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October meeting minutes
HEANTON PUNCHARDON PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES of the Parish Council Meeting 19 October 2021
The Royal British Legion Hall Wrafton
Present: Cllrs.Mrs J Elliott, S Crowther, D Holt, J Turner, M France, L Gilkes,
G Norman
Apologies: Cllrs. A Braunton, A Essex, S French. Cllr Pru Maskell,
Cllr Andrea Davis, Maj. Mark Woosey
In Attendance: M J Measures (Clerk to the Council).
Discloseable Interests: None. Chairman’s Discretion: None
- Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting 21September 2021 These were agreed and signed as a true record
- Police Report:
Copy of the monthly Report has been sent to Members.
- Reports from County and District Councillors.
A copy of Cllr Pru Maskell’s report was sent to all Councillors. It includes: School Streets Scheme: Road Wardens: Antisocial Behaviour; National Bus Strategy; Flu and Covid 19 Vaccinations. (a copy is attacched to the Minutes).
Cllr Andrea Davis’ report was sent to all Councillors and includes: Coronavirus Boosters; Planning Enforcement; Refuse Collections.(copy attached to the Minutes).
- Correspondence.
Copies sent to Councillors include: Planning Compliance Survey; Flyposting: Families for Children.
- Matters.
Invoices agreed for payment: BeCleanSolar £26.50 (oct; C F Wallis £120.00 (Oct);
Poppy Appeal £30.00. Balance at 19 October £14,111.02 (includes grant funds).
- Planning Matters
74502 – Listed building application for provision of a steel restraint frame to the roof frame within the tower at Braunton Inn Road from Chivenor Cross to Braunton Road Chivenor. Recommend : Approval
- Velator Nature Reserve S106 Project Brief.
Cllr Holt said there is no further report as the S106 funds have still not been confirmed. The Clerk will contact Cllr Mrs Davis for an update.
- Neighbourhood Plan.
Cllr Crowther gave an up-date on the Neighbourhood Plan Project and stressed the difficuties attached to achieving a plan. A copy of the draft Project Plan was given to all Members. The update notes will be sent to Members with a copy attached to the Minutes. A full discussion will be held at the next meeting.
- Community Field Wrafton
Cllr Turner reported that the local contractor has not yet given a quote for the proposed path and safety barrier. Cllr Pru Maskell has confirmed a grant of £1000 is available. Cllr Turner said, in response to some local concerns, he will send a letter to local residents to keep them informed. The new picnic tables will be delivered on Monday 25 October.
- Fire-Service Response
North Devon Council commented that the information we require has to come from the Fire Service as it is not held by the local Council. The Clerk will follow up
- High-Vis Clothing
Cllr Norman commented, that when litter-picking, it would be good to wear high-vis jackets with the name of the Council on the back. The Clerk had contacted
Hi-vis Clothing UK and obtained a price of £5.30 per jacket. Cllr Crowther will design the wording and logo. It was agreed to purchase 24 jackets.
- Parish Paths Partnership Scheme (P3)
The Clerk had obtained information and maps from Devon County Council Rights of Way. He briefly explained the Scheme and confirmed there are about 8 miles of footpaths in the Parish for which DCC will give a grant of £240.00 towards the up-keep.. The Clerk will obtain a draft contract from DCC and bring to Council.
- Chairman’s Discretion.
None
The meeting closed at 19.58
Chairman……………………………………………. date…………………………….
November Meeting Agenda
Heanton Punchardon Parish Council
Parish Council Meeting, Tuesday 16 November 2021 at 19.30
The Royal British Legion Hall, Wrafton
Councillors: Mrs J Elliott, S Crowther, M France, D Holt, J Turner, A Braunton, S. French, L Gilkes, G Norman are summoned to attend.
AGENDA
Apologies. Disclosable Interests. Notification of Chairman’s Discretion.
- Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting 19 October 2021
- Police Report
- Reports from County and District Councillors
- Correspondence received to date, including traffic speeds
- Finance Matters a) Payment of Invoices b) Statement of Accounts at 16 November 2021 c) Preliminary discussion on 2022/2023 precept
- Planning Matters, including applications received to date:
74188 – 35 Orchard Road Wrafton. Single storey side extension (alteration of application 72434)
74265 & 74270 – Manor Cottage Wrafton Road Braunton. Listed building applications for consent for extensions and alterations to dwelling.
Neighbourhood Plan. To ratify the recommendations from the pre-meeting of the Council.
- Ongoing Matters; a) Velator Nature Reserve S106 Project: b) Community Field, Wrafton: c) High-vis jackets: d) Emergency Fire Service Response; e) Parish Paths Partnership (P3); f) Resignation of Councillor
- Chairman’s Discretiion
M J Measures MInstAM,MMS
Clerk to the Council
10 November 2021
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September Meeting Minutes
HEANTON PUNCHARDON PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES of the Parish Council Meeting 21 September 2021
The Royal British Legion Hall Wrafton
Twelve members of the public attended to ask about a possible housing development in the Local Green Space BRA03(A) between Braunton and Heanton. The Clerk informed them that they would not be allowed to speak in the meeting. In order to assist it was agreed to delay the start of the meeting. Cllr Crowther gave a brief, detailed summary of the Local Plan, Neighbourhood Plan, etc and the Parish Council’s involvement in trying to achieve information from North Devon Council.
