Bridford, Devon

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

March 1, 2017

Bridford Parish Council Agenda 6th March 2017

BRIDFORD PARISH COUNCIL

Dear Parish Councillors and Members of the Public,

Parish Councillors are summoned and Members of the Public are invited to attend a meeting of Bridford Parish Council to be held at Bridford Village Hall on Monday 6th March 2017 at 7.00pm

Joan Banks

Clerk to Bridford Parish Council

AGENDA

Apologies

Declarations of Interest – Councillors to declare any personal or prejudicial interest relating to any item on the agenda

Public Discussion – opportunity for members of the public to comment on any items on the agenda or to

bring any other matters to the attention of the Parish Council

MATTERS ARISING

Minutes – Parish Council to approve the minutes of the meeting held on 6th February 2017

Allotments – update

Play Area – update

Gritting Machine and treating Bridford Hill

Adoption of Telephone Box

Defibrillator

Village Garden

Angler’s Cottage

Further training courses re first aid and defibrillator

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

ANY OTHER MATTERS ARISING

Meetings attended by Parish Councillors

District Councillors Report

County Councillors Report

PLANNING

For Discussion

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

Any planning items for discussion since publication of the agenda

For Information

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

Any planning items for information received since publication of the agenda

Burnicombe Farm – application to divert footpath and bridleway

FINANCE & ACCOUNTS

Account balances as at 9th January 2017

Current account

Investment account

3441.32

3743.78

7185.10

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

INCOME

Chilcon Limited re contents of textile bank

Bank interest January

44.00

0.16

44.16

EXPENDITURE

Mrs J P Banks re February salary

Information Commissioner re Data Protection renewal

192.56

35.00

227.56

Account balances as at 6th March 2017

Current account

Investment account

3257.76

3743.94

7001.70

Bank Account Signatories – resolution required regarding Clerk’s authority

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION

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

Any items for discussion received since publication of the agenda

ITEMS FOR INFORMATION

Devon & Cornwall Police Alert s

National Plant Monitoring Scheme

Any items for information received since publication of the agenda

Public Discussion

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

Joan Banks

Clerk to Bridford Parish Council

CIRCULATION

Newletters, Reports & Circulars

Dunsford PC approved January minutes

Correspondence sent

Various

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

	Joan Banks Clerk to Bridford Parish Council

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

March 1, 2017March 7, 2017

Minutes of Parish Council meeting held 6th February 2017

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

February 7, 2017

Bridford Parish Council Minutes of meeting held 9th January 2017

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

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

February 1, 2017

Bridford Parish Council Agenda re PC Meeting 6th February 2017

BRIDFORD PARISH COUNCIL
Dear Parish Councillors and Members of the Public, Parish Councillors are summoned and Members of the Public are invited to attend a meeting of Bridford Parish Council to be held at Bridford Village Hall on Monday 6th February 2017 at 7.00pm Joan Banks Clerk to Bridford Parish Council
AGENDA
1	Apologies
2	Declarations of Interest – Councillors to declare any personal or prejudicial interest relating to any item on the agenda
3	Public Discussion – opportunity for members of the public to comment on any items on the agenda or to bring any other matters to the attention of the Parish Council
MATTERS ARISING
4	Minutes – Parish Council to approve the minutes of the meeting held on 9th January 2017
5	Allotments – update
6	Play Area – update
7	Gritting Machine and treating Bridford Hill
8	Adoption of Telephone Box
9	Village Garden
10	Proposed road repairs at Laployd Barton and Neadon Lane
11	Angler’s Cottage
12	Further training courses re first aid and defibrillator
ANY OTHER MATTERS ARISING
13	Meetings attended by Parish Councillors
14	District Councillors Report
15	County Councillors Report
PLANNING
For Discussion
16	The following application was circulated to Parish Councillors and dealt with between meetings due to the short timescale for the response Seven Views, Pound Lane, Bridford – re proposed improvements to access including replacement shed and oil tank enclosure / bin store (DNPA ref 0023/17)
17	Stonemill House, Stone Lane, Bridford – re proposed change of use from agricultural to equestrian; construction of equestrian exercise area and relocation of two existing mobile field shelters. (DNPA ref 0024/17)
18	Rockside, Bridford Road, Christow – re proposed replacement garage in different location on site (DNPA ref 0008/17)
19	Any planning items for discussion since publication of the agenda
For Information – none
20	Any planning items for information received since publication of the agenda
21	Rights of Way Diversion at Burincombe Farm
FINANCE & ACCOUNTS
22	Account balances as at 9th January 2017 Current account Investment account	4124.27 3743.78 7868.05
	(Balances include earmarked funds: £90 refundable allotment deposits, £525 Play Area, £43 Village Garden, £45 textile bank + £35 percentage to Village Hall)
23	INCOME None
24	EXPENDITURE Devon County Council re refund of duplicate grant monies received Mrs J P Banks re January salary Admin expenditure quarter ended 31st December 2016 Bridford Village Hall re hire or meeting room 1st Oct – 31at Dec £64.00 Re contribution to PO rent 1st Oct – 31st Dec £52.00 DALC re New Councillor Training for Jennifer Padgham	200.00 192.56 144.39 116.00 30.00 682.95
25	Account balances as at 9th January 2017 Current account Investment account	3441.32 3743.78 7185.10
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
26	Great British Spring Clean
27	Any items for discussion received since publication of the agenda
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION
28	Resignation of DNPA Head of Planning – Stephen Belli
29	Devon Countryside Access Forum – seeking new members
30	Electoral Review of Teignbridge – final recommendtations
31	Any items for information received since publication of the agenda
32	Public Discussion
33	Date of next meeting – Monday March 6th at 7.00pm

	Joan Banks Clerk to Bridford Parish Council

	CIRCULATION Newletters, Reports & Circulars Miscellaneous Copy of Final Recommendations re Electoral Review of Teignbridge Correspondence sent Various

