In the Teign Valley
BRIDFORD PARISH COUNCIL
Dear Councillor,
You are summoned to attend a meeting of Bridford Parish Council to be held at Bridford Village Hall Monday 1st December 2014 at 7.00pm.
Joan Banks
Clerk to Bridford Parish Council Continue reading “Bridford Parish Council meeting agenda for 1st December 2014”
Minutes of a meeting of Bridford Parish Council held at Bridford Village Hall Monday October 6th 2014 at 7.00pm. Continue reading “Bridford Parish Council Minutes of October Meeting 2014”
Minutes of a meeting of Bridford Parish Council held at Bridford Village Hall, originally scheduled for Monday September 1st, but due to unforeseen circumstances held on Monday 8th September 2014 at 7.00pm. Present: Cllrs S Purser (Chairman), A Lord, J Bingham, E Price, F Miles, Mrs J P Banks (Clerk). Cllr G Hearnden joined the meeting at 7.15pm and Cllr T Evans at 7.25pm. No members of the public were in attendance.
MATTER ARISING 4 Minutes – the Parish Council resolved to approve the minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 4th August 2014 as a true and accurate record of the meeting. 5 Allotments – there has been no interest in the vacant allotment. It will continue to be advertised in Unity magazine. 6 Play Area – the basketball court has been marked out by a local resident. No reimbursement required. 7 Village Hall – two new prospective committee members attended the meeting on 14th August and were co-opted on to the committee at the AGM on 5th September. There is talk of running a youth club, but suitable volunteers will be required who will need to be CRB checked. 8 Snow Warden – there is a possible volunteer, Cllr Price will have a chat with them. The post will still continue to be advertised in Unity magazine. ANY OTHER MATTERS ARISING 9 Meetings Attended by any members of the Parish Council – Cllr Lord attended a Village Hall meeting, see item 7 above. PLANNING Items for Discussion Item 10 was deferred pending a site visit and comments then submitted prior to the meeting due to the short timescales for responses to be submitted 10 Venn Bridge Yard, Teign Valley Road, Bridford – re proposed change of use of 250sqm of agricultural building and 250sqm of its curtilage to storage purposes for motor vehicles, building materials, tools and other equipment (DNPA ref 0412/14). “The Parish Council has no objections” 11 Any items received for discussion since publication of the agenda – none Items for Information 12 Land at Heltor – update re enforcement order relating to removal of caravan. (DNPA ref. ENF/0188/13) The residential caravan has been removed. The second caravan claimed to be a tool shed is currently under separate enforcement action. 13 Any items for information received since publication of the agenda Notice of Refusal of Planning Permission re temporary agricultural dwelling for use in connection with livestock enterprises on adjacent land and building, plus provision of new track on land at Middle Westcott Farm, Moretonhampstead (DNPA ref. 0358/14) Grant of Planning Permission and Listed Building Consent re repair and alteration of an existing garden building at Green Barn, Bridford (DNPA ref. 0368/14) FINANCE & ACCOUNT 14 Account balances as at 25th August 2014 – current account £3,240.74 and deposit account £ 3,173.41 (balances include £784 earmarked for Play Area, £120 balance of refundable 75 deposits for allotments & £228 re proceeds of contents of textile bank) Balances allow for all expenditure and income detailed below. 15 Income Bank interest July 2014 £ 0.26 Nathan Waste re textile bank £ 54.40 Share of Proceeds from Skittles Evening for Play Area £ 39.50 16 Expenditure Mrs J P Banks re Clerk’s salary for August 2014 £176.68 Mr G Dicker re grass cutting April – July 2014 £200.00 Additional item of expenditure not on agenda Mrs A Cronin re 10 copies of welcome information booklet £ 5.00 The Parish Council resolved to approve the accounts and authorise the expenditure. The Chairman checked the invoices to the cheque book and the reconciliation to the bank statement. FOR DISCUSSION 17 Annual CCD Rural Renaissance Conference 25th September – the Parish Council unanimously agreed that it should pay the £40 members fee for the Chairman to attend. 18 South West Resilience Campaign – the Parish Council agreed that it should send a letter of support to the Government. 19 The Right for Parish Councils to sell electricity – the Parish Council agreed that it should support this Sustainable Communities Act Proposal. 20 Does the PC wish to “Have a Field Day”? Bridford will not be participating. 21 Any items for discussion received since the publication of the agenda – none FOR INFORMATION 22 Invitation to celebrate a successful CAB year – Tuesday 7th October 4.00pm at Market Walk, Newton Abbot. 23 Devon Highways Parish & Town Council Conference – 29th September, Stokeinteignhead Village Hall. The Chairman hopes to attend. 