Members of the public thanked the Clerk and Members for their time and input and they left the meeting at 19.35. The Parish Council Meeting started immediately.
In the absence of Cllr Mrs Elliott, Cllr Crowther acted as Chairman
Present: Cllrs.S Crowther, D Holt, J Turner, M France, A Braunton, L Gilkes,
G Norman
Apologies: Cllrs. Mrs J Elliott, A Essex, S French. Cllr Pru Maskell
Maj. Mark Woosey
In Attendance: M J Measures (Clerk to the Council).
Discloseable Interests: None
Chairman’s Discretion: Signage, Hedge cutting, Fly-posting
- Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting 20 July 2021 These were agreed and signed as a true record
- Police Report:
Copy of the monthly Reports for August/September have been sent to Members.
- Reports from County and District Councillors.
A copy of Cllr Pru Maskell’s report was given to a all Councillors and a copy is attacched to the Minutes. It includes: pharmacy situation in Braunton; possible crossing at Williams Arms junction; Public Rights of Way (P3 Scheme); DCC promotional fruit & veg box initiative.
The Clerk will follow-up the matter of Parish Paths Partnersip Scheme.
No report from District Councillor
- Correspondence.
Copies sent to Councillors include: housing crisis in Braunton area; adoption information sessions; Parish Forum; W S Gayton, new premises.
- Finance Matters.
Invoices agreed for payment: BeCleanSolar £26.50 (Sept); C F Wallis £120.00 (Sept); North Devon Council £595.39 (Aug/Sept); Admin/Accomm £87.10 (July-Sep)
The Statement of Accounts at 30 September and 1 October (showing the half-year precept) were agreed, copy attached to the Minutes.
- Planning Matters
74005– Perrigo, Exeter Road Chivenor. Prior notification for installing roof- mounted solar panels on non-domestic buiulding. Recommend : Approval.
The Council expressed some concern that there may be some reflected glare to residents of Heanton Punchardon village and other higher ground .The Clerk will notify NDC of the concern.
- Velator Nature Reserve S106 Project Brief.
Cllr Holt said there is no further report and asked about the progress of obtaining the S106 funds. There was some confusion concerning where the S106 funds were coming from; the Clerk has asked NDC and Cllr Davis for clarification.
- Neighbourhood Plan.
Cllr Crowther gave an up-date on the Neighbourhood Plan Project. The details are attached to the Minutes.
- Community Field Wrafton
Cllr Turner reported that the order for the two picnic tables has been placed with an expected delivery in the next 4-5 weeks. A local contractor is drawing up plans for the proposed path and safety barrier. Members said they could also consider the replacement of the chain-wire fencing. In response to some local concerns it was thought some form of “local monitoring” could take place.
- Youth Forum/Skateboard Park.
In response to asking for suggestions to help young people, Cllr Holt reported that Cllr Turner said the Parish Council could look into the possible provision of a skateboard park. The Council agreed to support possible S106 funds to create a skate-board park. A location might be difficult to find but there may well be sites available in the future.
- Fire-Service Response
Cllr Norman asked if a Freedom of Information Act request could be made to show how many times Braunton Fire Service were not available for call-out over a twelve-month period. The Clerk will investigate if a request is possible.
- Chairman’s Discretion.
Signage. The Clerk will contact North Devon Homes concerning the cleaning of signs in Wrafton area.
Hedge Cutting. Cllr Norman asked again about cutting back the brambles, etc along the footpaths. The Clerk had contacted DCC with no response but will do so again.
Fly-posting. Cllr Gilkes thanked the Clerk for getting some signs removed but there are still others. The Clerk will contact the Enforcement Officer and request copies of the DCC notice used at the Oasis roundabout to be placed on the Chivenor Cross Park-and-Ride fence.
The meeting closed at 20.24
Agenda for October meeting.
Heanton Punchardon Parish Council
Parish Council Meeting, Tuesday 19 October 2021 at 19.00
The Royal British Legion Hall, Wrafton
Councillors: Mrs J Elliott, S Crowther, M France, D Holt, J Turner,
A Braunton, A Essex, S French, L Gilkes, G Norman
are summoned to attend.
AGENDA
Apologies. Disclosable Interests. Notification of Chairman’s Discretion.
- Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting 21 September 2021
- Police Report
- Reports from County and District Councillors
- Correspondence received to date, including traffic speeds
- Finance Matters a) Payment of Invoices b) Statement of Accounts at 19 October 2021
- Planning Matters, including applications received to date:
74052 – Listed building application for provision of a steel restraint frame to the roof frame within the tower at Braunton Inn Road, Chivenor Cross to Braunton Road Chivenor .