February 1, 2017

Bridford Parish Council Minutes of December 2016 meeting

Minutes of a meeting of Bridford Parish Council held at Bridford Village Hall on Monday 5th December 2016 at 7.00pm
Present: Cllrs F Miles (Chairperson), G Hearnden, A Lord, T Evans, E Price, R Dowding, J Padgham, Mrs J P Banks (Clerk) and one member of the public. Cnty Cllr J Brook and Dst Cllr A Ford attended for part of the meeting.
1	Apologies – none
2	Declarations of Interest – none
3	Public Discussion – A member of the public asked when the Bridford Church Carol service was being held. The Clerk will telephone him with the date and time.
MATTERS ARISING
4	Minutes – the Parish Council resolved to approve the minutes of the meeting held on 7th November 2016 as a true and accurate record of the meeting.
5	Allotments – nothing further to report. Still three half plots and one full plot vacant.
6	Play Area – the climbing frame has been repaired but the next inspection is likely to recommend replacing it.
7	Defibrillator and Training – The defibrillator is currently in the care of the Chairperson until it can be housed in a permanent position. The recent training presented at the Village Hall by David Wood was of very high quality. Approximately nine people attended. The question was raised as to whether further ongoing training will be offered. When the defibrillator is in its permanent position, this will be considered.
8	Adoption of Telephone Box – BT has advised that the Bridford telephone box is available for adoption. The Clerk will now establish what the next step is towards taking over the box to house the defibrillator and follow the process through. BT did not answer the question regarding whether or not an emergency line could be retained for 999 calls. This needs to be established.
9	Village Garden – the solicitor has advised that whilst documentation has been received from one of the executors, no response has yet been received from the other. The Chairperson will get in touch with the family to try and get things moving. The Clerk confirmed that once under the ownership of the Parish Council. the Village Garden will be included under its insurance to provide public liability cover.
ANY OTHER MATTERS ARISING
Dst Cllr Amanda Ford joined the meeting. She was welcomed by the Chairperson and invited to speak
	Cllr Ford offered her support with the process of adopting the phone box and trying to retain the line for emergency calls. There is no further information regarding Broadband or confirmation when Air Band will go live. Cllr Ford again re-iterated that she is against the pay rise for Teignbridge District Council’s CEO and had no part in the decision. It is currently being looked into. Cllr Ford opposed the Council Tax Reduction Scheme and as a result this will be put back to Executive. She met with Mark Easton the PCSO for our area and was shocked at the amount of cover provided for a very large area. Teignbridge Action on Homelessness is being discussed at the meeting this week and Cllr Ford will report back following the meeting. Cllr Dowding asked if the Dartmoor new local plan had been raised at Teignbridge. The Chairperson briefly explained Bridford Parish Council’s thoughts and response to the consultation.
Dst Cllr Ford left the meeting at 7.30pm
10	Meetings attended by Parish Councillors – Cllr Padgham attended one of the Devon Highways Conferences and gave a brief resume. DCC has a new contractor – Skanska. There is a £20m shortfall in Highways. Out of four hundred villages, only twenty have signed up to join the Road Warden scheme, whilst forty-four now have Snow Wardens. At this point, Cllr Dowding reported having heard from the farm manager at Seven Acre Farm that the gritter appears to be seized up having had salt left in it since last winter. This needs to be serviced as a matter of urgency and arrangements will be made to establish the state of the machine and to get it back in working order. Cllr Dowding attended a TALC meeting where the main speaker was John Hart , leader of Devon County Council.
