Heanton Punchardon Parish Council
Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting 17th December 2024
The Royal British Legion Hall, Wrafton
Present: Cllrs S Crowther (chair), M France, L Gilkes, G Millett, G Norman, and J Turner
Apologies: Cllr Andrews and Cllr D Holt,
ln Attendance:
Mrs Jane Mills Parish Clerk
District Councillor R Knight, County Councillor P Maskell and 1 member of the public
1307 Apologies.
Apologies were received from Cllr Andrews, and Cllr Holt
1308 Declarations of Interest
There were no declarations of interest
1309 To agree the agenda as published,
It was resolved to agree the agenda as published
Proposed: Cllr Norman, seconded: Cllr France, (all in favour)
1310 To confirm and sign the Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held 19th November 2024
It was resolved to confirm and sign the minutes of the Meeting of the 19th November 2024
Proposed: Cllr Norman, seconded: Cllr France, (all in favour)
1311 Reports from County and District Councillors
The County Cllr’s Report is attached to the Minutes
1312 The District Councillor advised that he is happy to help resolution of problems
1313 Public Participation
In accordance with Standing Order 3 (f) members of the public are
permitted to make representations and ask questions, the period set aside shall not exceed 15 minutes. It should be noted that answers will generally not be given at the meeting where the questions are delivered, each member of the public is entitled to speak once.
No member of the public wished to speak
1314 To consider Finance Matters
Payment of Invoices
Citizens Advice donation £300.00
NDC recharge £393.26
Total £693.26
It was resolved to agree to make the payments
Proposed: Cllr Norman, seconded: Cllr France, (all in favour)
1315 To consider Planning Matters
Status of Chivenor Cross development: Community Hub and road surface.
This will remain on future agendas, however a further update is awaited following the Parish Forum
Exagen Buttercombe Solar Farm Consultation.
This will be on a future agenda when a planning application is made
1316 To consider
- a) Provision of Allotments (ongoing retain on agenda)
Action Point: agenda
- b) Provision of waste bin & ramp at Velator Road (bin moved)
ramp query P3 funding
Action Point: agenda (ramp) Parish Clerk checking receipts from P3
- c) Community Emergency Plan ( working group, Cllr Holt, Cllr Andrews and the Parish Clerk)
Action Point: Meeting to be arranged. Parish Clerk to contact Braunton PC
re their plan.
- d) Councillor Advocate Scheme
Action Point: Parish Clerk investigating lack of response. Cllr Millett happy to take on the role
- e) Neighbourhood Priorities Statement
Action Point: retain on agenda, Cllr Crowther updated after attending the Forum, this will be proceeded with when further information is received from NDC
1317 To confirm the date of the next meeting (scheduled 21st January 2025 start 7pm) Agreed
There being no further business the meeting closed at 7.15 pm
Signed Chairman ………………………………………… Date ……………..………..