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May Meeting Agenda
To: Cllrs S Crowther, (Chair), C Andrews, E Bond, M France, L Gilkes, G Millett, G Norman and J Turner
You are hereby summoned to attend the Annual Meeting of Heanton and Punchardon Parish Council, which will be held on Tuesday May 20th 2025 following the electors meeting in The Royal British Legion Hall, Wrafton for the purpose of transacting the following business.
In accordance with The Public Bodies (Admissions to Meetings) Act 1960 members of the public are welcome to attend.
M J Mills
Mrs Jane Mills BA (Hons)
Parish Clerk Date of issue: 14th May 2025
AGENDA
- Election of Chairman for 2025/26
To elect the Chairman for 2025/26
- Declaration of Office – Chairman
The Chairman will read and sign the prescribed ‘Declaration of Acceptance of Office’.
- Election of Vice Chairman for 2025/26
To elect the Vice-Chairman for 2025/26
4 Apologies
(Please make any apologies known to the Clerk by e-mail before 5pm on the day of the meeting)
5 Declarations of interest
To receive declarations of personal interests and disclosable pecuniary interests (DPIs) in respect of items on this agenda. Members are reminded that all interests should be declared at the beginning of the meeting and prior to the item being discussed.
6 To agree the Agenda as published
7 To confirm and sign the Minutes of the Full Council Meeting held 15th
April 2025
To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on Tuesday 15th April 2025(herewith)
8 Public Participation
In accordance with Standing Order 3 (d) members of the public are permitted to make representations and ask questions, the period set aside shall not exceed 15 minutes. It should be noted that answers will generally not be given at the meeting where the questions are delivered, each member of the public is entitled to speak once.
9 County Councillor Report
To receive a report from the County Councillor.
10 District Councillor Report
To receive a report from the District Councillor.
11 Review of Standing Orders
To review the Council’s updated Standing Orders. (information herewith)
12 Review of Financial Regulations
To review the Council’s updated Financial Regulations. (information herewith)
13 Members’ Code of Conduct
To review the Members’ Code of Conduct. (agreed at April 2025)
14 Assets Register
To receive the Council’s Assets Register (agreed at April 2025 Council ).
15 Delegation Review
To review the scheme of delegation (planning, agreed 2025)
16 Review of policies and adopt (herewith)
- Freedom of Information (Reviewed 15/4/2025)
- Data Protection (herewith)
- General and Financial Risk Assessment (reviewed 15/4/2025)
- Internal Control (reviewed 15/4/2025)
- Complaints Procedure (herewith)
17 Calendar of Meetings
To consider the frequency of meetings for the remainder of the council year.
18 Renewal of Insurance
To consider renewal of insurance .
19 To reconfirm adoption of the General Power of Competence
20 Annual Governance and Accountability Return 2024/2025
a) To receive the Internal Auditor’s Report and agree the Annual Governance Statement 2024/2025 information herewith).
b) To agree the Accounting Statements for 2024/2025 (information herewith).
c) To agree to Certify that Heanton and Punchardon Parish Council is Exempt from a limited Assurance Review as gross income and expenditure is under £25,000.
21 Payment and Receipts
To approve payments and receipts (information herewith).
22 To consider the Councils policy on criminal damage to Council property.
23 To consider possible non notified development in the Parish.
24 To consider
a) Provision of Allotments
b) P3
c) Community Emergency Plan
d) Councillor Advocate Scheme
e) Update on Hart Manor signage (Cllr Turner)
f) Ramp at pump track
25 To consider Action Points (herewith)
26 To confirm the date of the next meeting
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Annual electors meeting – May 20th
HEANTON AND PUNCHARDON
ELECTORS MEETING OF THE PARISH
TUESDAY 20TH MAY 2025
6.45 p.m. for 7.00 p.m. at The Royal British Legion Hall, Wrafton
Light refreshments will be served on arrival
The agenda for the meeting is set out below.