11	District Councillors Report – presented earlier in the meeting
12	County Councillors Report
Cnty Cllr Jerry Brook joined the meeting at 7.40pm. He was welcomed by the Chairperson and invited to speak
	Cllr Brook apologised for any confusion regarding the situation with NHS Consultations in Devon and confirmed that the consultation only applies to North Devon at the moment. He confirmed that the Bridford comes under South Devon and South Hams with regard to the NHS. Cllr Brook spoke highly of the DCC leader who has the job of re-juggling limited funds. At a DCC meeting this week, Councillors will lobby the Government for extra funding for Social Care. Health is a very serious problem and solutions must be found. Cllr Brook enquired what the state of Bridford Hill has been like during the recent cold weather. It was confirmed that the Hill had been gritted under the “secondary gritting route” plan on one occasion. A Parish Councillor mentioned the problems being experienced in trying to get the official training organised for our volunteer Snow Warden. Cllr Brook thought that this could be provided by an existing Snow Warden who had already received the briefing and offered to find out. The Parish Council has already chased up DCC many times and will try again..
Cnty Cllr Brook left the meeting at 7.55pm
PLANNING
Planning items for Discussion
13	Stonemill House Stone Lane, Bridford – re proposed construction for equestrian exercise arena (20m x 40m) in former agricultural field (DNPA ref 0618/16. Although, it was generally considered that there would be no objection, a site visit will be arranged to enable the Parish Council to meet with the land owners and discuss the application.
14	Any planning items for discussion since publication of the agenda – none
Planning items for Information
15	The Old Quarry, Pound Lane, Bridford – re proposed change of use of land to a mixed use as a former quarry and salvage business and the siting and residential use of a caravan. Appeal against enforcement notice “Dismissed and Notice Upheld”
16	Any planning items for information received since publication of the agenda – none
	Cllr Dowding wished to bring to the attention of the meeting, an ‘eyesore’ on Pound Lane at Seven View, considered to be a distraction to motorists. The Parish Council has previously supported planning applications for ‘appropriate building’ here and queries the current situation, at first deciding to write to DNPA but after discussion, considering that a meeting with the property owners first, would be favourable. The owners will be contacted to try and arrange this.
FINANCE & ACCOUNTS
17	Account balances as at 7 November 2016 Current account Investment account	5139.47 3343.34 8482.81
	(Balances include earmarked funds: £90 refundable allotment deposits, £525 Play Area, £43 Village Garden, £45 textile bank + £35 percentage to Village Hall)
18	INCOME Bank Interest re October 2016 Grant from DCC Locality Budget	0.14 200.00 200.14
19	EXPENDITURE Mrs J P Banks re November salary Playdale Playgrounds Ltd – parts to repair climbing frame Mr C Banks re repair of climbing frame Mrs J P Banks re purchase of new padlock, keys & chain for Play Area gate	192.56 66.25 48.00 19.66 326.47
20	Account balances as at 5 December 2016 Current account Investment account	4813.00 3543.48 8356.48
	The Parish Council resolved to approve the accounts and authorise the expenditure. Cllr Dowding, having been delegated by the Chairperson, checked the invoices to the cheque book and the reconciliation to the bank statement.
