HEANTON PUNCHARDON PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES of the Parish Council Meeting 18 January 2021
The Royal British Legion Hall Wrafton
Present: Cllrs. Mrs J Elliott, S Crowther, G Norman, D Holt, J Turner, M France,
L Gilkes, S French, A Braunton,.
Apologies: All present
In Attendance: Cllr Andrea Davis, Cllr Pru Maskell,
M J Measures (Clerk to the Council).
Discloseable Interests: None. Chairman’s Discretion: Meeting times
- Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting 16November 2021
These were agreed and signed as a true record
- Police Report:
Copy of the monthly Report has been sent to Members.
- Reports from County and District Councillors.
A copy of Cllr Pru Maskell’s report was sent to all Councillors and is attached to the Minutes. Meetings with Southmead Primary School and Braunton Academy concerning parking at drop-off and pick-up times. Braunton Pharmacy situation.
No report from Cllr Andrea Davis.
- Correspondence.
Copies sent to Councillors include: DCC Highways temporary road closures and restrictions. Street naming request from North Devon Council for units 1 – 28 Riverbank Court N D Business Park: the Council recommend Parsons Court.
- Finance Matters.
Invoices agreed for payment: BeCleanSolar £26.50 (Dec); BeCleanSolar £26.50 (Jan); Admin/Accom £ 51.52 (Dec/Jan); North Devon Council £595.39 (Dec/Jan); NBB recycled Furnit. £1022.40; The Royal British Legion (hall hire) £280.00;
St. Augustines Church (cemetery mtce.) £300.00; Stuart Todd Associates Ltd.
(Neighbourhood Plan) £642.00
Balance at 18 January £12,010.34 (includes £7674.00 grant funds).
Clerk’s Salary There had been no increase in salary since July 2018 and no increase in Office Accommodation Allowance since April 2016. Following discussion it was agreed to increase the Office Accommodation Allowance to
£35.00 to include an annual pay increase.
Precept 2022.23. Members confirmed the request for precept at £7,500.00
The Clerk will inform North Devon Council.
- Planning Matters
74598 – Perrigo, Exeter Road. Installation of ground-mounted solar panels
Recommend : Approval
74661 – Land at Eastacombe Rise Heanton Punchardon. Outline application for erection of two dwellings with all matters reserved. Members commented that the land is outside the development boundary and applications on this site have been refused in the past on Appeal.The village does not have “facilities” as claimed in the Planning Statement as the church and church hall do not qualify. There is no mention of possible affordable housing. Comments were also made about the probable increase in traffic along a single-track road. Recommend : Refusal
Yelland Quay Appeal. Cllr Crowther had presented a detailed report to the Appeal Enquiry on behalf of the Parish Council. The date for the hearing has been put back to 19 April 2022.
- Velator Nature Reserve S106 Project Brief.
No further information from North Devon Council concerning the S106 funds
- Fire-Service Response
The Clerk had contacted the Fire Service and is still waiting for a reply. It was agreed to not follow-up.
- High-Vis Clothing
It was agreed to order 12 x large (42-44) and 12x extra large (46-48)
1009 . Parish Paths Partnership Scheme (P3)
The Council agreed to take part in the Scheme with Cllr Turner and Cllr Holt as Lead Members
- Councillor Vacancy.
Advertisements for the vacancy will be posted on notice boards and website with a closing date of 25 February 2022
- Chairman’s Discretion.
It was agreed to start all meetings at 19.00
The meeting closed at 20.32
Chairman……………………………………………. date…………………………….
