Heanton Punchardon Parish Council
MINUTES of the Parish Council Meeting 17 May 2022 -The Royal British Legion Hall, Wrafton
Present: Cllrs. Mrs J Elliott, D Holt, M France, G Norman,
Apologies: Cllr. S Crowther, J Turner, L Gilkes, A Braunton
In Attendance: Cllr Pru Maskell, Cllr. Andrea Davis.
M J Measures (Clerk to the Council).
Disclosable Interests: None.
Chairman’s Discretion: Councillor Vacancy. P3 Scheme.
- Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting 15 March 2022
These were agreed and signed as a true record. The scheduled meeting for 19 April 2022 was cancelled being inquorate.
- 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 provides an update on County Highways and comments on the Braunton Pharmacy. Cllr Andrea Davis informed Members that the NDC Planning Manager has left the Council and has taken a post in a London Borough. The NDC post is yet to be filled. Cllr Mrs Davis also commented on the difficulties of waste disposal due to absences and vacancies.
- Correspondence.
The Clerk had sent correspondence to Members concerning the alleged unauthorised hedgerow removal at land sited within Wrafton Green corridor. This is being investigated by NDC Enforcement Officers. Copies of other correspondence has been sent to Members.
- Finance Matters.
Invoices agreed for payment: DALC £444.27(annual fee); C F Wallis £135.00 (April); C F Wallis £135.00 (May); BeCleanSolar £27.00 (Apr); North Devon Council £595.39 (Apr/May); Admin/Accomm £35.00 (Apr); Admin/Accomm. £35.00 (May): Groundwork UK £6848.00 (Grant balance); Internal Auditor £50.00 (annual fee)
Community First Insurance £367.91(annual fee). BeCleanSolar £67.00 (May £27 plus £40 Road Signs) Balance at 17 May £6588.58 (includes £826.00 DCC grant)
- Certificate of Exemption.
The Clerk read the details for the Certificate of Exemption and this was signed by the Chairman and Clerk
- Annual Governance Statement
The Clerk read the nine questions of the Statement and were all answered “yes”;
the Chairman and Clerk signed the Statement
- Annual Accounting Statement
The Clerk showed Members the financial details which were agreed and the Statement was signed by the Chairman and Clerk
- Annual Internal Auditor Report.
The Internal Auditor confirmed that all the internal control objectives have been met and she signed the Report
- Planning Matters
75282 – Tanglewood Wrafton. Extensions to dwelling and internal alterations. Recommend : Approval
73513- Land at Chivenor. Reserved matters. Recommend : Approval
- Wrafton Field/Picnic Tables
A report by Cllr Turner is attached to the Minutes. Members discussed the concern regarding the cutting of grass and removal of the damaged wire fence.
It is understood that Perrigo own the field but it is not clear who cuts the grass.
It would seem there is no formal agreement although some Members thought the grass was cut by North Devon Council. The fence which was blown down in the recent gales is lying flat on the ground and grass is growing through it.
Cllr Turner has written to Perrigo asking for some clarification. Although the Parish Council has been allowed to use the field it cannot carry out any work on it without permission as it has no direct responsibility.
Cllr Turner also asked Members for help to put up the picnic tables.
- Parish Paths Partnership Scheme (P3)
Cllr Turner has walked the footpaths and has reported a few concerns to be looked at by the Parish contractor. He enclosed some photos in his report.
The Clerk informed Members that DCC has contacted him concerning the possible grant and he will obtain the necessary information and report to Council.
- Chairman’s Discretion
- a) Councillor Vacancy. This will be discussed at the next meeting with a view to advertising again via facebook and notice boards.
- b) Wrafton Noticeboard. Cllr Norman will collect the broken door from Cllr Holt and will arrange for the repair.
The meeting closed at 19.40