21	Budget for 2017/18 – the draft budget was circulated to Parish Councillors prior to the meeting. Cllr Dowding did not think that the layout of the figures was very easy to understand and offered to re-do the figures in a more ‘user friendly’ format. The Clerk is happy to liaise with him over this and the budget will be on the January agenda again for discussion and a decision on the amount of precept required for 2017/18. Cllr Evans suggested that this figure should be increased considerably to enable the Parish Council to engage the services of a contractor to grit Bridford Hill. The Chairperson asked Cllr Evans to find out how much this would cost.
	Annual Review of Bridford Parish Council’s Standing Orders – the Chairperson identified some typing errors and queried one part of the document which was then accepted and signed by the Chairman and the Clerk. Future reviews of the Parish Council’s Standing Orders will take place at the Annual Parish Council Meeting in May.
23	Annual Review of Financial Regulations – reviewed and accepted by the Parish Council. Signed by the Chairperson and the Clerk
24	Annual Review of Statement of Internal Control – reviewed and accepted by the Parish Council. Signed by the Chairperson and the Clerk.
25	Annual Review of Risk Assessment – the Clerk clarified that the assessment relates only to the operation of the Parish Council. The Parish council reviewed and accepted the document which was signed by the Chairperson and the Clerk.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
26	DNPA New Local Plan – the Parish Council having had two separate meetings to discuss the Consultation was asked by the Chairperson if it wished to discuss Governance at that point and add it to the Consultation or discuss it separately . The decision was made with 100% in favour to discuss the subject of Governance separately and the Parish Council then resolved to agree to forward its ‘Response to the Consultation’ to DNPA in its agreed format.
27	Governance – the question was raised whether DNPA members should be appointed or should we be able to vote for the people who govern us. Various views were put forward by individual Parish Councillors. The Chairperson suggested that thought should be given to this subject prior to the next Council meeting and put on the January agenda.
28	Anglers Cottage – the formal notice requiring the owner to carry out repair works by a specified date is due to expire in the new year. Devon Building Control continues to periodically monitor the building which is not currently thought to be dangerous and it is not considered that urgent works are required. The Parish Council will request that the building is inspected at least three monthly. TDC to be asked if the property does become considered dangerous, if there is any further recourse such as a compulsory purchase order.
29	Any items for discussion received since publication of the agenda – none
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION
30	Bridge Repairs at Leigh Cross –
31	Any items for information received since publication of the agenda Local Energy Advice Project – LEAP – a home visit scheme designed to give households support to help lift them permanently from fuel poverty. Training course at Exeter 7th December. The Parish Council did not consider that it was appropriate to take this on but would be keen to receive any further information or advertising material. South Devon Coastal Local Action Group (SDC LAG) and Greater Dartmoor Local Enterprise Action Fund (GD LEAF) Funding Programmes – details to be published in Unity and on the website.
32	Public Discussion – Cllr Price advised that she has cancelled the next textile collection as there is insufficient in the container to warrant it. A Parishioner asked for more information about the SDC LAG and GD LEAF schemes and was give a copy of the details which were advised to the Parish Council. A Parishioner advised that he wished to volunteer to assist the Woodland Park and was given the names of the appropriate people to get in touch with.
33	Date of next meeting – Monday January 9th at 2.00pm

