Agendas & Minutes from Sept. 2020 onwards.

CORNWORTHY PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of Cornworthy Parish Council Meeting

held in Cornworthy Village Hall

on Monday 7thSeptember 2020 at 8.00 pm

*NB. Strict social distancing guidelines observed throughout.

Draft Minutes subject to change at next meeting

Present: Cllrs: Kirkland (Chairman), Bradley, Carver, Hunt, Matthews, Worthington

In Attendance: Linda Maby (Clerk), District Councillor McKay ( until 8.25pm), County Councillor Hawkins,

Open Forum: Members of the public were invited to send any representations prior to this meeting by e mail to parishcouncil@cornworthy.com as due to Covid 19 restrictions

numbers attending were limited (3 received)

1.0 Preambles

1.1 Emergency Exits

1.2 Apologies from Cllr Fry

2.0 Declarations of Interest : Cllr Carver : item 7.4

3.0 Minutes

3.1 Minutesfrom the Parish Council Meeting held 29^th June 2020 were approved by all and duly signed by the Chairman, Cllr Kirkland

Cllr John McKay gave his report next (see later for his report under item 9.6)

4.0 Matters Arising from Minutes

(Item 4.2) Cllr Kirkland informed the meeting that the work to the Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) Lighting Mast is complete and we now have a formal installation certificate. DAA will perform a trial run shortly. Cllr Kitkland asked that the parish council extended thanks to all involved particularly, the Cornworthy Sports Club, the Holly Ball for their donation and Cllr Hunt.

5.0 Local Issues

5.1 Enforcement cases : clerk reported on decisions and the one remaining outstanding case.

5.2 Parish Council Website & Accessibility Statement: Mrs Penny Kirkland had provided details of the cost for the new gov.uk domain name required for Cornworthy Parish Council (£145 for 2 years and £87 yearly thereafter). Hosting for the new website would be £5.75 per month payable quarterly or yearly. This would cover one website and up to 100 email addresses. All councillors will be issued with gov.uk addresses in due course. This was proposed by Cllr Matthews and seconded by Cllr Cartver.

Mrs Penny Kirkland had prepared a statement to go on our current website to comply with the Accessibility Standards deadline of the 22^nd September whilst the new fully compliant website is being prepared.

5.3 Replacement Parish Council Laptop : Cllr Mckay had investigated whether a refurbished laptop could be availalble for Cornworthy Parish Council from SHDCC to replace the current dysfunctional one. . Unfortunately, because of security issues, this was not permissible. Cllr McKay offered up to £300 to assist with the cost of a new laptop. Cllr Kirkland recommended an Acer Aspire 3 15.6 inch Laptop at a cost of £499 (including VAT). The purchase of this was proposed by Cllr Bradley and seconded by Cllr Carver. Clerk to progress.

5.4 Parishioners E mails : There were three in total. 5.4.1: The parish council was asked to reconsider placing some boulders/ bollards along a short length of a parishioners boundary which is being constantly eroded by drivers parking here. The bank that prevents water egress into the garden during heavy rain has been flattened in places and cars are very close to damaging the fencing. Problems arise especially with visitors to the village parking here. Cllrs commented that they could not sanction bollards to be put onto the highway and suggested that the parishioner consider a more solid structure other than a hedge which would better protect the boundary. In the meantime, the hedge could be kept clipped so the advisory ‘No Parking’ notices can be clearly seen. Clerk to inform. 5.4.2 The parish council was asked to comment on the cutting down of the Sycamore hedge on the small paddock behind the Hunters Lodge Inn. There was concern that the contractor seems to have taken little notice of the Tree Protection Plan included in recent planning applications( Mr A.Agar 21st

Feb 2017 0334/17/FW) in that the hedge will need to undergo pollarding in time and that any gaps should be replanted. Some privacy issues were now being experienced. Cllrs commented that this is a conservation area and that the Tree Officer at South West Devon should be contacted. Clerk to progress.

5.4.3 The parish council were asked to address the problems of Ash Dieback and Himalayan Balsam

both of which are becoming noticeably widespread in the parish. ,Cllrs would like the Tree Officer’s comments on this.

5.5 Parking In The Village: There had been recent problems with refuse collection in Priory View due to poorly parked vehicles blocking access for the lorry. The situation has been rectified at the moment but Cllrs want this to be monitored.

