Category: Agendas & Minutes

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 April at 7.00pm
Joan Banks Clerk to Bridford Parish Council
AGENDA
1	Apologies
2	Declarations of Interest – Councillors to declare any personal or prejudicial interest in any item on the agenda
3	Public Discussion – opportunity for member of the public to comment on any items on the agenda or to bring any other matter to the attention of the Parish Council
MATTERS ARISING
4	Minutes – Parish Council to approve the minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 7th March 2016
5	Allotments
6	Play Area to discuss RoSPA Inspection Report
7	Snow Warden
8	Notice of Casual Vacancy in the Parish of Bridford
9	Flooding of B3193 by Teign Valley Nurseries
10	Alternative textile recycling arrangements
11	Defibrillator and First Aid Training
12	Village Garden – title deeds and damaged wall
13	Birthday Card to HM Queen Elisabeth 11
14	Broken wall at bridge over leat at Leigh Cross on B3193
ANY OTHER MATTERS ARISING
15	Meetings attended by Parish Councillors
16	District Councillors Report
PLANNING For Discussion
17	Establishing Bridford Parish Council’s Planning Policy – deferred from last meeting
18         19   20	Dealt with between meetings due to short timescale for responses Higher Westcott Farm, Moretonhampstead – re proposed installation of biomass Boiler with external flue attached to side of property and retention of storage shed (DNPA ref. 0120/16). Details were circulated to the Parish Council which had ” no objections to the application” The White Barn, Weeke Barton, Bridford – Full Planning Permission and Listed Building Consent re proposed refurbishment and alterations (DNPA ref 00161/16) West Park Cottage, Bridford – re proposed extension and alterations (DNPA ref 0169/16)
21	Any planning items for discussion received since publication of the agenda
For Information
22   23	Cedar House, Bridford – Notice of Grant of Conditional Plannning Permission re erection of building (81sqm) for use as stables (DNPA ref. 0019/16) Poole Farm, Bridford – Notice of Appeal against Refusal of Full Planning Permission re erection of rural worker’s dwelling (DNPA ref. 0356/15)
24	Any planning items for information received since publication of the agenda
FINANCE & ACCOUNTS
25	Account balances as at 7th March 2016 Current account Investment account	£3,709.81 £3,341.25 £7.051.06
	(Balance Includes earmarked funds £165 refundable allotment deposits, £623 Play Area and £414.20 textile bank)
26	INCOME Bank interest re February 2016	£        0.28 £       0.28
27	EXPENDITURE Mrs J P Banks re Clerks salary for March 2016 Mrs J P Banks re Admin Expenditure1 Jan – 31 March 2016 Playsafety Limited re RoSPA annual inspection HMLR re Clerk’s PAYE quarter ended 5 April 2016 Bridford Village Hall re 20% of income from textile bank	£   185.19 £ 120.01 £   117.60 £   166.40 £     71.44 £ 660.64
28	Account balances as at 4th April 2016 Current account Investment account	£3.049.17 £3,341.53 £6.390.70
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
29	Annual Parish Meeting and Annual Parish Council Meeting 2016
30	CPRE Devon ‘Our Outdoors’ Competition
31	Closure of Permissive Footpath at Steps Bridge
32	Any items received for discussion since publication of the agenda
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION
33	Police Warning Notices
34	The Prince’s Countryside Fund
35	Any items for information received since publication of the agenda
36	Public Discussion
37	Date of next meeting Monday 9th May 2016 in the upstairs room at Bridford Village Hall at 7.00pm This will be the Annual Parish Meeting with refreshments, followed afterwards by the Annual Parish Council meeting.
	Joan Banks Clerk to Bridford Parish Council
	CORRESPONDENCE FOR CIRCULATION
	Newsletters, Reports and Circulars Christow Parish Council February minutes Dunsford Parish Council February minutes Healthy People – March 2016
	Miscellaneous DNPA News Release – Super Broadband on Dartmoor
	Letters sent Various

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Minutes of a meeting of Bridford Parish Council held at Bridford Village Hall Monday 1st February 2016 at 7.00pm.

Present: Cllrs F Miles (Chairperson), G Hearnden, A Lord, R Dowding, E Price, J Atkinson, T Evans, Mrs J P Banks

(Clerk). Dst Cllr A Ford and Cnty Cllr J Brook attended for part of the meeting. No members of public were in attendance.

• Apologies – none
• Declarations of Interest – Cllr Evans declared an interest in item 13

Public Discussion – nothing for discussion

MATTER ARISING

4   Minutes – the Parish Council resolved to approve minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 7th

December 2015 as a true and accurate record of the meeting.

5   Allotments   – there are now two half plots vacant which could be let as a whole plot. They will continue to

be advertised both in Unity, on the notice board and on the Parish website.

6   Play Area    – nothing to report

7   Bridford Hill / Gritting arrangements – a Parish Councillor has suggested that consideration should be given to

changing the location of some of the grit bins. The Parish Council will ask Highways if an additional bin can

be installed on Bridford Hill on the corner by Southwood. Item to be put in Unity advising road users to

exercise extreme care on Bridford Hill even when the surface has been treated.   The bin at the bottom of

Bridford Hill is still the wrong way round and therefore inaccessible. Highways to be asked again to correct

this. It has also been pointed out that the grit/salt in most of the bins has solidified and would be very hard if

not impossible, to utilise if required. Highways to be advised.

Although, at previous meeting it was decided not to pursue the matter any further, the Parish Council has now

decided that it will try again to get DCC to reverse its decision to remove Bridford from the primary gritting

route on the basis of its geographical location, the village being cut off in severe weather by a very steep hill.

Dst Cllr Ford has agreed to give her support and she will be copied in on any correspondence. Cllr Atkinson

offered his services as part of the Snow Warden’s team of volunteers.

8   Alternative Textile Bank arrangements – another company has now been found. Cllr Price is in contact to try

and get the recycling scheme back in operation again. The Parish Council will ask Rag Bag if we can keep

the textile bank and the Village Hall committee will be asked if there is any space available at the hall for

storage of full bags of textiles as collection will not be so frequent.

9   Defibrillator – the Parish Council has made the decision that it would like to obtain a defibrillator for the

village and would hope to achieve this by June. Dst Cllr Ford will supply details of grants for purchasing and

the appropriate training. There are also funds available from the proceeds of the textile bank.   A suggested

location for a defibrillator pack is the telephone box. The Clerk will contact Belstone Parish Council which

already has one in its phone box to find out if permission is required from British Telecom. However,

CPR is still the first course of action and a decision was made to find out how much it would cost to run a

basic first aid course for local residents, possible to be held in the Spring.   Would residents be prepared to

make a contribution towards this training?

10 Anglers Cottage – a building control officer carried out an external inspection of the property on 15 December

and made the observation that although render has fallen off around a couple of the ground floor windows,

making it unsightly, the property would not be considered dangerous at this time. He will continue to monitor

the situation to ensure that its does not become a danger to the public. Teignbridge are in contact with the

owner regarding getting the work done to bring the property back into occupation. It is understood that there

is somebody local who would be interested in renting the property once the work has been done. The Parish

Council will contact Teignbridge again for an update at the end of February.          

ANY OTHER MATTERS ARISING

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

Cnty Cllr Brook joined the meeting at 7.40pm – the Chairperson welcomed him and invited him to speak.

The proposed budget is not looking good. Contracts have been going out for Care in the Community with a

provision that all staff delivering the care will be paid for their time to include the ‘living wage’. The whole

budget is staff reliant and these staff must be looked after. DCC is looking to make savings of £34m. This

will only happen with a lot of staff changes. Taking cuts are Corporate service £4.5m, Place £9m & People

£19.5m. Health and Wealth budget previously looked after by the NHS has not yet been decided. The

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number of teenage pregnancies has reduced to the lowest level for Devon. The Health and Wealth budget is

aimed towards prevention and a lot of budget goes to rehabilitation. Road network is more or less unaffected,

with works concentrating on tar and chipping rather than mending.   The County Council will continue to

deliver services. Looking to transfer school crossing patrols to the schools. DCC has some very good flexible

staff prepared to meet new ideas to ensure that DCC works.