All registered electors in the Parish are invited to attend.
Any elector registered in the Parish may ask a question or raise any matters relating to the Parish.
All Electors may vote on any resolutions proposed and the Council will take note of those decisions.
This is the opportunity to enable the community to make its voice heard
signed: S Crowther
Chair: Heanton Punchardon Parish Council
14th May 2025
AGENDA
- Apologies for absence
- To receive a report from the Chair of the Parish Council to include Parish Council activities in 2024-5
- To discuss matters raised by electors in the Parish.
The Parish Council is administering this meeting. Please direct any questions to the Parish Council on: 07754121280 or e-mail parishclerk@heantonparishcouncil.co.uk
April meeting minutes
Heanton Punchardon Parish Council
Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting 15th April 2025
The Royal British Legion Hall, Wrafton
Present: Cllrs S Crowther (chair), C Andrews, E Bond, M France, G Norman and J Turner
ln Attendance: Mrs Jane Mills Parish Clerk, and County Cllr P Maskell,
2504/01 Apologies Apologies were received from Cllr Millett and Cllr Knight District Councillor.
2504/02 Declarations of Interest There were no declarations of interest.
2504/03 To agree the agenda as published, It was resolved to agree the agenda as published Proposed: Cllr Norman, seconded: Cllr Bond (all in favour).
2504/04 To confirm and sign the Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held 18th March 2025 It was resolved to confirm and sign the minutes of the Meeting of 18th March 2025 Proposed: Cllr Norman, seconded: Cllr France (all in favour)
2504/05 Reports from County and District Councillors
The County Cllr’s report was noted and is attached to the minutes. Members advised signs are appearing on the roundabout again and Cllr Maskell agreed to investigate.
2504/06 The District Cllr sent apologies and reported
Night Bus Service Funding: Approved at Strategy and Resources 3rd March 2025:
Local Government Reorganisation: Discussed at Extraordinary Full Council 19th March 2025:
Consultations: Housing Strategy consultation closed 31st March 2025. Findings to be available in due course.
VJ Day, something that every parish could aim to celebrate, either on May 5th or in another appropriate way:
North Devon Council is inviting residents to take part in commemorations for the 80th anniversaries of Victory in Europe (VE) Day and Victory over Japan (VJ) Day, marking the end of the Second World War.
The national programme of events, led by the Government’s Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), will see major commemorations take place across the UK, including a military procession, flypast, and street parties on Monday 5 May, a remembrance service at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 8 May, and a national service at the National Memorial Arboretum on Friday 15 August.
2504/07 Public Participation No members of the public wished to speak
2504/08 Chairman’s discretion No matters were raised
2504/09 To consider Finance Matters: payment of Invoices and bank reconciliation
Mrs Mills salary £249.05
Mrs Mills expenses £58.60
HMRC £53.40
HMRC £40.00
A Petengell (tree surgery) £1000.00
Be Clean Solar £129.50
Spongefish (web) £181.98
Total £1712.53
It was resolved to agree to make the payments and approve the bank reconciliation
Proposed: Cllr Andrews. seconded: Cllr Norman (all in favour)
2504/10 To consider the Asset Register It was resolved to accept Asset Register after agreeing the amendments
Proposed: Cllr Norman seconded: Cllr Andrews (all in favour)
2504/11 To consider the General / Financial Risk Assessment
It was resolved to accept the General / Financial Risk Assessment
Proposed: Cllr France seconded: Cllr Andrews (all in favour)
2504/12 To consider an Internal Control Policy
It was resolved to accept the proposed Internal Control Policy
Proposed: Cllr Crowther, seconded: Cllr Bond (all in favour)
2504/13 To consider the adoption of a Model Publication Scheme It was resolved to adopt the Model Publication Scheme.Proposed: Cllr Andrews, seconded: Cllr Bond (all in favour)
2504/14 To consider the Transparency Code for Smaller Authorities It was resolved to adopt the Transparency Code for Smaller Authorities Proposed: Cllr Crowther, seconded: Cllr Bond (all in favour)
2504/15 To consider Planning Matters
- a) Status of Chivenor Cross development: Community Hub and road surfacing
Members were advised that the Highways Development Officer is still seeking a one-way system at Heanton Hill
2504/16 To consider
- a) Provision of Allotments (keep on agenda) no update
- b) P3 return in hand
- c) Community Emergency Plan, in hand
- d) Councillor Advocate Scheme, report noted
- e) Update on Hart Manor signage, response from ND Homes awaited
- f) Ramp at pump track (retain on agenda)
2504/17 To consider Action Points
There were no Action Points from the previous meeting.