5.6 Fire Hydrants check: Cllrs Kirkland and Hunt agreed to carry out this annual requirement.

5.7 Electrical sockets for Sports Club at DAA lighting Mast : Kelvin Gitsham has provided a quote for installing electrical sockets at the lighting Mast which the Sports Club can use as originally agreed.

The amount of £239.07 was agreed by all. Proposed by Cllr Carver and seconded by Cllr Hunt. Clerk to progress.

6.0 Highways

As there were several issues which have previously been reported to DCC Highways but not actioned, County Councillor Hawkins felt that a meeting in Cornworthy with Lisa Edmonds from DCC Highways and representatives from Cornworthy Parish Council now be arranged to discuss these issues and the conditions of the roads. Clerk to progress

7.0 Planning ( 7.1 to 7.6 discussed /commented on during August )

7.1 Court Prior Farm, Cornworthy TQ97ES : Householder application for replacement of existing rear blockwork lean-to extension and creation of new garden room extension with conversion of single ground floor window into a new doorway and enlargement of first floor window 1636/20/HHO SUPPORT

7.2 Court Prior Farm, Cornworthy TQ97ES : Listed Building Consent for replacement of existing rear blockwork lean-to extension and creation of new garden extension with conversion of single ground floor window into a new doorway and enlargement of first floor window 1637/20/LBC

SUPPORT

7.3Capton Mill Cottage, Capton, Dittisham TQ6 OJE : Householder application for the erection of timber framed studio/workshop with wash room and replacement septic tank: 1669/20/HHO SUPPORT

7.4 Court Prior Farm, Cornworthy TQ97ES: Change of use and conversion of redundant pool house to single dwelling house 1427/20/FUL COMMENT Cornworthy Parish Council believe there may have been a condition placed on this development when the swimming pool was originally built which prevented a change of use in the future into a dwelling.

7.5 Higher Venice Barn, Allaleigh, Blackawaton, Totnes TQ9 7DLConversion of barn to dwelling and associated landscaping : 0704/20/FUL READVERTISEMENT (revised plans received) OBJECT Parish Council expressed concern about the access to this property which is down an unmetalled road seemingly unfit for most general vehicles. The road is in poor condition and suffers from flooding during the winter period. This is more of a pathway for walkers and possibly cyclists and does not constitute a good means of access to the property. Cornworthy Parish Council remain concerned about the use of the DCC lane as access to Venice Barn. We would like to see the county road preserved in its present state. This road/lane is unsuitable for larger vehicles, especially wide construction vehicles which are liable to cause damage to the ancient walls here. The lane also regularly holds water especially during the winter and the water run off from the main highway is likely to undermine the new surfacing as proposed

7.6 Parks Barn, Abbey Road, CornworthyTQ9 7ETRemoval and or variation of conditions 2, 3, 4, 5 and 77 following planning consent 13/1028/14/F 2284/20/VAR OBJECT The development (particularly windows) are still being reviewed under an enforcement case which has not yet been decided

The suggested lintels in this application do not appear to meet building regulations

7.7 Land Adjacent to Dartmouth Park & Ride Site, Wessex Way, Dartmouth, TQ6 0JL 1585/20/FUL

READVERTISEMENT (Revised Plans Received) Construction of new 2 storey Health & Well Being Centre and associated external works (comment by 24/9/2020) SUPPORT

Decisions

7.8 Court Prior Farm, Cornworthy TQ97ES : Householder application for replacement of existing rear blockwork lean-to extension and creation of new garden room extension with conversion of single ground floor window into a new doorway and enlargement of first floor window 1636/20/HHO CONDITIONAL APPROVAL

7.9 Court Prior Farm, Cornworthy TQ97ES : Listed Building Consent for replacement of existing rear blockwork lean-to extension and creation of new garden extension with conversion of single ground floor window into a new doorway and enlargement of first floor window 1637/20/LBC

CONDITIONAL APPROVAL

7.10 Lavender Mead, Cornworthy TQ97HF : Approval of details reserved by conditions (discharge) ie. Condition 6 of the planning consent 4238/17/FUL: 3939/19/ARC DISCHARGE OF CONDITION APPROVED 7.11 Dinnicombe Barn, Ridge Lane, Blackawaton TQ9 7HX. Erection of detached ancillary oak framed

annexe, 1259/20/FUL REFUSAL

8.0 Finance and Records

8.1 Receipts

(a) 45p bank interest July/August 2020

8.2 Payments

(a) £264.16 : Mrs L Maby – Clerk’s Salary for August

(b) £88.42 : Mrs L Maby – Clerk’s Expenses for 2^nd quarter 2020/21

8.1/8.2: Payment proposed by Cllr Hunt and seconded by Cllr Carver

NB. Previous payments during August 2020 using BACS payments approved with two authorised signatures ( Cllr Kirkland & Cllr Bradley)

