BRIDFORD PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of a meeting of Bridford Parish Council held at Bridford Village Hall on Wednesday 4th September 2013 at 7.00pm.
Present: Cllrs S Purser (Chairman), G Hearnden, T Evans, A Lord, J Bingham, D Goodwin-Hughes,
Mrs J P Banks (Clerk), Simon Lee (DNPA Ranger). No members of the public were present.
1 Apologies – Cllr E Price & Cnty Cllr J Brook
2 Declarations of Interest – none
3 Public Discussion – none
4 Annual Report by Simon Lee, Dartmoor Ranger – see appendix (a). The Chairman thanked Simon for his report and for his ongoing support.
MATTER ARISING
5 Minutes – the Parish Council resolved to approve the minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 5th August 2013 as a true and accurate record of the meeting.
6 Allotments – the Best Kept Allotment award 2013 was won by Roger Clark. The Parish Council has concerns over the overgrown state of two of the allotments. Annual rents are due on 1st October and as there is currently a waiting list, it was agreed that the tenants should be asked if they wish to retain their plots.
7 Play Area – Cllr Bingham has cut back the tree that was causing problems to the adjacent bungalow in Butts Close. Awaiting costing to remove the sea-saw and re-level the ground. TDC has responded with regard to the damage by using strimmers to cut around the base of wooden supports and confirmed that the contractors will use weed killer which is non irritant, has quick absorption rates and once dry (5 minutes) does not pose any significant danger.
8 Village Hall – the annual general meeting is on 10 September. A revised constitution will require six volunteers to become trustees to manage and run the Hall.
9 Bridford’s website – the Chairman and the Clerk have received training in operating the website but have yet to put it into practice.
10 Textile Recycling Bank – the proposed siting of a receptacle at the Village Hall car park will be discussed at the meeting on 10th September. The Parish Council has applied to register with Rag Bag. The Parish Council has not decided how any funds generated from the collection of textiles would be utilised.
11 Village Garden – it would appear that it is the intention to pass ownership of the VillageGarden to the village. Awaiting further information and the whereabouts of the deeds.
ANY OTHER MATTERS ARISING
11a Grass Cutting – Cllr Hearnden noted that the grass verge at the top of Pound Lane has been cut and asked when the annual cut of the remainder would take place. The contractor will be contacted.
12 Meetings Attended by any members of the Parish Council – none
PLANNING
Items for Discussion
13 Woodcote, Dunsford – re proposed replacement of existing outbuilding with timber garden room/office (DNPA ref. 0433/13). The Parish Council supports the application commenting that it is well designed and not overlooking anybody.
14 Any items for discussion received since publication of the agenda – none
Items for Information
27
15 Wheal Augusta, Bridford – Grant of Conditional Planning Permission re change of use of Former industrial land to garden (retrospective) plus installation of greenhouse (DNPA ref. 0307/13)
16 Lower Lowton Farm, Bridford – Grant of Conditional Planning Permission re first floor Extension and alteration (DNPA ref. 0338/13)
17 Land at Bigport Farm, Dunsford – Grant of Certificate of Lawfulness for an existing use of land for shooting in a broad range of forms (DNPA ref. 0266/13)
18 Any items for information received since publication of the agenda
Woodcote, Dunsford – Grant of Conditional Planning Permission re single storey extensions and demolition of existing lean-to, timber cladding and external alterations (DNPA ref. 0357/13)
Venn Bridge Farm, Bridford – Grant of Conditional Planning Permission re erection of agricultural building (22.5m x 12m) (DNPA ref. 0352/13)
FINANCE & ACCOUNT
19 Account balances as at 30 August 2013 – current account £2,170.32 and deposit account £2,887.54 (balances include £911.05 earmarked for Play Area and £25 Christmas tree expenses) Balances allow for all expenditure and income detailed below.
20 Income – none
21 Expenditure
Mrs J P Banks re Clerk’s salary for August 2013 £170.49
IBIS UK repair of laptop computer £ 60.00
The Parish Council resolved to approve the accounts and authorise the expenditure.
The Chairman checked the invoices to the cheque book and the bank reconciliation to the Statement.
FOR DISCUSSION
22 The Oak Centre – request for financial assistance. The Parish Council only supports local projects and organisations in the Valley.
23 Any items for discussion received since the publication of the agenda – none
FOR INFORMATION
24 Highways Safety Awareness Training – reminder, 14th September at Tiverton. Cllr Goodwin-Hughes will attend in place of the Chairman.
25 Cycling Tour or Britain – Devon stage, Friday 20th September. The Valley Road will be closed temporarily while this part of the race takes place.
