C Barrow

C Dixon

J Monroe

J Pile

G Wright

County Councillor Mrs A Davis

District Councillors Mrs Y Gubb & J

                                                 Tucker

1 member of the public

Apologies

Declarations of Interest

Public Participation

Approval of the Minutes of 1 March 2012.

Matters Arising

Reports

Planning & Planning Correspondence

Correspondence & Notices & Publications received

Parish Field

Finance

Matters raised by Councillors including Highways issues

District Councillor Mrs J Clark.

Approved and signed as a correct record.

178.1 Registration of Land. It was noted that the forms have been submitted to the Land Registry and a reply was awaited.

178.2  Location of Drains.  The Clerk and Chairman had spoken to the parishioner who took the map with a view to marking the drains and it was hoped that this would be available next month.

178.3  Kentisbury School Open Day. Councillor Harrison had represented the Parish Council at this event, where Nick Harvey MP opened the Yurt and made a speech.  It was a very enjoyable occasion.

178.4  Minutes in Kentisbury Magazine. The Editor had emailed to advise it was hoped to reply shortly with regard to the Parish Council’s offer of a contribution.

179.1  Police. Not present.

179.2 County Councillor Mrs A Davis advised that £10 million is to be invested in elderly peoples homes. Some will become specialist homes for people with dementia.

Councillor Dixon asked if was any development on the School issue and was advised that Councillor Mrs Davis and the Leader of DCC had visited Kentisbury School on 26 March.  She hoped it would be possible to report at the next Meeting.    

179.3  District Councillors Mrs Y Gubb & J Tucker.  Councillor Mrs Gubb did not have anything to report.

Councillor Tucker spoke about the barn which had been constructed near the Parish Church, advising that a senior North Devon Council Planning Officer was in communication with the owners and Exmoor National Park Planning Officer regarding screening arrangement.

Councillor Mrs Davis advised that this had not been mentioned at Exmoor National Park Planning Authority who were still unhappy about the situation.

A full Planning Application had been received by North Devon Council for a Morrisons Supermarket and an Asda Supermarket, the latter on the Leaderflush Shapland site to incorporate 350 dwellings, community and leisure facilities and footpaths.

179.4  Chairman. Councillor Pile advised that the fly tipped items reported in November was still in place despite having spoken to the relevant Department.  The land was not owned by anyone and he was willing to collect the rubbish and take to the road for collection, which Councillor Tucker would organise.

It was also noted that a settee, used as photographic evidence when the official from DCC had attended the Meeting, was still there and was believed to be Council land.

179.5  Diamond Jubilee.  East Down Parish Council had confirmed that East Down would like to join Kentisbury in their celebrations and wished to know in what way they could assist.

A further Meeting to make further plans was fixed for Wednesday, 2 May at 8pm in the Village Hall.  East Down Councillors/parishioners to be invited and village Organisations.

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180.1 ENP Application 62/62/12/001 – Proposed installation of ground mounted solar photovoltaic system. Retrospective.  Tattiscombe Farm, Trentishoe.

North Devon Council had confirmed it had no observations.

                            It was resolved to recommend approval.

180.2  53555 – Prior approval Application for an agricultural storage building at West Seven Ash Farm, Combe Martin.

                            It was resolved to recommend approval.

180.3  It was noted that a Certificate of Lawfulness of existing use or development has been granted for a Cream Teas business at Longlands Farm, near Combe Martin.

180.4  Letter written to North Devon Council regarding the barn near the Parish Church.  No reply had, as yet, been received.  This had also been covered under Minute No. 179.3. 

181.1  Western Power Distribution. Letter regarding proposed termed wayleave for a new section of low voltage overhead line they wish to install along the hedge line of the field adjacent to Ford Hill. Although the route is predominantly over-sail, the company needs to install a back stay on pole No. 3. Councillors have been circulated with the wording. If acceptable, a one off payment of £202.20 would be payable to the Parish Council.

All Parish Councillors declared a Personal Interest.

Councillor Pile proposed that the proposal was accepted, seconded by Councillor Barrow and unanimously agreed.

181.2  The Exmoor Society. Spring Conference on 27/4/12 at Dulverton Town Hall.

181.3  It was noted that the Chairman had written a personal letter to DCC Cabinet Members supporting the move to Kentisbury School on financial grounds and logistical reasons for Parracombe School to relocate to Kentisbury.