DPC Financial Regulations permit the Clerk, in conjunction with Chairman of Council, to authorise expenditure for any items total up to £500 per invoice (see NALC document Parish Financial Regulations Section 4/4.1)

8.3 (a) Mrs L Maby – Clerk’s Salary for July 2020 : £264.16

8.4 Bank Balanceat 4/8//2020

Total: £19,374.13 Current account: £13,511.38 Savings account: £5,862.75

Allocated: Cornworthy PC: £18,409.24 Charlecombe Wood: £108.01 P3: £856.88

8.5 Clerks salary increase and scp scale progression: all in agreement that clerk should move up one scale and receive back pay to April 2020.

8.6 Locality grant of £525 available from County Cllr Hawkins: it was agreed that funds should go towards the new laptop and any associated software needed as well as commissioning the new website. Clerk to progress

9.0 Reports

9.1 Clerk : no items to report

9.2 Tree Warden

9.3 Defibrillator: tested and working fine

9.4 Village Hall : risk assessments continue to be re-visited and the situation regarding activities within the hall reviewed on a regular basis alongside government advice regarding Covid 19.

9.5 Climate Change Emergency

9.6 District Councillor: (report given from 8.05 to 8.25pm when Cllr McKay left the meeting)

SHDCC experiencing budget deficit and an uncertain future but the council are well equipped at present to deal with this.
There will be a White Paper at the end of September which sets out plans for a Unitary Authority. This will mean more devolution at a local/parish council level.
Council looking at how to engage with local communities going forward learning lessons from the marvellous work undertaken by local groups/communities during the crisis.
An action plan on biodiversity is expected soon
Cllr McKay expressed his support for the PC’s comments on the planning application at Higher Venice Barn, Allaleigh (item 7.5 above) feeling that the ‘green lane’ there should be protected.
Cllr McKay asked that hebe contacted should there be any need for a ‘Speedwatch’ monitor.

9.7 County Councillor : Cllr Hawkins reported that Cornworthy PC are the only parish council at present holding face-to-face meetings. DCC and SHDC will continue business with virtual meetings.

10.0 Any Other Business

10.1 Village Oak Tree: clerk was asked to contact the Tree Officer regarding pruning the tree
1. 10.2 Recycling meeting/presentation: still awaiting a date for this

11.0 100 Club September Draw

1^st:Mrs R Fry; 2^nd: Ms H King 3^rd: Mr P O’Brien

NB .August 100 Club draw took place with witnesses at The Hunters Lodge

1^st: Ms C Hannah; 2^nd: Mrs J Kerslake; 3^rd Ms H King

The next Parish Council Meeting is on Monday 5^th October 2020 at 8.00 pm

CORNWORTHY PARISH COUNCIL

Clerk to the Council: Mrs Linda Maby, Abbey View, Cornworthy, Totnes, TQ9 7ES

Tel: 01803 732731 Email: parishcouncil@cornworthy.com

To: Members of the Cornworthy Parish Council

You are hereby summoned to attend a meeting of Cornworthy Parish Council in the main room of Cornworthy Village Hall on Monday 5^th October 2020 at 8.00 pm for the purpose of transacting the following business

We will be seated in discreet groups of 6 or less to meet with current Covid 19 restrictions.

Open Forum: Members of the public are invited to send any representations prior to this meeting by e mail to parishcouncil@cornworthy.com

A G E N D A

1.0 Preambles

1.1 Apologies

2.0 Declarations of Interest

3.0 Minutes

3.1 Approval of Minutesfrom the Parish Council Meeting held 7th September 2020

4.0 Matters Arising from Minutes

5.0 Local Issues

5.1 Enforcement cases

5.2 Parishioners Letters

6.0 Highways

7.0 Planning

Applications

7.1 NB. INFORMATION ONLY The Linhay, Allaleigh Lane, Allaleigh, 3078/20/PDM

Application to determine if prior approval is required for proposed change of use of agricultural building to dwelling house (Class C3) and for associated building operations (Class Q(a+b))

