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Heanton Punchardon Parish Council
Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held Tuesday 13th October 2026
The Hewett Room, Church Car Park, Heanton
26/10/43. Apologies
Apologies were received from Cllrs Bond, France and Millett.
26/10/44. Declarations of Interest
There were no declarations of interest.
26/10/45. To agree the agenda as published
It was resolved to agree the agenda as published.
Proposed: Cllr Crowther; Seconded: Cllr Andrews (all in favour).
26/10/46. To confirm and sign the Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held 17th September 2026
It was resolved to confirm and sign the Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 17th September 2026.
Proposed: Cllr Crowther; Seconded: Cllr Andrews (all in favour).
26/10/47. County Councillor Report
The County Councillor was not in attendance, but his reports had been circulated. The Clerk was asked to contact him regarding the question raised at the previous meeting concerning shoplifting and the Police report, to request confirmation of the date of the HATOC meeting, and to establish whether Heanton Hill Lane was included on the HATOC agenda.
Action Point: Clerk to contact the County Councillor.
26/10/48. District Councillor Report
The District Councillor was not in attendance. The Clerk was asked to write requesting confirmation that the proposed one-way system designation for Heanton Hill Lane would be included on the agenda.
Action Point: Clerk to write to the District Councillor re Heanton Hill Lane and HATOC
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26/10/49. Public Participation
There were no members of the public present.
26/10/50. Items for information or inclusion on future agendas
It was agreed to include discussion of the meeting venue on the next agenda. Members agreed that the next meeting would be held at the Legion in Wrafton.
Action Point: Include meeting venue on the next agenda.
26/10/51. Finance Matters
- a) Payment of Invoices
- b) Bank reconciliation and current budget situation
It was resolved to accept the payment of invoices and note the bank reconciliation and current budget situation.
Proposed: Cllr Andrews; Seconded: Cllr Crowther (all in favour).
26/10/52. Correspondence to North Devon District Council regarding Crown Estates
No response had been received from North Devon District Council Planning regarding Crown Estates. The matter would be followed up.
Action Point: Follow up correspondence.
26/10/53. Repair of a noticeboard
The company previously contacted had not responded. Further companies will be approached.
Action Point: Investigate alternative arrangements for repair.
26/10/54. Action Points
Action Points were noted.
26/10/55. Date of next meeting
The date of the next meeting was confirmed as 17th November 2026.
There being no further business, the meeting closed at 8.20pm.
Additional planning matter
Members considered a planning application received that day and agreed that they had no objections to application 82152
Signed …………………………………………………… Date ………………………………….