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It was felt that apple trees planted in the Autumn would be beneficial.

Business Account:  £2,993.36 as at 10/2/12; £2,571.51 as at 19/3/12

Business Instant Access Account: £1,414.10 as at 9/2/12; £1,414.16 as at 9/3/12.

Budgetary figures for February and March were circulated.

183.1  The following payments were approved and authorised:

Mrs S Squire    April Salary                                                               £76.63

Photocopying                                                            £11.70

Broadband                                                                £  3.00

Postage                                                                    £23.00  £114.33

K & T Village Hall                                  Hire from 1/4/11 – 31/3/12                £  75.00

Devon Association of Local Councils   2012/13 Subscription                        £  73.34

Devon Playing Fields Association        2012/13 Subscription                        £  36.50

Communicorp for Jubilee Mug.  Order cannot be placed without cheque     £448.68

Mr T Squire                                           Work on the Village Green               £  25.00

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Councillor Pile advised he had been asked by Ian Cowling for permission to attend a Meeting to explain about the work and plans for the Lynton and Barnstaple Railway.  Councillors were in agreement for him to speak at the Annual Parish Meeting.  

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The Meeting ended at 7.24pm.

Items for the next Agenda:

• Kentisbury School
• Merger of Kentisbury and Trentishoe Parishes
• Affordable housing
• Times of Meeting  (there had been a trial of Meetings commencing at 7pm).

• Minutes of 1/3/12
• Planning
• Western Power Distribution proposal
• Payments
• Mr I Cowling to attend the Annual Parish Meeting on behalf of the L & B Railway

(Chair of Parish Council)

C Barrow

C Dixon

J Grunwell

P Harrison

J Loveday

J Monroe

R Noble

D Parker

J Pile

County Councillor Mrs A Davis

District Councillors Mrs J Clark, Mrs Y

Gubb and J Tucker

6 members of the public

Apologies

Declarations of Interest

Public Participation

Approval of the Minutes of 2 February 2012.

Matters Arising

Reports

Planning & Planning Correspondence

Correspondence

Parish Field

Finance

Matters raised by Councillors including Highways issues

Councillors J Grunwell & J Pile declared a Prejudicial Interest in Minute No. 172.2.

165.1  A parishioner who lives in Wistlandpound had a planning enquiry. She wanted to build two houses on her land for her children who were born here and are living here and had been told it would not get planning permission because it was not in the main part of the village.  She had attended a Meeting about local housing needs and wanted to know if there were any further developments.

Councillor Pile advised that a recent affordable housing questionnaire completed by the Parish Council had suggested the site of the Blackmoor Gate Hotel.

District Councillor Tucker advised he would give an update to the Parish Council’s response on the proposal when he gave his Report.

JT said he had an update to this PCs response on our proposal.

165.2  Mr Heywood offered to give clarification if required in respect of his Planning Application.

167.1  Registration of land.  The relevant forms have been completed and a cheque is required (Item No. 172.1) to proceed with the Registration with the Land Registry.

167.2  Location of Drains.  Nothing heard.

167.3  Service at Exeter Cathedral to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Minute No. 172.1 refers. Miss M Purchase had accepted the nomination and would be taking a guest.

167.4  DCC Chairman’s Reception.   Councillors have been circulated with a Report by the Clerk accompanied by a photograph.

167.5  DCC. Reply from Highways regarding Ley Lane, forwarded to Councillor Grunwell as Highways Liaison Officer.  He had contacted them regarding blocked drains at Slade Lane and Kentisbury Post Office. He had also written regarding a letter from a concerned parishioner respect of a speed restriction.

167.6  Diamond Jubilee.  Councillors noted that a cheque for £150.00 had been received from Care4 Bathrooms (Councillor J and Mrs G Grunwell) for the balance towards Diamond Jubilee mugs.  £50 each is to be donated by each of the District Councillors.  The Clerk had been in contact with ND Council regarding these donations and had been advised that a claim could be made from 1 April and the relevant form would be sent.  A letter of thanks has been sent to Councillor and Mrs J Grunwell.

A sample Jubilee mug was available. There were 53 children under 16 in Kentisbury. The number was being obtained for Trentishoe.