Decisions

7.2Court Prior Farm, Cornworthy TQ97ES : Change of use and conversion of redundant pool house to single dwelling house 1427/20/FUL CONDITIONAL APPROVAL

7.3 Lower Washbourne Farm, Washbourne TQ9 7UE: Certificate of Lawfulness for existing use of land for siting and use of three caravans/mobile homes for residential use 2100/20/CLE

CERT OF LAWFULNESS (Existing) CERTIFIED

7.4Parks Barn, Abbey Road, CornworthyTQ9 7ET Removal and or variation of conditions 2, 3, 4, 5 and 77 following planning consent 13/1028/14/F 2284/20/VAR REFUSAL

8.0 Finance and Records

8.1 Receipts

(a) 5p bank interest -as at 11^th September 2020

(b) £2,260.61 (Current Account VAT repayment

8.2 Payments

(a) £340.60- Mrs L Maby– Clerk’s Salary inc pay and scale increase with back pay

(b) £549.99 – Mrs L Maby (Argos) for new council laptop

(d) £12.75 to L Maby for paying quarterly hosting fees to BEST HOST

(e ) £11.50 to Cornworthy Village Hall ( meeting room hire/refund fees/Assoc. M/ship)

(f) £35 Christopher Hunt ( remedy e mail /computer issues)

8.3 Bank Balance at 30/9/2020

Total : £ 25,097.21 Current Account :£17,033.80 Savings Account £8,063.41

Allocated: Cornworthy PC: £24,132.32

Charlecombe Wood: £108.01 P3: £856.88

9. Reports

9.1 Clerk

9.2 Tree Warden

9.3 Defibrillator

9.4 Village Hall

9.5 Climate Change Emergency

9.6 District Councillor

9.7 County Councillor

10.0 Correspondence/Invitations & Matters for November Agenda

11.0 100 October Club Draws

The next Parish Council Meeting is on Monday 2^nd November 2020 at 8.00 pm

Mrs Linda Maby, Clerk

30^th September 2020

CORNWORTHY PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of Cornworthy Parish Council Meeting

held in Cornworthy Village Hall

on Monday 5^th October 2020 at 8.00 pm

*NB. Strict social distancing guidelines observed throughout.

Draft Minutes subject to change at next meeting

Present: Cllrs: Kirkland (Chairman), Bradley, Carver, Fry, Hunt, Matthews, Worthington

In Attendance: Linda Maby (Clerk), District Councillor McKay

Open Forum: Members of the public were invited to send any representations prior to this meeting by e mail to parishcouncil@cornworthy.com

1.0 Preambles

1.1 Emergency Exits

1.2 Apologies from County Councillor Hawkins,

2.0 Declarations of Interest : Cllr Hunt : item 8.2.f

3.0 Minutes

3.1 Minutesfrom the Parish Council Meeting held 7^th September 2020 were approved by all and duly signed by the Chairman, Cllr Kirkland

4.0 Matters Arising from Minutes

4.1 (Item 5.3) Cllr Kirkland advised that the new laptop for the clerk has been purchased at a cost of £549.99. Cllr McKay offered to split the cost of this with Cllr Hawkins. Clerk to pursue

4.2 (Item 5.4.2/5.4.3/10.1) Lee Marshall, the County Tree Officer is looking into the various issues raised with him regarding Ash Dieback, the pruning of the hedge in the field behind the Hunters Lodge and issues regarding the oak tree on the village green.

5.0 Local Issues

5.1 Enforcement cases : only one remaining case which Cllr McKay will look in to.

5.2 Parishioners Letters : no communications this month

6.0 Highways

6.1 A meeting has been arranged with Lisa Edmonds form Devon County Highways in Cornworthy to discuss repairs needed to the highway and drainage from the church to Furzehill Cross as well as other highways issues in the parish. This is to be convened on Wednesday 7^th October.