12 District Councillors Report

Dst Cllr Ford attended a ‘Connecting Devon & Somerset’ Broadband meeting and a Clinical & Community

Group meeting regarding closing and cost cutting in connection with local hospitals. Proposals being put

together to find the best way to finance what the hospitals already have.   Teignbridge is to host the Radio One

Road Show in 2016 at Powderham Castle, will involve spending of £100k but will bring in a lot of revenue

to the District.   Rural Aid applications open at the beginning of March. Cllr Ford to clarify if Parishes within

DNPA are still eligible to apply. A prospective on Devolution is available to view.

Cnty Cllr Brook and Dst Cllr Ford left the meeting at 8.05pm

PLANNING

Item 21 was brought forward prior to any planning discussions

21 Parish Council Policy concerning reasons for support / object / no objection when considering applications.

The Parish Council represents the constituents and sits below the DNPA. The Parish Council provides away

for the Park to say that they have consulted public opinion. Site visits keep the Parish Council involved in the

community.   A site visit enables a case to be discussed on its own merits.   Does the Parish Council wish to

change its general approach to making planning observations? Cllr Evans to draw up a suggested summary of

what the Parish Council’s planning policy should be. Previously arranged planning training by DNPA was

cancelled. Bridford Parish Councillors would be interested if another such course is to be organised.

Enquiries to be made.

For Discussion

13 Seven Acre Lane, Bridford – re proposed creation of three new field access gateways for Wastenage Farms Ltd

(DNPA ref. 0011/16) Site visit arranged for 30th January. Following a site visit the Parish Council commented

as follows: “The Parish Council strongly supports this application because of the support for a local business

which is important to the Parish and also of National importance. Farmers Weekly has recently awarded the

Wastenages the accolade of Farmer of the Year.”

The following applications have been dealt with between meetings either due to the cancellation of the January

Parish Council meeting or the short timescales for the submission of responses to DNPA

14 West Birch Farm, Bridford – re proposed removal of static home and construction of garage buildings (DNPA

ref. 0633/15). Following a site visit, the Parish Council had no objections to this application

15 Venn Bridge Farm, Bridford – re proposed erection of agricultural storage building (DNPA ref. 0636/15)

The Parish Council had no objections to the application.

16 Longacre, Neadon Lane. Bridford – re proposed erection of a shed/wood store (DNPA ref. 0665/15). The

Parish Council had no objections to the application

17 Birchdown Farm, Bridford – re proposed two-bay car port and lean-to log store (DNPA ref. 0664/15)

Following a site visit, the Parish Council had no objections to the application.

18 West Park Cottage, Bridford full planning permission and listed building consent – re proposed extension and

alterations to dwelling (DNPA ref. 0640/15). Following a site visit, the Parish Council commented that it

admires the determination with which the ground-works have been undertaken to make this property habitable

and strongly supports the application.

19 Rose Cottage, Bridford full planning permission and listed building consent – re proposed internal alterations

(DNPA ref. 0642/15). Following a site visit, the Parish Council strongly supported the application and

commented that it was good to see a small but historic property brought back to life.

20 Cedar House, Bridford – re proposed erection of building (81sqm) for use as stables (DNPA ref. 0019/16)

Following a site visit, the Parish Council had no objections to the application.

21 Parish Council Policy regarding planning – already dealt with earlier in the meeting.

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

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For Information

23   Higher Westcott Farm, Bridford – reply from DNPA re withdrawal of application (DNPA ref. 0521/15)

The Parish Council queried how a retrospective application for planning could be withdrawn. DNPA has

advised that the application was withdrawn following advice from officers that it was going to be refused.

A revised application is expected. In the meantime the development remains an open enforcement case.

24   West Park Cottage, Bridford – application has been withdrawn (DNPA re. 0641/15)

25   Swanaford House, Bridford – Grant of Conditional Planning Permission re demolition of existing barn and

construction of barn for wine/tasting room for new business, Swanaford Estate Wine (DNPA re. 0559/15)

26   West Birch Farm, Bridford – Grant of Conditional Planning Permission re removal of static home and

construction of garage buildings (DNPA ref. 0633/15)

27   Notification of DNPA Appointed Parish Link Member – Bridford’s Parish Link member is Peter Harper.

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

Rose Cottage, Bridford – Grant of Conditional Planning Permission re internal alterations to dwelling

(DNPA ref. 0642/15)

FINANCE & ACCOUNT

29    Account balances as at 2nd November 2015

current account £4.796.60 + investment account £3.340.42    =                                           £8,137.02

             (includes earmarked funds: £165 refundable allotment deposits, £623 Play Area

and £414.20 textile bank)

30 Income

Bank interest November                                                                                             £   0.28

Banks interest December                                                                                            £   0.27

31   Expenditure

Mrs J P Banks re December salary                                                                                          £185.19

HMLR Quarter ended 5 January 2016                                                                                    £139.00

Mrs J P Banks re admin expenses 1 Oct – 31 Dec 2015                                                          £143.57

Bridford Village Hall hire of meeting room Oct/Nov/Dec                              £48.00

Bridford Village Hall contribution to Post Office rent 1 Sept – 31 Dec           £56.00             £104.00

Mrs J P Banks re January salary                                                                                             £185.19

32  Balance as at 1st February 2016

current account £4,039.65 + investment account £3,340.97                                        £7,380.62

             The Parish Council resolved to approve the accounts and authorise the expenditure. Cllr Dowding, delegated

by the Chairperson, checked invoices to the cheque book and the reconciliation to the bank statement.

     33 Annual Internal Audit 2016 – date has been arranged for 26th May

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION

34   Teign Valley Tennis Trust AGM 23 March 7.30pm at the Royal Oak, Dunsford. Bridford Chairperson is a

trustee and is invited to attend or to send a representative from the Parish Council.

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

Devon Air Ambulance – landing site.   Air Ambulance looking to increase its flying hours to include night

flights and is starting to work with communities across Devon to develop a network of Community Helipads

across the county. Bridford’s landing site is the play area. To enable landings after dark would require

ground lights activated remotely by DAA.   The Parish Council to establish what DAA want and what if any

Parish Council involvement would be.

HM Queen Elisabeth’s 90th Birthday Celebrations – does Bridford wish to organise a local event? Cllr Lord

suggested that the Parish Council should send Her Majesty a birthday card.   Subject to be an item on the

March agenda.

ITEMS FOR INFORMATION

36 Devon & Cornwall Police Warnings – residents are warned to be on their guard against receiving bogus phone

calls from a man claiming to be able to prevent cold and silent phone calls and asking for bank details to take

the fee for providing this service.

37   Cosy Devon – funds available to assist with costs of installing solid wall insulation. Further information

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from http://www.cosydevon.com

38   Devon Communities Together Advice and Information Surgeries – 8th February at Ashburton Town Hall

Drop in 2pm – 8pm.

39   Devon Countryside Access Forum – currently appointing members. Details to be published in Unity.

40   Devon Emergency Community Flood Resilience Fund – funds available. Details to be circulated to

Councillors.

41   Mental Health Awareness Course – 16 February. Details circulated

42   Parish Council Websites must comply with the Transparency Code. Bridford’s website is up to date

and includes all the current information that is legally required

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

44   Public Discussion

A Parish Councillor brought to the attention of the Parish Council, concerns received about large lorries

using Neadon Lane on route to Many Waters to deliver building materials. Residents are worried about

hedges and banks bordering their properties on Neadon Lane collapsing. It is also believed that a hedge

has been removed at Many Waters to give access to the delivery lorries. The Parish Council will write to

the owner of Many Waters to ask if smaller delivery lorries could be used to prevent further damage and to

advise that planning permission is required to remove a section of hedgerow.

Cllr Dowding in his capacity as Village Hall Chairman, is submitting an application for funds from the

Electors’ Fund.   As applications must be made via the Parish Council, it was agreed, in view of short

timescales, that Cllr Dowding be authorised to complete the form and submit online.

Clerk to diarise October to contact Dunsford and Christow to see if they are intending to utilise their Elector

funds for their own projects or if they would consider donating it to Bridford Parish Council for use by the

Village Hall.

