Heanton Punchardon Parish Council
Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting 18th November 2025
Held at The Royal British Legion Hall, Wrafton
Present: Cllrs S Crowther (Chair), C Andrews, E Bond, M France, J French, G Millett and G Norman
ln Attendance: Mrs Jane Mills Parish Clerk, County Cllr G Bell, and District Cllr R Knight, one member of the public
2511/109 Apologies
Apologies were received from Cllrs L Gilkes, and J Turner
2511/110 Declarations of Interest
There were no declarations of interest.
2511/111 To agree the agenda as published
It was resolved to agree the agenda as published
Proposed: Cllr Andrews, Seconded: Cllr France (all in favour)
2511/112 To confirm and sign the Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held 28th October 2025
It was resolved to confirm and sign the Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 28th October 2025
Proposed: Cllr Millett, Seconded: Cllr Norman (all in favour)
2511/113 County Councillor Report
The County Cllr’s report had been circulated, and was updated as follows: Tinever Rd, drainage and CCTV have been completed, if SW Water are satisfied then the road should be laid In January or February. The Wrafton Rd Group are requesting a 20 mph limit. Heanton members had no objections.
2511/114 District Councillor Report
The District Cllr advised that the Peer Review had been circulated, it was suggested looking at it in conjunction with the report that will be published in January. The Devon Nature Recovery Strategy survey is now closed. Please look at the Environmental Health Bulletin. There is a big blitz on recycling.
Next week is a big week with NDC making a decision on their preferred LGR choice. He is following up the planning application adjacent to the Pump Track.
2511/115 Public Participation
A member of the public wished to speak with regard to the problem trees. He was advised that the Environment Agency are coming out to re-assess and the County Cllr is chasing them, to ensure the original Devon Bank is maintained.
2511/116 To consider “Items for information or inclusion on future agendas”
No items were raised
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2510/117 To consider Finance Matters
- Payment of invoices
- Bank reconciliation and budget information
It was resolved to accept the invoices for payment and bank reconciliation and current budget information was noted
Proposed: Cllr Crowther, Seconded: Cllr Bond (all in favour)
25/11/118 To consider the draft budget and precept proposals
It was resolved to accept the draft budget and the proposed precept in the sum of £9700.
Proposed: Cllr Crowther, Seconded: Cllr Norman (all in favour)
Action Point: submit precept
2511/119 To receive a further report on Assertion 10 (SAPPP 2025)
Website and email compliance It was resolved to proceed with the purchase of .gov emails through Parish Online at an annual cost of £260
Proposed: Cllr Norman, Seconded: Cllr Millett (all in favour)
Action Point: proceed with purchase
2511/120 To consider an update on response to correspondence sent to NDDC re Crown Estates
Members were advised that after numerous emails that have been sent to NDC and a conversation with the Chief Executive, he is raising the issue with the planning department
Status of Chivenor Cross development: Community Hub and road surfacing
Cllr Crowther reported that he had raised a FOI enquiry regarding the proposed Community Hub, initial response was to delay a reply, a subsequent response advised that apart from an initial letter from an architect advising of a smaller hub, a bike hire and café, there appears to be no further information
2511/121 To consider
- a) Provision of Allotments: nothing further
- b) P3, Clerk has contacted the officer and awaits a response
- c) Community Emergency Plan
It was resolved to adopt the Emergency Plan
Proposed: Cllr: Andrews, Seconded: Cllr Bond (majority in favour, 1 vote against)
- d) Councillor Advocate Scheme, nothing further to report following the announcement of the abolition of Police & Crime Commissioners
- e) Ramp at pump track, waiting for P3 information
2511/122 To consider Action Points
Action Points were noted
To confirm the date of the next meeting
Proposed Tuesday 16th December 2025
There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.05 pm
Signed Chairman ………………………………………………… Date ……………..………….