Heanton Punchardon Parish Council

 Parish Clerk: Mrs Jane Mills, BA (Hons) FSLCC

To: Councillors S Crowther (Chair), C Andrews, E Bond, M France,J French, L Gilkes, G Millett, G Norman and J Turner

You are hereby summoned to attend a Meeting of Heanton Punchardon Parish Council which will be held on Tuesday 31st March 2026 at 7.00pm, at 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) FSLCC

Parish Clerk                                                                                                       Date of issue: ^25th March 2026

AGENDA

1         Apologies 

(Please make any apologies known to the Clerk by email before 5pm on the day of the meeting)

2          Declaration of Interests

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.

3          To agree the agenda as published

4          To confirm and sign the Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held 20^th January  2026 (herewith)

5          County Councillor Report

           To receive a report from the County Councillor

6          District Councillor Report 

           To receive a report from the District Councillor

 7          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

8         To consider becoming an Alliance member of Northern Devon Railway  Development Alliance expressing commitment, to play a part in the wider Group of partners and stakeholders.

 9         To consider “Items for information or inclusion on future agendas”

 10        To consider Finance Matters (herewith)

1. a) Payment of Invoices
2. b) Bank reconciliation and current budget situation

11        To consider cluster working (information sent by email)

12         To consider planning:

             Response submitted on app 81297, recommending refusal Also, 81418 (Lidl) noting our response

13        To consider an update on response to correspondence sent to NDDC re Crown Estates

            Status of Chivenor Cross development: Community Hub and road surfacing Consultation on Lidl development (on Chivenor Cross)     

 14      To consider

1. a) Provision of Allotments
2. b) P3
3. c) Councillor Advocate Scheme
4. d) Ramp at pump track
5. e) Velator Pond (Cllr Knight)

15         To consider an update on purchase of a noticeboard

 16        To consider Action Points (herewith)

             To confirm the date of the next meeting and electors meeting

            Proposed Tuesday 21^st April 2026

 

 

 

 

Heanton Punchardon Parish Council

 Parish Clerk: Mrs Jane Mills, BA (Hons) FSLCC

To: Councillors S Crowther (Chair), C Andrews, E Bond, M France,J French,  L Gilkes, G Millett, G Norman and J Turner

You are hereby summoned to attend a Meeting of Heanton Punchardon Parish Council which will be held on Tuesday 17^th February 2026 at 7.00pm, at 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) FSLCC

Parish Clerk                                                                                                       Date of issue: ^11th February 2026

 

AGENDA

1         Apologies 

(Please make any apologies known to the Clerk by email before 5pm on the day of the meeting)

2          Declaration of Interests

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.

3          To agree the agenda as published

4          To confirm and sign the Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held 20^th January  2026 (herewith)

5          County Councillor Report

           To receive a report from the County Councillor

6          District Councillor Report 

           To receive a report from the District Councillor

 7          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

8         To consider “Items for information or inclusion on future agendas”

 9          To consider Finance Matters (herewith)

1. a) Payment of Invoices
2. b) Bank reconciliation and current budget situation

10        To consider cluster working (information sent by email)

11         To consider planning:

             Response submitted on app 81297, recommending refusal

12       To  consider an update on response to correspondence sent to NDDC re Crown Estates

            Status of Chivenor Cross development: Community Hub and road surfacing

             Consultation on Lidl development (on Chivenor Cross)     

 13      To consider

1. a) Provision of Allotments
2. b) P3
3. c) Councillor Advocate Scheme
4. d) Ramp at pump track
5. e) Velator Pond (Cllr Knight)

 14         To consider an update on purchase of a noticeboard

 15        To consider Action Points (herewith)

             To confirm the date of the next meeting

            Proposed Tuesday 17^th March 2026

 

 

 

 

Heanton Punchardon Parish Council

 Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting Tuesday 20^th January 2026

Held at The Royal British Legion Hall, Wrafton

Present: Cllrs S Crowther (Chair), E Bond, M France, and L Gilkes,

ln Attendance: Mrs Jane Mills Parish Clerk, and District Cllr R Knight,

One member of the public

2601/137      Apologies 

Apologies were received from Cllrs C Andrews, J.French, G Millett G Norman,  and J. Turner

2601/138     Declarations of Interest

                     There were no declarations of interest.