45  Date of next meeting – Monday March 7th 2016 7.00pm in the upstairs room at the

Village Hall

Original copy of minutes signed by the Chairperson     7th March 2016

CORRESPONDENCE FOR CIRCULATION (Appendix A)

Newsletters, Reports and Circulars

Healthwatch Voices Winter 2015/16

Councils and Clerks Direct January 2016

Dunsford Parish Council December 2015 minutes

Christow Parish Council December 2015 minutes

TALC draft minutes November meeting

TALC agenda for 28 January

Letters sent

Various

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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 7th March at 7.00pm
Joan Banks Clerk to Bridford Parish Council
AGENDA
1	Apologies
2	Declarations of Interest – Councillors to declare any personal or prejudicial interest in any item on the agenda
3	Public Discussion – opportunity for member of the public to comment on any items on the agenda or to bring any other matter to the attention of the Parish Council
MATTERS ARISING
4	Minutes – Parish Council to approve the minutes of the Parish Council meeting on 1st February 2016
5	Allotments
6	Play Area
7	Gritting of Bridford Hill – reply from Devon County Council
8	Grit/salt Bins
9	Snow Warden
10	Alternative textile recycling arrangements
11	Defibrillator and First Aid Training
12	Devon Air Ambulance Night time landing site
13	HRH Queen Elisabeth’s 90th Birthday Celebrations
14	Many Waters – reply from owners
ANY OTHER MATTERS ARISING
15	Meetings attended by Parish Councillors
16	District Councillors Report
PLANNING For Discussion
17	Establishing Bridford Parish Council’s Planning Policy
18	Trusham Quarry Planning Application
19	Any planning items for discussion received since publication of the agenda
For Information
20   21	Longacre, Neadon Lane, Bridford – Grant of Conditional Planning re erection of shed/wood store (DNPA ref. 0665/15) Birchdown Farm, Bridford – Grant of Conditional Planning re construction of two bay car port and lean-to log store (DNPA ref. 0664/15)
22	Any planning items for information received since publication of the agenda
FINANCE & ACCOUNTS
23	Additional Hours – the Parish Council is requested to authorise payment to the Clerk of an additional thirteen hours for the month of February 2016
24	Annual Increment re Clerk’s Salary – the Parish Council is requested to authorise the annual increment increase from scale SCP22 £10.527 per hour to SCP23 £10.836 per hour with effect from 1st April 2016
25	The Pension Regulator – Bridford Parish Council has complied with it’s legal duties in connection with the new Pension Rules and Regulations
26	Account balances as at 1st February 2016 Current account Investment account	£4,039.65 £3,340.97 £7,380.62
	(Balance Includes earmarked funds £165 refundable allotment deposits, £623 Play Area and £414.20 textile bank)
27	INCOME Bank interest re January 2016 Teignbridge District Council re Electors Fund Grant to Village Hall	£       0.28 £   460.00 £   460.28
28	EXPENDITURE Clerks salary for February 2016 to include an additional thirteen hours Bridford Village Hall payment of Electors Fund Grant Information Commissioner re annual subscription	£   294.84 £   460.00 £     35.00 £   789.84
29	Account balances as at 7th March 2016 Current account Investment account	£3,709.81 £3,341.25 £7,051.06
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
30	Resignation of Councillor James Atkinson – official statement
31	Notice of Casual Vacancy in the office of Councillor at Bridford Parish
32	Flooding on B3193 by Teign Valley Nurseries
33	Growing a Rural Community – completion of questionnaire
34	Healthy People – Success Regime Case for Change becoming public –   does the PC wish to respond?
35	Any items for discussion since publication of the agenda
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION
36	Police Warning Notices
37	Crime Prevention DNA Marking Kits now in stock Devon Neighbourhood Plan Road show 18th March at Hannah’s
38	Notice of Road Closure
39	Any items for information since publication of the agenda
40	Devon Minerals Plan
41	Electoral Review of Devon: Final Recommendations
42	DALC Highways Conference 16th March at Exeter Football Club
43	Date of next meeting Monday 4th April 2016 in the upstairs room at Bridford Village Hall at 7.00pm
	Joan Banks Clerk to Bridford Parish Council
	CORRESPONDENCE FOR CIRCULATION
	Newsletters, Reports and Circulars Dunsford PC January minutes Junk Mail issue 17 Clerks and Councils Direct March 2016
	Miscellaneous Letter from Philip Fowler – Chairman Moretonhampstead District Hospital Amendments of the Electoral Register
	Letters sent Various

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Minutes of a meeting of Bridford Parish Council held at Bridford Village Hall Monday 7th December 2015 at 7.00pm

Present: Cllrs F Miles (Chairperson), G Hearnden, E Price, T Evans, R Dowding, A Lord, J Atkinson, Mrs J P Banks (Clerk). Cnty Cllr J Brook attended for part of the meeting.

• Apologies: Dst Cllr A Ford
• Declarations of Interest – Cllr Hearnden declared an interest in item 17
• Public Discussion – nothing for discussion

MATTER ARISING

4   Minutes – the Parish Council resolved to approve the minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 2nd November 2015 as a true and accurate record of the meeting.

5   Allotments   – nothing new to report. Half plot 2a still vacant and being advertised.

6   Play Area    – nothing to report

7   Alternative Textile Bank arrangements – Cllr Price has been unable to find a source for the collection of textiles that would generate an income for the Parish Council. Enquiries will be made to various charities, as it is understood that some of them provide textile banks to raise funds for their organisations. An item to be put in Unity requesting ideas.   The Clerk to find out what Christow Parish Council intends to do.

8   Make a Difference Day – a team of Christow School children tidied up the Churchyard and the Village Garden. A Christmas card to be sent to the staff and children thanking them for their efforts.

9   Re-painting of Telephone Kiosk – BT has advised that the Bridford kiosk has been added to the list of repaints to be undertaken by contractors next season.

10 Neighbourhood Watch – no response to the appeal in Unity for volunteers to organise and operate a Neighbourhood Watch scheme in Bridford, therefore the idea will be put on hold for the time being.

11             Parish Plan – following the meeting to review the Plan, it has been retyped in a different format and circulated as a draft and as a result a few more minor amendments have been made. It was agreed to defer the publication of the final copy for two weeks to allow Cllr Atkinson further time to look at the Plan and to make any comments.

Future Parish Plans – the Parish Council will discuss over the next few months to decide if a new Plan is required which would involve a Parish questionnaire being sent out. Is the Parish Council already covering what Parishioners want in its Council meetings? The Clerk will seek guidance from DALC and also ask for the view of Parishioners via Unity magazine.

Cnty Cllr J Brook joined the meeting at 7.40pm – the Chairperson welcomed him and invited him to speak Cnty Cllr Brook was asked about Parish Plans. He offered to speak with Tedburn St Mary Parish Council which has recently reviewed its Plan. DCC is in the process of putting together a work programme for 2017 in advance of the budget. The Council has to advertise road all traffic orders and is now trying to include all work plans to be advertised together in advance in an effort to save costs.

A response has been received re the damage to the bridge at Leigh Cross. The area Bridge Inspector with officials from Highways are looking at various solutions to the problem. It is not acceptable to keep repairing without trying to address the problem. Video evidence has shown that 50% of the damage has been caused by light vehicles.

DCC has sold in excess of one hundred properties which have become surplus and that process continues.

Library services are going into a voluntary mutual association.   Youth work is also being slowly handed over to an employer mutual society.

A Parish Councillor asked if salt supplies will be replenished. All salt bins have now been filled.

Cnty Cllr J Brook left the meeting at 7.55pm

12 Defibrillator – only of any use if somebody has had a life threatening heart attack. It is still something that should be considered. The Parish Council will continue to find out more and obtain further views on the subject. What is more important is the ability to carry out CPR.   First aid and defibrillator to be on the agenda for future meetings.          

ANY OTHER MATTERS ARISING

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

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14 District Councillors Report – in the absence of Dst Cllr Ford, no report was available.

PLANNING

For Discussion

15 Venn Bridge Farm, Bridford – re proposed erection of agricultural building (31.5m x 12m).   (DNPA ref. 0566/15) Details circulated to Parish Councillors and dealt with between meetings due to the short timescales involved for submitting comments. Parish Council has visited previously so a further site visit not considered necessary. “The Parish Council has no objections to the application”

16 Swanaford House, Bridford – re proposed demolition of existing barn and construct barn for winery/tasting room for new business Swanaford Estate Wine (DNPA ref. 0599/15). Application dealt with between meetings due to short timescales for submitting comments.   The Parish Council undertook a site visit, following which its comments were as follows: “The Parish Council supports this application and is pleased to encourage local diversification and use of land for new business in the Park”

17 Carrapitt Plants, Carrapitt Farm, Bridford – notice of application for Prior Notification re proposed erection of timber agricultural building (18m x 9m) (DNPA ref. 0617/15). Discussed by the Parish Councillors who agreed that they had “no objections” to the application.

