Heanton Punchardon Parish Council
Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting Tuesday 21st April 2026
held at The Royal British Legion Hall, Wrafton
Present: Cllrs J Turner(Vice-Chair), C Andrews, E Bond, M France, L Gilkes, and G Millett
ln Attendance: Mrs Jane Mills Parish Clerk,
District Cllr Knight
2604/01 Apologies
Apologies were received from Cllr Crowther.
2604/02 Declarations of Interest
There were no declarations of interest.
2604/03 To agree the agenda as published
It was resolved to agree the agenda as published
Proposed: Cllr Andrews, Seconded: Cllr France (all in favour)
2604/04 To confirm and sign the Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held 31st March 2026
It was resolved to confirm and sign the Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 31st March 2026
Proposed: Cllr Andrews, Seconded: Cllr Millett (majority in favour, 1 abstention not present at the meeting)
2604/05 County Councillor Report
The County Cllr’s report had been circulated, He was unable to attend
2604/06 District Councillor Report
The District Cllr spoke about environmental enhancement bulletin 36. Dog fouling reporting, importance of dog chipping especially in relation to sheep worrying. Fly tipping was discussed and Members felt more waste could be accepted without a fee. No update on the removal of the boat. Waterside café signs have reappeared and will be dealt with. One way system on Heanton Hill, waiting for houses to be completed. Members enquired about the new yellow cameras, this would be a matter for the County Cllr to advise,
2604/07 Public Participation
No members of the public present
2604/08 To consider items for information or inclusion on future agendas:
Church Grant November/December, Bin at Tinever
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2604/09 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 Gilkes (all in favour)
The Clerk will chase up again the insurers regarding the damaged bus shelters
2604/10 To consider an update on response to correspondence sent to NDDC re
Crown Estates
Status of Chivenor Cross development: Community Hub and road surfacing
A response received from NDC suggesting the MOD be contacted. No further
information from Highways but concern was expressed regarding the raised
manhole covers
2604/11 To consider
- Provision of allotments, no change
- P3, Cllr Turner, it appears the completed application may have been lost during the email changeover, Cllr Turner to resend to the Clerk
- Councillor Advocate Scheme (Cllr Millett attending a meeting in May. This will be online)
- Ramp at pump track dependent on P3
2604/12 To consider an update on the repair of a noticeboard
Cllr Andrewes is seeking quotes for a new door
2603/168 To consider Action Points
Action Points were noted,
To confirm the date of the next meeting and electors meeting
Tuesday 19th May 2026, Electors meeting 6.45pm for 7pm, followed by the AGM
It was agreed that the budget for the meeting should be up to £50 and the Clerk
will provide a poster/agenda
There being no further business the meeting closed at 7.55pm
Signed Chairman ………………………………………………… Date ……………..………….