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July 10, 2017September 5, 2017

Minutes Bridford PC meeting 3rd July 2017

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

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

Apologies – Cllr T Evans

Declarations of Interest – none

Public Discussion

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

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

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

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

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

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

Public Discussion – continued

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

MATTERS ARISING

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

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

Play Area – nothing further to report

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

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

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

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

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

Village Garden – nothing further to report

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

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

ANY OTHER MATTERS ARISING

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

District Councillors Report – presented earlier in the meeting

County Councillors Report – presented earlier in the meeting

PLANNING

For Discussion

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

Any planning items for discussion since publication of the agenda

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

For Information

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

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

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

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

FINANCE & ACCOUNTS

Account balances as at 12th June 2017

Current account

Investment account

£4,381.17

£3,744.55

£8,125.72

INCOME

Chilcorn re proceeds of clothing bank contents

£ 44.00

£ 44.00

EXPENDITURE

Mrs J P Banks re June salary

HMRC re Clerk’s PAYE quarter ended 5 July 2017

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

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

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

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

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

£ 200.93

£ 220.60

£ 166.83

£ 37.20

£108.00

£733.56

Account balances as at 3 July2017

Current account

Investment account

£3,691.61

£3,744.55

£7,436.16

(Balances include earmarked funds: £90 refundable allotment deposits / £565 Play Area / £67.50 Village Garden / £88.76 textile bank)

The Parish Council resolved to approve the accounts and authorise the expenditure. Cllr Dowding, delegated by the Chairperson, checked the cheques to the invoices and the reconciliation to the bank statement.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION – none

Any items for discussion received since publication of the agenda

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

ITEMS FOR INFORMATION

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

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

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

Any items for information received since publication of the agenda

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

Public Discussion

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

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

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

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

CIRCULATION

Newletters, Reports & Circulars

Dunsford PC minutes of May meeting

Christow PC minutes of April meeting

Christow PC minutes of May meeting

Miscellaneous

Correspondence sent

Various

June 29, 2017

Bridford Parish Council Agenda 3rd July 2017

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

	Joan Banks Clerk to Bridford Parish Council
	CIRCULATION Newletters, Reports & Circulars Dunsford PC minutes of May meeting Christow PC minutes of April meeting Christow PC minutes of May meeting Miscellaneous Correspondence sent Various

June 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
	CIRCULATION Newsletters, Reports & Circulars TALC draft minutes January 2017 Dunsford PC minutes February 2017 Christow PC minutes January 2017 Christow PC minutes February 2017 Christow PC draft minutes March 2017 Correspondence sent Various

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

	CIRCULATION Newletters, Reports & Circulars TALC draft minutes January 2017 Dunsford PC minutes February 2017 Christow PC minutes January 2017 Chrstow PC minutes February 2017 Christow PC draft minutes March 2017 Correspondence sent Various

