jerry Brook and Dst Cllr Amanda Ford attended for part of the meeting.
The Chairperson welcomed everyone to the meeting
Apologies – Teign Tennis Trust, Cathy Horder, Francis Leversedge, Matt Jones, David Fine
Chairperson’s Report – Cllr Miles gave a resume of the Parish Council’s past year and it’s achievements which included the repair and redesign of the splay at the bridge at Leigh Cross and the purchase of a defibrillator and the organisation of related training.
Cnty Cllr Brook joined the meeting at 7.40pm The Chairperson welcomed Cllr Brook, congratulated him on his re-election and invited him to speak
County Councillor’s Report – DCC’s current position is a mirror image of the last seven years. There are annual reductions in Government finance and it is a case of balancing the annual finance with the delivery of services. The Mineral Plan sets out all the minerals that are available to us over the next seven years. This plan is only a plan, not a program of what will happen. DCC continues to work towards getting the best of opportunities for children in care. Education has been in the limelight over the past 12-18 months. The funding systems is worked to a formula. All MP’s have signed up to fight the Government for a fair system to educate today’s children who are tomorrow’s future. Caring – there are plans to treat more people in their own homes. The maintenance of roads is a constant battle with snippets of success. An additional £11m obtained from the Government spent over the last twelve months. The Government is looking to DCC to make savings of £26-28m next year. 2018/19 will see difficult times with DCC having to make the best of what it has. The Chairperson thanked Cllr Brook for his continued support to the Teign Valley.
Cnty Cllr Brook left the meeting at 7.55pm
District Councillors Report – Cllr Amanda Ford said that she had contributed towards the DAA Night Landing project at Christow which would serve the Teign Valley. It was asked if a similar project could be undertaken in Bridford. The Clerk confirmed that the idea had already been considered by the Parish Council and decided against. A member of the public suggested that the subject should be on the agenda at a future PC meeting for discussion. There are no changes within the District Council as it continues to try and keep costs down. Connection is still awaited for a mobile phone signal. The infrastructure is there, it is a case of waiting for the independent providers to connect and this should then give coverage to the whole valley. With regards to the internet connection, this should have been completed last November. The hold -up is with the installation at Christow.
DNPA Ranger’s Report – see appendix (i) attached.
Gritting of Bridford Hill – Cllr Miles gave a report on the current situation regarding the gritting of Bridford Hill and several ideas were put forward as to the possible way forward which will be explored. The question was raised over whether legally, DCC has a duty of care regarding health and safety. Should the Parish Council take legal advice? A Parishioner said that they thought most residents would be prepared to pay a bit more each year on the precept to have the hill gritted. DCC will be asked for costings and if the Parish could ‘buy in’ gritting services. Fundraising could be a means of paying for it. The Parish Council will write to the local MP.
Parish Plan – in view of time restraints, the Chair did not go through the Plan but invited anyone to take a copy or to view it on the Parish website.
Reports from individual local groups and organisations – reports were presented by representatives detailing their activities and future plans.
Open Forum – An allotment tenant reported that he has attempted to cut back the blackthorn hedge at the top of the allotments, but it needs lopping. A member of the public thanked the Parish Councillors and Clerk for their continued work on behalf of the parishioners of Bridford
Chairperson’s closing comments – the Chairperson thanked everyone for attending the meeting. Special thanks were given to the Clerk and members of the Parish Council and to Cnty Cllr Jerry Brook, Dst Cllr Amanda Ford and DNPA Ranger Simon Lee.

Refreshments were served and there was then the opportunity to meet and chat with the Parish Councillors. The Annual Parish Council Meeting then followed at which point all members of the public left!

Minutes of the Annual Parish Council Meeting held at Bridford Village Hall on 8th May. Meeting commenced at 21.40
Present: Cllrs F Miles (existing Chairperson), G Hearnden, E Price, T Evans, R Dowding, A Lord, J Padgham, Mrs J Banks (Clerk). No members of the public were present.
Election of Chairperson – Cllr Francis Miles was nominated and unanimously re-elected as Chairperson for the next twelve months.
Election of Vice Chairperson – Cllr Geoff Hearnden was nominated and unanimously re-elected as vice Chairperson for the next twelve months.
Acceptance of Office forms – were signed by the Chairperson and vice Chairperson in the presence of the Clerk.
Apologies – none
Declarations of Interests – none
Appointment of Committees and Representatives
Village Hall	Cllrs Dowding and Evans
TALC	Cllrs Dowding and Padgham
DNPA Consultative Committee	All Parish Councillors
Bridford Trust	Cllr Miles
Planning	All Parish Councillors
Lengths man	The Clerk
Play Area	Cllr Price
Tree Warden	David Price
Parish Plan Development	All Parish Councillors
Allotments Representative	Francis Leversedge
Allotments PC Representative	The Clerk
Website	The Clerk and Jarrod Poynton
Snow Warden	All Parish Councillors for time being
Village Garden	Cllr Miles
MATTERS ARISING
Minutes of last meeting – the Parish Council resolved to approve the minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 3rd April 2017 as a true and accurate record of the meeting
Review of Standing Orders – the Standing Orders were reviewed. The Parish Council agreed to remove item xii in section 5 as it is not applicable to this Council. All other reviews listed on the Standing Orders will be on the agenda for the June 2017 Parish Council meeting and in future years will be reviewed at the Annual Parish Council Meeting.
PARISH COUNCIL AUDIT 2017
Notice of Appointment for Date for the Exercise of Electors Rights – any persons interested may inspect the Annual Return and all books, deed, contract, bills, vouchers and receipts etc by appointment only by application to the Clerk from 5th June – 14th July 2017.
Date of External Audit – 2nd June 2017
Date of Internal Audit – this took place on 8th May 2017. No issues were identified.
Receipts and Payments Account year ended 31 March 2017 – approved by the Parish Council and signed by the Chairperson and the Clerk
Annual Return Annual Governance Statement 2015/16 The Parish Council considered, approved and signed the Annual Governance Statement in section one. The Parish Council answered ‘yes’ to the questions on the statement.
Annual Return Accounting Statements 2015/16 – the Parish Council considered, approved and signed the Accounting Statements in section two.
Date of next meeting – Monday 12th June in the upstairs room at Bridford Village Hall at 7.00pm
Original Minutes signed by the Chairperson 12th June 2017

May 2, 2017

Bridford Parish Council Annual Parish Meeting and Annual Parish Council Meeting Agendas 8th May 2017

Dear Parish Councillors and Member of the Public, Parish Councillors are summoned and Members of the Public are invited to attend the Annual Parish Meeting which will be followed by the Annual Parish Council Meeting to be held at Bridford Village Hall on Monday 8th May at 7.00pm Joan Banks Clerk to Bridford Parish Council

ANNUAL PARISH MEETING AGENDA
1	Welcome by the current Chairperson
2	Apologies
3	Chairperson’s Report
4	County Councillor’s Report
5	District Councillors Report
6	DNPA Ranger’s Report
7	Gritting of Bridford Hill – to include discussion led by Chairperson Cllr Miles
8	Parish Plan – presentation by the Chairperson Cllr Miles
9	Reports from individual local groups and organisations
10	Open Forum
11	Chairperson’s closing comments

REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED and there will be the opportunity to meet and chat with your Parish Councillors prior to the start of the Annual Parish Council Meeting