6.2 Cllr Hunt asked that a pothole behind the Great Western Hotel on the road to Forces Tavern be reported.

7.0 Planning

Applications

7.1 NB. INFORMATION ONLY The Linhay, Allaleigh Lane, Allaleigh, 3078/20/PDM

Application to determine if prior approval is required for proposed change of use of agricultural building to dwelling house (Class C3) and for associated building operations (Class Q(a+b))

Decisions

7.2Court Prior Farm, Cornworthy TQ97ES : Change of use and conversion of redundant pool house to single dwelling house 1427/20/FUL CONDITIONAL APPROVAL

7.3 Lower Washbourne Farm, Washbourne TQ9 7UE: Certificate of Lawfulness for existing use of land for siting and use of three caravans/mobile homes for residential use 2100/20/CLE

CERT OF LAWFULNESS (Existing) CERTIFIED

7.4Parks Barn, Abbey Road, CornworthyTQ9 7ET Removal and or variation of conditions 2, 3, 4, 5 and 77 following planning consent 13/1028/14/F 2284/20/VAR REFUSAL

8.0 Finance and Records

8.1 Receipts

(a) 5p bank interest -as at 11^th September 2020

(b) £2,260.61 (Current Account VAT repayment

8.2 Payments

(a) £340.60- Mrs L Maby– Clerk’s Salary inc pay and scale increase with back pay

(b) £549.99 – Mrs L Maby (Argos) for new council laptop

(d) £12.75 to L Maby for paying quarterly hosting fees to BEST HOST

(e ) £11.50 to Cornworthy Village Hall ( meeting room hire/refund fees/Assoc. M/ship)

(f) £35 Christopher Hunt ( remedy e mail /computer issues)

Payments proposed by Cllr Matthews and seconded by Cllr Carver.

8.3 Bank Balance at 30/9/2020

Total : £ 25,097.21 Current Account :£17,033.80 Savings Account £8,063.41

Allocated: Cornworthy PC: £24,132.32

Charlecombe Wood: £108.01 P3: £856.88

9. Reports

9.1 Clerk: clerk advised that the external auditors had raised a few queries with the accounts. One of the issues being how financial reserves are allocated. The clerk outlined the response to be sent to the auditors on this. She suggested that reserves are assessed regularly and will prepare a document for the November meeting on current reserves.

9.2 Tree Warden : none

9.3 Defibrillator : all working fine

9.4 Village Hall: none

9.5 Climate Change Emergency : none

9.6 District Councillor: Cllr McKay discussed the changing role of the Localities Officer because of the Communities Engagement Strategy. He told the meeting that the first stage of the Planning Paper could happen quite quickly. There was a lot of opposition to this. He advised that the planning application for the barn conversion at Little Venice, Allaleigh is likely to go to mediation. As there are no site meetings at present because of Covid19, Cllr McKay will make a video highlighting the issues with the access and the lane.

9.7 County Councillor : absent

10.0 Correspondence/Invitations & Matters for November Agenda

10.1Cllr Kirkland asked that the idea of the parish council supplying a large Christmas Tree located outside the Village Hall be discussed in the next meeting. Clerk to source estimates.

11.0 100 October Club Draws

1^st: Mr and Mrs Hannaford; 2^nd:Mrs J Appleton; 3^rd: Miss H Issit

The meeting closed at 8.35pm

The next Parish Council Meeting is on Monday 2^nd November 2020 at 8.00 pm

CORNWORTHY PARISH COUNCIL

Clerk to the Council: Mrs Linda Maby, Abbey View, Cornworthy, Totnes, TQ9 7ES

Tel: 01803 732731 Email: parishcouncil@cornworthy.com

To: Members of the Cornworthy Parish Council

You are hereby summoned to attend a meeting of Cornworthy Parish Council in the main room of Cornworthy Village Hall on Monday 2^nd November 2020 at 8.00 pm for the purpose of transacting the following business

We will be seated in discreet groups of 6 or less to meet with current Covid 19 restrictions.

Open Forum: Members of the public are invited to send any representations prior to this meeting by e mail to parishcouncil@cornworthy.com

A G E N D A

1.0 Preambles

1.1 Apologies

2.0 Declarations of Interest

3.0 Minutes

3.1 Approval of Minutesfrom the Parish Council Meeting held 5^th October 2020

4.0 Matters Arising from Minutes

5.0 Local Issues

5.1 Enforcement cases

5.2 Parishioners Letters

5.3 Village Christmas Tree

5.4 Covid19 2^nd wave response

5.5 Grants for laptop

5.6 Items required for new website (secure certificate £24 per annum) / laptop (Windows package £75)

6.0 Highways

6.1 Meeting with DCC Highways

7.0 Planning

Applications

7.1 3, Priory View, Cornworthy TQ97HN2907/20/HHO Householder application for retaining front wall and creation of parking space (respond by12/11/20)

Additional Items

7.2 Higher Venice Barn”, Allaleigh, Blackawton, Totnes 0704/20/FUL Conversion of barn to dwelling and associated landscaping This planning application is being presented to the Development Management Committee at 11.00am on 4th November 2020 held remotely, via skype