- Velator Nature Reserve S106 Project: Cllr D Holt
- Neighbourhood Plan: Cllr S Crowther
- Community Field, Wrafton: Cllr J Turner
- Litter, footpaths and High-vis jackets: Cllr Norman
- Emergency Fire Service Response: Cllr Norman
- Parish Paths Partnership (P3): Clerk to the Council
- Chairman’s Discretion
M J Measures MInstAM,MMS
Clerk to the Council
14 October 2021
July meeting minutes
HEANTON PUNCHARDON PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES of the Parish Council Meeting 20 July 2021 – The Royal British Legion Hall Wrafton
Present: Cllrs. Mrs J Elliott, S Crowther, D Holt, J Turner, M France, A Braunton, A Essex, S French, L Gilkes, G Norman
Cllr Mrs A Davis and Cllr Pru Maskell attended via Microsoft Teams.
Apologies: Maj. Mark Woosey
In Attendance: M J Measures (Clerk to the Council).
Discloseable Interests: New Councillors returned their completed Register of
Interests forms.
Chairman’s Discretion: Signage; Youth Forum
- Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting 15 June 2021
These were agreed and signed as a true record
- Police Report:
Copy of the monthly Report has been sent to Members.
- Reports from County and District Councillors.
Cllr Pru Maskell said County Highways has agreed to do a traffic survey at Wrafton with a view to a potential crossing. Climate Change: the first weekend meeting of the Devon Citizens Assembly was held as part of the Devon Carbon Plan process. Devon Climate Change Event – Back to the Future meeting held last Thursday. A copy of her report was sent to Councillors and is attached to the Minutes.
Cllr Mrs Davis said the planning application is now on the NDC website for the Seven Brethren housing development. She confirmed her support for the £1000
grant from her Councillor fund. The Clerk will action with NDC.
- Correspondence.
Copies sent to Councillors unclude: unauthorised advertising on the highway; peninsular transport – shaping the future; UNESCO Bioshere Partnership.
- Finance Matters.
Invoices agreed for payment for July: BeCleanSolar £26.50 (July); C F Wallis £120.00 (July)); North Devon Council £595.39 (June/July).
Invoices agreed for August: BeCleanSolar £26.50 (Aug): C F Wallis £120.00 (Aug); Information Commissioners Office £40.00 (annual fee)
The Clerk reported that the balance at 15 June is £3916.51 (this includes the £826 grant from DCC for Chivenor Notice board).
- Planning Matters
73590 – Lea House Chivenor. Extension to and conversion of one dwelling with annexe to for two dwellings. Recommend : Approval
73452 – Braunton School and Community College. Replacement of existing 3m high fence with 4.5m high fencing surrounding artificial grass pitch.Recommend : Approval
- Velator Nature Reserve S106 Project Brief.
Cllr Holt said there is no further report and asked about the progress of obtainng the S106 funds. There was some confusion concerning where the S106 funds were coming from and the Clerk said he will Contact NDC.
- Neighbourhood Plan.
Cllr Crowther reported that £7495.00 grant funding has been approved. The draft Policy HP/PREVCO as amended was agreed (copy attached to the Minutes).
He said the Parish Neighbourhood Plan must be in conformity with the current ND Local Plan and that we should fast-track our Neighbourhood Plan to include some additional tactical safeguards. It was agreed that Cllr Crowther continue to discuss these matters with the Consultant. (A copy of the full report is attached to the Minutes).
- Community Field Wrafton
Cllr Turner reported that he is waiting for a reply from Perrigo to confirm the agreement to allow the placing of two picnic tables on their field at Wrafton. Cllr Andrea Davis confirmed her agreement to fund the cost from her District Council budget. Cllr Pru Maskell offered support with additional funding, which was gratefully received. The Clerk will contact NDC.
- Chairman’s Discretion.
Cllr Gilkes commented that there are many “signs” in the Wrafton area which need cleaning. It is unsure if they are North Devon Council or North Devon Homes signs.
A copy of a letter from Live Well in Braunton concerning the Youth Forum was sent to all Councillors and Cllr Holt asked Members to consider the questions asked and to inform him so that he may consolidate replies and report back to Council.
The meeting closed at 19.45
Chairman………………………………………………………….. Date………………………..
September meeting agenda
Heanton Punchardon Parish Council
Parish Council Meeting, Tuesday 21 September 2021 at 19.00
The Royal British Legion Hall, Wrafton
Councillors: Mrs J Elliott, S Crowther, M France, D Holt, J Turner,
A Braunton, A Essex, S French, L Gilkes, G Norman
are summoned to attend.
AGENDA
Apologies. Disclosable Interests. Notification of Chairman’s Discretion.
- Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting 20 July 2021
- Police Report
- Reports from County and District Councillors
- Correspondence received to date (includes Housing Crisis)
- Finance Matters
- a) Payment of Invoices
- b) Statement of Accounts at 30 September/ 1 October 2021
- Planning Matters, including applications received to date:
(None received)
- Velator Nature Reserve S106 Project: Cllr D Holt
- Neighbourhood Plan: Cllr S Crowther
- Picnic Tables, Wrafton: Cllr J Turner
- Youth Forum. Cllr D Holt
- Emergency Fire Service Response: Cllr Norman
- Skateboard Park: Cllr Turner
- Chairman’s Discretion
M J Measures MInstAM,MMS
Clerk to the Council
15 September2021