ANNUAL PARISH COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
1	Election of Chairperson
2	Election of Vice Chairperson
3	Acceptance of Office forms
4	Apologies
5	Declarations of Interests
6	Appointment of Committees and Representatives · Village Hall · TALC · DNPA Consultative Committee · Bridford Trust · Planning · Lengthsman · Play Area · Tree Warden · Parish Plan Development · Allotments Representative · Allotments PC Representative · Website · Snow Warden · Village Garden
MATTERS ARISING
7	Minutes – Parish Council to approve the minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 3rd April 2017
8	Review of Standing Orders
PARISH COUNCIL AUDIT 2017
9	Notice of Appointment for Date for the Exercise of Electors Rights
10	Date of External Audit
11	Date of Internal Audit
12	Receipts and Payments Account year ended 31 March 2017 to be approved by the Parish Council
13	Annual Return year ended 31 March 2017 – Parish Council to answer the questions in the Annual Governance Statement and approve the accounts in section two and the Annual Governance Statement in section one
14	Date of next meeting – Monday 5 June in the upstairs room at Bridford Village Hall at 7.00pm

Joan Banks Clerk to Bridford Parish Council

April 14, 2017May 26, 2017

Minutes Bridford Parish Council Meeting 3rd April 2017

Minutes of a meeting of Bridford Parish Council held at Bridford Village Hall on Monday 3rd April 2017 at 7.00pm
Present: Cllrs F Miles (Chairperson), G Hearnden, A Lord, R Dowding, E Price, T Evans, J Padgham, Mrs J P Banks (Clerk). No members of the public were present.
1	Apologies – Cnty Cllr Brook, Dst Cllr Ford
2	Declarations of Interest – Cllr Evans declared a personal interest in item 25
3	Public Discussion – no items for discussion
MATTERS ARISING
4	Minutes – the Parish Council resolved to approve the minutes of the meeting held on 6th March 2017 as a true and accurate record of the meeting.
5	Allotments – the agreement and rent have been received in respect of plot 3. Three half plots remain vacant.
6	Play Area – RoSPA inspection report. Cllr Price has examined the report and made recommendations. Consideration must be given to replacing the A Frame and the Fort / slide over the next two years. Enquiries will be made with regard to replacements and grant funding available. Cllr Price and the Clerk will discuss other minor work to be done.
7	Bridford Hill Condition of road surface – Simon Pearson of DCC Highways is aware of this road and has made bids for funding to carry out some resurfacing. Recommendation for everyone to individually report potholes and damage to road surfaces direct to the website link: httpl://new.devon.gov.uk/roadsandtransport/report-a-problem Future gritting plans – it is time to send another letter to Devon County Council highlighting the problems with regard to Bridford Hill being removed from the primary gritting route. A draft specification was agreed which will be published in Unity and on the notice board and sent out with invitations to tender to local contractors. This is likely to be on the basis of a retainer fee and individual call out charges. The Parish Council’s towable gritter has been left outside and is now in a very sorry state and the controls have seized up again. If we were to revert to the Snow Warden volunteer scheme, thought would have to be given as to whether it would be better to buy the basic model and replace it every three years or to purchase a much more expensive model with a stainless steel chassis. However, the suppliers have made it clear that all machines must be looked after and washed down after each use. The owners of Seven Acre Farm are to be approached to see if they would be willing to assist as it is in their interest to keep the road open for the milk tanker and their own farming vehicles. Cllr Miles will give a presentation about the gritting of the roads and conduct a discussion with the public at the Annual Parish Meeting in May.
8	Telephone Box Maintenance – BT has repaired the light and the broken glass in the telephone box but requires photographic evidence that it needs painting. The Clerk will take photos and submit them to BT.
9	Defibrillator – Cllr Dowding reported that EDF has still to install a new three phase meter at the Village Hall and until this is done, the electrician cannot complete the electrical works including the installation of the defibrillator outside in the porch. The Clerk circulated a breakdown of costs showing how the defibrillator had been paid for.
10	Village Garden – now belongs to the Parish Council with the transfer formalities at HM Land Registry having been completed. The insurance company has been asked to ensure that public liability cover is extended to cover the Village Garden.
11	Parish Plan – Cllr Lord making enquiries with regard to setting up local monitoring of healthcare, has found a Parishioner who is interested in assisting. Cllr Lord to draw up a list of residents who may require help.
12	Further training courses re first aid and defibrillator – this will be advertised again when the defibrillator is in place.
13	Parish Council Website – the Clerk will take over the updating of the Parish Council section of the website to ensure that everything we are legally required to publish in connection with the Transparency Code, is kept up to date.
ANY OTHER MATTERS ARISING
14	Meetings attended by Parish Councillors – Cllrs Miles, Dowding and Padgham attended a planning training course at South Molton. Content more about process rather than policy and not appropriate to DNPA. Cllr Dowding looking into Bridford Parish guidance when making planning decisions. Clerk to write to DNPA requesting training with regard to the National Park Planning Policy. Ask Christow PC to include ‘Governance of DNPA’ and ‘Valley Neighbourhood Plan’ on the agenda for the 2017 Three Parishes meeting. Cllr Dowding attended a recent TALC meeting which included a talk by the Police about cyber crime. Cllrs Miles and Dowding attended a meeting of Bridford Trust which outlined uses of the land, and uses of the reserves. Events will be held in the Woodland Park to include the community with an open afternoon on 14th May. Councillor Price to ask Bridford Trust to report any maintenance required when checking local footpaths.
15	District Councillors Report – Cllr Ford not present but sent a report. Airband advise that the Christow mast is going live and expects to get people connected from mid April. Cllr Ford has contacted local MP to ask him to again contact all the mobile phone providers to speed up the process as to when they will connect to the existing mobile phone infrastructure that is now present in the Valley. A number of ‘incidences’ reported around the reservoirs. A call for local foster carers and accommodation for Syrian Refugees. Cllr Ford has given just under £1,000 from her Community Fund to aid and provide a night landing site for the DAA in Christow. There are new guidelines for recycling food waste. County Council Elections are being held on 4th May 2017.
16	County Councillors Report – no report, Cllr Brook not present.
PLANNING
For Discussion
17 18 19	The following applications were dealt with between meetings due to the short timescales for submission of comments. Details circulated to Parish Councillors. The Hide, Bridford – application for Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed use as additional living accommodation (DNPA ref. 0124/17) The Parish Council has no objections to the application Cedar House, Bridford – re proposed external works to existing outbuilding (DNPA ref 0123/17). The Parish Council has no objections to the application Western End, Bridford (garden of The Spinney) re tree preservation order – application to fell beech tree (DNPA ref 17/0019). Applicant already advised Parish Council of reasons for application. The Parish Council accepts the need for this tree to be felled
20	Middle Heltor Farm, Bridford – re proposed installation of mobile telecommunications and ancillary equipment involving the erection of 12m high telegraph pole with eight consumer antennae and four backhaul radio antennae and associated radio housing and trenching (DNPA ref 0145/17). The Parish Council supports this application, communications being essential in the Teign Valley.
21	Any planning items for discussion since publication of the agenda – none
For Information
22	Seven Views, Pound Lane, Bridford – Grant of Conditional Planning Permission re improvements to access including replacement shed and oil tank enclosure / bin store (DNPA ref 0023/17)
23	Stonemill House, Stone Lane, Bridford – Grant of Conditional Planning Permission re change of use from agricultural to equestrian; construction of equestrian exercise area and relocation of two existing mobile field shelters (DNPA ref 0024/17)
24	Any planning items for information received since publication of the agenda – none
25	Application to divert footpaths / bridleways re Burnicombe Farm – DNPA confirmed that it had not received anything further from the landowner. If a formal application is made and consultations are carried out, the Parish Council will be included in that process. The landowner has confirmed that he will be putting in a new application.
FINANCE & ACCOUNTS
26	Account balances as at 6th March 2017 Current account Investment account	£3.257.76 £3,743.94 £7.001.70
	(Balances include earmarked funds: £90 refundable allotment deposits / £565 Play Area / £67.50 Village Garden / £44.76 textile bank)
27	INCOME Bank interest February Donation from Skittles teams – Village Garden – Play Area	£ 0.16 £ 24.50 £ 40.00 £ 64.66
28	EXPENDITURE Mrs J P Banks re March salary Mrs J P Banks reimburse admin expenditure 1 January – 31 March 2017 HMRC re PAYE quarter ended 5 April 2017 Payment to Village Hall – re percentage proceeds from textile bank Kitsons £500 + £100 VAT + £20 disbursements re transfer title Village Garden DALC re attendance at planning training course re Cllrs, Miles, Dowding and Padgham £75 + £15 VAT Playsafety Ltd re RoSPA annual inspection of Play Area £94.50 + £18.90 VAT DALC re annual membership subscription £103.69 + £15.61 VAT – this amount will be deducted by Teignbridge from the first half of the precept payment Mrs J P Banks reimburse cost of Office (Word) programme £36.14 and McAfee anti-virus programme £16.98	£192.56 £149.70 £144.60 £ 33.20 £620.00 £ 90.00 £113.40 £119.30 £ 53.12 £1,515.88
29	Account balances as at 3rd April 2017 Current account Investment account	£1,806.38 £3,744.10 £5,550.48
	The Clerk circulated details of the breakdown of how proceeds of the Clothing Bank have been distributed since the project commenced. The Parish Council resolved to accept the accounts and authorise the expenditure. Cllr Dowding, being delegated by the Chairperson, checked the invoices to the cheque book and the reconciliation to the bank statement.
30	Clerk’s salary / annual increment – the Parish Council resolved to authorise annual increase w.e.f. 1st April 2017 from SCP 23 to SCP24 (£11.415 per hour)
31	Clerk’s entitlement to holiday pay – the Parish Council resolved to agree to the Clerk’s request to be paid holiday pay on a pro rata basis equating to 32 hours per annum.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
32	Annual Parish Meeting – there will not be a public speaker. The Chairperson will speak about the way forward regarding the gritting of Pound Lane and also about the Parish Plan. Public discussion will be invited. Invitations to be sent out to all local groups inviting them to present a report if they wish to do so. Catering to be provided by the Clerk and Cllrs Miles & Price. Posters with agenda to be prepared. The Annual Parish Meeting will be followed by the Annual Parish Council Meeting which will include only the legally required Annual Parish business, carrying anything else forward to the June meeting.
33	Visit Dartmoor – invitation to advertise the Parish. Cllr Miles will write an item for publication to promote Bridford. Contact organisers of Bridford Fete to see if they would like to include their event.
34	Any items for discussion received since publication of the agenda
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION
35	Bridford Annual Rural Skip Day – will take place on 15th July 2017 in the lay-by at the top of Pound Lane from 10am – 4pm. Notification from Teignbridge re change of contractor
36	Food Waste Recycling – update received from Teignbridge re food waste container liners.
37	Devon and Cornwall Police Alert – details of sheep worrying in Bovey Tracy and a stolen pony near Bude
38	Teign Tennis Trust – has advised that the club is applying for a loan from the LTA to support its court refurbishment this summer. There is no liability to Trustees. Work has commenced on upgrading the clubhouse and installing a disabled toilet.
39	Any items for information received since publication of the agenda Notice of Road Closure outside MIll View, Bridford to complete SWW Utility works 10 – 12 July 2017.
40	Public Discussion – A Parish Councillor asked what the current situation is regarding what appears to be a used car lot in the Old Quarry on Pound Lane. Letter to be sent to DNPA. Item not on the agenda – Grass Cutting Contract. Invitations to Tender have been sent out and advertised for renewal of the three year contract to include additional work to keep vacant allotments cut back.
41	Date of next meeting will be 8th May which will be the Annual Parish Meeting commencing at 7.00pm followed by the Annual Parish Council meeting.

