Heanton Punchardon Parish Council
Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting 28th October 2025
Held at The Royal British Legion Hall, Wrafton
Present: Cllrs S Crowther, (Chair), Cllr Andrews M France, J French L Gilkes, and G Millett,
ln Attendance: Mrs Jane Mills Parish Clerk, County Cllr G Bell, and District Cllr R Knight, 1 Member of the public
2510/94 Apologies
Apologies were received from Cllrs E Bond, G Norman and J Turner
2510/95 To receive an application for co-option to the Parish Council and resolve to co-opt a new councillor to fill the current vacancy.
It was resolved to co-opt Cllr Jennifer French to fill the current vacancy.Proposed: Cllr Crowther, Seconded: Cllr Andrews (all in favour)
2510//96 Declarations of Interest
There were no declarations of interest.
2510/97 To agree the agenda as published
It was resolved to agree the agenda as published Proposed: Cllr Andrews, Seconded: Cllr Gilkes (all in favour)
2510/98 To confirm and sign the Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held 16th September 2025
It was resolved to confirm and sign the Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 16th September 2025 Proposed: Cllr Gilkes Seconded: Cllr Millett (all in favour)
2510/99 County Councillor Report
The County Councillor advised that Tinever Rd is ongoing, drainage is waiting to be sorted, BT is monitoring flood defences, to prevent silting, the flood defences need to be signed off before the tarmac can be laid. The work should be completed by the end of November. The nursing home is going ahead.
Manor Close residents have raised complaints about rubbish in the river, and the Environment Agency will be sorting this urgently. He also spoke about pharmacy problems in Braunton. He has recently visited properties at Chivenor which the MOD will be bringing up to standard.
2510/100 District Councillor Report
Cllr Knight spoke about Environment and Enhancement bulletin making interesting reading. He confirmed the nursing home application was approved despite significant opposition. He asked to be informed if there are any complaints about waste collection and recycling. He advised about two surveys ongoing at NDDC, the Devon Local Nature Recovery Strategy, and the Future of Marine Facilities, and invited Members to respond.
2510/101 Public Participation
No member of the public wished to speak:
.2510/102 Chairman’s discretion (items for discussion brought forward by Members, for consideration on a future agenda)
No items were brought forward.
2510/103 To consider Finance Matters
- Payment of invoices
- Bank reconciliation and budget information
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Oct |
Mrs Mills |
255.66 |
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HMRC |
18.8 |
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A Luxton |
99 |
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C Wallis |
160 |
It was resolved to accept the invoices for payment and bank reconciliation and current budget information was noted
Proposed: Cllr: Gilkes, Seconded: Cllr Andrews (all in favour)
It was further resolved to contribute to the cost of the attendance of the Clerk to the Council at the SLCC Practitioners Conference in January 2026 Proposed: Cllr: Crowther, Seconded: Cllr Andrews (all in favour)
2510/104 To receive a further report on Assertion 10 (SAPPP 2025) This matter was deferred to the next meeting; there will be a further discussion on emails (.gov.uk) and some costings provided
Action Point: agenda item
2510/105 To consider any projects or expenditure that may require inclusion in the Budget.
The contractor to be approached with regard to graffiti clearanc Action Point: contact Contractor agenda item, response
2510/106 To consider
- a) Provision of Allotments: ongoing
- b) P3: ongoing
- c) Community Emergency Plan: ongoing
- d) Councillor Advocate Scheme: no further update,
- e) Ramp at pump track: ongoing, litter bin being replaced next week.
2510/107 To consider Action Points
Action Points were noted
2510/108 To confirm the date of the next meeting
Proposed Tuesday 18th November 2025
There being no further business the meeting closed at 7.50 pm
Signed Chairman ………………………………………………… Date ……………..………….