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

For Information – none

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

Higher Westcott Farm, Moretonhampstead – notification that the application has been withdrawn. The Parish Council has concerns regarding this notice in connection with a retrospective application andwishes to know what the current situation is. To be included on the January agenda.

FINANCE & ACCOUNT

20   Christmas Lights – Parish Council authorised the purchase of new lights for the Christmas tree in the Village Garden.

21    Account balances as at 2nd November 2015

current account £5,839.94 + investment account £3,340.15    =                                           £9,180.09

             (includes earmarked funds: £165 refundable allotment deposits, £623 Play Area

and £414.20 textile bank)

22 Income

Bank interest October                                                                                                            £  0.27

Allotment rents   F Leversedge                                                                                               £ 15.00

R Clark                                                                                              £ 15.00

A Bornemisza                                                                                            £ 30.00

K Jones                                                                                           £ 15.00

S Lawrence                                                                                     £ 15.00

B Curtis                                                                                          £ 15.00                                                                                                                                                                      £105.27  

23   Expenditure

Mrs J P Banks re November salary                                                                                         £185.39

Mrs J P Banks re reimbursement of costs of refreshments for Three Parishes Meeting           £ 10.00

Mr R Clark re reimbursement of cost of new lights for Christmas tree

(Payment authorised under Section137 payments)                                                      £ 20.07

Teignbridge District Council re cost of Parish Election 2015                                      £627.90

Mr G Dicker re verge / allotment maintenance July- December 2015                         £304.98

£1,148.34

24  Balance as at 7th December 2015

current account £5,101.58 + investment account £3,340.42                                        £8,137.02

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.

     25  2016/17 Budget – the Parish Council discussed the draft budget prepared by the Clerk to decide the precept

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required for 2016/17. It was suggested that a saving could be made by utilising free antivirus software. The Clerk will refer to Graham Read for his views. A vote by way of a show of hands agreed that there was no requirement to increase the precept required to operate the Parish Council and the amount to be requested from TDC for 2016/17 will remain the same at £6,500.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION – none

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

ITEMS FOR INFORMATION

27   Dartmoor Access Forum – looking for new members to act in a voluntary capacity. Details to be published in Unity magazine.

28 Devon & Cornwall Police Warnings – details of various notices read out which will be published in Unity magazine.

29   Training – Cllr Miles will attend a Chairmanship course on 28th January at Kingsteignton.

30   Mindline South Devon and Torbay will be manning the phone lines over the Christmas and New Year period

on 0300 3305464 for those wishing to speak with somebody in confidence.

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

List of waste and recycling Christmas collection dates.

32   Public Discussion

A Parish Councillor asked for any news on Anglers Cottage. TDC will be contacted for an update.

33 Date of next meeting – Monday 4 January 2016 7.00pm in the upstairs room at the

Village Hall

 

Original copy of minutes signed by the Chairperson         1st February 2016

 

CORRESPONDENCE FOR CIRCULATION (Appendix A)

Newsletters, Reports and Circulars

Dunsford Parish Council October 2015 minutes

Parish & Town Council Conferences

TALC minutes for September

Miscellaneous

Teignbridge CSV Funding News

Letters sent

Various

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Minutes of a meeting of Bridford Parish Council held at Bridford Village Hall Monday 7th December 2015 at 7.00pm

Present: Cllrs F Miles (Chairperson), G Hearnden, E Price, T Evans, R Dowding, A Lord, J Atkinson, Mrs J P Banks

(Clerk). Cnty Cllr J Brook attended for part of the meeting.

• Apologies: Dst Cllr A Ford
• Declarations of Interest – Cllr Hearnden declared an interest in item 17
• Public Discussion – nothing for discussion

MATTER ARISING

4   Minutes – the Parish Council resolved to approve the minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 2nd

November 2015 as a true and accurate record of the meeting.

5   Allotments   – nothing new to report. Half plot 2a still vacant and being advertised.

6   Play Area    – nothing to report

7   Alternative Textile Bank arrangements – Cllr Price has been unable to find a source for the collection

of textiles that would generate an income for the Parish Council. Enquiries will be made to various charities,

as it is understood that some of them provide textile banks to raise funds for their organisations. An item to be

put in Unity requesting ideas.   The Clerk to find out what Christow Parish Council intends to do.

8   Make a Difference Day – a team of Christow School children tidied up the Churchyard and the Village

Garden. A Christmas card to be sent to the staff and children thanking them for their efforts.

9   Re-painting of Telephone Kiosk – BT has advised that the Bridford kiosk has been added to the list of repaints

to be undertaken by contractors next season.

10 Neighbourhood Watch – no response to the appeal in Unity for volunteers to organise and operate a

Neighbourhood Watch scheme in Bridford, therefore the idea will be put on hold for the time being.

11             Parish Plan – following the meeting to review the Plan, it has been retyped in a different format and circulated

as a draft and as a result a few more minor amendments have been made. It was agreed to defer the

publication of the final copy for two weeks to allow Cllr Atkinson further time to look at the Plan and to make

any comments.

Future Parish Plans – the Parish Council will discuss over the next few months to decide if a new Plan is

required which would involve a Parish questionnaire being sent out. Is the Parish Council already covering

what Parishioners want in its Council meetings? The Clerk will seek guidance from DALC and also ask for

the view of Parishioners via Unity magazine.

Cnty Cllr J Brook joined the meeting at 7.40pm – the Chairperson welcomed him and invited him to speak

Cnty Cllr Brook was asked about Parish Plans. He offered to speak with Tedburn St Mary Parish Council

which has recently reviewed its Plan.

DCC is in the process of putting together a work programme for 2017 in advance of the budget. The Council

has to advertise road all traffic orders and is now trying to include all work plans to be advertised together in

advance in an effort to save costs.

A response has been received re the damage to the bridge at Leigh Cross. The area Bridge Inspector with

officials from Highways are looking at various solutions to the problem. It is not acceptable to keep repairing

without trying to address the problem. Video evidence has shown that 50% of the damage has been caused by

light vehicles.

DCC has sold in excess of one hundred properties which have become surplus and that process continues.

Library services are going into a voluntary mutual association.   Youth work is also being slowly handed over

to an employer mutual society.

A Parish Councillor asked if salt supplies will be replenished. All salt bins have now been filled.

Cnty Cllr J Brook left the meeting at 7.55pm

12 Defibrillator – only of any use if somebody has had a life threatening heart attack. It is still something that

should be considered. The Parish Council will continue to find out more and obtain further views on the

subject. What is more important is the ability to carry out CPR.   First aid and defibrillator to be on the agenda

for future meetings.          

ANY OTHER MATTERS ARISING

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

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14 District Councillors Report – in the absence of Dst Cllr Ford, no report was available.

PLANNING

For Discussion

15 Venn Bridge Farm, Bridford – re proposed erection of agricultural building (31.5m x 12m).   (DNPA ref.

0566/15) Details circulated to Parish Councillors and dealt with between meetings due to the short timescales

involved for submitting comments. Parish Council has visited previously so a further site visit not considered

necessary. “The Parish Council has no objections to the application”

16 Swanaford House, Bridford – re proposed demolition of existing barn and construct barn for winery/tasting

room for new business Swanaford Estate Wine (DNPA ref. 0599/15). Application dealt with between meetings

due to short timescales for submitting comments.   The Parish Council undertook a site visit, following which

its comments were as follows: “The Parish Council supports this application and is pleased to encourage local

diversification and use of land for new business in the Park”

17 Carrapitt Plants, Carrapitt Farm, Bridford – notice of application for Prior Notification re proposed erection of

timber agricultural building (18m x 9m) (DNPA ref. 0617/15). Discussed by the Parish Councillors who

agreed that they had “no objections” to the application.

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

For Information – none

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

Higher Westcott Farm, Moretonhampstead – notification that the application has been withdrawn.

The Parish Council has concerns regarding this notice in connection with a retrospective application and

wishes to know what the current situation is. To be included on the January agenda.

FINANCE & ACCOUNT

20   Christmas Lights – Parish Council authorised the purchase of new lights for the Christmas tree in the

Village Garden.