24 DALC AGM and Conference 2014 – 11th October, Westpoint, Exeter. Bridford will not be represented. 25 PSMA Regional Event at Exeter 7th October 2014 – Cllr Hearnden will represent Bridford 26 Rural Renaissance Conference 25th September, Exeter Racecourse – The Chairman will attend. 27 Cosy Devon – helping to save energy and money – a new energy saving scheme backed by Devon County Council and the local authority launched across the county. Visit cosydevon.com 28 Teignbridge Community Infrastructure Levy Charging Schedule approved – to view visit www.teignbridge.gov.uk/cil 29 Road Closure Notices – notification of various closures on the B3193 over the next few months. 30 Warnings – large number of ducks and chickens stolen from Doddiscombsleigh area. Residents advised to be vigilant. Any information should be reported on the 101 telephone number. 31 Any items for information received since the publication of the agenda – none 32 District Councillors Report – one of the big current issues is a strata which will be a locally owned company by Teignbridge, Exeter and East Devon. Will involve buying in / shared 76 facilities, all having the same kit. A plan to modify a waste plant behind Old Forde House involving re-opening a road not used before, has been deferred to enable Overview & Scrutiny to obtain a proper report. Plan Teignbridge – Abbotskerwell has taken a legal challenge against the plan and if successful, the plan could be thrown out. 33 Public Discussion – A Parish Councillor asked what is happening with the BT Fibre Optic Work. This is still ongoing with work taking place at Christow and Longdown. Cllr Evans on behalf of the Village Hall Committee asked if the Parish Council could make funds available for maintaining the hall. It was agreed that the hall is a separate entity which should be self funding and the request was refused. 34 Date of next meeting – Monday 6th October at the Village Hall 7.00pm. Original copy signed by the Chairman 6th October 2014 CORRESPONDENCE FOR CIRCULATION (Appendix A) Reports and Agendas Dunsford PC minutes of July 2014 meeting DALC Annual Report 2013/14 Newsletters and Updates Teignbridge Advice August 2014 Miscellaneous Consultation responses to Draft transparency code for Parish Councils with a turnover not exceeding £25,000 Letters sent Various 77
AGENDA
MATTER ARISING
4 Minutes – Parish Council to approve minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on September 8th 2014.
5 Allotments – update
6 Play Area – update
7 Village Hall – update
8 Snow Warden
ANY OTHER MATTERS ARISING
9 Meetings Attended by any members of the Parish Council
PLANNING
Items for Discussion
10 Venn Bridge Farm, Bridford – re proposed extension to agricultural building (DNPA ref. 0537/14)
11 Any items received for discussion since publication of the agenda
Items for Information
13 Poole Farm, Bridford – refusal of planning permission re agricultural workers dwelling (DNPA ref. 0293/14)
14 Seven Acre Farm, Bridford – planning permission granted re agricultural workers dwelling (DNPA ref. 0165/14)
15 Venn Bridge Yard, Bridford- letter from DNPA re part of land relating to change of use application (DNPA ref 0412/14)
16 Seven Acre Farm – additional detail added to proposed site plan. For info only
17 Any items for information received since publication of the agenda
FINANCE & ACCOUNT
18 Account balances as at 1st October 2014 – current account £5,855.66 and deposit account
£3,236.68 (balances include £784 earmarked for Play Area, £120 balance of refundable deposits for allotments & £228 re proceeds of contents of textile bank)
Balances allow for all expenditure and income detailed below.
At the September meeting it was agreed to fund the Rural Renaissance Conference fee of £40 for the Chairman to attend. As the Parish Council is not a member of CCD this amount was subsequently charged at £60 and agreed by the Parish Council by way of email circulation.
19 Income
Bank interest August 2014 £ 0.27
TDC 2nd half of precept £3,250.00
Mr F Leversedge allotment rent £ 15.00
Mr R Clark allotment rent £ 15.00
Mr A Bornemisza allotment rent £ 30.00
Dr B Curtis allotment rent £ 15.00
20 Expenditure
Community Council of Devon re Rural Renaissance Conference Cllr Purser £ 60.00
Mrs J P Banks re Clerk’s salary for September 2014 £ 176.68
Mrs J P Banks Admin expenditure 1/7 – 30/9/14 £91.66
Mrs J P Banks use of home as office 1/7 – 30/9/14 £54.00 £ 145.66
HMRC re PAYE quarter ended 5/10/14 £ 132.60
Mr C Banks re work undertaken at Play Park £ 161.90
Bridford Village Hall re hire of meeting room £96.00
Bridford Village Hall re contributions to PO hire of room £49.00 £ 145.00
Mr J Poynton reimbursement of annual website fees £ 60.34
FOR DISCUSSION
21 Training – the Parish Council to authorise for the Clerk to attend a Preparing for Elections course in January, cost £20 + V.A.T.
