Heanton Punchardon Parish Council
MINUTES of the Parish Council Meeting 21 June 2022
The Royal British Legion Hall, Wrafton
In the absence of the Chairman and Vice-Chairman, Cllr Holt was elected
Acting Chairman
Present: Cllrs., D Holt, M France, J Turner, L Gilkes, S French
Apologies: Cllr. S Crowther, Mrs J Elliott, G Norman, A Braunton
In Attendance: Cllr Pru Maskell, M J Measures (Clerk to the Council).
Disclosable Interests: None.
Chairman’s Discretion: None
- Minutes of the Annual General Meeting and Parish Council Meeting 17 May 2022 The Minutes for these two meetings were unable to be be agreed as there were insufficient Members present who attended the two meetings. The decision was deferred to the meeting in July
- Police Report:
Copy of the monthly Report has been sent to Members.
- Reports from County and District Councillors.
The report from Cllr Pru Maskell is attached and contains a response from DCC Highways regarding VAS Speed Signs: The proposed pedestrian crossing at Wrafton; Notice Signs at Chivenor Business Park; Stamp-out Drink Spiking; provision of pharmacies. No report from District Councillor.
- Correspondence.
The Clerk had sent correspondence to Members. A member of the public has asked who is responsible for providing dog-poo bins in the area of Landings Chivenor. The Clerk is liaising with the District Councillor and will report back.
DCC Rights of Way propose a diversion of footpath 13. This was a late notification and Members will discuss it at the next meeting.
- Finance Matters.
Invoices agreed for payment:: C F Wallis £135.00 (June); BeCleanSolar £27.00 (June); Admin/Accomm. £43.15 (June): Groundwork UK £6848.00 (Grant balance); This is a re-issue of lost cheque which has been stopped An invoice from Parish Online was deferred for more information.
Balance at 21 June £5948.51 (includes £826.00 DCC grant)
Internal Auditor Comments: “I have concluded that the finances appear well managed and that supporting financial records are appropriate to the size and type of Council”.
- Planning Matters
75235 – Plot 4 North Devon Business Park. Erection of industrial building (amended site application). Recommend : Approval
75285 – The Oaks Higher Mainstone. Conversion of existing first floor for additional accommodation use with landscaping. Recommend : Approval
75436 – The Oaks Higher Mainstone. Erection of agricultural shedRecommend : Approval
75488 – RMB Chivenor. Increase height of firing range wall Recommend : Approval
75429 – Sunglow Heanton. Demolition of garage and erection of new garage, single storey extensions and boundary wall. Recommend: Approval
- Wrafton Field/Picnic Tables/Notice Board.
A report by Cllr Turner reported that he and some Councillors (who he thanked for their help) have now put up the picnic tables. There is still some discussion with Perigo regarding the fencing.
Cllr Norman informed the Clerk that his contact is unable to carry out the repair to the notice board. The Clerk will ask the Council contractor for assistance in finding help.
- Parish Paths Partnership Scheme (P3)
Cllr Turner has walked the footpaths and has walked the footpaths and prepared a detailed survey report to be sent to DCC Rights of Way. The Clerk will send.
- Local Plan
Cllr Crowther had prepared a short report which the Clerk had sent to all Members. It stresses the need for the Council to play a role in shaping a new Local Plan and that we widen awareness of it among constituents. It is essential for more input from Members and local residents. Cllr Holt gave brief background information concerning what has taken place over the past few years.
- Council Vacancy
Notices will be placed on notice boards and on Facebook with a closing date of 12 July
- Chairman’s Discretion
None.
The meeting closed at 19.47