21    Account balances as at 2nd November 2015

current account £5,839.94 + investment account £3,340.15    =                                           £9,180.09

             (includes earmarked funds: £165 refundable allotment deposits, £623 Play Area

and £414.20 textile bank)

22 Income

Bank interest October                                                                                                            £  0.27

Allotment rents   F Leversedge                                                                                               £ 15.00

R Clark                                                                                              £ 15.00

A Bornemisza                                                                                            £ 30.00

K Jones                                                                                           £ 15.00

S Lawrence                                                                                     £ 15.00

B Curtis                                                                                          £ 15.00                                                                                                                                                                      £105.27  

23   Expenditure

Mrs J P Banks re November salary                                                                                         £185.39

Mrs J P Banks re reimbursement of costs of refreshments for Three Parishes Meeting           £ 10.00

Mr R Clark re reimbursement of cost of new lights for Christmas tree

(Payment authorised under Section137 payments)                                                      £ 20.07

Teignbridge District Council re cost of Parish Election 2015                                      £627.90

Mr G Dicker re verge / allotment maintenance July- December 2015                         £304.98

£1,148.34

24  Balance as at 7th December 2015

current account £5,101.58 + investment account £3,340.42                                        £8,137.02

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.

     25  2016/17 Budget – the Parish Council discussed the draft budget prepared by the Clerk to decide the precept

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required for 2016/17. It was suggested that a saving could be made by utilising free antivirus software. The

Clerk will refer to Graham Read for his views. A vote by way of a show of hands agreed that there was no

requirement to increase the precept required to operate the Parish Council and the amount to be requested

from TDC for 2016/17 will remain the same at £6,500.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION – none

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

ITEMS FOR INFORMATION

27   Dartmoor Access Forum – looking for new members to act in a voluntary capacity. Details to be published

in Unity magazine.

28 Devon & Cornwall Police Warnings – details of various notices read out which will be published in Unity

magazine.

29   Training – Cllr Miles will attend a Chairmanship course on 28th January at Kingsteignton.

30   Mindline South Devon and Torbay will be manning the phone lines over the Christmas and New Year period

on 0300 3305464 for those wishing to speak with somebody in confidence.

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

List of waste and recycling Christmas collection dates.

32   Public Discussion

A Parish Councillor asked for any news on Anglers Cottage. TDC will be contacted for an update.

33 Date of next meeting – Monday 4 January 2016 7.00pm in the upstairs room at the

Village Hall

 

Original copy of minutes signed by the Chairperson         1st February 2016

CORRESPONDENCE FOR CIRCULATION (Appendix A)

Newsletters, Reports and Circulars

Dunsford Parish Council October 2015 minutes

Parish & Town Council Conferences

TALC minutes for September

Miscellaneous

Teignbridge CSV Funding News

Letters sent

Various

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BRIDFORD PARISH COUNCIL

Dear 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 Monday 1st February 2016 at 7.00pm.

Joan Banks

Clerk to Bridford Parish Council

AGENDA

• Apologies
• Declarations of Interest – Councillors to declare any personal or prejudicial interest in

any item on the agenda.

• Public Discussion – opportunity for members of the public to comment on any item on the

agenda or bring any matter to the attention of the Parish Council

MATTER ARISING

4   Minutes – Parish Council to approve minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 7th December 2015.

5   Allotments   – update

6   Play Area    – update

7   Bridford Hill / Gritting arrangements

8   Alternative Textile Bank arrangements

9   Defibrillator – update on costs, training and safety issues

10 Anglers Cottage          

ANY OTHER MATTERS ARISING

11 Meetings Attended by any members of the Parish Council

12 District Councillors Report

PLANNING

For Discussion

13 Seven Acre Lane, Bridford – re proposed creation of three new field access gateways for Wastenage Farms Ltd

(DNPA ref. 0011/16) Site visit arranged for 30th January.

The following applications have been dealt with between meetings either due to the cancellation of the January

Parish Council meeting or the short timescales for the submission of responses to DNPA

14 West Birch Farm, Bridford – re proposed removal of static home and construction of garage buildings (DNPA

ref. 0633/15). Following a site visit, the Parish Council had no objections to this application

15 Venn Bridge Farm, Bridford – re proposed erection of agricultural storage building (DNPA ref. 0636/15)

The Parish Council had no objections to the application.

16 Longacre, Neadon Lane. Bridford – re proposed erection of a shed/wood store (DNPA ref. 0665/15). The

Parish                                          Council had no objections to the application

17 Birchdown Farm, Bridford – re proposed two-bay car port and lean-to log store (DNPA ref. 0664/15)

Following a site visit, the Parish Council had no objections to the application.

18 West Park Cottage, Bridford full planning permission and listed building consent – re proposed extension and

alterations to dwelling (DNPA ref. 0640/15). Following a site visit, the Parish Council commented that it

admires the determination with which the ground-works have been undertaken to make this property habitable

and strongly supports the application.

19 Rose Cottage, Bridford full planning permission and listed building consent – re proposed internal alterations

(DNPA ref. 0642/15). Following a site visit, the Parish Council strongly supported the application and

commented that it was good to see a small but historic property brought back to life.

20 Cedar House, Bridford – re proposed erection of building (81sqm) for use as stables (DNPA ref. 0019/16)

Following a site visit, the Parish Council had no objections to the application.

21 Parish Council Policy concerning reasons for support / object / no objection when considering applications

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

For Information

23   Higher Westcott Farm, Bridford – reply from DNPA re withdrawal of application (DNPA ref. 0521/15)

24   West Park Cottage, Bridford – application has been withdrawn (DNPA re. 0641/15)

25   Swanaford House, Bridford – Grant of Conditional Planning Permission re demolition of existing barn and

construction of barn for wine/tasting room for new business, Swanaford Estate Wine (DNPA re. 0559/15)

26   West Birch Farm, Bridford – Grant of Conditional Planning Permission re removal of static home and

construction of garage buildings (DNPA ref. 0633/15)

27   Notification of DNPA Appointed Parish Link Member

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

FINANCE & ACCOUNT

29    Account balances as at 2nd November 2015

current account £4.796.60 + investment account £3.340.42    =                                           £8,137.02

             (includes earmarked funds: £165 refundable allotment deposits, £623 Play Area

and £414.20 textile bank)

30 Income

Bank interest November                                                                                             £   0.28

Banks interest December                                                                                            £   0.27

31   Expenditure

Mrs J P Banks re December salary                                                                                          £185.19

HMLR Quarter ended 5 January 2016                                                                                    £139.00

Mrs J P Banks re admin expenses 1 Oct – 31 Dec 2015                                                          £143.57

Bridford Village Hall hire of meeting room Oct/Nov/Dec                              £48.00

Bridford Village Hall contribution to Post Office rent 1 Sept – 31 Dec           £56.00             £104.00

Mrs J P Banks re January salary                                                                                             £185.19

32  Balance as at 1st February 2016

current account £4,039.65 + investment account £3,340.97                                        £7,380.62

     33 Annual Internal Audit 2016 – date has been arranged for 26th May

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION

34   Teign Valley Tennis Trust – AGM invitation.

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

ITEMS FOR INFORMATION

36 Devon & Cornwall Police Warnings

37   Cosy Devon – funds available to assist with costs of installing solid wall insulation.

38   Devon Communities Together Advice and Information Surgeries – 8th February

39   Devon Countryside Access Forum – currently appointing members

40   Devon Emergency Community Flood Resilience Fund

41   Mental Health Awareness Course – 16 February

42   Parish Council Websites must comply with the Transparency Code.

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

44   Public Discussion

45  Date of next meeting – Monday March 7th 2016 7.00pm in the upstairs room at the

Village Hall

Joan Banks

Clerk to Bridford Parish Council

 

CORRESPONDENCE FOR CIRCULATION (Appendix A)

Newsletters, Reports and Circulars

Healthwatch Voices Winter 2015/16

Councils and Clerks Direct January 2016

Dunsford Parish Council December 2015 minutes

Christow Parish Council December 2015 minutes

TALC draft minutes November meeting

TALC agenda for 28 January

Letters sent

Various

THE MEETING OF BRIDFORD PARISH COUNCIL DUE TO BE HELD TONIGHT 18TH JANUARY, RESCHEDULED FROM 4TH JANUARY HAS BEEN CANCELLED AND THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE HELD ON THE 1ST FEBRUARY AT 7.00PM IN THE VILLAGE HALL

Joan Banks

Clerk to Bridford Parish Council

Please note that the January Parish Council meeting due to take place on the 4th will now take place at 7.00pm on Monday 18th January.