	………………………………………………………..Chairperson 8th May 2017
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March 30, 2017

Bridford Parish Council Agenda 3rd April 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 3rd April 2017 at 7.00pm Joan Banks Clerk to Bridford Parish Council
AGENDA
1	Apologies – Cnty Cllr Brook
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 6th March 2017
5	Allotments – update
6	Play Area – RoSPA inspection report
7	Bridford Hill – state of road surface – future gritting plans
8	Telephone Box Maintenance
9	Defibrillator
10	Village Garden
11	Parish Plan
12	Further training courses re first aid and defibrillator
13	Parish Council Website
ANY OTHER MATTERS ARISING
14	Meetings attended by Parish Councillors
15	District Councillors Report
16	County Councillors Report
PLANNING
For Discussion
17 18 19	The following applications were dealt with between meetings due to the short timescales for submission of comments. Details circulated to Parish Councillors. The Hide, Bridford – application for Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed use as additional living accommodation (DNPA ref. 0124/17) The Parish Council has no objections to the application Cedar House, Bridford – re proposed external works to existing outbuilding (DNPA ref 0123/17). The Parish Council has no objections to the application Western End, Bridford (garden of The Spinney) re tree preservation order – application to fell beech tree (DNPA ref 17/0019). Applicant already advised Parish Council of reasons for application. The Parish Council accepts the need for this tree to be felled
20	Middle Heltor Farm, Bridford – re proposed installation of mobile telecommunications and ancillary equipment involving the erection of 12m high telegraph pole with eight consumer antennae and four backhaul radio antennae and associated radio housing and trenching (DNPA ref 0145/17)
21	Any planning items for discussion since publication of the agenda
For Information
22	Seven Views, Pound Lane, Bridford – Grant of Conditional Planning Permission re improvements to access including replacement shed and oil tank enclosure / bin store (DNPA ref 0023/17)
23	Stonemill House, Stone Lane, Bridford – Grant of Conditional Planning Permission re change of use from agricultural to equestrian; construction of equestrian exercise area and relocation of two existing mobile field shelters (DNPA ref 0024/17)
24	Any planning items for information received since publication of the agenda
25	Application to divert footpaths / bridleways DNPA response to enquiry re requesting Parish Council comments
FINANCE & ACCOUNTS
26	Account balances as at 6th March 2017 Current account Investment account	£3.257.76 £3,743.94 £7.001.70
	(Balances include earmarked funds: £90 refundable allotment deposits / £565 Play Area / £67.50 Village Garden / £44.76 textile bank)
27	INCOME Bank interest February Donation from Skittles teams – Village Garden – Play Area	£ 0.16 £ 24.50 £ 40.00 £ 64.66
28	EXPENDITURE Mrs J P Banks re March salary Mrs J P Banks reimburse admin expenditure 1 January – 31 March 2017 HMRC re PAYE quarter ended 5 April 2017 Payment to Village Hall – re percentage proceeds from textile bank Kitsons £500 + £100 VAT + £20 disbursements re transfer title Village Garden DALC re attendance at planning training course re Cllrs, Miles, Dowding and Padgham £75 + £15 VAT Playsafety Ltd re RoSPA annual inspection of Play Area £94.50 + £18.90 VAT DALC re annual membership subscription £103.69 + £15.61 VAT – this amount will be deducted by Teignbridge from the first half of the precept payment Mrs J P Banks reimburse cost of Office (Word) programme £36.14 and McAfee anti-virus programme £16.98	£192.56 £149.70 £144.60 £ 33.20 £620.00 £ 90.00 £113.40 £119.30 £ 53.14 £1,515.90
29	Account balances as at 3rd April 2017 Current account Investment account	£1,806.36 £3,744.10 £5,550.46
30	Clerk’s salary / annual increment – Parish Council to authorise increase w.e.f. 1st April from SCP 23 to SCP24 £11.415 per hour (increase of 47p per hour)
31	Clerk’s entitlement to holiday pay – Parish Council to consider the Clerk’s request to be paid holiday pay on a pro rata basis equating to 32 hours per annum
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
32	Annual Parish Meeting
33	Visit Dartmoor – invitation to advertise the Parish
34	Any items for discussion received since publication of the agenda
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION
35	Bridford Annual Rural Skip Day – 15th July 2017 / Change of Contractor
36	Foodwaste Recycling – update
37	Devon and Cornwall Police Alert
38	Teign Tennis Trust – notice of intention to apply for a loan
39	Any items for information received since publication of the agenda
40	Public Discussion
41	Date of next meeting will be 8th May which will be the Annual Parish Meeting commencing at 7.00pm followed by the Annual Parish Council meeting.