2504/18 To confirm the date of the next meetings
The Annual Electors Meeting will be held on 20th May at 7pm, This will be advertised on Facebook and light refreshments will be provided. The AGM will follow the Electors Meeting on 20th May
There being no further business the meeting closed at 7.50 pm
Signed Chairman ………………………………………………… Date ……………..………….
March 2025 Minutes
Heanton Punchardon Parish Council
Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting 18th March 2025
The Royal British Legion Hall, Wrafton
Present: Cllrs S Crowther (chair), C Andrews, E Bond, M France. G Millett, and G Norman.
ln Attendance: Mrs Jane Mills Parish Clerk, County Cllr P Maskell, District Councillor R Knight, and 2 members of the public
The Chair opened the meeting and reminded everyone of the sad passing of Cllr and colleague David Holt, whose dedication and service to the community will be sadly missed.
1355 Apologies
Apologies were received from Cllr Gilkes and Cllr Turner.
1356 Declarations of Interest
There were no declarations of interest.
1357 To agree the agenda as published,
It was resolved to agree the agenda as published
Proposed: Cllr Norman, seconded: Cllr France (all in favour).
1358 To confirm and sign the Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held 18th February 2025
It was resolved to confirm and sign the minutes of the Meeting of 18th February 2025
Proposed: Cllr Millett, seconded: Cllr France (all in favour)
1359 Reports from County and District Councillors
The County Cllr spoke about a recent speed watch with Cllrs Norman and Millett. She advised that fifty-two and a half thousand potholes have been repaired. The initial Local Government Reorganisation proposals will be submitted by the 21st March.
1360 The District Cllr spoke about it being a turbulent time because of LGR. He will shortly be attending a site visit for Whitecross. The Local Plan is on hold, recycling is going well, the new baler is more efficient, more electric vehicles are being purchased.
1361 Public Participation
No members of the public wished to speak
1362 Chairman’s discretion
Need for litter bins at Heanton Lea bus stops. Cllr Knight to investigate regarding litter bins and dog bins.
1363 To consider Finance Matters: payment of Invoices bank reconciliation and current budget situation and confirm the Internal Auditor appointment
Mrs Mills salary £214.20
Mrs Mills expenses £53.00
HMRC £53.40
A Petengell (tree surgery) £600.00
Total £920.60
It was resolved to agree to make the payments and approve the bank reconciliation and accept the current budget situation and accept the Internal Auditor appointment
Proposed: Cllr Andrews seconded: Cllr Norman (all in favour)
1364 To consider revised Standing Orders
It was resolved to accept the revised Standing Orders after agreeing the amendments
Proposed: Cllr Andrews seconded: Cllr France (all in favour)
1365 To consider revised Financial Regulations
It was resolved to accept the revised Financial Regulations after making some amendments.