East Down Parish Council had advised they would like to join our celebrations and enquired the cost.  Expenses would be paid by having stalls in the field.   

167.7.  Affordable Needs Housing. Councillor Parker noted that payment for the affordable needs housing will be delayed until occupied. He recalled that District Councillor Tucker had advised that payment would be made before building commenced.  District Councillor Tucker advised those arrangements were when North Devon Homes was dealing with the matter and the situation had now changed to local needs.  The Section 106 money would be paid on first occupation and the 106 document was a legal agreement between the developers and ND Council drawn up by Solicitors.

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168.1  Police. When sending her apologies, PCSO Cleverdon advised that since 1/1/12 to date only 1 crime has occurred – Communications Act 2003. Compared to the same period last year, 1 January – 1 March, 2 crimes occurred.  Heating oil thefts and thefts of metal and copper piping are still a problem in the area and parishioners are asked to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity with as much detail as possible without putting anyone in danger. Protection for oil tanks can be found online and a copy of the article is in February’s Lyn Valley News.

168.2 County Councillor Mrs A Davis. Her Report focused on the 2012 Budget that will provide a multi-million pound extra investment in skills, care for the vulnerable and vital road maintenance but still freeze Council Tax.  Details were also given of a new service to help people whose health is affected by cold housing.

168.3  District Councillors.  District Councillor Mrs Y Gubb advised a retail and leisure study begins in March and a survey on shopping habits would be carried out with the final Report scheduled for July 12.

District Councillor Mrs Clark advised there would be no rise in Council Tax or car parking charges.

District Councillor Tucker advised 3,000 families were on the housing waiting list in North Devon. He spoke about the Housing Survey sent to Parish Council’s, referring to land owned by the Parish Council at Ruxfield.  The Parish Council had put forward the former Blackmore Gate Hotel site. The Chief Planning Officer at Exmoor National Park was contacted and his view was that the site was not close enough to the village to be considered for affordable housing. Development would be permitted adjacent to a built up settlement.

Councillor Parker pointed it  was on a bus route but within the village people would have to walk a distance to a bus stop.

Councillor Dixon felt the houses should be nearer to the School and Shop.  District Councillor Tucker suggested it was a future Agenda item.

Councillor Grunwell commented that parishioners views were clear as a result of the Referendum.  

Councillors were at a loss as to why the parishioner could not get planning permission.  The Referendum was discussed.

The Clerk to request written views of the Chief Planning Officer.

District Councillor Tucker also spoke about an oil consortium organised by the Community Council of Devon, and the new 101 Police contact number saying he had received a reply from the Police advising the reason for the lengthy wait when the number is rung is because the volume of calls had increased.

168.4  Chairman.  Nothing to report.  

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169.1  53527 – Notice of an Application to modify a planning obligation under Section 106A of the T & C P Act 1990 in respect of sale restrictions (Planning Permission 44090) at land West of Ruxhill Lane (PT OS 4662) Kentisbury Ford.

One of the applicants addressed the Meeting to clarify the position.

A discussion ensued.

Councillor Harrison recommended approval, seconded by Councillor Dixon.  Vote: 6 in favour, 3 abstentions.  Carried.

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170.1  Barnstaple Town Council.   The Environment School will now be on 28/4/12.

170.2  Devon Playing Fields Association. Enquiry as to if we wish to receive 2 copies of the Devon Playing Fields Association ‘Village Green’.   To reply that 2 are not received.

170.3  Kentisbury Primary School. Request for permission to use Parish Field for an Open Day.  This was granted.

170.4  Kentisbury Primary School.  Details of an Forest School Open Day on 23 March. A Parish Council representative was invited.  Councillors Harrison or Loveday would attend.

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100 replacement stakes had been received free of charge.  There were still some trees to be planted.  When this had been completed, the Clerk would be instructed to claim the Forestry Commission grant.  

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172.1  Payments. The following were approved and authorised:

Mrs S Squire    March Salary                                                            £76.63

Photocopying                                                            £11.70

Broadband                                                                £  3.00

Contribution towards DCC Chairman’s Reception at Exeter             £  1.00

Reimbursement for fee in connection with the Service at Exeter

Cathedral on behalf of our nominated person (required by 29/2/12) £10.00  £102.33

Kentisbury Magazine    Cost of Tender Advertisements                                  £  6.50

Land Registry               Fee to progress the registration of the Village Green

and Bus Shelter                                        £ 40.00

172.2  To make a decision to award the Grass Keep Tenders.

Councillors Pile and Grunwell declared a Prejudicial Interest, left the room and did not take part in the discussion, decision or voting thereon.