The agenda will be posted in due course.

Happy New Year to you all!

Joan Banks – Clerk to Bridford Parish Council

Minutes of a meeting of Bridford Parish Council held at Bridford Village Hall Monday 2nd November 2015 at 7.00pm.

Present: Cllrs F Miles (Chairperson), G Hearnden, E Price, A Lord, R Dowding, T Evans, Mrs J P Banks (Clerk).  Cllr J Atkinson joined the meeting at 7.15pm. Cnty Cllr Brook and Dst Cllr Ford attended for part of the meeting. No members of the public were in attendance.

• Apologies – none
• Declarations of Interest – none
• Public Discussion – the Chairperson has been contacted by a disabled resident who is experiencing problems with collection of her refuse. Suggested they contact Tracey Fey at TDC to resolve the situation.

The Clerk has been advised that the area between Windhill Gate and Plaistow Green is becoming worse, being described by some as a ‘pond’. The DNPA Ranger has already been contacted about this recently and has confirmed that the problem is on his list of jobs to do. It was therefore decided not to harass him further at this time.

MATTER ARISING

4   Minutes – the Parish Council resolved to approve the minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 5th October 2015 as a true and accurate record of the meeting.

5   Allotments – most of the annual rents have been paid. Half plot number 2a still vacant and being advertised.

6   Play Area – Cllr Price had nothing to report

7   Grit Bins – Parish Councillors have been to look at all the grit bins within the Parish. All but one are in situ where they should be, most are full, one, already reported to Highways, is the wrong way around and therefore inaccessible, one has disappeared and in at least 50% of them, the salt has solidified and would be difficult to remove. Highways will be contacted to ensure that all are full and easily accessible before winter sets in.

ANY OTHER MATTERS ARISING

8 Meetings Attended by any members of the Parish Council – 11 Parish Councillors representing Bridford, Dundsford and Christow attended the annual Three Parishes meeting hosted by Bridford Parish Council.

Topics discussed included new and affordable housing and defibrillators. Dunsford thanked Bridford and Christow Parish Councils for donating their Electors Funds towards it’s play area.   Although formal minutes are not taken at these informal meetings, it was suggested that somebody should be nominated to take briefnotes to enable a report of the meeting to be given at the next Parish Council meeting.

Cllr Atkinson joined the meeting at 7.15pm

9  District Councillors Report – deferred as Cllr Ford was not present.

PLANNING

For Discussion

10 Higher Westcott Farm, Moretonhampstead – re proposed construction of shed to install a biomass system(retrospective) (DNPA ref. 0521/15) . Although the Parish Council originally had no objection to this retrospective application, these comments were withdrawn following a request to meet with the neighbour at The Corn House. The Parish Council was unable to arrange a mutually convenient appointment to make a site visit to Higher Westcott Farm to discuss with application with the applicant. A lengthy discussion took place and the Parish Council’s revised comments to DNPA were as follows: “The Parish Council considers that the plans are inaccurate, as is the supporting submission. The new boiler house is not in the original position but is directly outside the half glazed door of The Corn House kitchen. The chimney impinges upon the eye line and the fumes from the chimney are drawn by the prevailing wind into the courtyard of The Corn House.   The Parish Council questions whether the chimney is high enough to meet with building regulations. From an exterior observation, it appears that the construction of the shed could be a fire risk. The Parish Council supports the neighbour’s objection to the development in its present form”

Dst Cllr Ford joined the meeting at 7.30pm and was welcomed by the Chairperson and invited to speak.

Dst Ford is continuing in her efforts to improve Broadband services within the Teign Valley and noted postcodes from those present who are experiencing problems. It was noted that a number of Bridford residents obtain their signal from Moretonhampstead, with those nearer to Bridford benefitting from a better signal.

Teignbridge District Council’s auditors report is now available to view on the District Council website.

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The item regarding the problems experienced by a disabled resident discussed earlier in the meeting was referred to Dst Cllr Ford who will liaise with the Chairperson to try and resolve the matter.

Cnty Cllr Brook joined the meeting at 7.40pm – the Chairperson welcomed him and invited him to speak.

Cnty Cllr Brook has made further enquiries regarding the damage to the bridge over the leat at Leigh Cross and the possibility of widening the splay of the bridge in the long term to give wider vehicles more room. DCC

Bridges Department will look into it but because it is within DNPA, this will also involve the Environment Agency.   Cnty Cllr Brook asked if the local road network has seen any improvements. The Parish Council confirmed that a lot of potholes have been filled and a serious concerted effort has been put in by Highways with many stretches of road having been repaired.

County budget – Devon County Council is struggling with certain elements. Certain aspects such as Care in the Community are demand led. There are serious cases which must be dealt with and these come at a price.

There is concern about the small business rate as a lot of local businesses in the area currently benefit from small business rate relief.

Cnty Cllr Brook and Dst Cllr Ford left the meeting at 8.00pm

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

For Information

12  The Grange, Bridford – Notice of Grant of Conditional Planning Permission re erection of mixed use building for storage of domestic, business and agricultural equipment and creation of access track from existing

driveway (DNPA ref. 0418/15)

13   Woodlands Farm, Dunsford – Notice of Grant of Conditional Planning Permission re installation of a 5.2 metre extension to lattice tower with 5 antennas and 2 dishes (DNPA ref. 0446/15)

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

Poole Farm, Bridford – Notice of Refusal of Planning Permission re erection of rural workers’ dwelling (DNPA ref. 0356/15)

FINANCE & ACCOUNT

15   Account balances as at 5th October 2015

current account £6,130.23 + investment account £3,324.87    =                                 £9,455.10

             (includes earmarked funds: £165 refundable allotment deposits, £623 Play Area

and £414.20 textile bank)

16 Income

Nathan Waste (proceeds of contents of textile bank)                                                £     64.40

Bank interest September                                                                                             £        0.28

Mrs A Griffiths re annual allotment rent                                                                        £     15.00                                                                                                                                                       £      79.68

17   Expenditure

Mrs J P Banks re October salary                                                                                  £ 185.19

Bridford Village Hall re hire of room for PC meetings     £96.00

re contribution to PO room hire     £73.50                                £   169.50

£   354.69  

 

18 Balance as at 2 November 2015                                                                                     £9,180.09

             The Parish Council resolved to accept the accounts and approve the expenditure.

             Cllr Dowding being nominated by the Chairperson, checked the invoices to the cheque book and the

reconciliation to the bank statement.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION

19   Format of future Annual Parish Meetings – as the Annual Parish Meeting and the Annual Parish CouncilMeeting have to be separate meetings and cannot be combined, it was agreed that both meetings would continue to be held on the same evening, but the Annual Parish Meeting would be held first.

20   2016 Parish Council meeting dates – the Clerk asked the Parish Council to consider a summer recess in line with other Parishes in the Valley, which would mean no Parish Council meeting in August. The Parish Council resolved to agree to this as a trial for 2016. Any planning applications or items that require a

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decision during this time will be circulated in the usual way. A Parish Councillor suggested that meetings could commence at 7.30pm. A vote by way of a show of hands decided that the meetings will continue to commence at 7.00pm and will be held on the first Monday of the month, unless this falls on a Public Holiday with the exception of the Annual Meetings in May which will be on Wednesday 9th.

21   Alternative textile bank arrangements – Rag Bag has advised of its decision not to continue its collection in this area and the actual textile bank will be collected in due course, with the Parish Council being paid for anything in it at the time of collection. Cllr Price is currently investigating other possible sources of textile collection and hopes to have further information at the next Parish Council meeting.

22   Discuss possibilities of purchasing a defibrillator – the Parish Council would like to pursue this further. Cllrs Price and Hearnden volunteered to investigate the medical and legal position.

23   Hedge cutting on Bridford Hill – at the last meeting, it was suggested that it would be sensible if landowners could get together and use the same contractors, ensuring that all the hedges were cut at the same time.

After discussion, it was decided that this was not viable and would not work.

24   Recycling Devon Thank You Awards – the Clerk put forward that the Cllr Price should be nominated for an award in recognition of her volunteer duties involved with emptying and bagging up the contents of the textile bank, which has raised funds for local organisations.