2601/139      To agree the agenda as published

                                 It was resolved to agree the agenda as published

                                 Proposed: Cllr Gilkes, Seconded: Cllr France (all in favour)

2601/140      To confirm and sign the Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held 16^th December 2025

It was resolved to confirm and sign the Minutes of the Parish Council                        Meeting held on 16^th December 2025

                                 Proposed: Cllr Bond, Seconded: Cllr France (all in favour)

2601/141      County Councillor Report

                    The County Cllr’s report had been circulated, He sent apologies

2601/142       District Councillor Report

The District Cllr was delayed and spoke following Minute no:2601/149

2601/143      Public Participation 

                     No one wished to speak

2601/144      To consider “Items for information or inclusion on future agendas”

Concerns were raised about an access road proposed by SWW, and concerns for traffic.

2601/145      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)

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2601/146    To review current policies

• Standing Orders
• Financial Regulations
• General and Financial Risk Assessment
• Internal Control
• Asset Register

                It was resolved to accept the policies after adding in Standing Orders 3 minutes to 1t

                Proposed: Cllr France, Seconded: Cllr Gilkes (all in favour)

     It was further resolved to accept the asset register after deleting bus shelters

                Proposed: Cllr Crowther, Seconded: Cllr Bond (all in favour)

2601/147      To receive an update on Assertion 10 (SAPP 2025)

Website and email compliance.

The current provider is confident that the website can be made compliant and

Gov.uk emails supplied.

It was resolved to proceed with updating at a cost of £10 plus VAT a year for the gov domain name, £7 a month plus VAT for hosting (unchanged) and £75 for work on the website,

                     Proposed: Cllr Crowther, Seconded: Cllr France (all in favour)

2601/148     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 still no response received to date. With regard to the road surfacing, There is no change since the last meeting

It was resolved to send all future correspondence to named officers at

 NDC through recorded delivery.

                       Proposed: Cllr Gilkes, Seconded: Cllr Crowther (all in favour)

2601/149       To consider responding to the application 80422 Ashford, which has gone

                       to appeal.

                      Land adjacent to the Linhay, Ashford, Barnstaple EX31 4BY

                       Proposal: Erection of 5 no dwellings, including garages and associated

                      Access.

Members had no comments.

District Cllr Knight arrived at the meeting,

He spoke about the disposal of assets in parishes, currently held by NDC.

He has been working on the boat issue which was discussed at TTEF.

He and Cllr Bell are holding a surgery at Ashford Garden Centre.

The trade waste decision is having serious repercussions with businesses.

2601/150        To consider

1. Provision of allotments, no change
2. P3, new email contact, moving forward
3. Councillor Advocate Scheme (Cllr Millett apologies)
4. Ramp at pump track dependent on P3

2601/151      To consider an update on the purchase of a noticeboard

                      Photos of design to be submitted and quotes awaited

2601/152      To consider Action Points

                     Action Points were noted, litter bin request by the bus shelter

                     To confirm the date of the next meeting

                      Proposed Tuesday 17^th February 2026

There being no further business the meeting closed at  8.00pm

Signed Chairman ………………………………………………… Date ……………..………….

Heanton Punchardon Parish Council

 Parish Clerk: Mrs Jane Mills, BA (Hons) FSLCC

To: Councillors S Crowther (Chair), C Andrews, E Bond, M France,J French,  L Gilkes, G Millett, G Norman and J Turner

You are hereby summoned to attend a Meeting of Heanton Punchardon Parish Council which will be held on Tuesday 20^h January 2026 at 7.00pm, at 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) FSLCC

Parish Clerk                                                                                                       Date of issue: ^14th January 2026

AGENDA

1         Apologies 

(Please make any apologies known to the Clerk by email before 5pm on the day of the meeting)

2          Declaration of Interests

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.

3          To agree the agenda as published

4          To confirm and sign the Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held 16^th December  2025 (herewith)

5          County Councillor Report

           To receive a report from the County Councillor

6          District Councillor Report 

           To receive a report from the District Councillor

7          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

8         To consider “Items for information or inclusion on future agendas”

9          To consider Finance Matters (herewith)

            a) Payment of Invoices

            b) Bank reconciliation and current budget situation

10        To review current policies (herewith)

• Standing Orders
• Financial Regulations
• General and Financial Risk Assessment
• Internal Control
• Asset Register

11        To receive an update on Assertion 10 (SAPPP 2025)(to follow)

• Website and email compliance

12       To  consider an update on response to correspondence sent to NDDC re Crown Estates

            Status of Chivenor Cross development: Community Hub and road surfacing         

13         To consider responding to the application 80422 Ashford) which has gone to 

              Appeal.