Councillor Harrison proposed Councillor Dixon to be Chairman for this part of the Meeting, seconded  by Councillor Barrow and unanimously agreed.

One Tender each had been received for Ruxfield and the Parish Field.  There was reduced acreage in the Parish Field and the Tender was for £1,000.

Proposed by Councillor Harrison to accept. Seconded by Councillor Loveday and unanimously agreed.

The Tender for Ruxfield was for £275.

Proposed by Councillor Parker to accept, with the condition that equipment is removed at the end of the let, as it had been noted that this had been left in the field.  Seconded by Councillor Monroe. Unanimously agreed.

172.3  Public Works Loan Board. Noted that the next loan payment of £588.02 will be taken by direct debit on 19/3/12.

172.3  North Devon Council. The Meeting to discuss Parish Grants would be held at 10am on 12 April.   

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173.1  Affordable Housing to be on the May Agenda. These details to be included in the Kentisbury Magazine.

173.2  Wording for Commemorative Mugs.  Proposed by Councillor Parker, seconded by Councillor Grunwell and unanimously agreed to have ‘Kentisbury & Trentishoe Parish Council’.

Proposed by Councillor Pile, seconded by Councillor Parker and unanimously agreed to order 70.

173.3 Bouncy Castle.  Councillor Harrison advised this had been preliminary booked. Proposed by Councillor Parker, seconded by Councillor Barrow and unanimously agreed to have one with a cover at an approximate cost of £70.

173.4  Minutes in the Kentisbury Magazine. Councillor Grunwell asked the position and details were given that the Editor had requested a contribution for them to appear in the Magazine.  The Clerk to write offering £10.00 per annum.

173.5  County Councillor Mrs Davis had received representations regarding a new barn which had been erected overlooking the Grade I Listed Parish Church.  It was in the Exmoor National Park area but they were not aware.

North Devon Council had granted permission, but it was outside their jurisdiction.  A debate followed.  The Clerk to ask Planning Manager Mr M Kelly for a written explanation.

173.6  County Councillor Mrs Davis spoke about Parracombe School.  A Report was going to the Cabinet Meeting at DCC on 15 March regarding the School and a proposal in the Report that a temporary classroom is sited at Kentisbury to accommodate the Key Stage 2 children.  There was also a wider consultation about the future of the Schools.

173.7  Highway Matters. The state of the road by the Post Office was mentioned and other advised that were advised would be dealt with by Highway Liaison Officer Councillor J Grunwell.

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The Meeting ended at 8.36pm.

• Minutes of 2/2/12
• Planning
• Payments
• Election of Chairman for the award of Tenders
• Award of Tenders
• Wording for commemorative mugs
• Number of commemorative mugs to be ordered
• To book a covered bouncy castle

(Chair of Parish Council)

P Harrison

J Loveday

J Monroe

J Pile

G Wright

District Councillors Mrs J Clark, Mrs Y

               Gubb, J Tucker

4 Members of the Public

Declarations of Interest

Public Participation

Approval of the Minutes of 5 January 2012

Matters Arising

Reports

Planning & Planning Correspondence

Correspondence

Parish Field

Finance

Matters raised by Councillors including Highways Issues

155.2  Location of Drains.  There was no further information.

155.3  Parish Council Minutes in Kentisbury Magazine. In reply to the enquiry as to whether a contribution is requested from other Organisations who have items featured in the Magazine, the Editor had advised that she did not wish to comment.

156.2  County Cllr Mrs A Davis. A written Report was circulated to Councillors which focused on implementations by DCC to improve the Blue Badge parking scheme.

156.3 District Councillors.  Councillor Mrs Gubb advised there would be no Council Tax rise and also spoke about the Crematorium and the Parish Grant.

Councillor Mrs Clark spoke about the Localism Act, given Royal Assent on 15/11/11. To date only 40 Sections had been adopted.

Parish Councils will be advised when training has been organised.

Councillor Tucker left a copy of the guide for the Localism Bill.

Only 25 of 59 Parish Council’s replied in respect of the Parish Grant letter.