22 Any items for discussion received since the publication of the agenda
FOR INFORMATION
23 Elector Fund Grants – available based on the sum of £1.84 per elector in each Parish in Teignbridge.
24 Property Change of Name – Stone Farm
25 Funding for public parks and gardens
26 Warnings
27 Any items for information received since the publication of the agenda
28 District Councillors Report
29 Public Discussion
30 Date of next meeting – to be arranged. COUNCILLORS PLEASE BRING YOUR DIARIES
Joan Banks
Clerk to Bridford Parish Council
CORRESPONDENCE FOR CIRCULATION (Appendix A)
Reports and Agendas
Christow July 2014 minutes
Dunsford August 2014 minutes
Newsletters and Updates
TDC Update July / August 2014
Miscellaneous
DNPA pre application planning advice charges
CAB Annual Report 2013/14
Letters sent
Various
Minutes of a meeting of Bridford Parish Council held at Bridford Village Hall August 4 2014 at 7.00pm.Present: Cllrs G Hearnden (Acting Chairman), J Bingham, A Lord, E Price, F Miles, Mrs J P Banks (Clerk). No members of the public were present.
3 Public Discussion – A Parish Councillor mentioned that all the hedges need cutting. This is the responsibility of the farmers / landowners and is unlikely to be undertaken yet.
The subject of the dangerous junction at the bottom of Pound Lane / B3193 was raised again. The Parish Council has written to DCC but no action is considered necessary as there are no recorded accidents in this location.
MATTER ARISING
4 Minutes – the Parish Council resolved to approve and accept the minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 7 July 2014 as a true and accurate record of the meeting.
5 Allotments – plot 3 has now been cut back and treated with weed killer and all the rubbish removed. There is black plastic ground cover in the shed. The Parish Council agreed that should be put down to prevent the weeds growing again. There is currently no interest from anyone wishing to take on an allotment. The Clerk will arrange for the allotments to be judged. The Bridford Best Kept Allotment trophy will be presented at Christow Show on 16th August.
6 Play Area – it has been reported that drinking has been observed at the Play Area at night, there is also evidence of there having been a camp fire. The Clerk has been approached to find out if the second goal post can be put back up. This request has come from adults who wish to play football, who currently use the basketball court and who would like to mark out the lines on the court and have requested a template to do this at a cost of approximately £75. The Parish Council engaged in a lengthy discussion and considered that whilst there was no harm in the basketball court being used by youths / adults, comments have been received that families have found their presence, at times, intimidating. The Parish Council concluded that for youths / adults to be kicking a football towards the swings (where the second goal post would be and children may be playing) would constitute a safety issue. Whilst it is appreciated that there is no provision for older youths and adults, the Play Area is first and foremost meant for children. The Clerk will contact TDC and also the insurance company, to find out what if any, rules and regulations there are relating to Play Areas and if there is an age restriction for their use.
Skateboard track – the Clerk asked for confirmation whether the Parish Council wanted the holes filled in and confirmed that the area of 10′ x 5′ would require approximately ten bags of tarmac. The Parish Council confirmed that there are funds earmarked for use at the Play Area and authorised the work to be carried out.
The resident in the end bungalow adjoining the Play Area contacted the Clerk to ask for the net behind the goal post which had been pulled down children to be reinstated. To prevent any damage to the gentleman’s garden by balls being kicked over the wall, this was undertaken immediately. The Parish Council was happy to authorise this in retrospect.
7 Village Hall – the last meeting was cancelled. Future regular meetings will be held on the second Tuesday of alternate months, the next one being 12th August and the AGM in September,
8 Snow Warden – nobody has come forward to fill this volunteer vacancy. A further item will be put in Unity and posters put around the village. Cllr Price has offered to approach somebody who she thinks may be willing to take it on. DCC has confirmed it will go through the basic training with anybody taking over the role
ANY OTHER MATTERS ARISING
8a Footpath at Heltor – The Parish Council was notified that the path from the road to Heltor was Overgrown. The DNPA ranger has confirmed that this has now been cut back.
9 Meetings Attended by any members of the Parish Council – none
PLANNING
Items for Discussion
The first three items were circulated to Parish Councillors and dealt with between meeting due to the short timescales for a response.
11 Venn Bridge Farm, Bridford – re proposed extension to existing agricultural building (DNPAref 0373/14) “No objections”.
12 Green Barn, Bridford – re proposed repair and alteration of an existing garden building. (DNPA ref 0368/14) “The Parish Council has no objection to the restoration and renovation of this listed barn. The Parish Council notes that there is no proposed change of use.”
13 Venn Bridge Yard, Teign Valley Road, Bridford – re proposed change of use of 250sqm of agricultural building and 250sqm of its curtilage to storage purposes for motor vehicles, building materials, tools and other equipment (DNPA ref 0412/14). Comments and discussion deferred pending a site visit.
14 Pound Cottage, Bridford – re proposed extension and alterations to dwelling (DNPA ref 0399/14). “The Parish Council supports this application.”