	………………………………………………………………Chairperson 9th January 2017

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January 4, 2017January 4, 2017

Bridford Parish Council Agenda for 9th January at 2.00pm

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 9th January 2017 at 2.00pm Joan Banks Clerk to Bridford Parish Council
AGENDA
1	Apologies
2	Declarations of Interest – Councillors to declare any personal or prejudicial interest relating to any item on the agenda
3	Public Discussion – opportunity for members of the public to comment on any items on the agenda or to bring any other matters to the attention of the Parish Council
MATTERS ARISING
4	Minutes – Parish Council to approve the minutes of the meeting held on 5th December 2016
5	Allotments – update
6	Play Area – update
7	Gritting Machine and treating Bridford Hill
8	Adoption of Telephone Box
9	Village Garden
10	Parking around area around Church Steps and The Old Post Office
11	Anglers Cottage
ANY OTHER MATTERS ARISING
12	Meetings attended by Parish Councillors
13	District Councillors Report
14	County Councillors Report
PLANNING
For Discussion
15	The following application was circulated to Parish Councillors and dealt with between meetings due to the short timescale for the response Manley Mead, Land opposite Seven Acre Farm – application for Prior Notification re proposed erection of agricultural building (18.3m x 13.75m) DNPA ref 062/16. Following a site visit, the Parish Council has no objections to the application
16	Stonemill House, Stone Lane, Bridford – re proposed construction of equestrian exercise arena (20x40m) in former agricultural field, deferred from December meeting pending site visit (DNPA ref 0618/16) The Council has no objections to this application
17	Any planning items for discussion since publication of the agenda
For Information
18	The Grange, Bridford – Grant of Conditional Planning Permission re replacement log store (DNPA ref 0573/16)
19	Woodland adjacent to B3212, Bridford – Grant of Conditional Planning Permission re creation of temporary access and loading area (DNPA ref 0574/16)
20	Rockside, Bridford Road, Christow – Refusal to Issue a Certificate of Lawful Use or Development re use of land as an access for domestic vehicles to drive between the dwelling and the highway (DNPA ref 0568/16)
21	Woodland adjacent to B3212, Bridford – Application has been withdrawn re creation of access and loading bay (DNPA ref 0525/16 different application to item 19 above)
22	The Hide, Cedar house, Bridford – Application Withdrawn re works to facilitate additional living accommodation (DNPA ref 0554/16)
23	Any planning items for information received since publication of the agenda
24	Burnicombe Farm – RIghts of Way diversions
FINANCE & ACCOUNTS
25	Account balances as at 5th December 2016 Current account Investment account	4813.00 3543.48 8356.48
	(Balances include earmarked funds: £90 refundable allotment deposits, £525 Play Area, £43 Village Garden, £45 textile bank + £35 percentage to Village Hall)
26	INCOME Bank interest for November Bank interest for December Donation re defibrillator from Bridford Fete Amount received from DCC possible duplication of grant	0.15 0.15 100.00 200.00 300.30
27	EXPENDITURE Mrs J P Banks re December salary HMRC re Clerk’s PAYE quarter ended 5 January 2017 Mr R Clark re-imbursement purchase of Christmas tree lights (S137 payment) Mr G Dicker re grass cutting July – December 2016 Mr C Banks re maintenance to gritting machine	192.76 144.40 24.99 372.98 53.60 788.73
28	Account balances as at 9th January 2017 Current account Investment account	4124.27 3743.78 7868.05
29	Budget for 2017/18 – Parish Council to discuss and consider draft budget to decide the amount of precept required for 2017/18
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
30	Internal Auditor – retirement of Ken Abraham and appointment of replacement auditor
31	Governance – re DNPA committee members
32	Parish Plan or Neighbourhood Plan – arrange a date for separate meeting to discuss
33	Any items for discussion received since publication of the agenda
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION
34	Highways Community Enhancement Fund
35	No extension of Council Tax referendum principles to Parish and Town Councils 2017/18
36	Teignbridge Leisure Services and Activities
37	Any items for information received since publication of the agenda
38	Public Discussion
39	Date of next meeting – Monday February 6th at 7.00pm