26 Any items for information received since publication of the agenda
The Development Management and Delivery Development Plan Document already adopted by Dartmoor National Park has been circulated to the Parish Councillors. This can be seen on the Authority’s website www.dartmoor.gov.uk/dmd
The Rural Services Network is circulating a petition re the Local Government Finance Settlement. The Parish Council resolved not to take part.
27 District Councillors Report from Dst Cllr Stephen Purser – Plan Teignbridge is now in the inspection stage with the hope that it will be approved. A particularly contentious item is the 12,500 new houses for Teignbridge. Various consultations are going on.
28 Public Discussion – a Parish Councillor asked if anyone else has noticed the increase in cyclist traffic on the Valley Road recently. Although everyone is in favour of health and fitness, there is concern over safety for everyone using the road. A letter will be sent to the
28
PCSO voicing the Parish Council’s concerns.
29 Date of next meeting – Monday 7h October 2013 at the Village Hall. All are welcome.
Original copy signed by the Chairman 7th October 2013
CORRESPONDENCE FOR CIRCULATION (Appendix A)
Newsletters & Magazines
DCC Emergency Management September 2013
News from South West Water Summer 2013
Healthwatch Voices Issue 1
Dartmoor Hill Farm Projects Newsletter August 2013
Report and Agendas
South West Water Future Proposals and Choices 2015 – 2020
Dunsford PC July 2013 minutes
Letters sent
Various
29
BRIDFORD PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of a meeting of Bridford Parish Council held at Bridford Village Hall on Wednesday 4th September 2013 at 7.00pm.
Present: Cllrs S Purser (Chairman), G Hearnden, T Evans, A Lord, J Bingham, D Goodwin-Hughes,
Mrs J P Banks (Clerk), Simon Lee (DNPA Ranger). No members of the public were present.
1 Apologies – Cllr E Price & Cnty Cllr J Brook
2 Declarations of Interest – none
3 Public Discussion – none
4 Annual Report by Simon Lee, Dartmoor Ranger – see appendix (a). The Chairman thanked
Simon for his report and for his ongoing support.
MATTER ARISING
5 Minutes – the Parish Council resolved to approve the minutes of the Parish Council meeting
held on 5th August 2013 as a true and accurate record of the meeting.
6 Allotments – the Best Kept Allotment award 2013 was won by Roger Clark. The Parish
Council has concerns over the overgrown state of two of the allotments. Annual rents are due
on 1st October and as there is currently a waiting list, it was agreed that the tenants should be
asked if they wish to retain their plots.
7 Play Area – Cllr Bingham has cut back the tree that was causing problems to the adjacent
bungalow in Butts Close. Awaiting costing to remove the sea-saw and re-level the ground.
TDC has responded with regard to the damage by using strimmers to cut around the base of
wooden supports and confirmed that the contractors will use weed killer which is non
irritant, has quick absorption rates and once dry (5 minutes) does not pose any significant
danger.
8 Village Hall – the annual general meeting is on 10 September. A revised constitution will
require six volunteers to become trustees to manage and run the Hall.
9 Bridford’s website – the Chairman and the Clerk have received training in operating the
website but have yet to put it into practice.
10 Textile Recycling Bank – the proposed siting of a receptacle at the Village Hall car park will
be discussed at the meeting on 10th September. The Parish Council has applied to register with Rag Bag. The Parish Council has not decided how any funds generated from the collection of textiles would be utilised.
11 Village Garden – it would appear that it is the intention to pass ownership of the VillageGarden to the village. Awaiting further information and the whereabouts of the deeds.
ANY OTHER MATTERS ARISING
11a Grass Cutting – Cllr Hearnden noted that the grass verge at the top of Pound Lane has been
cut and asked when the annual cut of the remainder would take place. The contractor will be
contacted.
12 Meetings Attended by any members of the Parish Council – none
PLANNING
Items for Discussion
13 Woodcote, Dunsford – re proposed replacement of existing outbuilding with timber garden
room/office (DNPA ref. 0433/13). The Parish Council supports the application commenting
that it is well designed and not overlooking anybody.