8.0 Finance and Records

8.1 Receipts

(a) 7p bank interest -as at 9^th October 2020

8.2 Payments

(a) £276.90- Mrs L Maby– Clerk’s Salary for October 2020

(b) £45.00 – Mrs P Kirkland – Easy Start WordPress

8.3 Bank Balance at 19/10/2020

Total : £23,997.94 Current Account :£15,934.46 Savings Account £8,063.48

Allocated: Cornworthy PC: £ 23,033.05

Charlecombe Wood: £108.01 P3: £856.88

9. Reports

9.1 Clerk (inc discussion on financial reserves)

9.2 Tree Warden

9.3 Defibrillator

9.4 Village Hall

9.5 Climate Change Emergency

9.6 District Councillor

9.7 County Councillor

10.0 Correspondence/Invitations & Matters for December Agenda

10.1Councillor Advocate Scheme

10.2 Waste Management/Missed Bins

11.0 100 November Club Draws

The next Parish Council Meeting is on Monday 7^th December 2020 at 8.00 pm

Mrs Linda Maby, Clerk

28^th October 2020

CORNWORTHY PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of Cornworthy Parish Council Meeting

held in Cornworthy Village Hall

on Monday 2^nd November 2020 at 8.00 pm

*NB. Strict social distancing guidelines observed throughout.

Draft Minutes subject to change at next meeting

Present: Cllrs: Kirkland (Chairman), Bradley, Hunt, Matthews, Worthington

In Attendance: Linda Maby (Clerk), County Councillor Hawkins

Open Forum: Members of the public were invited to send any representations prior to this meeting by e mail to parishcouncil@cornworthy.com

1.0 Preambles

1.1 Apologies: Cllrs Carver and Fry; District Councillor McKay

2.0 Declarations of Interest : Cllr Kirkland item 8.2 (b)

3.0 Minutes

3.1 TheMinutesfrom the Parish Council Meeting held 5^th October 2020 were approved by all and duly signed by Chairman Cllr Kirkland.

4.0 Matters Arising from Minutes

4.1 (Item 5.3) Clerk confirmed that paperwork had arrived to claim £250 each from SHDC and Devon CC Localities Funds towards the cost of the new laptop. Clerk to complete

4.2 (Item6.1) A meeting was held in Cornworthy on Wednesday 7^th October with Lisa Edmonds from Devon County Highways to discuss repairs needed to the highway and drainage from the church to Furzehill Cross as well as other highways issues in the parish. Highways have noted all issues. Cllr Hunt agreed to carry out a pro tem measure on the road to Furzehill Cross to divert the running water

5.0 Local Issues

5.1 Enforcement cases : one new case which was discussed amongst councillors.

5.2 Parishioners Letters : correspondence received from parishioner in Allaleigh asking whether

the Parish Council is planning to speak at the Development Management Committee meeting on November 4th regarding planning application 0704/20/FUL at Higher Venice Barn, and the proposed use of the unmetalled track as the new access route to the barn conversion. Cllr McKay has taken a video of the track to show the committee members. Cllr Kirkland has agreed to attend this ‘digital’ meeting.

5.3 Village Christmas Tree : Cllr Kirkland proposed the idea of the parish council supplying a large Christmas Tree located outside the Village Hall together with lights on a timer. Kelvin Gitsham has agreed to install an electrical socket in the Hall which can be blanked off after use until next Christmas. Clerk hassourced a 10 foot tree and a re-usable half barrel from Bugford Nurseries for £90 whilst Cllr Hawkins agreed to help with the sourcing of the lights and timer for approximately £75.The idea was seconded by Cllr Hunt and everyone was in agreement. Clerk to progress and use Facebook and Noticeboards to advise when lights will be switched on. Cllr Kirkland advised that Elly Finn has agreed to organise a children’s competition to make waterproof tree decorations.

5.4 Covid19 2^nd wave response : cllrs discussed the use of previous posters and volunteer lists, should they be needed, as well as the supply of Food Bags from Dartmouth Food Bank. Clerk to enquire whether the church porch could be used as an appropriate pick up point for the bags which would be supplied by Cllr Hawkins who agreed to bring 3 bags to begin with.

5.5 Grants for laptop : see 4.1 above

5.6 Items required for new website (secure certificate £24 per annum) / laptop (Windows package £75):

Cllr Kirkland stressed that the purchase of these items was necessary to set up the new laptop. Proposed by Cllr Bradley and seconded by Cllr Hunt.

