Heanton Punchardon Parish Council
Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting 15th July 2025
The Royal British Legion Hall, Wrafton
Present: Cllrs S Crowther, E Bond, L Gilkes, G Millett, G Norman and J Turner
ln Attendance: Mrs Jane Mills Parish Clerk, and District Cllr R Knight,
No Members of the public
2507/61 Apologies
Apologies were received from Cllr Andrews and Cllr France. County Cllr Bell also sent apologies
2507/62 Declarations of Interest
There were no declarations of interest.
2507/63 To agree the agenda as published
It was resolved to agree the agenda as published Proposed: Cllr Gilkes, Seconded: Cllr Graham (all in favour)
2507/64 To confirm and sign the Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held 17th June 2025
It was resolved to confirm and sign the Minutes of the Annual Parish Council Meeting held on 17th June 2025 Proposed: Cllr Gilkes Seconded: Cllr Bond (all in favour)
2507/65 County Councillor Report
The County Councillor sent apologies, and his report was circulated earlier by e-mail
2507/66 District Councillor Report
The District Councillor reported that a working group has been formed to consider improvements to waste and recycling. NDDC needs to save money. The policy committee met to consider Health inequalities and GP surgeries.
He recommended visiting NDDC website “Lets talk” and completing the air quality survey. The information circulated about parish boundaries does not make it clear if any additional areas will be looked at, Cllr Knight will make enquiries. The hub is now open in Green Lanes, Monday to Friday. It is working well and police are in attendance also. The Leader and Deputy are visiting local parish councils. Cllr Knight thanked members for their help with regard to enforcement at Poyers. The HATOC meeting mostly covered parking issues.
It is hoped that the Traffic Orders, (4 or 5) will be implemented for Heanton Lea Gardens and the one-way designation for Heanton Hill Lane
2507/67 Public Participation
No members of the public wished to speak
2507/68 Chairman’s discretion (items for discussion brought forward by Members, for consideration on a future agenda)
No items were brought forward.
2507/69 To consider Finance Matters (herewith)
- a) Payment of Invoices
| July | Lloyds chge | bacs | 6.75 |
| bank July | Mrs Mills sal +exp | bacs | 221.7 |
| July | HMRC
PAYE |
bacs | 17.6 |
| July | C Wallis
grass |
bacs | 160 |
| July | Comm Ins | bacs | 403.13 |
| July | A Luxton grass | bacs | 54 |
Further payment : to Parish Online £81.00
- b) Bank reconciliation and current budget situation
It was resolved to accept the invoices for payment and bank reconciliation and current budget information
Proposed: Cllr: Crowther Seconded: Cllr Norman(all in favour)
- c) Joining CPRE
Members were advised of the benefits of joining CPRE, which can assist significantly with planning advice and training. It was resolved to join CPRE
Proposed: Cllr: Gilkes Seconded: Cllr Norman(majority in favour) Cllr Crowther abstained from voting as he has involvement with CPRE
Action Point: Join CPRE
2507/70 To receive an update following attendance at the Parish Forum
A report was circulated by Cllr Crowther, who had attended the Forum (attached to the minutes) The new Superintendent of Police for North Devon was also introduced at the forum.
2507/71 To consider responding to the survey about devolution (sent by email)
Members were urged to complete the survey, individually, it will also be promoted on social media, again urging local people to complete it.
Action Point: promote the survey on social media (Cllr Turner & Crowther)
2507/72 To consider Planning Matters
Response to correspondence sent to NDDC re Crown Estates
No response has been received, despite sending two emails, a copy will now be sent to the Chief Executive requesting a response.
Action Point: Clerk to the Council to forward email to Chief Executive
- a) Status of Chivenor Cross development: Community Hub and road surfacing
There is no further up date
2507/73 To consider
- a) Provision of Allotments (no further information)
- b) P3 (Clerk to chase)
- c) Community Emergency Plan (on hold)
- d) Councillor Advocate Scheme (Cllr Millett to attend a meeting shortly)
- e) Update on Hart Manor signage (Cllr Turner) (The signs have been installed)
Cllr Turner was thanked for his successful efforts
- f) Ramp at pump track (awaiting update from P3)
- g) Bus shelter update (A claim is being pursued by our insurers, and a replacement shelter is being proceeded with)
2507/74 To consider Action Points (herewith)
Action Points were noted
2507/75 To confirm the date of the next meeting
Proposed Tuesday 16th September and confirmed
There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.15 pm
Signed Chairman ………………………………………………… Date ……………..………….