	Joan Banks Clerk to Bridford Parish Council

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March 21, 2017April 4, 2017

Bridford Parish Council Minutes 6th March 2017

Minutes of a meeting of Bridford Parish Council held at Bridford Village Hall on Monday 6th March 2017 at 7.00pm.
Present: Cllrs F Miles (Chairperson), G Hearnden, E Price, T Evans, A Lord, R Dowding, J Padgham, Mrs JP Banks (Clerk), Cnty Cllr Brook attended for part of the meeting. There were no member of the public present.
1	Apologies – Dst Cllr A Ford
2	Declarations of Interest – Cllr Evans declared an interest in item 20.
3	Public Discussion – no items for discussion.
MATTERS ARISING
4	Minutes – the Parish Council resolved to approve the minutes of the meeting held on 6th February 2017 as a true and accurate record of the meeting.
5	Allotments – awaiting the return of the agreement for plot 3. Three half plots remain vacant.
6	Play Area – the annual RoSPA inspection will take place during March.
7	Gritting Machine and treating Bridford Hill – the Chairperson reported that she does have a short list of volunteers to operate the gritting machine. There is no issue with regards to liability, responsibility remains with the County Council. The Parish Council will pursue some form of contracting out. The Chairman and Clerk will decide on the wording for invitations to tender. In the meantime, the Chairperson will contact the volunteers in the event of the severe weather. The Clerk to check to see if the bags of salt have been delivered to Seven Acre Farm.
8	Adoption of Telephone Box – BT has advised that it is no longer available for adoption and will continue to operate as a coin operated telephone box. In view of this decision, the Parish Council will contact BT and request that the box is restored and maintained.
9	Defibrillator – telephone box no longer an option to house the machine. Other options discussed – the telegraph post next to the phone box, outside the Chapel and outside the Village Hall. Awaiting response from Western Power regarding permission to use the telegraph pole and whether they would sponsor the electricity to power the heated cabinet. Electrical power supply refurbishment being undertaken at the Village Hall, this would be convenient to include the installation of the defibrillator. The Clerk to email Councillors with the response from Western Power and a final decision will be made regarding the location.
10	Village Garden – the solicitor has now heard back from all parties concerned and the transfer will now proceed. The garden requires some replanting. Cllr Hearnden to look into obtaining some alpines. There are earmarked funds for the garden which would cover the costs of some new plants. Cllr Hearnden to look at the garden with his son and decide what plants would be best to improve it. The PC will take over responsibility for the garden when the transfer of title is completed. Rota for volunteers needs to be revised.
11	Angler’s Cottage – TDC has advised that the owner is in breach of the Improvement Notice as the works have not been completed by the specified date. Further action will follow.
Cnty Cllr Brook joined the meeting at 7.45pm.
	The Chairperson welcomed Cllr Brook and invited him to speak. The proposed County Council budget for 2017 was accepted. £23m less than last year and there will be some redundancies as a result. It is a case of giving with one hand and taking with the other. There will be increases in council tax. There is still a question mark over how the Authority will be able to deliver in a rural based area. 60% over three years will make a big difference in being able to deliver. There is an increase in the subsidy to the rural bus network. Roads are losing £1.5m – 2m. Social care is a very serious issue which local MP’s are now far more responsive to. Next year will be the biggest challenge. Cllr Hearnden reported to Cnty Cllr Brook that Bridford Hill is deteriorating by the day with potholes and the collapse of the road edges. Advised to continue to contact Simon Pearson at Highways requesting urgent remedial work.
Cnty Cllr Brook left the meeting at 7.55pm
12	Further training courses to be arranged with David Wood re first aid and use of the defibrillator. The Clerk is compiling a list of names of those interested.
13	Parish Plan – Parish Council resolved to adopt the revised Parish Plan updated January 2017. A copy to sent to Teignbridge, Pamela Woods at DNPA and the Parish website.
ANY OTHER MATTERS ARISING
14	Meetings attended by Parish Councillors – none
15	District Councillors Report – Dst Cllr Ford was not at the meeting
16	County Councillors Report – dealt with earlier in the meeting
PLANNING
For Discussion
17	Seven Views, Pound Lane, Bridford – amended plans (DNPA ref 0023/17) proposing to remove the decorative ironwork. The Parish Council has no objections to the application.
18	Any planning items for discussion since publication of the agenda – none
For Information
	Rockside, Bridford Road, Christow – Grant of Conditional Planning Permission re replacement garage in different location on site (DNPA ref 0008/17)
19	Any planning items for information received since publication of the agenda – none
20	Burnicombe Farm – application to divert footpath and bridleway. At the invitation of the landowner, the Parish Council visited Burnicombe Farm and independently agreed that the proposed plans are acceptable. The Parish Council was not consulted by DNPA when the original application was made. Need to find out who is responsible for notifying the appropriate Parish and inviting comments.
FINANCE & ACCOUNTS
21	Account balances as at 6th February 2017 Current account Investment account	3441.32 3743.78 7185.10
	(Balances include earmarked funds: £90 refundable allotment deposits, £525 Play Area, £43 Village Garden, £81 textile bank + £43 percentage agreed to Village Hall)
22	INCOME Chilcon Limited re contents of textile bank Bank interest January	44.00 0.16 44.16
23	EXPENDITURE Mrs J P Banks re February salary Information Commissioner re Data Protection renewal	192.56 35.00 227.56
24	Account balances as at 6th March 2017 Current account Investment account	3257.76 3743.94 7001.70
	The Parish Council resolved to accept the accounts and approve the expenditure. Cllr Dowding, being designated by the Chairperson, checked the invoices to the cheque book and the reconciliation to the bank statement.
25	Bank Account Signatories – the Clerk has now been added to the Santander account. The Parish Council agreed that this will be for purpose of telephone contact with the bank only and that the Clerk will not sign cheques.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
26	DALC Planning Training Course – the Parish Council resolved to authorise the cost of £36 per attendee for Cllrs Miles, Dowding and Padgham to attend the course at South Molton on 9th March
27	Any items for discussion received since publication of the agenda – none
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION
28	Devon & Cornwall Police Alerts – notification of a male person acting suspiciously on a forest path in the vicinity of Bullers Hill, jumping out and startling a woman and her dog. The public to be vigilant and report anything suspicious. A new scam involves a very realistic email being received which purports to be from the Police and headed up ‘Notice of Intended Prosecution’ and asks you to click on a link for further details. The link will probably infect your computer with malware. Suspected scams should be reported to www.actionfraud.police.uk.
OLIC	National Plant Monitoring Scheme – needs volunteers. Details to be passed to Cllr Hearnden and Bridford Trust and to be published in Unity.
30	Any items for information received since publication of the agenda – none
31	Public Discussion – the owners of the Spinney have notified the Parish Council of their intention to apply to fell a beech tree which is subject to a TPO for safety reasons. DNPA tree officer has inspected the tree and identified fungus in the roots.
32	Date of next meeting – Monday April 3rd at 7.00pm