              Land Adjacent The Linhay Ashford Barnstaple Devon EX31 4BY

              Proposal: Erection of 5No. dwellings, including garages and associated access

14      To consider

            a) Provision of Allotments

            b) P3

            c) Councillor Advocate Scheme

            d) Ramp at pump track

15         To consider an update on purchase of a noticeboard

16        To consider Action Points (herewith)

            To confirm the date of the next meeting

            Proposed Tuesday 17^th February 2026

Heanton Punchardon Parish Council

 Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting Tuesday 16^th

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

                                  18^th November 2025

It was resolved to confirm and sign the Minutes of the Parish Council        

                     Meeting held on 18^th 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 20^th January 2025

There being no further business the meeting closed at  7.34pm

Signed Chairman ………………………………………………… Date ……………..………….

Heanton Punchardon Parish Council

 Parish Clerk: Mrs Jane Mills, BA (Hons) FSLCC

To: Councillors S Crowther (Chair), C Andrews, E Bond, M France,J French,  L Gilkes, G Millett, G Norman and J Turner

You are hereby summoned to attend a Meeting of Heanton Punchardon Parish Council which will be held on Tuesday 16^h December 2025 at 7.00pm, at 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) FSLCC

Parish Clerk                                                                                                       Date of issue:  December 2025

AGENDA

1         Apologies 

(Please make any apologies known to the Clerk by email before 5pm on the day of the meeting)

2          Declaration of Interests

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.

3          To agree the agenda as published

4          To confirm and sign the Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held 18^th November 2025 (herewith)

5          County Councillor Report

           To receive a report from the County Councillor

6          District Councillor Report 

           To receive a report from the District Councillor

 7          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

8         To consider “Items for information or inclusion on future agendas”

 9          To consider Finance Matters (herewith)

1. a) Payment of Invoices
2. b) Bank reconciliation and current budget situation

10        To consider quotes for noticeboards (herewith)

    11        To receive an update on the website and emails

• Website and email compliance

12        To consider Velator Pond

13       To consider an update on response to correspondence sent to NDDC re Crown Estates

            Status of Chivenor Cross development: Community Hub and road surfacing         

 14        To consider Action Points (herewith)

 

            To confirm the date of the next meeting

            Proposed Tuesday 20^th January 2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heanton Punchardon Parish Council

 Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting 18^th November 2025

Held at The Royal British Legion Hall, Wrafton

Present: Cllrs S Crowther (Chair), C Andrews, E Bond, M France, J French, G Millett and G Norman

ln Attendance: Mrs Jane Mills Parish Clerk, County Cllr G Bell, and District Cllr R Knight, one member of the public

2511/109      Apologies 

                     Apologies were received from Cllrs L Gilkes, and J Turner

2511/110      Declarations of Interest

                     There were no declarations of interest.

2511/111      To agree the agenda as published

                                 It was resolved to agree the agenda as published

              Proposed: Cllr Andrews, Seconded: Cllr France (all in favour)

2511/112      To confirm and sign the Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held 28^th October 2025

It was resolved to confirm and sign the Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 28^th October 2025

             Proposed: Cllr Millett, Seconded: Cllr Norman (all in favour)

2511/113      County Councillor Report

              The County Cllr’s report had been circulated, and was updated as follows:                    Tinever Rd, drainage and CCTV have been completed, if SW Water are satisfied then the road should be laid In January or February. The Wrafton Rd Group are requesting a 20 mph limit. Heanton members had no objections.

2511/114      District Councillor Report

                    The District Cllr advised that the Peer Review had been circulated, it was suggested looking at it in conjunction with the report that will be published in January. The Devon Nature Recovery Strategy survey is now closed. Please look at the Environmental Health Bulletin. There is a big blitz on recycling.

                     Next week is a big week with NDC making a decision on their preferred LGR choice. He is following up the planning application adjacent to the Pump Track.

                 2511/115      Public Participation 

A member of the public wished to speak with regard to the problem trees. He was advised that the Environment Agency are coming out to re-assess and the County Cllr is chasing them, to ensure the original Devon Bank is maintained.

 2511/116      To consider “Items for information or inclusion on future agendas”

                    No items were raised

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2510/117      To consider Finance Matters

1. Payment of invoices
2. Bank reconciliation and budget information

It was resolved to accept the invoices for payment and bank reconciliation and current budget information was noted

Proposed: Cllr Crowther, Seconded: Cllr Bond (all in favour)

25/11/118     To consider the draft budget and precept proposals

                    It was resolved to accept the draft budget and the proposed precept in the sum of £9700.