	Joan Banks Clerk to Bridford Parish Council

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December 6, 2016

Bridford Parish Council Minutes of November 2016 Meeting

Minutes of Bridford Parish Council meeting held 7th November 2016 at Bridford Village Hall at 7pm
Present: Cllrs F Miles (Chairperson) G Hearnden, A Lord, R Dowding, E Price, T Evans, J Padgham, Mrs J P Banks (Clerk) and two members of the public. Cnty Cllr J Brook and DNPA Parish Link member Pamela Woods attended for part of the meeting
1	Apologies – Dst Cllr Amanda Ford
2	Declarations of Interest – none
3	Cllr Jennifer Padgham was welcomed to the meeting by the Chairperson and signed the Declaration of Acceptance of Office in the presence of the Clerk.
4	Public Discussion – the subject of parking around the loop by the Old Post Office and the church steps, which appears to be permanently blocked with vehicles was discussed. The Parish Council has suggested that a letter should be delivered to all residents in that vicinity, (but not targeting any one individual) to see if the problem can be resolved. A copy to be drafted and circulated to all Parish Councillors.
The Chairperson welcomed Pamela Woods as our new DNPA Parish Link member and invited her to address the meeting
4a	Pamela has been appointed to the board of DNPA. Members are asked to attend meetings from time to time within their allocated Parishes and to provide information updates. If there are any issues she will be pleased to raise them with the Park. The new Local Plan when it is written up in its final form, will be one of the first things that planning officers will look at when considering an application. The current consultation regarding this plan will be a two year process. When responding to the consultation, thought should be given as to what you think your Parish should look like in the next ten years. Workshops are taking place for Councillors to get together with DNPA officers. A Parish Councillor asked how the Council should proceed in responding to the consultation in terms of a neighbourhood plan. There is a difference between a neighbourhood plan and a parish plan – a neighbourhood plan is a more formal document, not always considered worthwhile for a small village, which slots into the planning policy while a parish plan outlines aims and objectives. The Parish Council agreed to defer its planned meeting to review its parish plan until after Christmas and to use this time to prepare a response to the DNPA Local Plan consultation.
Mrs Woods was thanked by the Chairperson for attending the meeting and left at 7.45pm
5	Minutes – the Parish Council resolved to agree the minutes of meeting held on 3rd October as a true and accurate record of the meeting
6	Allotments – there are now only six tenants with three half plots and one full plot being vacant. These plots continue to be advertised on the notice board and in Unity. Cllr Lord suggested that a poster promoting the allotments be sent to the Teign Valley Gardening Club. This will be done.
7	Play Area – Cllr Price mentioned that a play area in another Parish has a concrete table tennis table. The Parish Council considered this to be a good idea and asked Cllr Price to research further. The parts have been ordered from Playdale to repair the climbing frame. A new chain, padlock and keys have been purchased for the gate.
Cnty Cllr Jerry Brook jointed the meeting at 7.50pm. The Chairperson welcomed him and invited him to speak, bringing forward item 13
13	Cllr Brook stated that he was due to attend the Health & Wellbeing Scrutiny meeting the following day. Change is inevitable as to how health care is delivered in the community with a current consultation regarding how care is delivered in Devon and it is very important that people are aware of the consultation process. A completely different system is being looked at in the future for care in the community to try and prevent individuals and the elderly ending up in hospital. ‘No change’ is not an option. Highways – DCC has made the decision to award the Highways contract to a new company with the present contractor South West Highways, ceasing to act for DCC in April 2017. The present contractor will however, be committed to any work on their worksheet to be done. A Parish Councillor mentioned pending road repairs in the Parish where the road had been marked but nothing had been done and the markings were disappearing. Cllr Brook replied that this was likely to be part of a process and he would try to find out what the timescales would be. Cllr Brook was thanked for his input to the campaign to get the bridge at Leigh Cross repaired. The Chairperson has received email confirmation that the work will now take place within the next few weeks. The Clerk on behalf of the Parish Council thanked Cllr Brook for the £200 from the Locality Budget received towards the purchase of the defibrillator, Grant monies – Cnty Cllr Brook still has funds available for community projects and is encouraging applications to be submitted.
