Heanton Punchardon Parish Council
Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting 18th March 2025
The Royal British Legion Hall, Wrafton
Present: Cllrs S Crowther (chair), C Andrews, E Bond, M France. G Millett, and G Norman.
ln Attendance: Mrs Jane Mills Parish Clerk, County Cllr P Maskell, District Councillor R Knight, and 2 members of the public
The Chair opened the meeting and reminded everyone of the sad passing of Cllr and colleague David Holt, whose dedication and service to the community will be sadly missed.
1355 Apologies
Apologies were received from Cllr Gilkes and Cllr Turner.
1356 Declarations of Interest
There were no declarations of interest.
1357 To agree the agenda as published,
It was resolved to agree the agenda as published
Proposed: Cllr Norman, seconded: Cllr France (all in favour).
1358 To confirm and sign the Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held 18th February 2025
It was resolved to confirm and sign the minutes of the Meeting of 18th February 2025
Proposed: Cllr Millett, seconded: Cllr France (all in favour)
1359 Reports from County and District Councillors
The County Cllr spoke about a recent speed watch with Cllrs Norman and Millett. She advised that fifty-two and a half thousand potholes have been repaired. The initial Local Government Reorganisation proposals will be submitted by the 21st March.
1360 The District Cllr spoke about it being a turbulent time because of LGR. He will shortly be attending a site visit for Whitecross. The Local Plan is on hold, recycling is going well, the new baler is more efficient, more electric vehicles are being purchased.
1361 Public Participation
No members of the public wished to speak
1362 Chairman’s discretion
Need for litter bins at Heanton Lea bus stops. Cllr Knight to investigate regarding litter bins and dog bins.
1363 To consider Finance Matters: payment of Invoices bank reconciliation and current budget situation and confirm the Internal Auditor appointment
Mrs Mills salary £214.20
Mrs Mills expenses £53.00
HMRC £53.40
A Petengell (tree surgery) £600.00
Total £920.60
It was resolved to agree to make the payments and approve the bank reconciliation and accept the current budget situation and accept the Internal Auditor appointment
Proposed: Cllr Andrews seconded: Cllr Norman (all in favour)
1364 To consider revised Standing Orders
It was resolved to accept the revised Standing Orders after agreeing the amendments
Proposed: Cllr Andrews seconded: Cllr France (all in favour)
1365 To consider revised Financial Regulations
It was resolved to accept the revised Financial Regulations after making some amendments.
Proposed: Cllr Andrews seconded: Cllr Norman (all in favour)
1366 To approve the updated code of conduct
It was resolved to accept the updated code of conduct
Proposed: Cllr Bond, seconded: Cllr Norman (all in favour)
Cllr Norman gave his apologies and left the meeting
1367 To consider the Emergency Plan
It was agreed to defer this item
1368 To consider Planning Matters
- a) Status of Chivenor Cross development: Community Hub and road surfacing
Members were advised that the care home response had been submitted and Cllr
Knight has called in the application.
b) To consider a scheme of delegation proposal, as follows:
- Planning Delegation to the Clerk
1.1. The council delegates decisions arising under development control
consultations to the Clerk in consultation with all Councillors.1.2. Consultation may be by correspondence, including email, or in
person. It may also take place at meetings of the council.1.3. The Clerk will arrange for relevant papers to be circulated to the
councillors who should return their comments, to the Clerk for
determination of the council’s response within the prescribed
consultation period.1.4. Delegated decisions will be reported to and recorded in the minutes
of the next council meeting.1.5. In respect of controversial or major development proposals, the
Clerk in consultation with the chairman, may decide that a parish
meeting and/or an extraordinary meeting of the council be called to
consider the matter.
It was resolved to accept the scheme of delegation
Proposed: Cllr Bond, seconded: Cllr Andrews (all in favour)
1369 To consider
- a) Provision of Allotments (keep on agenda)
- b) P3 No update, Cllr Turner had sent apologies
- c) Community Emergency Plan, deferred
- d) Councillor Advocate Scheme, attending a meeting shortly
- e) Neighbourhood Priorities Statement, remove from future agendas
- f) Update on Hart Manor signage (Cllr Turner) had sent apologies
- g) Ramp at pump track (deferred)
1370 To consider Action Points (herewith)
It was agreed to note the Action Points
1371 To confirm the date of the next meeting (scheduled 15th April 2025)
The meeting date was noted, This will include the Electors meeting
There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.10 pm
Signed Chairman ………………………………………………… Date ……………..………….