Proposed: Cllr Andrews seconded: Cllr Norman (all in favour)
1366 To approve the updated code of conduct
It was resolved to accept the updated code of conduct
Proposed: Cllr Bond, seconded: Cllr Norman (all in favour)
Cllr Norman gave his apologies and left the meeting
1367 To consider the Emergency Plan
It was agreed to defer this item
1368 To consider Planning Matters
- a) Status of Chivenor Cross development: Community Hub and road surfacing
Members were advised that the care home response had been submitted and Cllr
Knight has called in the application.
b) To consider a scheme of delegation proposal, as follows:
- Planning Delegation to the Clerk
1.1. The council delegates decisions arising under development control
consultations to the Clerk in consultation with all Councillors.1.2. Consultation may be by correspondence, including email, or in
person. It may also take place at meetings of the council.1.3. The Clerk will arrange for relevant papers to be circulated to the
councillors who should return their comments, to the Clerk for
determination of the council’s response within the prescribed
consultation period.1.4. Delegated decisions will be reported to and recorded in the minutes
of the next council meeting.1.5. In respect of controversial or major development proposals, the
Clerk in consultation with the chairman, may decide that a parish
meeting and/or an extraordinary meeting of the council be called to
consider the matter.
It was resolved to accept the scheme of delegation
Proposed: Cllr Bond, seconded: Cllr Andrews (all in favour)
1369 To consider
- a) Provision of Allotments (keep on agenda)
- b) P3 No update, Cllr Turner had sent apologies
- c) Community Emergency Plan, deferred
- d) Councillor Advocate Scheme, attending a meeting shortly
- e) Neighbourhood Priorities Statement, remove from future agendas
- f) Update on Hart Manor signage (Cllr Turner) had sent apologies
- g) Ramp at pump track (deferred)
1370 To consider Action Points (herewith)
It was agreed to note the Action Points
1371 To confirm the date of the next meeting (scheduled 15th April 2025)
The meeting date was noted, This will include the Electors meeting
There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.10 pm
Signed Chairman ………………………………………………… Date ……………..………….
December 2024 Minutes
Heanton Punchardon Parish Council
Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting 17th December 2024
The Royal British Legion Hall, Wrafton
Present: Cllrs S Crowther (chair), M France, L Gilkes, G Millett, G Norman, and J Turner
Apologies: Cllr Andrews and Cllr D Holt,
ln Attendance:
Mrs Jane Mills Parish Clerk
District Councillor R Knight, County Councillor P Maskell and 1 member of the public
1307 Apologies.
Apologies were received from Cllr Andrews, and Cllr Holt
1308 Declarations of Interest
There were no declarations of interest
1309 To agree the agenda as published,
It was resolved to agree the agenda as published
Proposed: Cllr Norman, seconded: Cllr France, (all in favour)
1310 To confirm and sign the Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held 19th November 2024
It was resolved to confirm and sign the minutes of the Meeting of the 19th November 2024
Proposed: Cllr Norman, seconded: Cllr France, (all in favour)
1311 Reports from County and District Councillors
The County Cllr’s Report is attached to the Minutes
1312 The District Councillor advised that he is happy to help resolution of problems
1313 Public Participation
In accordance with Standing Order 3 (f) members of the public are
permitted to make representations and ask questions, the period set aside shall not exceed 15 minutes. It should be noted that answers will generally not be given at the meeting where the questions are delivered, each member of the public is entitled to speak once.
No member of the public wished to speak
1314 To consider Finance Matters
Payment of Invoices
Citizens Advice donation £300.00
NDC recharge £393.26
Total £693.26
It was resolved to agree to make the payments
Proposed: Cllr Norman, seconded: Cllr France, (all in favour)
1315 To consider Planning Matters
Status of Chivenor Cross development: Community Hub and road surface.
This will remain on future agendas, however a further update is awaited following the Parish Forum
Exagen Buttercombe Solar Farm Consultation.
This will be on a future agenda when a planning application is made
1316 To consider
- a) Provision of Allotments (ongoing retain on agenda)
Action Point: agenda
- b) Provision of waste bin & ramp at Velator Road (bin moved)
ramp query P3 funding
Action Point: agenda (ramp) Parish Clerk checking receipts from P3
- c) Community Emergency Plan ( working group, Cllr Holt, Cllr Andrews and the Parish Clerk)
Action Point: Meeting to be arranged. Parish Clerk to contact Braunton PC
re their plan.