	Signed by the Chairperson 3rd April 2017
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March 1, 2017

Bridford Parish Council Agenda 6th March 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 6th March 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 6th February 2017

Allotments – update

Play Area – update

Gritting Machine and treating Bridford Hill

Adoption of Telephone Box

Defibrillator

Village Garden

Angler’s Cottage

Further training courses re first aid and defibrillator

Parish Plan – Parish Council to adopt the revised Parish Plan which was updated January 2017

ANY OTHER MATTERS ARISING

Meetings attended by Parish Councillors

District Councillors Report

County Councillors Report

PLANNING

For Discussion

Seven Views, Pound Lane, Bridford – amended plans (DNPA ref 0023/17)

Any planning items for discussion since publication of the agenda

For Information

Rockside, Bridford Road, Christow – Grant of Conditional Planning Permission re replacement garage in different location on site (DNPA ref 0008/17)

Any planning items for information received since publication of the agenda

Burnicombe Farm – application to divert footpath and bridleway

FINANCE & ACCOUNTS

Account balances as at 9th January 2017

Current account

Investment account

3441.32

3743.78

7185.10

(Balances include earmarked funds: £90 refundable allotment deposits, £525 Play Area, £43 Village Garden, £45 textile bank + £35 percentage to Village Hall)

INCOME

Chilcon Limited re contents of textile bank

Bank interest January

44.00

0.16

44.16

EXPENDITURE

Mrs J P Banks re February salary

Information Commissioner re Data Protection renewal

192.56

35.00

227.56

Account balances as at 6th March 2017

Current account

Investment account

3257.76

3743.94

7001.70

Bank Account Signatories – resolution required regarding Clerk’s authority

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION

DALC Planning Training Course – the Parish Council to authorise the attendance of Cllrs Miles, Dowding and Padgham, cost £36 per attendee.

Any items for discussion received since publication of the agenda

ITEMS FOR INFORMATION

Devon & Cornwall Police Alert s

National Plant Monitoring Scheme

Any items for information received since publication of the agenda

Public Discussion

Date of next meeting – Monday April 3rd at 7.00pm

Joan Banks

Clerk to Bridford Parish Council

CIRCULATION

Newletters, Reports & Circulars

Dunsford PC approved January minutes

Correspondence sent

Various

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 6th March 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 6th February 2017
5	Allotments – update
6	Play Area – update
7	Gritting Machine and treating Bridford Hill
8	Adoption of Telephone Box
9	Defibrillator
10	Village Garden
11	Angler’s Cottage
12	Further training courses re first aid and defibrillator
13	Parish Plan – Parish Council to adopt the revised Parish Plan which was updated January 2017
ANY OTHER MATTERS ARISING
14	Meetings attended by Parish Councillors
15	District Councillors Report
16	County Councillors Report
PLANNING
For Discussion
17	Seven Views, Pound Lane, Bridford – amended plans (DNPA ref 0023/17)
18	Any planning items for discussion since publication of the agenda
For Information
	Rockside, Bridford Road, Christow – Grant of Conditional Planning Permission re replacement garage in different location on site (DNPA ref 0008/17)
19	Any planning items for information received since publication of the agenda
20	Burnicombe Farm – application to divert footpath and bridleway
FINANCE & ACCOUNTS
21	Account balances as at 9th January 2017 Current account Investment account	3441.32 3743.78 7185.10
	(Balances include earmarked funds: £90 refundable allotment deposits, £525 Play Area, £43 Village Garden, £45 textile bank + £35 percentage to Village Hall)
22	INCOME Chilcon Limited re contents of textile bank Bank interest January	44.00 0.16 44.16
23	EXPENDITURE Mrs J P Banks re February salary Information Commissioner re Data Protection renewal	192.56 35.00 227.56
24	Account balances as at 6th March 2017 Current account Investment account	3257.76 3743.94 7001.70
25	Bank Account Signatories – resolution required regarding Clerk’s authority
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
26	DALC Planning Training Course – the Parish Council to authorise the attendance of Cllrs Miles, Dowding and Padgham, cost £36 per attendee.
27	Any items for discussion received since publication of the agenda
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION
28	Devon & Cornwall Police Alert s
29	National Plant Monitoring Scheme
30	Any items for information received since publication of the agenda
31	Public Discussion
32	Date of next meeting – Monday April 3rd at 7.00pm

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Minutes of Parish Council meeting held 6th February 2017

