Heanton Punchardon Parish Council
Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting Tuesday 16th
December 2025
Held at The Royal British Legion Hall, Wrafton
Present: Cllrs S Crowther (Chair), E Bond, M France, L Gilkes, G Millett and J Turner
ln Attendance: Mrs Jane Mills Parish Clerk, County Cllr G Bell, and District Cllr R Knight, one member of the public
2512/123 Apologies
Apologies were received from Cllrs C Andrews, French, and G Norman,
2512/124 Declarations of Interest
There were no declarations of interest.
2512/125 To agree the agenda as published
It was resolved to agree the agenda as published
Proposed: Cllr Bond, Seconded: Cllr Gilkes (all in favour)
2512/126 To confirm and sign the Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held
18th November 2025
It was resolved to confirm and sign the Minutes of the Parish Council
Meeting held on 18th November 2025
Proposed: Cllr Millett, Seconded: Cllr France (all in favour)
2512/127 County Councillor Report
The County Cllr’s report had been circulated, and was updated as follows:
He has presented a motion on stoma stations, provision would be beneficial especially in tourist areas. Pharmacy provision is still at risk considering the large pharmacy groups that have already closed. He would like to re-introduce community composting. He expressed concern about the Greysands tip at Northam Burrows and hopes to produce a letter for distribution to TDC, by parishes that are affected. There are still some locality budget funds available until the end of January. It was suggested an application could be made to support installation of a litter bin at Tinever Rd. A large boat has moored and TTEF have been advised
2512/128 District Councillor Report
The District Cllr spoke about the planning application, the extended garden at Tarka Way and the Environment Agency recommending refusal.
2512/129 Public Participation
A member of the public wished to speak with regard to the reduction of opening hours for the libraries and urged support by completing the survey. This will be publicized through our facebook page.
2512/130 To consider “Items for information or inclusion on future agendas”
No items were raised
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2512/131 To consider Finance Matters
a) Payment of Invoices
b) Bank reconciliation and current budget situation
It was resolved to accept the invoices for payment and bank reconciliation and
current budget information was noted
Proposed: Cllr Bond, Seconded: Cllr Crowther (all in favour)
25/12/132 To consider quotes for noticeoards
It was agreed that a quote should be sought for a noticeboard more in keeping with current owned boards
Action Point: seek additional quotes, agenda item
25/12/133 To receive an update on website and emails
Website and email compliance. This is moving forward, the current supplier is confident that he can ensure compliance.
25/12/134 To consider Velator Pond
This will remain on the agenda at the request of the District Councillor Action Point: agenda item
25/12//135 To consider an update on response to correspondence sent to NDDC re
Crown Estates
Status of Chivenor Cross development: Community Hub and road surfacing
Members were advised that the queries have been passed to planning and followed up but no response received to date. With regard to the road surfacing, CCTV has been connected S W Water are checking on any remedial works that may be required and then the surface will be tarmacked
Action Point: chase a response
25/12/136 To consider Action Points
Action Points were noted
To confirm the date of the next meeting
Proposed Tuesday 20th January 2025
There being no further business the meeting closed at 7.34pm
Signed Chairman ………………………………………………… Date ……………..………….