Proposed: Cllr Crowther, Seconded: Cllr Norman (all in favour)

                    Action Point: submit precept

2511/119      To receive a further report on Assertion 10 (SAPPP 2025)

          Website and email compliance It was resolved to proceed with the purchase of .gov emails through Parish Online at an annual cost of £260

Proposed: Cllr Norman, Seconded: Cllr Millett (all in favour)

Action Point: proceed with purchase

 2511/120      To consider an update on response to correspondence sent to NDDC re  Crown Estates

                    Members were advised that after numerous emails that have been sent to NDC and a conversation with the Chief Executive, he is raising the issue with the planning department

                     Status of Chivenor Cross development: Community Hub and road surfacing

Cllr Crowther reported that he had raised a FOI enquiry regarding the proposed Community Hub, initial response was to delay a reply, a subsequent response advised that apart from an initial letter from an architect advising of a smaller hub, a bike hire and café, there appears to be no further information

  2511/121     To consider

1. a) Provision of Allotments: nothing further
2. b) P3, Clerk has contacted the officer and awaits a response
3. c) Community Emergency Plan 

                    It was resolved to adopt the Emergency Plan

Proposed: Cllr: Andrews, Seconded: Cllr Bond (majority in favour, 1 vote against)

1. d) Councillor Advocate Scheme, nothing further to report following the  announcement of the abolition of Police & Crime Commissioners

1. e) Ramp at pump track, waiting for P3 information

     

2511/122     To consider Action Points

                     Action Points were noted

                     To confirm the date of the next meeting

                    Proposed Tuesday 16^th December 2025

 

There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.05 pm

 

 

Signed  Chairman ………………………………………………… Date ……………..………….

Heanton Punchardon Parish Council

 Parish Clerk: Mrs Jane Mills, BA (Hons) FSLCC

To: Councillors S Crowther (Chair), C Andrews, E Bond, M France,J French,  L Gilkes, G Millett, G Norman and J Turner

You are hereby summoned to attend a Meeting of Heanton Punchardon Parish Council which will be held on Tuesday 18^h November 2025 at 7.00pm, at 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) FSLCC

Parish Clerk                                                                                                       Date of issue: ^12th November 2025

AGENDA

1         Apologies 

(Please make any apologies known to the Clerk by email before 5pm on the day of the meeting)

2          Declaration of Interests

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.

3          To agree the agenda as published

4          To confirm and sign the Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held

                           28^th October 2025 (herewith)

5          County Councillor Report

           To receive a report from the County Councillor

6          District Councillor Report 

           To receive a report from the District Councillor

 7          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

8         To consider “Items for information or inclusion on future agendas”

 9          To consider Finance Matters (herewith)

1. a) Payment of Invoices
2. b) Bank reconciliation and current budget situation

10        To consider the draft budget and precept proposals (herewith)

  11        To receive a further report on Assertion 10 (SAPPP 2025)(to follow)

• Website and email compliance

12       To  consider an update on response to correspondence sent to NDDC re Crown Estates

            Status of Chivenor Cross development: Community Hub and road surfacing         

 13      To consider

1. a) Provision of Allotments
2. b) P3
3. c) Community Emergency Plan (simple basic plan) (herewith)
4. d) Councillor Advocate Scheme
5. e) Ramp at pump track

   14        To consider Action Points (herewith)

             To confirm the date of the next meeting

            Proposed Tuesday 16^th December 2025

 

 

 

Heanton Punchardon Parish Council

 Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting 28^th October 2025

Held at The Royal British Legion Hall, Wrafton

Present: Cllrs S Crowther, (Chair), Cllr Andrews M France, J French L Gilkes, and G Millett,

ln Attendance: Mrs Jane Mills Parish Clerk, County Cllr G Bell, and District Cllr R Knight,  1 Member of the public

2510/94        Apologies 

 Apologies were received from Cllrs E Bond, G Norman and J Turner

2510/95        To receive an application for co-option to the Parish Council and resolve to co-opt a new councillor to fill the current vacancy.

 It was resolved to co-opt Cllr Jennifer French to fill the current vacancy.Proposed: Cllr Crowther, Seconded: Cllr Andrews (all in favour)

2510//96       Declarations of Interest

    There were no declarations of interest.

2510/97        To agree the agenda as published

     It was resolved to agree the agenda as published                                Proposed: Cllr Andrews, Seconded: Cllr Gilkes (all in favour)

2510/98        To confirm and sign the Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held 16^th September 2025

It was resolved to confirm and sign the Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 16^th September 2025                                  Proposed: Cllr Gilkes Seconded: Cllr Millett (all in favour)

2510/99        County Councillor Report

The County Councillor advised that Tinever Rd is ongoing, drainage is waiting to be sorted, BT is monitoring flood defences, to prevent silting, the flood defences need to be signed off before the tarmac can be laid. The work should be completed by the end of November. The nursing home is going ahead.