- d) Councillor Advocate Scheme
Action Point: Parish Clerk investigating lack of response. Cllr Millett happy to take on the role
- e) Neighbourhood Priorities Statement
Action Point: retain on agenda, Cllr Crowther updated after attending the Forum, this will be proceeded with when further information is received from NDC
1317 To confirm the date of the next meeting (scheduled 21st January 2025 start 7pm) Agreed
There being no further business the meeting closed at 7.15 pm
Signed Chairman ………………………………………… Date ……………..………..
November meeting minutes
Heanton Punchardon Parish Council
MINUTES of the Parish Council Meeting 19th November 2024
The Royal British Legion Hall, Wrafton
Present: Cllrs S Crowther (chair), C Andrews, M France, L Gilkes, G Millett G Norman,
Apologies: Cllr D Holt, and J Turner.
ln Attendance:
Mrs Jane Mills Parish Clerk, District Councillor R Knight and 1 member of the public
1291 Apologies.
Apologies were received from Cllr Holt and Cllr Turner
1292 Declarations of Interest
There were no declarations of interest
1293 To agree the agenda as published, Part A and Part B (confidential information)
It was resolved to agree the agenda as published
Proposed: Cllr Crowther, seconded: Cllr Gilkes, (all in favour)
1294 To confirm and sign the Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held 15th October 2024
It was resolved to confirm and sign the minutes of the Meeting of the 15th October 2024
Proposed: Cllr Norman, seconded: Cllr France, (all in favour)
1295 Reports from County and District Councillors
The County Cllr was unable to attend.
The District Councillor advised that a new website has been launched as part of the District’s “flourishing culture initiative”. He reminded Members of the Forum meeting being held at Brynsworthy.
Unauthorised advertising at the roundabouts has been removed and the situation is being monitored by the Enforcement Officer. The Emergency Planning Officer (Alex Miles) is happy to attend a meeting to discuss flood resilience.
1296 Public Participation
In accordance with Standing Order 3 (f) members of the public are permitted to make representations and ask questions, the period set aside shall not exceed 15 minutes. It should be noted that answers will generally not be given at the meeting where the questions are delivered, each member of the public is entitled to speak once.
No member of the public wished to speak
1297 To consider Finance Matters (Report from the Parish Clerk) to include an update on gov.uk emails.
- a) Draft budget proposals
It was resolved to accept the draft budget and approve a precept of £9500.
Proposed: Cllr Gilkes, seconded: Cllr Millett, (all in favour)
Action Point: notify the District Council.
b) update on laptop and purchase of external hard drive.
Members were advised the laptop has been unlocked.
It was resolved to purchase an external hard drive
Proposed: Cllr Norman, seconded: Cllr Millett, (all in favour)
Action Point: Purchase external hard drive.
c) Online Banking
registering for online banking by signatories is proceeding
d) Payment of Invoices
Information Commissioner £40.00
Chris Wallis lengthsman £150.00 (o/s invoice)
Parish Clerk on acct £325.00
Parish Clerk exp travel £27.00
Parish Clerk exp admin £52,00
It was resolved to agree to make the payments
Proposed: Cllr Crowther, seconded: Cllr Andrews, (all in favour)
The item on gov.uk domains was adjourned to January 2025
Action Point. Agenda item Jan 2025
1298 To consider a grant application
It was resolved to proceed with a grant to Citizens Advice in the same sum as last year (£300).
Action Point, pay grant
1299 To consider Planning Matters
Status of Chivenor Cross development: Community Hub and road surface.
This will remain on future agendas, A group of local residents will be invited to attend the December meeting at 6.45pm to give an update on the problems. The Parish Clerk will also contact DALC to find out if there any procedures to follow when planning matters have not been fulfilled.