Cnty Cllr Brook left the meeting at 8.05pm
8	Defibrillator and Training – this item is combined with item 30, Proposed Removal of Telephone Box A notice has been displayed on the telephone box asking which is considered the most important use for the BT telephone box – a telephone or a defibrillator? The Parish Council discussed this in length and the majority decision was to approach BT with the aim of adopting the box for £1 and using it to house the defibrillator. However, BT will be asked if it is possible to also maintain a line for emergency calls. Under the ‘adoption’ scheme, BT would supply the electricity for seven years but the box would be taken on in its current condition and maintenance would then becomes the responsibility of the new owner. Another possible site considered for the defibrillator is on the outside wall of the Village Hall if BT is not in agreement to the PC adopting the phone box.
9	Village Garden – the broken wall was the result of an intruding blackthorn branch. This has now been removed and the wall repaired courtesy of Cllr Dowding who kindly instructed stonemasons already at his home to undertake this repair. The Chairperson thanked Cllr Dowding for this gesture. Transfer of Title to the Parish Council – Kitsons Solicitors are to act in the transfer of title. Cllr Francis Miles (Parish Councillor and Chairperson) and Joan Banks (Clerk to the Parish Council) will sign the transfer document and will need to present ID in respect of anti-money laundering procedures. Kitsons agreed to cap the fees at £500 plus disbursements. Rosie Evans at Kitsons will be responsible for the conveyancing work.
10	Parish Footpaths – most of the footpaths allocated to individual Councillors have now been walked and most are in good order. Councillors will email details of any remedial work needing to be done to the Clerk . The Council will then decide which needs priority and advise the DNPA Ranger.
11	Meetings Attended – Cllrs Miles and Dowding attended a meeting of Bridford Trust. Any groups using the park for their own fundraising must arrange their own insurance.
12	District Councillor’s Report – Dst Cllr Amanda Ford sent in her report which related to the following: Telephone Box – Amanda will be writing to BT to try and maintain the telephone boxes in the Valley until such time that there is an acceptable mobile signal. Mobile Phone Signal – the main mobile phone providers have been contacted by our constituency MP and they are saying that we can expect to see coverage from all providers by the end of 2017! The infrastructure is there due to the extension of the mast in Dunsford. Cllr Ford wishes to see this process speeded up . Broadband – Still awaiting for one installation to be completed outside Christow. AirBand engineers have indicated that it will be going live at the end of November. CEO of Teignbridge District Council , Pay increase – Cllr Ford wishes to make it clear that she does not support the pay increase of the CEO of Teignbridge District Council nor the letters that were written by her fellow conservative Councillors, Cllr Doug Hellier-Lang and Cllr Sylvia Russell (article in the MDA). The Executive and the full Council including Independents and the Liberal Democrats were not privy to the transparency of the pay increase . The Parish is assured that this matter is being looked into. Cllr Ford will look into any issues that you require her assistance with.
13	County Councillors Report – dealt with earlier in the meeting
PLANNING For Discussion The following item was circulated to Parish Councillors and dealt with between meetings due to the short timescales for submission of comments
14	Land at Westcott, Moretonhampstead – re proposed erection of agricultural building (30.5m x 15.2m) (DNPA ref 0525/16)/ The Parish Council responded with a neutral view and commented that it re-iterates the points raised in 2012 and trusts that the Planning Authority will continue to monitor siting, environment and access in line with the report of 5 July 2012.