Manor Close residents have raised complaints about rubbish in the river, and the Environment Agency will be sorting this urgently. He also spoke about pharmacy problems in Braunton. He has recently visited properties at Chivenor which the MOD will be bringing up to standard.

2510/100      District Councillor Report

Cllr Knight spoke about Environment and Enhancement bulletin making interesting reading. He confirmed the nursing home application was approved despite significant opposition. He asked to be informed if there are any complaints about waste collection and recycling. He advised about two surveys ongoing at NDDC, the Devon Local Nature Recovery Strategy, and the Future of Marine Facilities, and invited Members to respond.

 2510/101      Public Participation 

          No member of the public wished to speak:

.2510/102        Chairman’s discretion (items for discussion brought forward by Members, for consideration on a future agenda)

 No items were brought forward.

2510/103      To consider Finance Matters

1. Payment of invoices
2. Bank reconciliation and budget information

 

Oct	Mrs Mills		255.66
Oct	HMRC		18.8
Oct	A Luxton		99
Oct	C Wallis		160

   It was resolved to accept the invoices for payment and bank reconciliation and current budget information was noted

Proposed: Cllr: Gilkes, Seconded: Cllr Andrews (all in favour)

It was further resolved to contribute to the cost of the attendance of the Clerk to the Council at the SLCC Practitioners Conference in January 2026  Proposed: Cllr: Crowther, Seconded: Cllr Andrews (all in favour)

2510/104      To receive a further report on Assertion 10 (SAPPP 2025) This matter was deferred to the next meeting; there will be a further discussion on emails (.gov.uk) and some costings provided

Action Point: agenda item

 2510/105      To consider any projects or expenditure that may require inclusion in the Budget.

  The contractor to be approached with regard to graffiti clearanc         Action Point: contact Contractor agenda item, response      

 2510/106     To consider

1. a) Provision of Allotments: ongoing
2. b) P3: ongoing
3. c) Community Emergency Plan: ongoing
4. d) Councillor Advocate Scheme: no further update,
5. e) Ramp at pump track: ongoing, litter bin being replaced next week.

          2510/107    To consider Action Points

                  Action Points were noted

   2510/108      To confirm the date of the next meeting

                    Proposed Tuesday 18^th November 2025

 

There being no further business the meeting closed at  7.50 pm

 

 

Signed  Chairman ………………………………………………… Date ……………..………….

Heanton Punchardon Parish Council

 Parish Clerk: Mrs Jane Mills, BA (Hons) FSLCC

To: Councillors S Crowther (Chair), C Andrews, E Bond, M France, L Gilkes, G Millett, G Norman and J Turner

You are hereby summoned to attend a Meeting of Heanton Punchardon Parish Council which will be held on Tuesday 28^h October 2025 at 7.00pm, at 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) FSLCC

Parish Clerk                                                                                                       Date of issue: ^{9th October} 2025

 

AGENDA

1         Apologies 

(Please make any apologies known to the Clerk by email before 5pm on the day of the meeting)

2          To receive an application for co-option to the Parish Council and resolve to co-opt a new councillor to fill the current vacancy.

• Signing of declaration of office

 3          Declaration of Interests

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.

4          To agree the agenda as published

5          To confirm and sign the Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held 16^th September 2025 (herewith)

6          County Councillor Report

           To receive a report from the County Councillor

7          District Councillor Report 

           To receive a report from the District Councillor

8          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

9          Chairman’s discretion (items for discussion brought forward by Members, for consideration on a future agenda)

 10        To consider Finance Matters (to follow)

1. a) Payment of Invoices
2. b) Bank reconciliation and current budget situation

        11        To receive a further report on Assertion 10 (SAPPP 2025)  (to follow)

• Website and email compliance

12        To consider any projects or expenditure that may require inclusion in the budget

• Sign cleaning

13        To  consider Response to correspondence sent to NDDC re Crown Estates

            Status of Chivenor Cross development: Community Hub and road surfacing         

 14       To consider

1. a) Provision of Allotments
2. b) P3
3. c) Community Emergency Plan
4. d) Councillor Advocate Scheme
5. e) Ramp at pump track

     15        To consider Action Points (herewith)

 16        To confirm the date of the next meeting

            Proposed Tuesday 18^th November 2025