Heanton Punchardon Parish Council
MINUTES of the Parish Council Meeting 18 October 2022
The Royal British Legion Hall, Wrafton
Present: Cllrs. Mrs J Elliott, S Crowther, G Norman, D Holt, J Turner, S French
Apologies: Cllrs L Gilkes, M France. Cllr Mrs A Davis
In Attendance: Cllr Pru Maskell, one member of the public, M J Measures (Clerk to the Council).
Disclosable Interests: None.
Chairman’s Discretion: None
- Minutes of the Council Meeting 19 July 2022 The Minutes were agreed and signed as a true record.
The Parish Council does not meet in August and the scheduled meeting in September was cancelled due to the national mourning for the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Police Report:
Copy of the latest Report has been sent to Members, no October copy.
Reports from County and District Councillors.
The report from Cllr Pru Maskell is attached and contains information on the Pharmacy situation; Community Clean Up; Braunton to Saunton Cycle Route; Trains (shortage of carriages); Devon County Council finances; Heanton Lane meeting re possible one way. No report from Cllr Davis.
Correspondence.
The Clerk had sent correspondence to Members.
- Finance Matters.
Invoices agreed for payment:: C F Wallis £135.00 (Sept); C F Wallis £135.00 (Oct); BeCleanSolar £27.00 (Sept); BeCleanSolar £27.00 (Oct); Admin/Accomm. £78.19 (Aug/Sept); Information Commissioner £40.00 (annual fee); Poppy Appeal £30.00;
Admin Inks. £26.85; North Devon Council £595.39 (Aug/Sept); Admin/Accomm £37.75 (Oct). Balance at 18 October £8360.99 (includes £826.00 DCC grant ).
- Planning Matters
75502 – 8 Glebelands. Extension to dwelling. Recommend : Approval
Planning Appeal 3301506 Land at Eastacombe Rise
Members made no change in their decision to oppose this application. The Clerk will inform the Inspector.
- On-going Matters
Wrafton Field. Cllr Turner said the grass-cutting has stopped and the Clerk was asked to contact North Devon Homes to see if they could take on the cutting.
Seating. It was suggested to provide two seats in the pump track area.
Notice Boards. The Clerk informed Members that he has asked a local contractor to look at the damage with a view to repair. The Clerk also mentioned that the notice boards need refurbishing.
Local Plan. Cllr Crowther gave each Member a copy of a proposed Affordable Housing Need Survey which he had prepared and he explained the rationale. There was much discussion and comments were made concerning the validity of the survey by the Inspector. It was agreed by 5 votes For and 1 ABSTENTION to go ahead with the survey.
Councillor Vacancies. These have been advertised and the Clerk reported that two applicants had been sent the necessary information but so far, no replies.
Meetings. The results of the brief survey of Member’s views concerning when and how often to meet showed no change to the current working. One of the issues concerned about change of day is the availability of accommodation.
Waste Bin. Cllr Norman asked if a litter bin could be placed near the bridge on Vellator Way opposite the pump track. He has contacted North Devon Council with no response. The Clerk will follow-up.
- Chairman’s Discretion
None.
The meeting closed at 20.02
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