BRIDFORD PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of a meeting of Bridford Parish Council held at Bridford Village Hall on Monday 6th February 2017 at 7.00pm
Present: Cllrs G Hearnden (acting Chairman), A Lord, R Dowding, E Price, J Padgham, T Evans, Mrs J P Banks (Clerk) Dst Cllr A Ford attended for part of the meeting. No members of the public were present.
1	Apologies – Cllr F Miles
2	Declarations of Interest – none
3	Public Discussion – no items to discuss
MATTERS ARISING
4	Minutes – the Parish Council resolved to approve the minutes of the meeting held on 9th January 2017 as a true and accurate record of the meeting
5	Allotments – an agreement has been sent out in respect of plot 3. Three half plots remain vacant.
6	Play Area – nothing to report
7	Gritting Machine and treating Bridford Hill – Cllr Evans has obtained details and prices for a new towable gritting machine. The pros and cons were discussed with regard to continuing with the Snow Warden Scheme (if we have willing volunteers) and the possibility of engaging a contractor. The Clerk has spoken with Hennock Parish who have asked for tenders to employ their own lengths man. If a contractor was used, on what basis would it be? e.g. a retainer fee and call out charge. Volunteers are not keen to come forward as it appears that although under the Snow Warden scheme, they would be covered by DCC insurance for any incident which occurred following the gritting of the road, they personally do so at their own risk and would be expected to provide the appropriate insurance cover for their own vehicle used to tow the machine. The ideal towing vehicle would be a tractor. The way forward now is for the Parish Council to write to the Highways portfolio holder at County Hall and obtain in writing where the PC stands with regard to public liability, having taken on the current scheme voluntarily. We need to establish whether or not the Parish Council and its Councillors could be sued in the event of an accident. The Parish Council will also have to decide exactly what would be required of a contractor if it is decided to put it out to tender.
Dst Cllr Ford joined the meeting at 7.30pm
8	Adoption of Telephone Box – still awaiting from response from BT. Will continue to follow up.
14	District Councillor’s Report – item 14 brought forward Final recommendations have been published regarding the Electoral Review of Teignbridge. The National Grid will be working on some of the pylons between Plymouth and Exeter, starting in April until the end of the year. This does not includes any in the Teign Valley. Mobile phone structure – EE is now operational in the Valley. Broadband provision – Airband is still not operational with the last connections at Christow remaining outstanding. Teignbridge Council tax is increasing by 3.22% which will result in a rise of £5 pa for Band D properties. District Budget – further savings and cuts are likely. Government grants are diminishing.
Dst Cllr Ford left the meeting at 7.45pm
9	Village Garden – no further forward. The solicitor is experiencing problems locating one of the executors of the current owners of the land.
10	Proposed road repairs at Laployd Barton and Neadon Lane – Cllr Hearnden reported that the repair work at Laployd Barton has now been done. The Parish Council is advised that the work at Neadon Lane should be carried out at the end of March
11	Angler’s Cottage – TDV Housing Services has confirmed an Improvement Notice was served under the Housing Ac t 2004 which is due to expire mid February. If the works have not been completed by the relevant date, the owner will be in breach of the notice and the case will be referred to legal services to commence legal proceedings.
12	Further training courses re first aid and defibrillator – an item to be placed in Unity, the website and notice boards to find out if there would be further interest in running additional first aid and defibrillator training courses.
ANY OTHER MATTERS ARISING
13	Meetings attended by Parish Councillors – Cllr Padgham attended a New Councillor training course at Exeter and reported that she found it ‘riveting’! The course was both interesting and beneficial. Cllr Padgham gave details of a DALC planning training course to be held on 9th March. Details will be circulated to all Councillors.
14	District Councillors Report – dealt with earlier in the meeting
15	County Councillors Report – Cnty Cllr Brook did not attend the meeting and therefore there was no report.
PLANNING
For Discussion
16	The following application was circulated to Parish Councillors and dealt with between meetings due to the short timescale for the response Seven Views, Pound Lane, Bridford – re proposed improvements to access including replacement shed and oil tank enclosure / bin store (DNPA ref 0023/17. Following a site visit, the Parish Council observed that there are two variations in this retrospective application compared to the original permitted plans. The Parish Council has no objection to the height of the wall above two metres but objects to the decorative feature intended to top the granite facing as it is not in keeping with Devon traditions.
17	Stonemill House, Stone Lane, Bridford – re proposed change of use from agricultural to equestrian; construction of equestrian exercise area and relocation of two existing mobile field shelters. (DNPA ref 0024/17. The Parish Council has no objections to this application.
18	Rockside, Bridford Road, Christow – re proposed replacement garage in different location on site (DNPA ref 0008/17) The Parish Council supports this application referring to reasons previously stated.
19	Any planning items for discussion since publication of the agenda – none
For Information – none
20	Any planning items for information received since publication of the agenda – none
21	Rights of Way Diversion at Burnicombe Farm – this item deferred to Public Discussion item 32
FINANCE & ACCOUNTS
22	Account balances as at 9th January 2017 Current account Investment account	4124.27 3743.78 7868.05
	(Balances include earmarked funds: £90 refundable allotment deposits, £525 Play Area, £43 Village Garden, £45 textile bank + £35 percentage to Village Hall)
23	INCOME None
24	EXPENDITURE Devon County Council re refund of duplicate grant monies received Mrs J P Banks re January salary Admin expenditure quarter ended 31st December 2016 Bridford Village Hall re hire or meeting room 1st Oct – 31at Dec £64.00 Re contribution to PO rent 1st Oct – 31st Dec £52.00 DALC re New Councillor Training for Jennifer Padgham	200.00 192.56 144.39 116.00 30.00 682.95
25	Account balances as at 9th January 2017 Current account Investment account	3441.32 3743.78 7185.10
	Cllr Dowding being delegated by the Chairperson, checked the reconciliation to the bank statements and the invoices to the cheques. The Parish Council resolved to accept the accounts and authorise the expenditure
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
26	Great British Spring Clean – although there is a lot of litter along the Valley Road, it is not considered that there is a litter problem in the village. The Parish Council decided not to take part .
27	Any items for discussion received since publication of the agenda – a request has been received by the Chairperson to change the day of the monthly Parish Council meeting. The Village Hall is only available on a regular basis on a Monday evening and if the meetings were to take place in the afternoon, it is unlikely that the District and County Councillors would be able to attend and their input is valued by the Council. The monthly Parish Council meetings will therefore remain on Mondays.
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION
28	Resignation of DNPA Head of Planning – Stephen Belli has resigned after six years service to DNPA
29	Devon Countryside Access Forum – seeking new members. Details to be published in Unity
30	Electoral Review of Teignbridge – final recommendations circulated to the Parish Council
31	Any items for information received since publication of the agenda Internal Audit – Penny Clapham has agreed to undertake Bridford’s annual internal audit Broken Signpost at Laployd Cross – Cllr Hearnden will try and repair it Community Enterprise Training – training courses available. Details to be published in Unity
32	Public Discussion – Trevelyan Evans as a Parishioner, invited the Parish Council to visit Burnicombe Farm to explain his plans for diverting the public bridleway and footpath on his land.
33	Date of next meeting – Monday March 6th at 7.00pm
	Original copy of minutes signed by the Chairperson 6th March 2017
	CIRCULATION Newletters, Reports & Circulars Miscellaneous Copy of Final Recommendations re Electoral Review of Teignbridge Correspondence sent Various