15 Any items received for discussion since publication of the agenda – none
Items for Information – none
16 Any items for information received since publication of the agenda
Venn Bridge Farm – re extension to existing agricultural building (DNPA ref. 0373/14). Application withdrawn
Many Waters, Bridford – Refusal of planning permission re proposed extensions to an existing dwelling following the removal of existing poorly built extension. (DNPA ref. 0302/14)
FINANCE & ACCOUNT
17 Account balances as at 31 July 2014 – current account £3,469.12 and deposit account
£3,173.15 (balances include £745 earmarked for Play Area, £120 balance of refundable deposits for allotments & £174.00 re proceeds of contents of textile bank)
Balances allow for all expenditure and income detailed below.
18 Income
Bank interest June 2014 £ 0.27
Nathan Waste re textile bank £ 40.80
19 Expenditure
Mrs J P Banks re Clerk’s salary for July 2014 £176.68
Mr S Tallowin re replacement of tap connection £17.50 + V.A.T. £ 21.00
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Mr C Banks re clearance & weed killer application at the allotments
Labour £110.00 + Materials £ 26.45 £136.45
The Parish Council resolved to accept the accounts and approve the expenditure. The Chairman checked the invoices to the cheque book and the reconciliation to the bank statement.
FOR DISCUSSION – none
Review of polling places and designated polling stations – the Parish Council agreed that the Bridford’s designated polling station at the Village Hall is satisfactory.
FOR INFORMATION
21 Steps Bridge – at the recent Three Parishes Meeting, concern was raised that saplings/trees are beginning to grow out of the stonework at the bridge at Steps Bridge. DCC Bridge Maintenance has advised that this is a common problem with larger structures where access is difficult to remove these at normal inspections. The situation is monitored at the biennial inspections and works undertaken when required. Because of the access constraints these works are undertaken in batches to minimise costs. It is likely that these works will be undertaken in the next financial year.
22 The Way we register to vote is changing – TDC sending out letters to everyone.
23 Any items for information received since the publication of the agenda
Connecting Devon and Somerset – has launched its new website:
www.connectingdevonandsomerset.co.uk
Community Council of Devon Annual Conference – Rural Renaissance will take place 25th
September 2014 at Exeter Racecourse 10.00 – 16.00.
Funding Package to fight rural crime – two year funding package of almost £40,000 operating across England and Wales has been announced.
Devon Association of Local Councils – AGM and Conference 11th October at Westpoint, Exeter
10.00 – 16.00.
24 District Councillors Report – Dst Cllr Purser not at the meeting so no report this month.
25 Public Discussion – no further items for discussion.
26 Date of next meeting – Monday 1st September at the Village Hall 7.00pm.
Original copy of minutes signed by the Chairman 8th September 2014
CORRESPONDENCE FOR CIRCULATION (Appendix A)
Reports and Agendas
Dunsford PC June minutes
News from DNPA Planning Service
Newsletters and Updates
TDC Monthly Update – June 2014
Teignbridge Funding News – June 2014
The Clerk Magazine – July 2014
Everyone’s Tomorrow – Summer 2014
Village Green – Summer 2014
Clerks & Councils Direct – July 2014
Miscellaneous
Launch of Advice Teignbridge – July 2014
DNPA Calendar of Meetings 2014/15
Broadband update – Connecting Devon and Somerse
Letters sent
Various
BRIDFORD PARISH COUNCIL
Dear Councillor,
You are summoned to attend a meeting of Bridford Parish Council to be held at Bridford Village Hall Monday September 1st 2014 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 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 4th
August 2014.
5 Allotments – update
6 Play Area – update
7 Village Hall – update
8 Snow Warden
ANY OTHER MATTERS ARISING
9 Meetings Attended by any members of the Parish Council
PLANNING
Items for Discussion
Item 10 was deferred pending a site visit and comments then submitted prior to the meeting due to the short timescales for responses to be submitted
10 Venn Bridge Yard, Teign Valley Road, Bridford – re proposed change of use of 250sqm of agricultural building and 250sqm of its curtilage to storage purposes for motor vehicles, building materials, tools and other equipment (DNPA ref 0412/14).
11 Any items received for discussion since publication of the agenda
Items for Information
12 Land at Heltor – update re enforcement order relating to removal of caravan. (DNPA ref.
ENF/0188/13)
13 Any items for information received since publication of the agenda
FINANCE & ACCOUNT
14 Account balances as at 25th August 2014 – current account £3,240.74 and deposit account
£ 3,173.41 (balances include £784 earmarked for Play Area, £120 balance of refundable deposits for allotments & £228 re proceeds of contents of textile bank)
Balances allow for all expenditure and income detailed below.