15	Cedar House, Bridford – re proposed works to facilitate additional living accommodation (DNPA ref 0554/16) Following a site visit, the Parish Council has no objections to the application
16	Rockside, Bridford Road, Christow – re proposed use of the track through field for domestic vehicles. Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for an existing use. (DNPA ref 0568/16) The Parish Council supports this application referring to its comments relating to the original application
17	The Grange, Bridford – re proposed replacement log store (DNPA ref 0573/16). The Parish Council has no objections to this application
18	Woodland adjacent to B3212 Bridford – re proposed creation of temporary access and loading area (DNPA ref 0574/16) The Parish Council supports this application
19	Any planning items for discussion received since publication of the agenda Land at Westcott, Moretnhampstead – amended plans received siting a revised location re the proposed erection of agricultural building (30.5m x 15.2m) (DNPA ref 0525/16). The Parish Council objects to the revised location that is now being proposed and strongly suggests that the new building should be located in accordance with the 2012 planning application.
For Information
20	Shippen Farm, Bridford – Grant of Listed Building Consent re erection of single timber garden room (DNPA ref 0438/16)
21	Any planning items for information received since publication of the agenda Green Barn at The White Barn, Weeke Barton, Bridford – Grant of Conditional Planning Permission re proposed refurbishment , alterations and change of use to ancillary accommodation (DNPA ref 0368/16)
FINANCE & ACCOUNTS
22	Account balances as at 3rd October 2016 Current account Investment account £4,966.33	£1,623.43 £3,342.90 £4,966.33
	Balances include earmarked funds: £90 refundable allotment deposits / £659 Play Area / £43 Village Garden / £22 textile bank re percentage due to Village Hall on 2016 proceeds
23	INCOME TDC 2nd half of Precept TDC Dst Cllr Grant £ 200.00 TDC Elector Fund Grant £ Bank Interest September £ 0 Bank Interest August £ 0 Allotments Annual Rent Mr & Mrs F Leversedge £ 15 Mrs S Lawrence £ 1 Mrs K. Jones £	£3,250.00 £ 200.00 £ 458.00 £ 0.16 £ 0.28 £ 15.00 £ 15.00 £ 15.00 £3,953.44
24	EXPENDITURE Teign Valley First Responders – donation re first aid training £ 2 Mrs J P Banks re Clerks salary for October 2016 £ 19 HMRC re Clerk’s PAYE quarter ended 5th October 2016 £ 1 Mr J Poynton reimbursement web hosting charges £ 436.96	£ 25.00 £ 192.56 £ 144.40 £ 75.00 £ 436.96
25	Account Balances as at 7 November 2016 Current Account Investment Account	£5,139.47 £3,343.34 £8,482.81
26	Allotment Refunds – earmarked funds. None of the allotments that have been given up have been left in an acceptable state by the tenants and therefore refundable deposits taken at the time of the agreements have not been returned, the monies being utilised to keep the plots cut back until new tenants are found. The figure for earmarked funds in respect of allotment deposits has therefore been reduced to £90. The Parish Council agreed to the retention of the deposits of departing tenants and to the reduction of the earmarked amount relating to allotment refunds
27	The Pension Regulator – Bridford Parish Council has complied with the requirements in connection with new pension regulations and has submitted the Confirmation of Declaration to HMRC
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
28	Bridford Parish Plan – deferred until after Christmas. See item 4a
29	Any items for discussion since publication of the agenda – none
30	Proposed Removal of Telephone Box – see item 8
31	Dartmoor National Park New Local Plan – the Parish Council has arranged separate meetings to discuss its response to the Consultation
32	Notice of Road Closure – details have been put on the notice board of a temporary restriction at B3212 Farrants Hill on 11th November.
33	Any items received for information since publication of the agenda Changes to Senior Leadership at DCC – details will be circulated to Parish Councillors for information re new appointments at DCC
34	Public Discussion – A Parish Councillor brought to the attention of the meeting, the increased number of scam telephone calls that are being received recently particularly in connection with roofing insulation. Notice to be put in Unity.
35	Date of next meeting – Monday 5th December 2016 at 7.00pm

Original approved minutes signed by the Chairperson 5th December 2016
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