25   Parish Plan / Neighbourhood Planning Grants and Support – the Parish Council has reviewed its existing Parish Plan recently. It was discussed whether the Parish Council should send out a new questionnaire and start a new Plan say next year. The cost of undertaking this would have to be looked into. Funding is available.  It was suggested that enquiries could be made as to whether or not other Parishes in the area have their own Parish Plans, how they are set up and what is included.

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

Make a Difference Day – letter received from Christow School wishing to undertake tasks for the community on 5 November.   Ideas included tidying the Village Garden and the Churchyard.   The Clerk will contact the school to put them in touch with the relative contacts.

The Chairperson has received correspondence from a Parishioner concerned about a flash flood resulting in a waterfall down the church steps.   It was agreed that this was a flash flood and not something to be concerned about as a regular occurrence.

Devon Council Highways has changed the way it deals with applications to erect banners or decorations over the highway, making it easier for communities to be enhanced without having to go through the costly and time consuming procedures in order to obtain a licence.   There will no longer be a fee for a licence to put up banners or decorations.

ITEMS FOR INFORMATION

27   Connecting Devon and Somerset – meeting at Whiddon Down Village Hall December 1st 2015. The Chairperson expressed an interest in attending.

28 Devon & Cornwall Police Warnings – none

29   Notice of Road Closure – B3212 Farrants Hill, Dunsford from Monday 9 November to Friday 11 December.

Diversion will be signposted.

30   Discontinuation of Rag Bag textile bank – dealt with under item 21

31   Dartmoor National Park Authority Forum – 27 November 2015. Items for the agenda to be submitted

to DNPA by 13 November.

32   Devon Remembers Heritage Project – contributions required to build a central archive relating to World War One.

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

34   Public Discussion – Cllr Atkinson not being present for item 7 reported that he had checked his allocated grit bins and considered that some were not in the best location and that the Parish could benefit from additional grit bins in certain locations. The Chairperson asked Cllr Atkinson to identify the locations by grid reference and bring the information to the next meeting.

35 Date of next meeting – Monday 7 December 2015 7.00pm in the upstairs room at the Village Hall

Original copy of minutes signed by the Chairperson           7th December 2015

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CORRESPONDENCE FOR CIRCULATION (Appendix A)

Newsletters, Reports and Circulars

Dunsford PC September 2015 minutes

Devon Countryside Access Forum Annual Report 2014/15

Clerks and Councils Direct November 2015

Miscellaneous

Teignbridge CSV Funding News

Letters sent

Various

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BRIDFORD PARISH COUNCIL

Dear 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 Monday 7th December 2015 at 7.00pm.

Joan Banks

Clerk to Bridford Parish Council

AGENDA

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

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

MATTER ARISING

4   Minutes – Parish Council to approve minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 2nd November 2015.

5   Allotments   – update

6   Play Area    – update

7   Alternative Textile Bank arrangements

8   Make a Difference Day

9   Re-painting of Telephone Kiosk

10 Neighbourhood Watch

11             Parish Plan

12 Defibrillator – update on costs, training and safety issues          

ANY OTHER MATTERS ARISING

13 Meetings Attended by any members of the Parish Council

14 District Councillors Report

PLANNING

For Discussion

15 Venn Bridge Farm, Bridford – re proposed erection of agricultural building (31.5m x 12m).   (DNPA ref. 0566/15) Details circulated to Parish Councillors and dealt with between meetings due to the short timescales involved for submitting comments. Parish Council has visited previously so a further site visit not considered necessary. “The Parish Council has no objections to the application”

16 Swanaford House, Bridford – re proposed demolition of existing barn and construct barn for winery/tasting room for new business Swanaford Estate Wine (DNPA ref. 0599/15). Application dealt with between meetings due to short timescales for submitting comments.   The Parish Council undertook a site visit, following which its comments were as follows: “The Parish Council supports this application and is pleased to encourage local diversification and use of land for new business in the Park”

17 Carrapitt Plants, Carrapitt Farm, Bridford – notice of application for Prior Notification re proposed erection of timber agricultural building (18m x 9m) (DNPA ref. 0617/15)

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

For Information – none

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

FINANCE & ACCOUNT

20   Christmas Lights – Parish Council to authorise the purchase of new lights for the Christmas tree in the Village Garden.

21    Account balances as at 2nd November 2015

current account £5,839.94 + investment account £3,340.15    =                                           £9,180.09

             (includes earmarked funds: £165 refundable allotment deposits, £623 Play Area

and £414.20 textile bank)

22 Income

Bank interest October                                                                                                            £  0.27

Allotment rents   F Leversedge                                                                                               £ 15.00

R Clark                                                                                              £ 15.00

A Bornemisza                                                                                            £ 30.00

K Jones                                                                                           £ 15.00

S Lawrence                                                                                     £ 15.00

B Curtis                                                                                          £ 15.00                                                                                                                                                                      £105.27  

23   Expenditure

Mrs J P Banks re November salary                                                                                         £185.39

Mrs J P Banks re reimbursement of costs of refreshments for Three Parishes Meeting           £ 10.00

Mr R Clark re reimbursement of cost of new lights for Christmas tree

(Payment to be authorised under Section137 payments)                                                          £ 20.07

Teignbridge District Council re cost of Parish Election 2015                                      £627.90

Mr G Dicker re verge / allotment maintenance July- December 2015                         £304.98

£1,148.34

24  Balance as at 7th December 2015

current account £5,101.58 + investment account £3,340.42                                        £8,137.02

     25  2016/17 Budget – Parish Council to discuss draft budget prepared by the Clerk and to decide upon the precept required for 2016/17

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION – none

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

ITEMS FOR INFORMATION

27  Dartmoor Access Forum – looking for new members to act in a voluntary capacity

28 Devon & Cornwall Police Warnings

29   Training – Cllr Miles will attend a Chairmanship course on 28th January at Kingsteignton.

30   Mindline South Devon and Torbay will be manning the phone lines over the Christmas and New Year period on 0300 3305464 for those wishing to speak with somebody in confidence.

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

32   Public Discussion

33 Date of next meeting – Monday 4 January 2016 7.00pm in the upstairs room at the

Village Hall

Joan Banks

Clerk to Bridford Parish Council

 

 

CORRESPONDENCE FOR CIRCULATION (Appendix A)

Newsletters, Reports and Circulars

Dunsford Parish Council October 2015 minutes

Parish & Town Council Conferences

TALC minutes for September

Miscellaneous

Teignbridge CSV Funding News

Letters sent

Various

 

Minutes of a meeting of Bridford Parish Council held at Bridford Village Hall Monday 5th October 2015 at 7.00pm.

Present: Cllrs F Miles (Chairperson), T Evans, R Dowding, A Lord, J Atkinson, Mrs J P Banks (Clerk), Dst Cllr A Ford, Phil Wise Chairman of Teignbridge Neighbourhood Watch accompanied by a colleague and one member of the public. Cllr G Hearnden joined the meeting at 7.30pm, Cnty Cllr Brook attended for part of the meeting.

1     Apologies – Cllr E Price

2     Declarations of Interest – none

3     Public Discussion – the Chairperson introduced Phil Wise and his colleague Geoff from Teignbridge Neighbourhood Watch who explained how the scheme works and brought along booklets about DNA property marking kits which are available at a discounted price direct from Neighbourhood Watch. It was agreed that details should be published in Unity and on the notice board and that this should be put on the agenda for the next Parish Council meeting to discuss if Bridford wishes to be part of a local scheme. Bridford’s NHW representative is currently a position in ‘name only’. He will be contacted to see if he would like to be involved further and put in touch with the Teignbridge association. Email contact details: [email protected] or telephone 01626 326604.

Cnty Brook joined the meeting at 7.35pm. He was welcomed by the Chairperson and invited to speak

Cnty Cllr Brook spoke about the problems of Japanese knotweed in the area. He spoke about local business rates, the current small business rates and rate relief being very advantageous to local businesses. Things are improving regarding young people’s services. DCC has to ensure that requirements are being met in respect of children in care and that they receive every advantage available to them.

7   Item 7 re: Damage to the bridge at Leigh Cross brought forward to include Cnty Cllr Brook.

The Clerk confirmed that the damaged bridge is the culvert over the leat and not the main bridge and is therefore not listed. Cnty Cllr Brook said that this will make it easier to get work done and will follow up with the appropriate department at Devon County Council.