March 21, 2017

Bridford Parish Plan revised January 2017

BRIDFORD PARISH PLAN UPDATED JANUARY 2017 INTRODUCTION Bridford’s first Parish Plan was published in February 2005. It was developed and based on the responses to the questionnaire issued to all households in Bridford Parish in 2004 which provided the Parish Council with a lot of helpful information including a profile of its residents and issues of concern or interest to the over 70% that responded to it. The then Parish Council felt strongly that it was vital to obtain support from the community in this way. Although the Parish Council took the initiative in preparing the early drafts of the Plan, the final version also included suggestions and proposals from representatives of the various organisations in the village. The Parish Council was very aware that success would only come through the involvement of individuals as well as the various organisations in the Parish. It was a Plan by the community for the community and reflected its aspirations both for the short and longer terms and the substantial progress made since then bears this out. It was important to ensure that the Plan, developed as a follow up to the questionnaire, contained those matters that were realistically achievable as well as those that were more in the nature of a “wish list”. In addition, it was important to prioritise the issues and the action to be taken, in order to ensure effort was concentrated on a few issues at a time to achieve solid progress. In a recent review of the matters then listed, of which many have either been or are in the course of being addressed, Councillors decided it was appropriate to update the Plan with new time horizons and reissue it. The updated Plan that follows sets out, within appropriate headings, the various matters that the present Parish Councillors feel should be addressed. As was the case before, not everyone will agree with all the proposals and suggested solutions but every effort has been made to ensure that the issues listed command majority support. These matters have been prioritised, given a timeframe for action, by whom, where funding is required and its possible source. This will now be affected by the austerity measures achieved by central and local government. A copy of this updated Plan can be obtained from the Clerk to the Parish Council and can be seen on the Bridford website www.bridfordvillage.co.uk THE PLAN PLANNING DEVELOPMENT The Parish Council takes a firm stance to ensure due regard is taken of its views when planning decisions are made. Councillors attend DNPA meetings as appropriate and planning workshops. Any future major developments and smaller developments for infilling or conversions will all be judged on their merits. It is Council policy to try and undertake site visits in respect of allplanning applications. ENFORCEMENT There has been a measure of success in ensuring proper application of enforcement legislation by DNPA where there have been breaches in planning matters. Parish Councillors will continue to monitor developments for compliance with planning consents and consult with DNPA where development has taken place without consent. If parishioners are concerned about a development they should inform a Parish Councillor or DNPA. EMPLOYMENT The Parish Council is keen to encourage new forms of economic opportunities and business development and to talk to people about their plans. It will actively encourage anybody wishing to establish economic activity. The Parish Council understands that DCLG is looking for National Parks to be proactive in maintaining growth and prosperity in communities. PLANNING GUIDANCE It is intended in 2017-19 to reframe these aims into a clear statement of planning objectives to guide Parish councillors in their responses to each Planning Application. In addition the Council will examine the implications of developing a statutory Neighbourhood Plan, alone or in collaboration with other local Parish Councils
ACTION 2017-2019	Priority Rating	Review Date 1	Review Date 2	Monitoring
Create a Planning Policy Guide	1	June		RD
Consider with other local Parish Councils the option of a Neighbourhood Plan	2	December		FM
Councillors to attend Planning Workshops when available	1	June		JP
SERVICES PUBLIC TRANSPORT The Parish Council will maintain pressure on operators to consider suggestions regarding frequency, destinations and timings. It is concerned about potential future bus cuts and will resist any attempts to reduce this service any further. The current bus service will continue to be publicised. Mini buses are available for hire from Acorn Community Support or at Moretonhampstead and a taxi service operates at Christow. ROADS Potholes on roads are repaired when DCC are notified. Parishioners are encouraged to contact DCC as and when potholes occur via the DCC website: https://new.devon.gov.uk/roadsandtransport/reportaproblem Pressure will continue to be put on DCC to carry out regular maintenance to ensure road surfaces do not deteriorate further. SPEED, TRAFFIC CALMING AND ROAD SAFETY The main issues are safety at the junction at the top of Pound Lane and at the bottom at the junction with the B3193. Ensure that our voice is heard when funding becomes available. HEDGES Ensure roadside hedges are trimmed with sufficient frequency where road safety is an issue, being mindful of conservation issues. Encourage landowners to cut their hedges.
