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Widecombe-in-the-Moor
Widecombe Parish Council Minutes
Minutes of the Meeting held at Church House, Widecombe on Thursday 1st September 2005
PRESENT: Mrs.M.Phipps (Madam Chairman), Mr.S.Booty, Mr.S.Morley, Mr.M.Nosworthy, Mr.Tame and Mrs.N.Tempest.
APOLOGIES: Mrs.Morgan, Mr.Newbolt-Young, Mrs.Came and Mr.Pascoe.
IN ATTENDANCE: The Clerk Mr.P.Roper (Tel. 01548 854478)
PUBLIC COMMENT/POLICE MATTERS None
2732 MINUTES: The minutes of the meeting held on Thursday 7th July 2005 were amended and signed by the Chairman as being an accurate record of the meeting.
2733 MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
(a) Lake Farm Driveway: a reply from the Enforcement Officer of DNPA has been received. This letter stated that the work done on the entrance to Lake farm was permitted development and the work on the drive way routine maintenance.
It was decided to file such replies for collation to be presented to DNPA at a later date.
(b) Risk Management: copies of the final document produced by Mr. Newbolt-Young were given to each Councillor.
(c) Widecombe Fair Planning: discussion was had on the payment of the invoice received from the Police Authority. There seemed to be little option but to conform to the instructions to pay one week in advance. It was decided to send the cheque directly to the Chief Constable and ask that it be cashed one week after the event.
Mrs.Phipps agreed to purchase the mugs for the Town Criers competition and also collect the fee from Raymond Amusements. A cheque for £50 was agreed for payment to the winner of the competition.
Members were asked to monitor the work of the police during Fair Day.
(d) North Hall Playing Field/Widecombe and District Sports Group: two letters were received from WDSG. The first concerned the responsibility for maintenance of the hedges around the North Hall Field and the second was a request for financial help.
The Clerk was asked to check the Trusts Constitution to see which body is responsible of maintenance and convey the information to the Groups Secretary. It was also suggested that a site meeting be held.
It was decided to refuse further financial help – the Clerk to suggest alternative ways of raising income.
(e) Dartington Rural Archive: notice has been received that the Archive has been moved from Dartington Hall to Town Mill at Totnes.
(f) Copy of the Register and Title Plan of the Village Green: the Land Registry at Plymouth requires £8.00 for the copy to be made available. This was agreed.
2734 PLANNING
(a) Weekly Lists sent weekly to the Chairman and placed for circulation.
(b) Grant of Planning for: amended window plans at Lake Farm, Replacement studio/store at Bramblemoor Cottage, Restoration of privy at Chittleford Farm, Conversion of stable at The Old Rectory, Creation of shower room at Lower Cator Farm, and Replacement roof covering at Middle Bonehill. Approval has been given for improvement of vehicle access at Christmas Tree Farm.
(c) Parking Proposals around Bonehill: a letter and plans to combat traffic erosion from DNPA.
(d) Amended plans for Uphill House and also No.2. Fernhill Cottages.
(e) Appeal J9497/C/05/2002780: WPC’s statement of support approved by Council.
(f) 0627/05 Telecoms Joint Box at Field S.W. of junction to Lower Cator & East Shallowford: Council’s decision to Support the Application.
(g) 0591/05 Two-storey extension at No. 2, Fernhill Cottages. Decision to have No Objection.
(h) 0674/05 Creation of a new gateway to field at top of SouthcombeHill. Support.
(i) 0587/05 Single storey extension & double garage + stable block at Watergate. No Objection.
(j) 0565/05 Rebuilding of timber retail facility at Badgers Holt. Decision of sub-committee. To have No Objection.
(k) 0556/05 Improved surface to existing track at Christmas Tree Farm. Support.
2735 CORRESPONDENCE
(a) TDC: Agendas and Minutes and various (x7)other papers.
(b) DNPA: Minutes and Agendas – and various (x9) other documents.
(c) DCC: Monthly News Round-up, Devon Talk, Municipal Waste Management and Parish Links.
(d) DAPC: A.G.M. Training, Pointers to Good Practice and Newsletter.
(e) Various other Magazines/Documents plus above all placed for circulation to councillors.
2736 HIGHWAYS
(a) No items were placed the monthly map for attention of the Highway Dept.
(b) Salt/Grit Bags:
2737 DELEGATES REPORTS
None
2738 MATTER AT DISCRETION OF MADAM CHAIRMAN
(a) Mr. Morley agreed to contact Manaton PC to arrange exchange of members attending each others meetings.
(b) Madam Chairman informed the meeting that Leusdon Memorial Hall Management Committee have now raised £20,000 for the improvements to the Hall’s facilities.
2739 FINANCE
(a) Balance Carried forward deposit account £5,068.12
(b) Clerk’s Salary and Disbursements for July and August £233.07 and £271.39
(c) Current Account Balance at 31.08.05 £434.78
(d) Agreed to transfer £750 from deposit a/c.
(e) Hire of Field Car Park on Fair Day £460.00
There being no further business the Chairman closed the meeting at 9.45 pm.
NEXT MEETING OF THE COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY 6th October 2005
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