February 7, 2017

Bridford Parish Council Minutes of meeting held 9th January 2017

Minutes of a meeting of Bridford Parish Council held at Bridford Village Hall on Monday 9th January 2017 at 2.00pm Present: Cllrs F Miles (Chairperson), G Hearnden, A Lord, E Price, R Dowding, T Evans, J Padgham, Mrs J P Banks (Clerk). No members of the public were present.
1	Apologies– Dst Cllr A Ford, Cnty Cllr J Brook (restrospective)
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 5th December 2016 as a true and accurate record of the meeting.
5	Allotments – whole plot no. 3 has a new tenant on the basis of the first 6 months being rent free as the ground will need a lot of preparation having been vacant for so long.
6	Play Area – nothing to report
7	Gritting Machine and treating Bridford Hill – there is concern over the Parish Council’s liability regarding volunteers gritting the road. Volunteers are concerned about the salt getting up under their vehicles. For various reasons the current Snow Warden has offered his resignation, but would still be willing to assist if necessary. The towable gritter has become very rusty although kept in a barn, the conditions are not ideal, somewhere in the village would be more convenient. We could see if there are grant monies available to purchase another, more robust machine, but the situation would still remain the same as regards to volunteers and the concern about liability. Cllr Evans agreed to makes enquiries with regards to the price of a new gritting machine. The alternative would be to employ a contractor to be on call to grit the hill using their own equipment and who would have their own public liability insurance. The Parish will have to make the best of what it has for this winter, but a decision will have to be made and arrangements in place by the autumn. A specification will be drawn up to decide exactly what is required. Hennock Parish Council is advertising for a Lengthsman. The Clerk will contact Hennock PC to find out the details of what they are asking for and how much they are likely to have to pay for these services.
8	Adoption of Telephone Box– BT has confirmed that it will not be possible to leave a phone line in for emergency calls once the phone box has been adopted. The Parish Council agreed that it will continue with the process of adopting for kiosk.
9	Village Garden– the transfer of title to the Parish Council is ongoing.
10	Parking around area around Church Steps and The Old Post Office – two responses have been received following the letter that went to all residents in the vicinity. It would appear that the residents do not consider that there is a problem, being happy to work together over parking. A follow up letter will be sent to the residents confirming that no further action is considered necessary.
11	Anglers Cottage – no response to the Parish Council’s last letter to Teignbridge District Council. Will follow up.
ANY OTHER MATTERS ARISING
12	Meetings attended by Parish Councillors– none
13	District Councillors Report– Cllr Ford not present
14	County Councillors Report– Cllr Brook not present
PLANNING
For Discussion
15	The following application was circulated to Parish Councillors and dealt with between meetings due to the short timescale for the response Manley Mead, Land opposite Seven Acre Farm – application for Prior Notification re proposed erection of agricultural building (18.3m x 13.75m) DNPA ref 062/16. Following a site visit, the Parish Council has no objections to the application
16	Stonemill House, Stone Lane, Bridford – re proposed construction of equestrian exercise arena (20x40m) in former agricultural field, deferred from December meeting pending site visit (DNPA ref 0618/16) The Council has no objections to this application
17	Any planning items for discussion since publication of the agenda – none
For Information
18	The Grange, Bridford – Grant of Conditional Planning Permission re replacement log store (DNPA ref 0573/16)
19	Woodland adjacent to B3212, Bridford – Grant of Conditional Planning Permission re creation of temporary access and loading area (DNPA ref 0574/16) 43
20	Rockside, Bridford Road, Christow – Refusal to Issue a Certificate of Lawful Use or Development re use of land as an access for domestic vehicles to drive between the dwelling and the highway (DNPA ref 0568/16) The Parish Council is disappointed with the decision and will continue to support any future application or appeal. A copy of this minute to be sent to DNPA.
21	Woodland adjacent to B3212, Bridford – Application has been withdrawn re creation of access and loading bay (DNPA ref 0525/16 different application to item 19above)
22	The Hide, Cedar house, Bridford – Application Withdrawn re works to facilitate additional living accommodation (DNPA ref 0554/16)
23	Any planning items for information received since publication of the agenda – none
24	Burnicombe Farm – RIghts of Way diversions. Cllr Evans advised the Parish Council of his intention to divert the bridleway and footpath away from the farmyard at Burnicombe Farm. The Parish Council would have expected even at this early stage to have been consulted by DNPA and to have a right to comment before a decision on the order. Enquiries to be made with DNPA.
FINANCE & ACCOUNTS
25	Account balances as at 5th December 2016 Current account Investment account	4813.00 3543.48 8356.48
	(Balances include earmarked funds: £90 refundable allotment deposits, £525 Play Area, £43 Village Garden, £45 textile bank + £35 percentage to Village Hall)
26	INCOME Bank interest for November Bank interest for December Donation re defibrillator from Bridford Fete Amount received from DCC possible duplication of grant	0.15 0.15 100.00 200.00 300.30
27	EXPENDITURE Mrs J P Banks re December salary HMRC re Clerk’s PAYE quarter ended 5 January 2017 Mr R Clark re-imbursement purchase of Christmas tree lights (S137 payment) Mr G Dicker re grass cutting July – December 2016 Mr C Banks re maintenance to gritting machine	192.76 144.40 24.99 372.98 53.60 788.73
28	Account balances as at 9th January 2017 Current account Investment account	4124.27 3743.78 7868.05
29	Budget for 2017/18 – the Parish Council discussed the draft budget to decide the amount of precept required for 2017/18. Bearing in mind that additional funds are going to be required whatever is decided on the way forward re gritting Bridford Hill, a majority decision was made to increase the amount of precept requested by an additional £1,000 compared to last year. The Parish Council will therefore request the sum of £7,500 from the precept for the year 2017/18.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
30	Internal Auditor – the Parish Council was sorry to hear that due to deteriorating health, Ken Abraham will no longer be undertaking any further audit work. The audit can be carried out by a suitably qualified clerk. Penny Clapham who audited the Bridford accounts last year has offered her services. The Parish Council resolved to accept her offer and to contact her to confirm. The Parish Council will send get well wishes and a letter of thanks to Ken Abraham for his many years service.
31	Governance – re DNPA committee members. Does the Parish Council wish to re-visit the question of making it clear about it’s opinion of appointment or election? Cllr Lord suggested a deferment and that it should be discussed with Dunsford and Christow Parishes at the next Three Parishes meeting and that Pamela Woods should be invited to the meeting.
32	Parish Plan or Neighbourhood Plan – the Parish Council will discuss at a separate meeting on 31st January 2017 to review the Parish Plan
33	Any items for discussion received since publication of the agenda – none
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION 44
34	Highways Community Enhancement Fund – the Parish Council having concerns about the public liability with regards to self help will not be applying for these funds
35	No extension of Council Tax referendum principles to Parish and Town Councils – Government decision not to extend council tax referendum principles to any size of parish or town council in 2017/18
36	Teignbridge Leisure Services and Activities – details of services to be published in Unity
37	Any items for information received since publication of the agenda – none
38	Public Discussion – a Parish Councillor asked what the up to date situation is regarding planning regulations at Seven Views, Pound Lane. The Parish Council has generally been in agreement with their proposals in the past and would welcome the opportunity to discuss. The Clerk will try and arrange an appointment for the Parish Council to meet with the owners of the property. Repair of the bridge at Leigh Cross – the Parish Council will send a letter to DCC Highways for repairing and restructuring the bridge
39	Date of next meeting – Monday February 6th at 7.00pm
	Original copy of minutes signed by the Chairperson 6th February 2017
	CIRCULATION Newletters, Reports & Circulars Dunsford PC minutes of October meeting Dunsford PC minutes of November meeting Copy of Simon Lee (DNPA Ranger) Annual Report Miscellaneous Copy of Bridford PC’s response to the DNPA New Local Plan consultation Correspondence sent Various 45

