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Heanton Punchardon Parish Council
Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting Tuesday 15th September 2026
Moved to Heanton Parish Hall
Report – Wrafton 20 mile an hour speed limit
Members of the Wrafton 20 mile an hour speed limit group attended the meeting and explained about the problems with traffic speeds. There are houses and parking on both sides of the road in this area and two schools opposite each other. The Heanton end of the road is used as a rat run towards Ilfracombe.
The items to be considered are the primary costs, the legal charges, and what would be provided by Devon County Council.
The local Police Inspector is also in support of the provision of the speed limit. An initial cost of £5,000 would need to be deposited with Devon County Council and further information on design and costs is awaited.
26/09/26 Apologies
All members were present.
26/09/27 Declarations of Interest
There were no declarations of interest.
26/09/28 To agree the agenda between Part A and Part B
It was resolved to agree the agenda between Part A and Part B.
Proposed: Cllr Crowther, Seconded: Cllr Andrews (all in favour)
26/09/29 To confirm and sign the Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held 21st July 2026
It was resolved to confirm and sign the Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 21st July 2026.
Proposed: Cllr Crowther, Seconded: Cllr Andrews (all in favour)
26/09/30 County Councillor Report
The County Cllr had previously sent round his report. He updated the information on the maternity services at North Devon Hospital and was regretful that they were unable to reopen the service at the end of September. He also spoke about local government reorganisation which is currently on hold.
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Members asked questions. When the Pottington car boot sale is open, can the gaps on the carriageway be closed temporarily ?
The patching work was good but the white lining needs work. Members also asked whether there was an update on provision of the crossing at the Williams Arms. The County Cllr replied that this would be considered at the HATOC meeting in October/November.
The County Councillor was asked to check on Police crime figures with regard to shoplifting as only 1 incident had been reported for the whole of May, June and July according to the figures he had circulated. Members want this to be followed up as staff at Tesco have to deal with shoplifters on a daily basis and Tesco management assure the Member that they are reporting it.
26/09/31 District Councillor Report
The District Cllr had sent his apologies and had been unable to attend.
26/09/32 Public Participation
No members of the public wished to speak.
26/09/33 To consider “Items for information or inclusion on future agendas”
Request for football posts and gym equipment, also Heanton Hill Lane.
Action Point: Agenda item
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26/09/34 To consider Finance Matters
|
Payee |
Amount |
|
A Luxton |
£216.00 |
|
DALC |
£696.66 |
|
HMRC |
£18.60 |
|
J Snooks |
£110.00 |
|
Lloyds |
£4.25 |
|
CPRE |
£84.00 |
|
C Wallis |
£190.00 |
|
Mrs Mills |
£226.86 |
|
Lloyds |
£4.25 |
|
HMRC |
£18.80 |
|
Mrs Mills |
£213.36 |
|
Lloyds |
£4.25 |
|
Parish Online |
£81.00 |
Total expenditure to date: £4,664.78
It was resolved to accept the payments and note the bank reconciliation and current budget situation.
Proposed: Cllr Crowther, Seconded: Cllr Andrews (all in favour)
26/09/35 To consider an update on response to correspondence sent to North Devon Council Planning re Crown Estates
Members felt it was unacceptable that an application of the size of the development at Chivenor was allowed to proceed without any notification to the local Parish Council. A member wished to know whether the Local Planning Authority had visited the site to check on the installation of the solar panels and wind turbines and whether or not these were additional to the original application.
With regard to the Community Hub and road surfacing, and the consultation on the Lidl development, these will no longer be included on agendas.
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It was agreed to write to North Devon Council Planning Dept.
A footpath to the rear of a garage at Chivenor is in a very poor condition, the situation will be investigated.
A member raised to the Council’s attention work at the SWW pumping station and it was agreed to write to SW Water raising some queries.
Action Points: letters to North Devon Planning, PROW and SW Water
26/09/36 To consider:
- a) Provision of Allotments – there is nothing further to add at this stage.
- b) P3 – Follow up on submission.
- c) Councillor Advocate Scheme – the Councillor Advocate will be attending a meeting towards the end of October.
- d) Ramp at pump track – this will no longer be included on the agenda.
- e) Bin at Tinever – to be followed up.
- f) Wrafton Rd Speed limit – report detailed at the beginning of the meeting minutes.
It was resolved that members were in support in principle of a 20mph traffic calming scheme and will consider financial support subject to an understanding of the cost.
Proposed: Cllr Turner, Seconded: Cllr Millett (all in favour)
26/09/37 To consider planning matters – Applications 82127, 82128 and 82129
Applications 82127, 82128 and 82129 were discussed and it was resolved to oppose the applications.
Proposed: Cllr Crowther, Seconded: Cllr Millett (all in favour)
It was agreed that the Clerk would draft a letter of objection and circulate it to members, who will respond and confirm whether or not the response requires any additional amendments.
Action Point: Respond to planning
26/09/38 To consider Action Points
Action Points were noted.
26/09/39 To confirm the date of the next meeting
The date of the next meeting was confirmed as 13th October 2026.
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Part B
26/09/40 To resolve to exclude the public and press
It was resolved that under Section 1(2) of the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960, the public and press be excluded from the meeting for the following items of business on the grounds that publicity would be prejudicial to the public interest by reason of the confidential nature of the business to be transacted.
Proposed: Cllr Crowther, Seconded: Cllr Andrews (all in favour)
26/09/41 To consider staff matters
It was noted that the implementation of the 2026/27 National Joint Council (NJC) pay award of 3.3%, applicable from 1st April 2026, including any retrospective payment due to Parish Council employees, would be paid.
It was further resolved to move the salary of the Parish Clerk onto the next final column point.
26/09/42 To resolve to re-admit the public and press
It was resolved to re-admit the public and press.
Proposed: Cllr Crowther, Seconded: Cllr Andrews (all in favour)
There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.45pm
Signed …………………………………………………Date……………………………………………