Action Points: retain as Agenda item, invite local residents to meeting and contact DALC.
Exagen Buttercombe Solar Farm Consultation.
This will be on a future agenda when a planning application is made
1300 To consider
- a) Provision of Allotments (ongoing retain on agenda)
CLT Braunton made aware of need for land for Heanton to provide allotments
Action Point: agenda
- b) Provision of waste bin & ramp at Velator Road (bin moved)
ramp query P3 funding
Action Point: agenda (ramp) Parish Clerk to check receipts from P3
- c) Community Emergency Plan ( working group to be led by Cllr Holt, Cllr Andrews and the Parish Clerk)
Action Point : Meeting to be arranged
- d) Councillor Advocate Scheme
Action Point: Parish Clerk to investigate lack of response. Cllr Millett happy to take on the role
e) Neighbourhood Priorities Statement
Action Point: retain on agenda, Cllr Crowther will update after attending the Forum
1301 To confirm the date of the next meeting (scheduled 17th December 24 start 6.45pm) Agreed
1302 To consider a response to the consultation on enabling remote attendance and proxy voting at Council meetings
Members agreed to defer to the January meeting, the Parish Clerk was asked to forward a link to the consultation.
Action Point send the link, agenda January
1303 Chairman’s discretion
There was a discussion regarding Parish Online, and the Parish Clerk was asked to research it further.
Action Point. Parish Clerk to research Parish Online, future agenda
October 24 Minutes
Heanton Punchardon Parish Council
MINUTES of the Parish Council Meeting 15th October 2024
The Royal British Legion Hall, Wrafton
Present: Cllrs S Crowther (chair), C Andrews, M France, D Holt, G Millett, G Norman and J Turner
Apologies: Cllrs R Reeder and P Maskell (County Cllr), the Parish Clerk (holiday). Cllr Crowther acted as minute-taker
ln Attendance: District Councillor R Knight and 1 member of the public
1275 Apologies
Apologies were received from CllrReeder and Cllr P Maskell (County Cllr). Cllr Crowther informed the Council of the resignation of Cllr Reeder owing to new working commitments.
1276 Declarations of Interest
There were no declarations of interest.
1277 To agree the agenda as published, Part A and Part B (confidential information).
It was resolved to agree the agenda as published.
Proposed: Cllr Crowther, seconded: Cllr Norman (all in favour).
1278 To confirm and sign the Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held 17th September 2024
It was resolved to accept the minutes of the Meeting of the 17th September 2024.
Proposed: Cllr Turner, seconded: Cllr France (all in favour).
1279 Reports from County and District Councillors
The County Cllr’s written report was received and a copy is attached to these minutes. Key points were: the Police Councillor Advocate Scheme had been asked to chase up its lack of response to the Council’s applications to attend. The Exeter Road lime trees would probably not be trimmed until after Christmas. The one-way designation of Heanton Hill Lane would have to go out to public consultation. Electric minibuses had been purchased to operate on rural bus routes. Government had approved the Devon and Torbay Devolution Deal to create a CCA which will be enacted in early 2025.
The District Councillor reported that he had been speaking to Bovis Homes about the flail-cutting of open green spaces at Chivenor Cross estate; and that he recommended attendance at the NDC Parish Council Forums. Other matters – allotments, the bin/ramp at Velator, the Chivenor Hub and unauthorized advertising at the Chivenor Cross estate roundabout – would be dealt with under the relevant agenda items.
1280 Public Participation
In accordance with Standing Order 3 (f) members of the public are permitted to make representations and ask questions, the period set aside shall not exceed 15 minutes. It should be noted that answers will generally not be given at the meeting where the questions are delivered, each member of the public is entitled to speak once.
No member of the public wished to speak.
1281 To consider Finance Matters
a) update on laptop
b) Online Banking
Cllr Crowther had registered and been authorised to conduct online banking. Other signatories would be asked to register also to enable double authorization.