The Section 106 Agreement relating to the Patchole development will be paid on occupation of the first dwelling.

Councillor Pile enquired if this was usual and was advised by Councillor Tucker he thought it was fair.  The Parish Council still have to apply for the funding.

Play Area Planning Application. When registered with the Planning Department, he will assist.

Enforcement. Details were given of 11 cases in the Parish.

Unauthorised sign. This was reported on under Minute No. 157.2.

Councillor Tucker had received numerous letters of representation in respect of the proposed wind turbine at Honeywell Farm, not in this Parish.

He spoke about the item under Minute No. 158.5 recalling the historic details adding that when the Referendum was held and the Application was turned down, the Parish Council said there may be additional sites but this had not happened.

If houses were built in Kentisbury, they would be for Kentisbury people.  If they could not be occupied in this way, they would be offered to parishioners in East Down and Arlington.

Chairman.  Councillor Pile had attended a Rural Alliance Meeting in Kentisbury.

He had also been invited to visit Fullabrook Wind Farm where he considered the noise was an issue.  Councillor Tucker advised that 12 sites were being noise monitored.

156.4 Diamond Jubilee. A Meeting had been held the previous evening where many ideas were given one of which was to give the children in the Parishes a commemorative mug.  It was thought there were approximately 60 children age 16 and under.  The Clerk to make further enquiries from manufacturers.

The District Councillors announced that they would give £50.00 each from their Community Councillor Grants towards this project to help with the cost of the mugs and this was very gratefully accepted.

There is to be a Party in the Parish Field or Village Hall (if wet) on Sunday 3 June at 6pm.  There would be a bonfire and a Bouncy Castle.  Councillor Harrison to order and Mrs Harrison will organise Sports.  Parishioners were asked to bring their barbeques and own food for a village barbeque.  Parishioners to be asked to loan gazebos.  There would be a follow up Meeting in April.

Mrs P Camp generously offered £200 for fireworks.

Mrs G Camp to be asked to present the Commemorative Mugs to the children.  

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Refusal for 52929 – Erection of building to provide storage, garaging & staff accommodation for Inn at Old Station House Inn, Blackmoor Gate.

157.2  Unauthorised sign at Blackmoor Gate. NDC Enforcement Officer had considered this was in ENP and forwarded it to them for attention.  The Clerk had disputed this.

ENP had returned it to NDC advising it was in their area and the Enforcement Officer had spoken to the sign owner who would be taking it down in the next few weeks.

158.2  CPRE & MVF Best Kept Village in Devon Competition and details of the Pam Parker Best Kept Village Map Award for children of Primary School age, Primary Schools and Sunday Schools.  Noted.

158.3  NALC. Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Beacons.  Noted.

158.4  NALC.  Nominations to attend Service at Exeter Cathedral and Garden Party in the Bishop’s Palace Garden.

Councillor Pile proposed Miss M Purchase, seconded by Councillor Grunwell and unanimously agreed.

158.5  NDC.  Letter and form to complete regarding possible housing/community sites in the area with a particular mention regarding the piece of land owned by the Council at Ruxfield.   Councillor Pile felt the best site would be on the old Blackmore Gate Hotel site and the Clerk completed the form at the Meeting in this way.

Proposed by Councillor Pile, seconded by Councillor Grunwell and unanimously agreed.

158.6  DCC.  The Chairman and Clerk have been invited by the Chairman of DCC to a

buffet reception to celebrate the contribution made by Parish Councils to the life of Devon at County Hall on Friday, 24 February at 6pm.  It was unlikely that the Chairman would be able to attend and the Clerk would represent the Parishes.

158.7  Barnstaple Town Council. Environment School, 7/4/12.  It was likely this would be moved to 28/4/12 due to the original date being Easter Saturday.

158.8 ENP. Exmoor’s Coastal Landscapes 12th Exmoor Archaeology Form on 21/4/12.

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Perrie Hale Nursery to be contacted conveying the Council’s disappointment with the poor quality of the stakes, asking for 100 more, free of charge.

Councillor Harrison proposed authorised for a cheque to be raised between Meetings should they not agree to this and it was necessary to purchase the stakes.  Seconded by Councillor Monroe and unanimously agreed.

Regarding the Planning application, County Councillor Mrs Davis had agreed to prepare the Supporting Statement.