14 Any items for discussion received since publication of the agenda – none
Items for Information
27
15 Wheal Augusta, Bridford – Grant of Conditional Planning Permission re change of use of
Former industrial land to garden (retrospective) plus installation of greenhouse (DNPA ref. 0307/13)
16 Lower Lowton Farm, Bridford – Grant of Conditional Planning Permission re first floor
Extension and alteration (DNPA ref. 0338/13)
17 Land at Bigport Farm, Dunsford – Grant of Certificate of Lawfulness for an existing use of
land for shooting in a broad range of forms (DNPA ref. 0266/13)
18 Any items for information received since publication of the agenda
Woodcote, Dunsford – Grant of Conditional Planning Permission re single storey extensions and demolition of existing lean-to, timber cladding and external alterations (DNPA ref. 0357/13)
Venn Bridge Farm, Bridford – Grant of Conditional Planning Permission re erection of agricultural building (22.5m x 12m) (DNPA ref. 0352/13)
FINANCE & ACCOUNT
19 Account balances as at 30 August 2013 – current account £2,170.32 and deposit account
£2,887.54 (balances include £911.05 earmarked for Play Area and £25 Christmas tree
expenses) Balances allow for all expenditure and income detailed below.
20 Income – none
21 Expenditure
Mrs J P Banks re Clerk’s salary for August 2013 £170.49
IBIS UK repair of laptop computer £ 60.00
The Parish Council resolved to approve the accounts and authorise the expenditure.
The Chairman checked the invoices to the cheque book and the bank reconciliation to the
Statement.
FOR DISCUSSION
22 The Oak Centre – request for financial assistance. The Parish Council only supports local
projects and organisations in the Valley.
23 Any items for discussion received since the publication of the agenda – none
FOR INFORMATION
24 Highways Safety Awareness Training – reminder, 14th September at Tiverton. Cllr Goodwin-Hughes will attend in place of the Chairman.
25 Cycling Tour or Britain – Devon stage, Friday 20th September. The Valley Road will be closed temporarily while this part of the race takes place.
26 Any items for information received since publication of the agenda
The Development Management and Delivery Development Plan Document already adopted by Dartmoor National Park has been circulated to the Parish Councillors. This can be seen on the Authority’s website www.dartmoor.gov.uk/dmd
The Rural Services Network is circulating a petition re the Local Government Finance
Settlement. The Parish Council resolved not to take part.
27 District Councillors Report from Dst Cllr Stephen Purser – Plan Teignbridge is now in the
inspection stage with the hope that it will be approved. A particularly contentious item is the
12,500 new houses for Teignbridge. Various consultations are going on.
28 Public Discussion – a Parish Councillor asked if anyone else has noticed the increase in
cyclist traffic on the Valley Road recently. Although everyone is in favour of health and
fitness, there is concern over safety for everyone using the road. A letter will be sent to the
28
PCSO voicing the Parish Council’s concerns.
29 Date of next meeting – Monday 7h October 2013 at the Village Hall. All are welcome.
Original copy signed by the Chairman 7th October 2013
CORRESPONDENCE FOR CIRCULATION (Appendix A)
Newsletters & Magazines
DCC Emergency Management September 2013
News from South West Water Summer 2013
Healthwatch Voices Issue 1
Dartmoor Hill Farm Projects Newsletter August 2013
Report and Agendas
South West Water Future Proposals and Choices 2015 – 2020
Dunsford PC July 2013 minutes
Letters sent
Various
29
BRIDFORD PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of a meeting of Bridford Parish Council held at Bridford Village Hall on Wednesday 4th September 2013 at 7.00pm.
Present: Cllrs S Purser (Chairman), G Hearnden, T Evans, A Lord, J Bingham, D Goodwin-Hughes,
Mrs J P Banks (Clerk), Simon Lee (DNPA Ranger). No members of the public were present.
1 Apologies – Cllr E Price & Cnty Cllr J Brook
2 Declarations of Interest – none
3 Public Discussion – none
4 Annual Report by Simon Lee, Dartmoor Ranger – see appendix (a). The Chairman thanked
Simon for his report and for his ongoing support.
MATTER ARISING
5 Minutes – the Parish Council resolved to approve the minutes of the Parish Council meeting
held on 5th August 2013 as a true and accurate record of the meeting.
6 Allotments – the Best Kept Allotment award 2013 was won by Roger Clark. The Parish
Council has concerns over the overgrown state of two of the allotments. Annual rents are due
on 1st October and as there is currently a waiting list, it was agreed that the tenants should be
asked if they wish to retain their plots.
7 Play Area – Cllr Bingham has cut back the tree that was causing problems to the adjacent
bungalow in Butts Close. Awaiting costing to remove the sea-saw and re-level the ground.
TDC has responded with regard to the damage by using strimmers to cut around the base of
wooden supports and confirmed that the contractors will use weed killer which is non
irritant, has quick absorption rates and once dry (5 minutes) does not pose any significant
danger.