Action Point: All signatories to proceed with registering for online banking.
c) Payment of Invoices
Chris Wallis lengthsman £150.00 (September)
It was resolved to make the payment
Proposed: Cllr Crowther, seconded: Cllr Holt (all in favour)
1282 To consider Planning Matters
Status of Chivenor Cross development: Community Hub and road surfacing. Cllr Knight reported that discussions with Planning officers including the Head of Place had yielded little, as they had been unaware of the Hub or its status in the planning process for the site and had no plan to pursue it. Cllr Crowther asked Cllr Knight to request a written statement from NDC Planning on what action would be taken in regard to the Hub.
Cllr Knight thought that the adoption and surfacing of the main estate road may be made a condition of the current application for a new phase of development on the business park, as the Parish Council has repeatedly requested. This will remain on future agendas, Parish Clerk to write to Planning requesting information on the Community Hub and road surfacing.
Action Points: retain as Agenda item, write to NDC.
Cllr Crowther reported on a new public consultation to take place on the Exagen Buttercombe Solar Farm NE of Braunton; details to be circulated to all members.
Action Point: circulate details of the consultation to all members.
A Protocol on Pre-Application Meetings was tabled, and adopted. Proposer Cllr Crowther, seconder Cllr France (all in favour).
1283 To consider
a) Provision of Allotments Cllr Turner said that another informal allotment inquiry had been received. Cllr Knight said he would continue to impress upon NDC that future development applications in the parish should be scrutinized for the potential to obtain allotment land under S106 conditions. Cllr Crowther reported that the Rectory Field between Perrigo and the A361
was being offered for development by the Diocese, and the Braunton CLT might be involved. He would speak to the CLT about the allotment question.
Action Point: speak to Braunton CLT re mutual interest. Retain on agenda.
b) Provision of waste bins & ramp at Velator Road The bin has not been moved. Cllr Turner reported that the ramp was to be paid for out of our Parish Pathways Partnership funds, which had not as yet been received for last year. We need to check with PPP (DCC) whether those funds can be applied for, as we had carried out the footpath inspections as required.
Action Points: Check 2023 and 2024 PPP funding from DCC. Retain on agenda.
c) Community Emergency Plan (working group now to include Cllr Andrews, Cllr Holt and the Parish Clerk) The Clerk has booked onto a training session on CEPs on 23 October. Cllr Andrews asked for details.
Action Point: Meeting to be arranged.
d) Councillor Advocate Scheme
Action Point:Parish Clerk to investigate lack of response.
e) Neighbourhood Priorities Statement
Action Point: retain on agenda, Clerk to contact NDC asking for an update.
f) Summer Jam 2025/pump track Cllr Norman will follow up with the inquirer to suggest they present plans for the event to us at the November meeting.
1284 To consider Action Points
Discussion deferred to next meeting in the absence of the Clerk.
1285 To consider signage at Hart Manor
Address advisory signs at Hart Manor: Cllr Turner will pursue with North Devon Homes in the first instance.
1286 To confirm the date of the next meeting (scheduled 19th November 2024)
Agreed.
1287 Chairman’s discretion
Cllr Turner said that a dropped kerb was needed at the Velator entrance at ‘bin corner’ (Velator Road at bridge over Knowl Water) to enable mobility vehicles to use Velator Road pavement rather than the main highway. Cllr Maskell to be asked to pursue with Highways.
Action Point: ask Cllr Maskell to approach Highways re a dropped kerb for mobility vehicles at Velator Road/Knowl Water bridge corner.
Part B
1288 To resolve: that under section 1(2) of the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960 that the press and public be excluded from the meeting as the following item involves the likely disclosure of confidential information
1289 To consider Staff Matters
There were no staff matters.
1290 To resolve to re-admit members of the press and public
There being no further business the meeting closed at 7.50pm.
Signed Chairman ………………………………………… Date ……………..………..