15 Income
Bank interest July 2014 £ 0.26
Nathan Waste re textile bank £ 54.40
Share of Proceeds from Skittles Evening for Play Area £ 39.50
16 Expenditure
Mrs J P Banks re Clerk’s salary for August 2014 £176.68
Mr G Dicker re grass cutting April – July 2014 £200.00
FOR DISCUSSION
17 Annual CCD Conference 25th September – the PC to discuss the authorisation of payment of £40 for the Chairman to attend this event.
18 South West Resilience Campaign – PC asked to support
19 The Right for Parish Councils to sell electricity
20 Does the PC with to “Have a Field Day”?
21 Any items for discussion received since the publication of the agenda
FOR INFORMATION
22 Invitation to celebrate a successful CAB year
23 Devon Highways Parish & Town Council Conference
24 DALC AGM and Conference 2014
25 PSMA Regional Event at Exeter 7th October 2014
26 Devon Waste Plan: Consultation on the Proposed Modifications
27 Cosy Devon – helping to save energy and money
28 Teignbridge Community Infrastructure Levy Charging Schedule approved
29 Road Closure Notices
30 Warnings
31 Any items for information received since the publication of the agenda
32 District Councillors Report
33 Public Discussion
34 Date of next meeting – Monday 6th October at the Village Hall 7.00pm.
Joan Banks
Clerk to Bridford Parish Council
CORRESPONDENCE FOR CIRCULATION (Appendix A)
Reports and Agendas
Dunsford PC minutes of July 2014 meeting
DALC Annual Report 2013/14
Newsletters and Updates
Teignbridge Advice August 2014
Miscellaneous
Consultation responses to Draft transparency code for Parish Councils with a turnover not exceeding £25,000
Letters sent
Various
Minutes of a meeting of Bridford Parish Council held at Bridford Village Hall July 7th 2014 at 7.00pm.
Present: Cllrs S Purser (Chairman), G Hearnden, E Price, F Miles (to be co-opted at the meeting), Mrs J P Banks (Clerk) and one member of the public. Cllr Lord arrived at the end of the meeting, due to circumstances beyond her control.
1 Apologies – Cllr T Evans
2 Declarations of Interest – Councillors to declare any personal or prejudicial interest in any item on the agenda – none
3 Public Discussion – the owner of Pound Cottage outlined his revised building plans having recently won his appeal with DNPA. The Parish Council will view the revised submission when DNPA send details and will make appropriate comments / observations.
MATTER ARISING
4 Minutes – Parish Council resolved to approve and accept the minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 2nd June as a true and accurate record of the meeting.
5 Allotments – a letter sent to the former tenant of plot 3 has received no response. Arrangements will now be made to clear the weeds, spray with weed killer and remove the large amount of rubbish.
6 Play Area – the new notice has been made and will be put up in place of the existing one.
7 Village Hall – in the absence of Cllr Lord, not update was available.
8 Parish Councillor Vacancy – the correct procedures having been followed, official permission was received from Teignbridge to co-opt a person to fill the vacancy and Francis Miles was subsequently co-opted as a Parish Councillor for the remainder of term
9 Snow Warden – nobody has come forward. A plea for a volunteer will be put in Unity and on the notice boards.
10 Parish Plan – the annual review took place on 30 June with all Councillors present. A revised copy will be circulated and published on the Bridford website.
ANY OTHER MATTERS ARISING
11 Meetings Attended by any members of the Parish Council. Although there has not been a recent meeting of the Woodland Trust, Councillor Hearnden announced his intention to resign as a Parish Council representative on the Trust Committee.
PLANNING
Items for Discussion
The following items were circulated to Parish Councillors and dealt with between meetings due to the short timescales for a response.
12 Many Waters, Bridford – re proposed extensions to an existing dwelling following the removal of existing poorly built extensions (DNPA ref 0302/14). ” The Parish Council has no objections”
13 Poole Farm, Bridford – re proposed agricultural workers dwelling (DNPA ref 0293/14). “The Parish Council has no objections”.
14 Any items received for discussion since publication of the agenda – none
Items for Information
15 Land at Pound Lane, Bridford – notice of Refusal of Planning Permission re proposed erection of timber storage barn 5.4m x 3.6m (DNPA ref 0232/14).
16 Any items for information received since publication of the agenda
Barn and Roundhouse, Bridford – Grant of Conditional Planning Permission (DNPA ref 260/14)
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Southwood, Pound Lane, Bridford – Grant of Conditional Planning Permission (DNPA ref 250/14)
A Parish Councillor asked what the result was regarding the Enforcement Notice by DNPA at forestry land at the opposite side of the road from Blackingstone Rock. The question will be put to DNPA.
FINANCE & ACCOUNT
17 Contribution to Clerk’s Internet costs – Parish Council resolved to agree unanimously by a show of hands, to increase the contribution towards internet facility costs incurred by the Clerk by £2.50 per month, increasing the quarterly payment to £30.00.