8 Village Hall – the annual general meeting is on 10 September. A revised constitution will
require six volunteers to become trustees to manage and run the Hall.
9 Bridford’s website – the Chairman and the Clerk have received training in operating the
website but have yet to put it into practice.
10 Textile Recycling Bank – the proposed siting of a receptacle at the Village Hall car park will
be discussed at the meeting on 10th September. The Parish Council has applied to register with Rag Bag. The Parish Council has not decided how any funds generated from the collection of textiles would be utilised.
11 Village Garden – it would appear that it is the intention to pass ownership of the VillageGarden to the village. Awaiting further information and the whereabouts of the deeds.
ANY OTHER MATTERS ARISING
11a Grass Cutting – Cllr Hearnden noted that the grass verge at the top of Pound Lane has been
cut and asked when the annual cut of the remainder would take place. The contractor will be
contacted.
12 Meetings Attended by any members of the Parish Council – none
PLANNING
Items for Discussion
13 Woodcote, Dunsford – re proposed replacement of existing outbuilding with timber garden
room/office (DNPA ref. 0433/13). The Parish Council supports the application commenting
that it is well designed and not overlooking anybody.
14 Any items for discussion received since publication of the agenda – none
Items for Information
27
15 Wheal Augusta, Bridford – Grant of Conditional Planning Permission re change of use of
Former industrial land to garden (retrospective) plus installation of greenhouse (DNPA ref. 0307/13)
16 Lower Lowton Farm, Bridford – Grant of Conditional Planning Permission re first floor
Extension and alteration (DNPA ref. 0338/13)
17 Land at Bigport Farm, Dunsford – Grant of Certificate of Lawfulness for an existing use of
land for shooting in a broad range of forms (DNPA ref. 0266/13)
18 Any items for information received since publication of the agenda
Woodcote, Dunsford – Grant of Conditional Planning Permission re single storey extensions and demolition of existing lean-to, timber cladding and external alterations (DNPA ref. 0357/13)
Venn Bridge Farm, Bridford – Grant of Conditional Planning Permission re erection of agricultural building (22.5m x 12m) (DNPA ref. 0352/13)
FINANCE & ACCOUNT
19 Account balances as at 30 August 2013 – current account £2,170.32 and deposit account
£2,887.54 (balances include £911.05 earmarked for Play Area and £25 Christmas tree
expenses) Balances allow for all expenditure and income detailed below.
20 Income – none
21 Expenditure
Mrs J P Banks re Clerk’s salary for August 2013 £170.49
IBIS UK repair of laptop computer £ 60.00
The Parish Council resolved to approve the accounts and authorise the expenditure.
The Chairman checked the invoices to the cheque book and the bank reconciliation to the
Statement.
FOR DISCUSSION
22 The Oak Centre – request for financial assistance. The Parish Council only supports local
projects and organisations in the Valley.
23 Any items for discussion received since the publication of the agenda – none
FOR INFORMATION
24 Highways Safety Awareness Training – reminder, 14th September at Tiverton. Cllr Goodwin-Hughes will attend in place of the Chairman.
25 Cycling Tour or Britain – Devon stage, Friday 20th September. The Valley Road will be closed temporarily while this part of the race takes place.
26 Any items for information received since publication of the agenda
The Development Management and Delivery Development Plan Document already adopted by Dartmoor National Park has been circulated to the Parish Councillors. This can be seen on the Authority’s website www.dartmoor.gov.uk/dmd
The Rural Services Network is circulating a petition re the Local Government Finance
Settlement. The Parish Council resolved not to take part.
27 District Councillors Report from Dst Cllr Stephen Purser – Plan Teignbridge is now in the
inspection stage with the hope that it will be approved. A particularly contentious item is the
12,500 new houses for Teignbridge. Various consultations are going on.
28 Public Discussion – a Parish Councillor asked if anyone else has noticed the increase in
cyclist traffic on the Valley Road recently. Although everyone is in favour of health and
fitness, there is concern over safety for everyone using the road. A letter will be sent to the
28
PCSO voicing the Parish Council’s concerns.
29 Date of next meeting – Monday 7h October 2013 at the Village Hall. All are welcome.
Original copy signed by the Chairman 7th October 2013
CORRESPONDENCE FOR CIRCULATION (Appendix A)
Newsletters & Magazines
DCC Emergency Management September 2013
News from South West Water Summer 2013
Healthwatch Voices Issue 1
Dartmoor Hill Farm Projects Newsletter August 2013
Report and Agendas
South West Water Future Proposals and Choices 2015 – 2020
Dunsford PC July 2013 minutes
Letters sent
Various
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