Minutes of the Annual Parish Meeting held following the Annual Parish Council meeting on 20th May 2015 at Bridford Village Hall
Present: Cllrs F Miles (Chairperson), G Hearnden, E Price, A Lord, T Evans, R Dowding, J Atkinson, Mrs J P Banks (Clerk), Dst Cllr A Ford, S Lee (DNPA Ranger) and fourteen members of the public
Apologies: Cnty Cllr J Brook
- Welcome
The Chairperson welcomed everyone and thanked them for their support.
- Open Forum for Members of the Public
A Parishioner asked if anything can be done about the state of Anglers Cottage which continues to deteriorate. The Clerk confirmed that the Parish Council is in contact with Teignbridge who in turn are in talks with the owner of the property to try and get it refurbished and brought back into use. The Clerk will chase for an update.
A Parish Councillor wished to bring Neadon Lane to the attention of the Parish Council, the hedges on the left side going down the hill being overgrown and a huge pothole which requires attention. The Clerk will report the pothole but urged all residents to report any concerns to DCC direct on its ‘Report a Problem’ site. The more people report things, the more likelihood of getting things done.
The Parish Council will try and ascertain who the landowners are in connection with the overgrown hedges.
- County Councillor Jerry Brook’s Report
Cnty Cllr Brook was unable to attend the meeting but sent in a brief report. Ofsted has concluded a further inspection of the Council’s children and young peoples’ department and is satisfied that there has been progress made but remains concerned about the level of care for care leavers. There are less than fifty elderly residents left in the few remaining council operated homes.
- Introduction of District Councillor Amanda Ward
Dst Cllr Ward was welcomed by the Chairman. She thanked everyone for their support and commented that further cuts are abreast from Central Government. Dst Cllr Ford’s particular interests are local mobile phone and broadband coverage and she has promised to do her best for the Teign Valley whatever her political interests.
- Dartmoor Ranger Simon Lee’s Report
Simon gave an interesting report and answered questions from Parishioners and Councillors. Simon asked if the Parish wishes to be part of the Community Paths scheme. Cllr Lord thanked Simon for supplying directional signs to the village hall.
- Reports by Local Groups and Organisations
Various reports followed from the following local groups and organisations:
Bridford WI
Bridford Wives
Bridford Parish Church
Bridford Village Hall
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Teign Valley Scouts
Greener Teign
Teign Valley Garden Club
The Chairperson thanked everyone for attending the meeting and invited them to stay and mingle for a chat and light refreshments.
Original minutes signed by the Chairperson 1st June 2015
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