RECYCLING The weekly recycling collection is working satisfactorily. Encourage recycling and the collection of clean paper and newspapers at the Village Hall and explore other ways of recycling. The Parish Council is keen to ensure the continuation of the annual rural skip facility and will advertise the dates. HEALTHCARE Keep a watching brief on facilities for the health and well being of parishioners. In association with other village organisations and individual volunteers, the Council will become more proactive in monitoring or initiating the care of lonely or vulnerable residents for the purpose of maintaining their physical and mental health. The Council seeks to ensure local medical facilities are maintained and where appropriate, developed, including doctors’ surgeries and the Acorn Community Support facilities. Moretonhampstead hospital no longer has in-patient beds but is operational as a hub. Okehampton Hospital is under threat. POLICING, SECURTIY AND SAFETY Police contact is maintained via the PCSO currently Mark Easton as and when necessary and Parishioners should be aware that they can contact him direct by email or by telephoning 101 and leaving a message. Continue to coordinate with other information services. Police have asked Parishioners to report problems so that all incidents are logged. The Parish Council will take action as required and will continue to support the Neighbourhood Watch scheme and will try to ensure the whole village is included and involved in the scheme. MOBILE LIBRARY Residents enjoy the services of DCC’s rural mobile library once a month on a Thursday. The Parish Council will keep up the pressure to ensure that this service continues at the existing level.
ACTION 2017-2019	Priority Rating	Review Date 1	Review Date 2	Monitoring
Inform ourselves about single persons, households or other priorities	1	March		AL
Consider options to encourage neighbourly attention to need	1	March		AL
Run further courses in first aid and resuscitation /use of defibrillator	Ongoing
Become more proactive in response to healthcare consultations	Ongoing
APPEARANCE CONSERVATION The Bridford Trust owns and manages Bridford Woodland Park and Rowden Valley Wood. These are managed for public access, recreation and wildlife. Currently, in addition to ongoing conservation work, the Trust is particularly focussing on extending the community aspects and educational usage of these sites, together with ecological monitoring. The Trust is funded by grants and by membership subscription. The Parish Council has two representatives on the Bridford Trust Committee, who report back to Council meetings. VILLAGE GARDEN The Parish Council is in the process of taking legal ownership of the plot of land used as the Village Garden and the consequent obligations. ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY Issues are addressed as they arise and are taken up with the appropriate authorities. DCC now turn off the street lights between midnight and 6.00am. The Parish Council actively encourages people to explore alternative energy and will look to develop sustainable opportunities. It will watch the developments at Christow to see if anything could be relevant to Bridford. LITTER, FLY TIPPING & GRAFFITI Litter bins are regularly emptied. Fly tipping should be notified to a Parish Councillor or direct to TDC’s Rapid Response team. Ongoing maintenance is required for the bus shelter. DOG FOULING This continues to be a problem and incidents should be reported to the Dog Warden at Teignbridge Council. The situation will continue to be kept under review. Dog owners may now place their plastic bags of excrement in normal litter bins
ACTION 2017-2019	Priority Rating	Review Date 1	Review Date 2	Monitoring
Liaise with village regarding the maintenance and improvement of the Village Garden				RD
COMMUNICATIONS NOTICE BOARDS The notice boards are kept in good repair. The use and location of all notice boards will be kept under review and if necessary, changes will be made. The Parish website also provides information about events. UNITY MAGAZINE The Community to continue to support and develop this magazine WEBSITE Bridford’s website www.bridfordvillage.co.uk is successfully up and running and is regularly updated. Organisations can use this as one of the prime means of communication, along with Unity, to keep Parishioners and visitors informed and are asked to ensure their entry contains up to date information. COMMUNITY It is hoped this Plan will go some way towards supporting the community, ensuring the Parish has the will to maintain Bridford as a good place to live. The Annual Parish Meeting is promoted as an opportunity for all the village and its organisations to meet to exchange views. A tripartite meeting of the neighbouring Parishes Councils of Christow, Dunsford and Bridford takes place annually at which common issues and concerns are discussed. Joint action is taken where possible and the minutes of all meetings are exchanged. The Council will explore whether Hennock Parish Council would wish to join this arrangement. EMERGENCY GRITTING / SNOW WARDEN For winter emergencies, a Bridford snow plan has been developed, managed and reviewed by the Snow Warden and team. The Parish Council will continue to monitor the voluntary gritting of Bridford Hill and investigate making alternative arrangements. INFORMATION LEAFLET Information leaflet “Contact” is updated as necessary. New residents are given a copy. Consideration to be given to putting this information on the Bridford website.
ACTION 2017 – 2019	Priority Rating	Review Date 1	Review Date 2	Monitoring
Consider engaging a contractor to grit some village roads	1	September 2017		FM & JB
Write twice a year to the County Council concerning primary gritting routes				JB