Minutes of a meeting of Bridford Parish Council held at Bridford Village Hall on Monday 9th January 2017 at 2.00pm Present: Cllrs F Miles (Chairperson), G Hearnden, A Lord, E Price, R Dowding, T Evans, J Padgham, Mrs J P Banks (Clerk). No members of the public were present.
1	Apologies– Dst Cllr A Ford, Cnty Cllr J Brook (restrospective)
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 5th December 2016 as a true and accurate record of the meeting.
5	Allotments – whole plot no. 3 has a new tenant on the basis of the first 6 months being rent free as the ground will need a lot of preparation having been vacant for so long.
6	Play Area – nothing to report
7	Gritting Machine and treating Bridford Hill – there is concern over the Parish Council’s liability regarding volunteers gritting the road. Volunteers are concerned about the salt getting up under their vehicles. For various reasons the current Snow Warden has offered his resignation, but would still be willing to assist if necessary. The towable gritter has become very rusty although kept in a barn, the conditions are not ideal, somewhere in the village would be more convenient. We could see if there are grant monies available to purchase another, more robust machine, but the situation would still remain the same as regards to volunteers and the concern about liability. Cllr Evans agreed to makes enquiries with regards to the price of a new gritting machine. The alternative would be to employ a contractor to be on call to grit the hill using their own equipment and who would have their own public liability insurance. The Parish will have to make the best of what it has for this winter, but a decision will have to be made and arrangements in place by the autumn. A specification will be drawn up to decide exactly what is required. Hennock Parish Council is advertising for a Lengthsman. The Clerk will contact Hennock PC to find out the details of what they are asking for and how much they are likely to have to pay for these services.
8	Adoption of Telephone Box– BT has confirmed that it will not be possible to leave a phone line in for emergency calls once the phone box has been adopted. The Parish Council agreed that it will continue with the process of adopting for kiosk.
9	Village Garden– the transfer of title to the Parish Council is ongoing.
10	Parking around area around Church Steps and The Old Post Office – two responses have been received following the letter that went to all residents in the vicinity. It would appear that the residents do not consider that there is a problem, being happy to work together over parking. A follow up letter will be sent to the residents confirming that no further action is considered necessary.
11	Anglers Cottage – no response to the Parish Council’s last letter to Teignbridge District Council. Will follow up.
ANY OTHER MATTERS ARISING
12	Meetings attended by Parish Councillors– none
13	District Councillors Report– Cllr Ford not present
14	County Councillors Report– Cllr Brook not present
PLANNING
For Discussion
15	The following application was circulated to Parish Councillors and dealt with between meetings due to the short timescale for the response Manley Mead, Land opposite Seven Acre Farm – application for Prior Notification re proposed erection of agricultural building (18.3m x 13.75m) DNPA ref 062/16. Following a site visit, the Parish Council has no objections to the application
16	Stonemill House, Stone Lane, Bridford – re proposed construction of equestrian exercise arena (20x40m) in former agricultural field, deferred from December meeting pending site visit (DNPA ref 0618/16) The Council has no objections to this application
17	Any planning items for discussion since publication of the agenda – none
For Information
18	The Grange, Bridford – Grant of Conditional Planning Permission re replacement log store (DNPA ref 0573/16)
19	Woodland adjacent to B3212, Bridford – Grant of Conditional Planning Permission re creation of temporary access and loading area (DNPA ref 0574/16)
20	Rockside, Bridford Road, Christow – Refusal to Issue a Certificate of Lawful Use or Development re use of land as an access for domestic vehicles to drive between the dwelling and the highway (DNPA ref 0568/16) The Parish Council is disappointed with the decision and will continue to support any future application or appeal. A copy of this minute to be sent to DNPA.
21	Woodland adjacent to B3212, Bridford – Application has been withdrawn re creation of access and loading bay (DNPA ref 0525/16 different application to item 19above)
22	The Hide, Cedar house, Bridford – Application Withdrawn re works to facilitate additional living accommodation (DNPA ref 0554/16)
23	Any planning items for information received since publication of the agenda – none
24	Burnicombe Farm – RIghts of Way diversions. Cllr Evans advised the Parish Council of his intention to divert the bridleway and footpath away from the farmyard at Burnicombe Farm. The Parish Council would have expected even at this early stage to have been consulted by DNPA and to have a right to comment before a decision on the order. Enquiries to be made with DNPA.
FINANCE & ACCOUNTS
25	Account balances as at 5th December 2016 Current account Investment account	4813.00 3543.48 8356.48
	(Balances include earmarked funds: £90 refundable allotment deposits, £525 Play Area, £43 Village Garden, £45 textile bank + £35 percentage to Village Hall)
26	INCOME Bank interest for November Bank interest for December Donation re defibrillator from Bridford Fete Amount received from DCC possible duplication of grant	0.15 0.15 100.00 200.00 300.30
27	EXPENDITURE Mrs J P Banks re December salary HMRC re Clerk’s PAYE quarter ended 5 January 2017 Mr R Clark re-imbursement purchase of Christmas tree lights (S137 payment) Mr G Dicker re grass cutting July – December 2016 Mr C Banks re maintenance to gritting machine	192.76 144.40 24.99 372.98 53.60 788.73
28	Account balances as at 9th January 2017 Current account Investment account	4124.27 3743.78 7868.05
29	Budget for 2017/18 – the Parish Council discussed the draft budget to decide the amount of precept required for 2017/18. Bearing in mind that additional funds are going to be required whatever is decided on the way forward re gritting Bridford Hill, a majority decision was made to increase the amount of precept requested by an additional £1,000 compared to last year. The Parish Council will therefore request the sum of £7,500 from the precept for the year 2017/18.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
30	Internal Auditor – the Parish Council was sorry to hear that due to deteriorating health, Ken Abraham will no longer be undertaking any further audit work. The audit can be carried out by a suitably qualified clerk. Penny Clapham who audited the Bridford accounts last year has offered her services. The Parish Council resolved to accept her offer and to contact her to confirm. The Parish Council will send get well wishes and a letter of thanks to Ken Abraham for his many years service.
31	Governance – re DNPA committee members. Does the Parish Council wish to re-visit the question of making it clear about it’s opinion of appointment or election? Cllr Lord suggested a deferment and that it should be discussed with Dunsford and Christow Parishes at the next Three Parishes meeting and that Pamela Woods should be invited to the meeting.
32	Parish Plan or Neighbourhood Plan – the Parish Council will discuss at a separate meeting on 31st January 2017 to review the Parish Plan
33	Any items for discussion received since publication of the agenda – none
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION
34	Highways Community Enhancement Fund – the Parish Council having concerns about the public liability with regards to self help will not be applying for these funds
35	No extension of Council Tax referendum principles to Parish and Town Councils – Government decision not to extend council tax referendum principles to any size of parish or town council in 2017/18
36	Teignbridge Leisure Services and Activities – details of services to be published in Unity
37	Any items for information received since publication of the agenda – none
38	Public Discussion – a Parish Councillor asked what the up to date situation is regarding planning regulations at Seven Views, Pound Lane. The Parish Council has generally been in agreement with their proposals in the past and would welcome the opportunity to discuss. The Clerk will try and arrange an appointment for the Parish Council to meet with the owners of the property. Repair of the bridge at Leigh Cross – the Parish Council will send a letter to DCC Highways for repairing and restructuring the bridge
39	Date of next meeting – Monday February 6th at 7.00pm
	Original copy of minutes signed by the Chairperson 6th February 2017
	CIRCULATION Newletters, Reports & Circulars Dunsford PC minutes of October meeting Dunsford PC minutes of November meeting Copy of Simon Lee (DNPA Ranger) Annual Report Miscellaneous Copy of Bridford PC’s response to the DNPA New Local Plan consultation Correspondence sent Various