23 Item 23 (deferred from previous meeting) brought forward to include Cnty Cllr Brook in the discussion and to ask for his support. Cnty Cllr Brook stated that he would support whatever the Parish Council decided to do. Cllr Evans proposed that the Parish Council should contact DCC again in an attempt to reinstate Bridford Hill onto the primary gritting route. This was seconded by Cllr Hearden. A lengthy discussion took place followed by a vote by a show of hands as to whether the Parish Council should proceed with the proposal to ask DCC to reinstate Bridford onto the primary gritting route or to continue with the current arrangements whereby gritting is undertaken by a volunteer Snow Warden. The Parish Council voted to continue with current arrangements for the time being, three in favour, one against and two abstentions. The Snow Warden will be contacted to ensure that we have sufficient supplies of salt.

Cnty Cllr Brook left the meeting a6 8.20pm

Continuation of Public Discussion – a Parishioner wished to raise three different subjects: the old post box in the wall at The Old Post Office has been repainted and is looking smart, but the telephone box is in dire need of a coat of paint. BT will be contacted to see if they will smarten it up.

Under the new recycling arrangements, the bags supplied for waste paper are too flimsy and will blow away when empty.

Visibility on Bridford Hill as a result of overgrown hedges – the Parishioner suggested that all landowners could get together and use the same contractor so that all of the hedges were cut at the same time.   Comments noted. A reply from Simon Pearson (DCC Highways) was read out confirming their responsibilities and those of landowners regarding the cutting of roadside hedges. To be put on the November agenda for discussion.

A Parish Councillor mentioned that although the grass verges on Pound Lane (Bridford Hill) were kept tidy, the grass growing around the grit bin needed to be strimmed.   This would not be cost effective and as the work could only be undertaken by the contractor for insurance reasons, no action will be taken.

13 District Councillor’s Report brought forward to enable her to leave.   Dst Cllr reported that the main Council meeting took place on 28th September when the end of year accounts were agreed. An investment of £232,000 has been agreed in respect of the new fish quay at Teignmouth.   Cllr Ford has been following up requests to get a 20 mph speed limit put into place in the Teign Valley Villages. DCC Highways has come back with the reply that there is no requirement to make any changes to any speed limits in the Teign Valley.

Defibrillators – packages per village would cost approximately £2,000 to include training. Cllr Ford would

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be willing to put some of her District Councillors available funding to support this. Item to be included on November agenda for discussion. Mobile phones and Broadband – Cllr Ford is continuing in her discussions and negotiations about possible funding to improve fibre connections.

Dst Cllr Ford left the meeting at 8.40pm

MATTER ARISING

4   Minutes – the Parish Council resolved to approve the minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 7th September 2015 as a true and accurate record of the meeting.

5   Allotments   – a half plot still vacant and being advertised. The contractor asked to keep this plot strimmed when tidying the paths.   Invoices have been sent out in respect of the annual rentals due 1st October 2015.

6   Play Area    – in the absence of Cllr Price there was nothing to report.

7   Damage to bridge at Leigh Cross – item dealt with earlier, see Cnty Cllr Brook’s report.

8 Parish Plan Update meeting will take place at the Bridford Inn 28th October at 7.00pm

9 Three Parishes Meeting will take place as an informal discussion at Bridford Village Hall on 13th October at 7.00pm. Minutes are not taken.

10   Visibility on Bridford Hill – already dealt with under Public Discussion

11   Say No to Junk Mail – the Parish Council now has a supply of forms to enable residents to register. These are available from the Village Hall. Alternatively telephone 0845 703 4599 or visit: mpsonline.org.uk

ANY OTHER MATTERS ARISING

12 Meetings Attended by any members of the Parish Council – Cllr Dowding attended his first TALC meeting as the nominated Parish Council representative. Cllrs Dowding and Lord attended the recent Village Hall meeting. Cllr Atkinson attended a New Councillors training course at Exeter.

13 District Councillors Report – brought forward to earlier in the meeting

PLANNING

For Discussion

14 The Old Quarry, (Teign Valley Salvage) Pound Lane, Bridford – proposed enforcement (DNPA ref. ENF/0132/14) The Parish Council commented that “DNPA should apply the appropriate planning rules and regulations when making a decision regarding this case”

15   Woodlands Farm, Dunsford – re proposed installation of a 5.2m extension to lattice tower with 5 antennas and 2 dishes (DNPA ref. 0446/15) – item deferred from last meeting pending a site visit. Comments now submitted due to timescales for responding. “The Parish Council has no objections to the application”

16   Land at Bridford – Notice of Prior Notification re proposed installation of forestry tracks within woodland reference SX 789 877 & SX 790 879. (DNPA ref. 0500/15). “The Parish Council has no objections to the application”

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

For Information – none

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

FINANCE & ACCOUNT

19   Account balances as at 7th September 2015

current account £3,466.64 + investment account £3,248.19    =                                           £6,714.83

             (includes earmarked funds: £165 refundable allotment deposits, £623 Play Area

and £349.80 textile bank)

20 Income

TDC second half year precept                                                                                                 £3.250.00

Nathan Waste (proceeds of contents of textile bank)                                                  £     76.40

Bank interest August                                                                                                   £        0.28                                                                                                                                                       £ 3,326.68  

21   Expenditure

Mrs J P Banks re September salary                                                                              £ 185.39

Mrs J P Banks re admin expenditure 1 July – 30 September               £106.70

re use of home as office 1 July -30 September                       £ 54.00                        £   160.70

HMRC re Clerk’s PAYE quarter ended 5 October 2015                                                          £   138.80

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Mr J Poynton re annual costs relating to Bridford Village Website                             £     71.52

DALC re New Councillor Training for Cllr Atkinson £25 + £5 V.A.T.                                   £     30.00

£   586.41

 

22   Balance as at 5th October 2015                                                                                              £9,455.10

The Parish Council resolved to accept the accounts and approve the expenditure. Cllr Dowding (nominated by the Chairperson) checked the invoices to the cheque book and the reconciliation to the bank statement.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION

23   Putting Bridford Hill back on the Primary Gritting Route – dealt with earlier in the meeting during Cnty Cllr Brook’s report

24   Change of Parish Council Meeting dates – Cllr Dowding in his capacity of Village Hall representative, confirmed that the request from the Village Hall committee was for the Parish Council to be ‘flexible’ over its meeting dates as opposed to changing the regular meeting dates on a regular basis. The Parish Council is happy to be flexible and this will be addressed as and when required.

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

ITEMS FOR INFORMATION

26 Devon Highways Parish & Town Council Conference – 14 October. Details passed to the Chairperson who expressed an interest in attending.

27 Devon & Cornwall Police Warnings – details of recent notifications were read out.

28 New Funding available for Dartmoor Communties – DNPA has launched it’s Communities fund for 2015/16. Deadline for first round of applications is 31st October 2015. Possible source of funds for a defibrillator.

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

Electoral Review of Devon – change of date of publication of final recommendations to 19th January 2016 due to further consultations in the North Devon area.

Notice of Road Closure – B3193 will closed at Hennock over night on Monday 19 October between the hours of 19.00 and 07.00. The alternative route will be signposted.

30   Public Discussion – a Parish Councillor reported that a lot of rubbish, particularly fast food containers, is being thrown out of car windows on Bridford Hill. There is not much can be done unless the culprits can be identified. Suggested that Councillors pick up any litter as and when they see it.

A Parish Councillor commented that the grit bin at the bottom of Pound Lane (Bridford Hill) is not accessible due to it being pushed into the hedge. To be reported to Highways. Suggestion raised that all the grit bins in the Parish should be inspected for accessibility and to see if they require filling. Clerk to identify location of individual bins and each Councillor to be allocated specific bins in their areas to check and report back if any attention required.

31 Date of next meeting – Monday 2nd November 2015 7.00pm in the upstairs room at the

Village Hall

……………………………………………………….Chairperson   2nd November 2015

 

CORRESPONDENCE FOR CIRCULATION (Appendix A)

Newsletters, Reports and Circulars

DALC Update

Draft minutes of July TALC meeting

Community News Roundup – September 2015

NHS Pulse – September 2015

Local Lowdown Teignbridge CVS – August & September 2015

DALC Annual Report 2014 -2015

Miscellaneous

Amendments to the Electoral Register

Letters sent

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