18 Account balances as at 30 June 2014 – current account £3,762.45 and deposit account
£3,172.88 (balances include £745 earmarked for Play Area, £150 balance of refundable deposits for allotments & £133 re proceeds of contents of textile bank)
Balances allow for all expenditure and income detailed below.
19 Income
Bank interest April 2014 £ 0.27
Bank interest May 2014 £ 0.26
20 Expenditure
Mrs J P Banks re Clerk’s salary for June 2014 £176.68
Mrs J P Banks re admin expenditure 1 April – 30 June 2014 £89.56
Mrs J P Banks re use of home as office 1 April – 30 June 2014 £54.00
Mrs J P Banks reimburse payment for Play Area notice
£48.00 + £9.70 V.A.T. £57.60 £201.16
HMRC re PAYE 6 April – 5 July 2014 £132.40
21 Annual Return for 2013/14 has been signed off by the external auditor Grant Thornton with no issues to address. As income and expenditure are both less than £10,000, there is no fee payable. The Chairman thanked the Clerk,
22 Notice of Completion of accounts has been published. The Statement of Accounts and Auditor’s Certificate can be inspected or a copy obtained by any Local Government Electors of the Parish, by appointment with the Clerk.
FOR DISCUSSION
23 Empowering Parish Councils to sell electricity – PC to consider if it would submit a proposal under the Sustainable Communities Act. The Parish Council decided that this was not applicable to Bridford.
24 Bridford Village Website – The Parish Council unanimously agreed that the new website is a success and should continue and resolved to support and fund the website for the next 12 months.
25 Any items for discussion received since the publication of the agenda – none
FOR INFORMATION
26 Warnings – police have reported a theft from a VW Caddy parked at Ideford Common on 18 June. Vehicle owners are reminded not to leave valuables on display and to report anything suspicious on the 101 telephone number.
27 DNPA has published it’s Adopted Affordable Housing Supplementary Planning Document which can be viewed on the DNPA website. A copy has been circulated to Parish Councillors.
28 Electors Fund – letter of thanks received from Teign Valley Community Hall re the Parish Council’s use of the Electors Fund towards the cost of LED ceiling lights.
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29 Conclusions re Day Services Review – day services in seventeen day centres will stop over a phased period of time.
30 Bridford Rural Skip Service – reminder that this will take place 26th July.
31 Any items for information received since publication of the agenda
Youth Service Review – Devon County Council to consider a recommendation to retain a professional youth work service and eight area-based Youth Centre Hubs.
DNPA Annual Meeting – Peter Harper was elected Chairman and Maurice Retallick was re-elected Deputy Chairman.
32 District Councillors Report – Teignbridge is about to go into ICT Strategy between Exeter, East Devon and Teignbridge. There is concern that recycling rates are dropping rather than increasing. Cosy Devon is to be introduced at the end of the month offering free different types of insulation, arranged by EON.
Cllr Lord joined the meeting at 7.35pm and gave her apologies for her late arrival.
33 Public Discussion – Cllr Lord then gave an update re the Village Hall. There was a meeting on 24 June . Brenda Lunt is the new treasurer. Trevelyan Evans and Ian Atcheson are to be co-opted to the Committee until the AGM in September. The Dartmoor Ranger has agreed to provide directional signs to the Village Hall. Next Village Hall meeting 17 July 2014,
34 Date of next Parish Council meeting – Monday 4th August at the Village Hall 7.00pm.
All are welcome.
Original signed by the acting Chairman 4th August 2014
CORRESPONDENCE FOR CIRCULATION (Appendix A)
Reports and Agendas
Christow PC May minutes
Dunsford PC May minutes
DNPA Adopted Affordable Housing Supplementary Planning Document
Letters sent
Various
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BRIDFORD PARISH COUNCIL
Dear Councillor,
You are summoned to attend a meeting of Bridford Parish Council to be held at Bridford Village Hall August 4 2014 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 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 7 July
2014.
5 Allotments – update
6 Play Area – update.
7 Village Hall – update
8 Snow Warden
ANY OTHER MATTERS ARISING
9 Meetings Attended by any members of the Parish Council
PLANNING
Items for Discussion
The first three items were circulated to Parish Councillors and dealt with between meetings due to the short timescales for a response.
10 Middle Westcott Farm, Moretonhampstead – re proposed temporary agricultural dwelling for use in connection with livestock enterprises on adjacent land and building, plus provision of new track (DNPA ref. 0358/14).