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Budgetary figures for January 2012 were tabled.

160.1  Payments.

Mrs S Squire    February Salary                                                        £76.63

Photocopying                                                            £11.70

Broadband                                                                £  3.00

Reimbursement for Village Green Sign (Sign O’ Graphics Invoice)  £ 42.00  £133.33

160.2  VAT.  It was noted that this had been reclaimed and the sum of £889.77 credited to the Current Account by HM Revenue and Customs.

160.3  Parish Precept 2012/13.  The final paperwork had been completed and submitted and the requested Precept of £3,882 will be paid in two tranches on 30/4/12 & 30/9/12.

160.4  Grass Keep Tenders. The advertisements were on the Notice Board and in the Post Office. Because it was too late for inclusion in the January Magazine, they would go in the February edition and a decision to be made at the March Meeting.

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Councillor Grunwell offered to take on this role and was advised that the drains require clearing at Slade Lane.

An email had been received from a member of the public asking for consideration to be given for Ley Lane to have a 10mph speed restriction.  The email was passed to Councillor Grunwell to liaise with Highways in this regard.

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• Minutes of 5/1/12
• Nomination for Diamond Jubilee Service at Exeter Cathedral and Garden Party
• Completion of Affordable Housing Sites Survey
• Raising of cheque if necessary between Meetings for replacement stakes
• Payments   

C Barrow

J Grunwell

P Harrison

J Loveday

J Monroe

J Pile

County Councillor Mrs A Davis

District Cllrs Mrs J Clark, Mrs Y Gubb

PCSO G Cleverdon

3 Members of the public

Apologies

Declarations of Interest

Public Participation

Approval of the Minutes of 1 December 2011

Matters Arising

Reports

Planning & Planning Correspondence

Correspondence & Publications received

Play Area Project

Finance

Matters raised by Councillors including Highway issues

Councillor Pile declared a Personal Interest in Minute No. 148.1. Payment to A & B Contractors.

Councillor Barrow declared a Prejudicial Interest in Minute No. 148.1. Payment to A & B Contractors.

Mrs P Camp stated she had not received some copies of Minutes in the past. The Clerk advised these were now being sent by post to ensure safe receipt.  

143.1  Waste Management. Councillor Grunwell spoke about waste disposal, particularly asbestos sheets. If they are not sized 8’x4’, they have to be broken up and put in a plastic bag. He did not consider this was good management.

143.2 Registration of Land.  No reply had been received from the Land Registry.

143.3 Location of Drains.  There was no further information.

143.4  Localism Bill.  DALC will be running a workshop when finalised. The talk offered by Mr Jeffs would not be taken up.

143.45 PC Minutes in Kentisbury Magazine.  The Editor had advised that a page could possibly be allocated but would appreciate a contribution towards the cost. Councillors noted that space was allocated to the National Trust and West Exmoor Federation and an enquiry to be made if they give a contribution.

143.5  Grit Salt.  There had been no bad weather.  Councillor Pile needed smaller bags to fill with grit salt to easily take to smaller roads.

143.6  Diamond Jubilee Celebrations. The Village Hall had advised they would like to be involved when the plans were clearer.   Councillor Pile offered to be on a Sub Committee with Councillors Dixon and Parker to be asked. Other Councillors would be welcome. The first Meeting would be on Wednesday, 1/2/12 at 7pm in the Village Hall. Village Organisations (Village Hall, Little Berries, School, WI) to be asked to send two representatives. Parishioners were also invited.

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144.1  Police.  PCSO Cleverdon advised of 2 crimes since the last Meeting: 1 non crime, domestic and theft of gate from a field.  Also,80 sheep had been taken from Capelands Farm, Bratton Fleming and  heating oil taken in Lynton. Comparison figures for 2010:  26 crimes in whole of area including Trentishoe.  19 in 2011.

144.2 County Councillor Mrs A Davis spoke about the plans for healthcare, Northern Devon Healthcare’s application to become a Foundation and recyclying.

144.3 District Councillors Mrs Clark & Mrs Gubb. Due to Christmas it has been a quiet time. There would be a Meeting for Parishes regarding the Parish Grant.  District Councillor Mrs Gubb will obtain copies of representations from Parishes to Councillor B Greenslade as there was concern he had received these, as no acknowledgement had been sent.

