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Widecombe-in-the-Moor
Widecombe Parish Council Minutes
Minutes of the meeting held at Church House, Widecombe on Thursday 3rd Jan. 2008
PRESENT: Mr.Newbolt-Young (Chairman), Mr.Booty, Mr.Eveleigh, Mr.Morley, Mr.Nosworthy, Mr.Seale, Mr.Smerdon, Mr.Tame & Mrs. Tempest
APOLOGIES: None
IN ATTENDANCE: Cllr. Mike Jeffrey, PC Andy Dudley, two members of the public and the Clerk Mr.P.Roper.
PUBLIC COMMENT/POLICING MATTERS
- PC Andy Dudley gave an account of the period 07.12.07 – 03.01.08 in which there were 5 incidents reported, three of which were nuisance telephone calls and one of dangerous driving. There were no crimes recorded. Andy may be contacted via the central n. 08452 777444 or alternatively the totally confidential Crimestoppers no. 0800 555111. The neighbourhood team e-mail is: Ashburton @ devonandcornwall.pnnpolice.uk. It was also noted that there was no enthusiasm in the village for setting up a CCTV system. The meeting was informed that the person who has been ‘living’ in the bus shelter for three months has moved away – destination unknown. It was noted that many local residents had shown help and kindness towards the person but that TDC had sent two security staff to investigate and have proposed locking the toilets.
- It was noted that the decision on post office closures has been postponed until May 2008.
2915 MINUTES: The minutes of the meeting held on Thursday 1st November 2007 were approved and signed by the chairman as being an accurate account of the meeting.
2916 MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
- Widecombe Fair: the Clerk informed the meeting that Raymond Amusements have accepted and signed for the franchise for Fair Day 2008.
- Tithe Map (1842): it was decided that the APM would not be a suitable time to inspect the map because of its size and the number of people in the room. The Clerk to communicate with Mr. Tony Beard on the matter and discuss the renovation costs involved.
- Parish Field Grass Let: there were two applications for this year’s (1st Feb ’08) let. After discussion one applicant withdrew so the tender of £200 was accepted. There was further discussion regarding the Terms and Conditions and also the supply of water. It was agreed that there should be a field inspection and a revision of the Terms and Conditions.
- TDC Precept 2008/09: the Clerk distributed and interim statement of the finances of the Council during the past four years. After discussion it was decided unanimously to increase the precept request to £4,500.
- North Hall Hedge and Village Tidy: two tenders have been received. After discussion it was decided to accept Mr.Partridge offer to do both the North Hedge and two annual tidies of the village. The Chairman is to discuss with Mr. Partridge the exact specification of the work.
- Annual Parish Meeting: to be arranged for Wednesday 19th March 2008. The meeting will take the usual format. Posters will be made by the Clerk for distribution throughout the Parish.
2917 PLANNING
- Weekly Lists placed for circulation.
- Grant of Planning for: Change of use of loft area of barn at Lizwell Farm
- 1000/07 Demolish barn replace with gym + swimming pool & conservatory at Higher Hannaford. Decision of council to have ‘No Objection’
2918 CORRESPONDENCE placed for circulation:
- TDC: Agendas and Minutes, TALC minutes, Tree Warden, LDF notice, use of E-mails and Budget Road Shows.
- DNPA: Minutes and Agendas and Management plan 2007 - 2012
- DCC: Devon in Touch, Devon Talk, Waste Framework and Transport News.
- DAPC/CCD: Village Green
- Various other Magazines/Documents plus above all placed for circulation to Councillors.
2919 HIGHWAYS
- Maintenance: map completed for repairs
- Lady Meadow Terrace: correspondence on solutions to private road repairs.
2920 DELEGATES REPORTS
- The Chairman reported that he attended at DNPA to the launch of the Parks Management Plan 2007 – 2012. After discussion it was decided to invite the Chief Executive to a future meeting of the Parish Council. The Clerk suggested that Members of the Parish Council bring appropriate questions for compiling in preparation for such a meeting.
2921 MATTER AT DISCRETION OF THE CHAIRMAN
- Mr.Newbolt-Young gave a summary of the activities of the Parish Council during the past 12 months. He thanked Members and the Clerk for their support and looked forward to the year ahead.
2922 FINANCE
- Balance Carried forward deposit account £5,601.32
- Clerk’s Salary and Disbursements for Nov. £246.11
- Current Account Balance at the beginning of the meeting £3,184.20
- Clerk’ Salary for Dec. £280.98
- It was decided that the Council could afford to offer £1,000 from reserves for any Parish organisation that would wish to make a claim for consideration of a grant. The Clerk is to place this information in the next issue of The Link.
There being no further business the Chairman closed the meeting at 9.45 pm.
THE NEXT MEETING OF THE COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY 7th February 2008
Members of the public and press are welcome to attend any Parish Council Meeting and make comment at the start of the meeting which begins at 7.30 pm.
The information on this page was last modified on January 11 2008 11:30:56.