11 Venn Bridge Farm, Bridford – re proposed extension to existing agricultural building (DNPA ref 0373/14)
12 Green Barn, Bridford – re proposed repair and alteration of an existing garden building. (DNPA ref 0368/14)
13 Venn Bridge Yard, Teign Valley Road, Bridford – re proposed change of use of 250sqm of agricultural building and 250sqm of its curtilage to storage purposes for motor vehicles, building materials, tools and other equipment (DNPA ref 0412/14)
14 Pound Cottage, Bridford – re proposed extension and alterations to dwelling (DNPA ref 0399/14)
15 Any items received for discussion since publication of the agenda
Items for Information – none
16 Any items for information received since publication of the agenda
FINANCE & ACCOUNT
17 Account balances as at 31 July 2014 – current account £3,469.12 and deposit account
£3,173.15 (balances include £745 earmarked for Play Area, £120 balance of refundable deposits for allotments & £174.00 re proceeds of contents of textile bank)
Balances allow for all expenditure and income detailed below.
18 Income
Bank interest June 2014 £ 0.27
Nathan Waste re textile bank £ 40.80
19 Expenditure
Mrs J P Banks re Clerk’s salary for July 2014 £176.68
Mr S Tallowin re replacement of tap connection £17.50 + V.A.T. £ 21.00
Mr C Banks re clearance & weed killer application at the allotments
Labour £110.00
Materials £ 26.45 £136.45
FOR DISCUSSION – none
20 Any items for discussion received since the publication of the agenda
FOR INFORMATION
21 Steps Bridge – response from DCC
22 The Way we register to vote is changing
23 Any items for information received since the publication of the agenda
24 District Councillors Report
25 Public Discussion
26 Date of next meeting – Monday 1st September at the Village Hall 7.00pm.
Joan Banks
Clerk to Bridford Parish Council
CORRESPONDENCE FOR CIRCULATION (Appendix A)
Reports and Agendas
Dunsford PC June minutes
News from DNPA Planning Service
Newsletters and Updates
TDC Monthly Update – June 2014
Teignbridge Funding News – June 2014
The Clerk Magazine – July 2014
Everyone’s Tomorrow – Summer 2014
Village Green – Summer 2014
Clerks & Councils Direct – July 2014
Miscellaneous
Launch of Advice Teignbridge – July 2014
DNPA Calendar of Meetings 2014/15
Broadband update – Connecting Devon and Somerset
Letters sent
Various
Minutes of a meeting of Bridford Parish Council held at Bridford Village Hall June 2nd 2014 at 7.00pm.
Present: Cllrs S Purser (Chairman),, G Hearnden, E Price, D Goodwin-Hughes, J Bingham, A Lord,
Mrs J P Banks (Clerk) & two members of the public.
1 Apologies – Cnty Cllr Brook and a retrospective apology received from Cllr T Evans
2 Declarations of Interest – none
3 Public Discussion – no items raised by member of the public. The Chairman accepted a
resignation from Cllr David Goodwin-Hughes who will be leaving the Village. The
Chairman, both personally and on behalf of the Parish Council, thanked Dave for his
commitment and enthusiasm during the past three years as a Parish Councillor, particularly in
connection with his work as Bridford’s volunteer Snow Warden. He will be greatly missed
and the best wishes of everyone on the Parish Council go with him and his family when they
move to their new home.
MATTER ARISING
4 Minutes – the Parish Council resolved to approve the minutes of the combined Annual Parish
and Annual Parish Council meeting held on 14th May 2014 as a true and accurate record of the
meeting.
5 Allotments – there has been no further information regarding the whereabouts of the tenant of
plot 3 which is now very overgrown. The Council will exercise its right to take back the
allotment and find out the procedure regarding the disposal of personal items left on the site.
6 Play Area – TDC are able to supply a notice to put on the gate. As the Play Area is not owned
by Teignbridge, the Parish Council may have to pay. Further enquiries will be made when
the officer who deals with this, returns from holiday
7 Village Hall – a new volunteer has come forward to take on the role of treasurer, otherwise
nothing further to report.
ANY OTHER MATTERS ARISING
8 Resignation of Cllr D Goodwin-Hughes and subsequent vacancy. See comments in Public
Discussion item 3. Procedures will now be put in place to enable the Parish Council to
advertise the vacancy and co-opt a new Parish Councillor for the remainder of the four year
term i.e. until May 2015. Resigning Cllr Goodwin-Hughes will try and persuade a member
of the Snow Warden team to take over his role and will put an item in Unity.
8a Overgrown ash tree at the end of Moreton Terrace – DNPA tree officer has indicated that it
would not be responsible for dealing with overgrown trees that are otherwise ‘healthy’.
9 Meetings Attended by any members of the Parish Council.
Cllr Hearnden attended the DNP Forum where there was a lot of routine discussion. The
subject of the First World War and its impact on Dartmoor was discussed. Information and
photos are being collected and groups are going into schools giving talks. The Sustainable
Development Fund is now to be called “Your Dartmoor Fund”.