FACILITIES AFFORDABLE HOUSING Those in need of affordable housing are encouraged to register their need with Teignbridge District Council and Devon Home Choice. VILLAGE HALL Parish Council to provide ongoing support. SCHOOLS / EDUCATION Parish Council supports Christow, Doddiscombsleigh and Dunsford schools ALLOTMENTS Owned and run by the Parish Council which seeks to ensure that they are kept cultivated, fully occupied and neat and tidy. WOODLAND PARK AND ROWDEN VALLEY WOOD The Bridford Trust maintains the Woodland Park and Rowden Valley Wood. The arena is available for events and more activities are being promoted. CEMETERY A limited number of spaces in the churchyard are available. VILLAGE GARDEN This is a village amenity to be kept as an attractive feature and meeting place in the centre of the village. PARKING A review was undertaken and recommendations noted. Spaces are available on request for visitors in the Woodland Park. Parking at the Village Hall is only available for those hiring the hall or for use by churchgoers. More off-street residential parking areas to be sought and developed. The Parish Council will try to ensure that all new developments have parking. BRIDFORD INN & VILLAGE SHOP Parishioners are encouraged to make use of these very important village facilities. The owners have kindly agreed to the pub being used as a centre in the event of an emergency. ADULT EDUCATION & ACTIVE RETIREMENT Regular ‘chat -in’ meetings are held in addition to weekly keep fit sessions. The possibility of courses being held in the village will be explored if requested and the Parish Council will work with TDC on health initiatives e.g. Villages in Action, if and when asked to do so. (see above under health) PLAY PARK Weekly checks are carried out by the Parish Council to ensure safety is maintained. An annual safety check of all equipment and surfaces is undertaken by RoSPA. YOUTH AND SUPPORT The Parish Council supports all sporting activities including the cricket club and any future youth development. The Teign Valley Scouts, Beavers and Cubs are operating successfully. CHILD MINDING There are now child minding facilities in the Village and Parishioners should refer to Unity for individuals offering this service. FOOTPATHS AND BRIDLEWAYS A Bridford Walks booklet published by the Bridford Trust has been revised. Parish Councillors arrange to walk all paths annually and report back to the Parish Annual meeting. Any opportunities to create other paths will be considered as they arise. INTERNET ACCESS Broadband is now available for much of the Parish and access is being extended throughout the Parish. High speed Broadband has arrived but is not available at some of the outlying properties in the Parish. PUBLIC TELEPHONE After BT indicated the likely closure of the phone-box due to lack of use, the Parish Council applied to adopt it to house its defibrillator, but the application has been refused and it will now continue to operate as a public phone box. The Parish Council will support and encourage any plans to improve mobile phone reception.
ACTION 2017-2019	Priority Rating	Review Date 1	Review Date 2	Monitoring
Look for alternative central position to install defibrillator	As soon as possible			JB
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY STATEMENT We will manage our activities to minimise wherever practicable their effect on the environment. Environmental regulations and laws, as applicable to Parish Councils will be regarded as setting the minimum standards of environmental performance. We will aim to use companies which consider the environmental impact of its products and services. We will try to ensure that products and /or services supplied or provided by third parties can be used, handled, stored and disposed of in a manner which safeguards the environment and the health and safety of all. We will try to reduce waste to the lowest practicable level ensuring safe and responsible disposal of any waste created in an environmentally sound manner. We will seek to increase environmental awareness. We will review and update the policy on an annual basis. We will monitor our compliance with this Policy statement WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF A PARISH PLAN? · It gives guidance and a framework to the organisations in the Parish being an “agreed to do” list · It is a communication tool · It must be seen as a working document and a driver to get things done · It provides a timescale for matters that will be addressed · It provides a vision that transcends short-term changes in parishioners involved in the organisations, such as changes in members of committees and changes in those on the Parish Council · It helps to ensure that the views of the local community, mainly through the Parish Council, carry more weight with other bodies, such as Teignbridge District Council, Devon County Council and Dartmoor National Park Authority when decisions are made by those bodies that affect Bridford · It facilitates the raising of funds for projects that will benefit the community · It enables the prioritisation of projects backed by the community ARE THERE ANY POTENTIAL DRAWBACKS? · It is important to avoid creating a talking shop · Some of the Plan may be unrealistic · Without the Plan being reviewed regularly, it would stagnate · If progress falters, the Plan would lose support very quickly CONCLUSIONS A Parish Plan is a dynamic community document to be kept in the forefront when considering matters affecting the Parish. It will be an agenda item at every Parish Council meeting so that progress can be measured and the Plan will be reviewed as time passes and views develop. However, for this to be a success all suggestions will be welcomed and considered in the review process. The facilities that we still have must be carefully guarded in order to maintain a thriving community. We need to ensure young people are not driven away through the lack of reasonably priced housing. The core facilities for a sustainable community are a shop / PO, pub, village hall and school. Certain facilities, for example a shop / outreach Post Office service, have proved to be sustainable in Bridford. Revised 31st January 2017 Adopted by Bridford Parish Council 6th March 2017

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
	CIRCULATION Newsletters, Reports & Circulars Dunsford PC approved January minutes Correspondence sent Various