144.4 Chairman.  Councillor Monroe was thanked for reading the Lesson at the Carol Service and County Councillor Mrs Davis for singing.

There was a Rural Alliance Meeting at Kentisbury on 10 January.

Fly tipping was spoken about with more items being dumped by a watercourse. County Councillor Mrs Davis emailed Environmental Health from the Meeting requesting this was dealt with, due to concern of pollution into the nearby stream.

144.5 Village Hall.   No Report.

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145.1  Application 52894 – Temporary agricultural workers dwelling (change of use of caravan from incidental to agriculture to temporary residential) at Seven Ash Wood Farm, Combe Martin. 

Proposed by Councillor Barrow to reply ‘It was resolved to recommend refusal on the grounds that it is a new development in the countryside and there is concern about the access and impact on the National Park.  Seconded by Councillor Monroe and unanimously agreed.   

145.2  Approval for 44090 – 3 local needs dwellings & garages, land West of Ruxhill Lane, Patchole.  There had been an enquiry if the Section 106 money had been paid.  The Clerk to contact District Councillor Tucker with regard to the Parish Council applying for this.   It was understood that the money should be paid by the developer before building commences and a further enquiry to be made if this had been the case, as it was noted that building was underway.

145.3  Refusal for 52929 – building to provide storage, garaging & staff accommodation, Old Station House Inn.

145.4  Prior Approval not required for replacement agricultural building for farm machinery at OS 5374, Kentisbury.

145.6 Investigations ongoing in respect of unauthorised advertisement adjacent Old Station House Inn.

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146.1  ENP. Governance Arrangements for National Park Authorities. Response by 31/1/12.  To reply that K&T have no objections to members of the public being members of ENP.

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147.1  Trees/Stakes had been delivered on the day of the Meeting.  Some Councillors would be able to plan out the paths and drive in some stakes on 7/1/12 and the main planting day would be on 14/1/12.  The details to be included in the Community News of the N D Journal and the School also advised.

147.2  The Parish Council’s Planning Application could not be validated as further information was required.  A further 60 days had been given for this to be provided.  District Councillor Tucker to be asked to assist.

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Balances:  Current A/ct: £3,998.66 at 21/11/11;  £3,224.79 at 21/12/11.

Business Instant Access A/ct: £4,413.78 at 9/11/11;  £1,413.96 at 15/12/11.

148.1  Payments.  The following were approved and authorised:

Mrs S Squire                        January Salary                              £76.63

Photocopying                                £  9.60

Broadband                                    £  3.00

A4 files                                          £  2.42        £91.71

A & B Contractors               Stock Fencing Labour                                     £504.00

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D & I Bridgman & Son Ltd  Stock Fencing Materials                                  £542.52

A letter of thanks to be sent for their co-operation and generosity.

148.2  Grass Keep.  The wording was agreed.

Proposed  by Councillor Barrow, seconded by Councillor Harrison in respect of Ruxfield.

Proposed by Councillor Monroe, seconded by Councillor Harrison in respect of the Parish Field.

Clerk

Clerk

149.1  Highways again reminded regarding Ley Lane & Ford Hill.  A third reminder to be sent regarding Ford Hill, copied in to County Councillor Mrs Davis.

Ley Lane had been completed to a degree. The road is eroded where water has gone across road. County Councillor Mrs Davis emailed Highways from the Meeting requesting attention to this.

A letter from Mr W Camp was read regarding Ley Lane and lorries turning in his gateway.  DCC to be requested to put a width restriction sign at both ends of the lane to prevent further problems and damage to the hedge banks.

149.2  ENP were making arrangements to trim the hedge at Blackmoor Gate.

149.3  Councillor Barrow again spoke about the incorrect camber of the A39 from the Old Rectory to Kentisbury Ford, resulting in water running across the road.  This was awaiting inspection.

149.4  Councillor Pile had spent 2 days clearing drains around the Parish.  It was noted this was a Lengthsman job.  Councillors felt there should be a Highways Liaison Officer as in past years and Councillor Parker to be asked so that he could co-ordinate issues and send details for the next Lengthman visit.

Clerk

Clerk

Clerk

The Meeting ended at 8.52pm.

• Minutes of 1/12/11
• Planning
• Payments
• Grass Keep wording

(Chair of Parish Council)