Cllrs Purser, Hearnden, Lord and Price attended the Three Parishes meeting hosed by
Dunsford Parish Council. All attendees considered it worthwhile and that these annual
meetings should continue. Subjects discussed included roads and housing and it was agreed
that a joint letter should be written regarding the state of the roads. Christow, Bridford and
Dunsford supported Teign Valley Community Hall with their share of the Electors Fund for
2014 and Dunsford PC hoped that Bridford and Christow would support them next year in
connection with work relating to their play park.
TALC meeting – the Chairman did not attend this meeting but was able to report that a
representative from Highways declined an invitation to attend the meeting. A representative
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from the Environment spoke about the problems of tipping.
9a Report submitted by Cnty Cllr Brook
The extraordinary meeting of the County Council held on 14th May proved regrettably to be
a non-event. Objections to the length of consultation periods were made but as there was
limited exchanges between the chamber members, the cost of the exercise seemed wasteful.
The County Council meeting the following day proceeded without incident. Various
ongoing consultations are at different stages. A decision is pending regarding residential
care and day services. Papers are going to the Cabinet on 11th June regarding Youth Services
The Library consultation is ongoing. The Children Centres consultation ends on 6th June.
PLANNING
Items for Discussion
The following item was circulated to Parish Councillors and dealt with between meetings due
to the short timescales for a response.
10 Barn & Roundhouse, Bridford – re proposal to remove dilapidated stable and replace with
shed for storage of agricultural equipment (DNPA ref. 0260/14). “The Parish Council has
no objections to the application.”
11 Any items received for discussion since publication of the agenda – none
Items for Information
12 Bridford Barton, Bridford – Grant of Listed Building Consent issued for the works described
in the application dated 26 March 2014. (DNPA ref. 0187/14)
13 Any items for information received since publication of the agenda – none
FINANCE & ACCOUNT
14 Account balances as at 28 May 2014 – current account £4,205.92 and deposit account
£3,172.62 (balances include £851 earmarked for Play Area, £150 balance of refundable deposits for allotments & £88.40 re proceeds of contents of textile bank)
Balances allow for all expenditure and income detailed below.
15 Income
Mr A Bornemisza re allotment deposit £ 30.00
Mr A Bornemisza re five months allotment rent £ 12.50
Income received since publication of the agenda
Nathan Waste re proceeds of textile bank £ 44.80
HMRC refund of VAT £111.77
16 Expenditure
Mrs J P Banks re Clerk’s salary for May 2014 £176.68
Wood Insurance Services – annual Parish Council insurance premium £710.73
Expenditure to be paid received since publication of the agenda
Mr K Abraham re internal audit £ 90.00
The Parish Council resolved to accept the accounts and approve the expenditure.
The Chairman checked the invoices to the cheque book and the reconciliation to the bank
statement.
17 Internal Audit has taken place which highlighted a grant from TDC towards the precept
being included as precept instead of other income. Otherwise, a good satisfactory report with
no other issues raised. The Chairman thanked the Clerk for her continued work and
commitment to the Parish Council
18 Annual Return for 2013/14 has been completed and submitted to Grant Thornton.
FOR DISCUSSION – none
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19 Any items for discussion received since the publication of the agenda
Review of Parish Plan – will take place on 30th June at the Bridford Inn.
Rural Skip Service – this will take place on Saturday 26th July from 10.00am – 4.00pm in the
new location at the top of Pound Lane.
FOR INFORMATION
20 Warnings – there have been a number of reported thefts of heating oil in the area. Residents
advised to secure oil storage tanks and report any suspicious activity.
21 Teignbridge Advice Partnership training programme – Third Annual Social Policy Event
The Link Between Debt and Mental Health 19th June at Newton Abbot Recreational Trust
22 Laployd Bridgleway and Windblow Clearance – work well on schedule
23 Notice of Road Closure – B3212 (from A382 junction to B3193 junction) Moretonhampstead
and Bridford. The diversion will be signposted.
24 Teignbridge 2014 Housing Strategy Event 13th June at Exeter Racecourse.
25 Pre-Feasibility and Feasibility Grants available to assist with the process of taking over
a service or asset. Details from www.mycommunityrights.org.uk
26 Any items for information received since publication of the agenda
Dartmoor National Park Authority – SHLAA Review 2014. Landowners are invited to submit
sites for consideration.
27 District Councillors Report from Dst Cllr Stephen Purser.
Discussions about Christow toilets are ongoing with the District Council. Teignbridge will
keep them open until the end of March 2015 and will give Christow Parish Council funds to
operate them. Christow Parish Council will take them over during 2015.
28 Public Discussion
A Parishioner asked when the B3193 would be closed again and how to find out this
information. The Chairman confirmed that up to date information regarding the road closures
can be found on the Devon County website.
29 Date of next meeting – Monday 7th July at the Village Hall 7.00pm.
Original Copy signed by the Chairman 7th July 2014
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