6.0 Highways

6.1 Meeting with DCC Highways : see above

6.2:Cllr Hunt advised he had carried out some temporary work to the road from the church to Furzehill Cross to cope with the excessive water flowing there until Devon CC Highways can address the problem more substantially. Clerk has advised Highways.

6.3 Cllr Hunt asked that a police incident report is filed concerning the finger post at Kerswell which has come down again with evidence of deliberate tampering. Clerk to progress.

7.0 Planning

Applications

7.1 3, Priory View, Cornworthy TQ97HN2907/20/HHO Householder application for retaining front wall and creation of parking space (respond by12/11/20). COMMENT Cllrs wished to comment that they had no objection to this application.

Additional Items

8.0 Finance and Records

8.1 Receipts

(a) 7p bank interest -as at 9^th October 2020

8.2 Payments

(a) £276.90- Mrs L Maby– Clerk’s Salary for October 2020

(b) £45.00 – Mrs P Kirkland – Easy Start WordPress

Payments proposed by Cllr Kirkland and approved by Cllr Matthews.

8.3 Bank Balance at 19/10/2020

Total : £23,997.94 Current Account :£15,934.46 Savings Account £8,063.48

Allocated: Cornworthy PC: £ 23,033.05

Charlecombe Wood: £108.01 P3: £856.88

9. Reports

9.1 Clerk : clerk will issue a budget ‘package’ to councillors well before the next meeting which will outline financial reserves available. Clerk also advised that the AGAR has been completed by the external auditors.

9.2 Tree Warden : none

9.3 Defibrillator : all working fine

9.4 Village Hall : Cllr Carver absent

9.5 Climate Change Emergency : Cllr Fry absent

9.6 District Councillor : absent

9.7 County Councillor: Cllr Hawkins advised that -there were financial packages available for people in need because of Covid – recycling centres will remain open during lock down – the Dartmouth Health and Well Being Centre planning application and eventual build has been held up because of Covid and is scheduled to begin in Spring 2022.

10.0 Correspondence/Invitations & Matters for December Agenda

10.1Councillor Advocate Scheme : The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner’s Councillor Advocate Scheme have asked that we nominate a councillor. They advise that joining the scheme is a great opportunity to share community safety messages and liaise with the police in our communities. The advocacy scheme provides an ability to read and share messages from Devon and Cornwall police about relevant issues such as the police response to Covid-19. Cllr Kirkland agreed to act as advocate.

10.2 Waste Management/Missed Bins: many households have had either bins or recycling bags left uncollected under the new system. Cllr Hawkins suggested that Cllr McKay is made aware and to contact hayleyduffy@swdevon.gov.uk if it’s an ongoing problem. Clerk to pursue.

11.0 100 November Club Draws

1^st: Mr and Mrs Sherwood; 2^nd:Mrs T Scanlan; 3^rd: Mrs V Tozer

The meeting closed at 8.50pm

The next Parish Council Meeting is on Monday 7^th December 2020 at 8.00 pm

CORNWORTHY PARISH COUNCIL

Clerk to the Council: Mrs Linda Maby, Abbey View, Cornworthy, Totnes, TQ9 7ES

Tel: 01803 732731 Email: parishclerk@cornworthyparishcouncil.gov.uk

To: Members of the Cornworthy Parish Council

You are hereby summoned to attend a meeting of Cornworthy Parish Council using video conferencing

on Monday 11th January 2021 at 8.00 pm for the purpose of transacting the following business

Open Forum: Members of the public are invited to send any representations prior to this meeting by e mail to parishclerk@cornworthyparishcouncil.gov.uk

A G E N D A

1.0 Preambles

1.1 Apologies

2.0 Declarations of Interest

3.0 Minutes

3.1 Approval of Minutesfrom the Parish Council Meeting held 2^nd November 2020

3.2 Approval of Minutes from the Parish Council Extraordinary Meeting held 23^rd December 2020

4.0 Matters Arising from Minutes

4.1 (Item 5.3) Village Christmas Tree plus Children’s Decorations Competition/ Expenditure on electrical facility to light tree at village hall c£240

4.2 (Item6.3) Finger post damage

5.0 Local Issues

5.1 Enforcement cases

5.2 Parishioners Letters

5.3 £325 Locality Fund from Devon CC

5.4 Cllr Matthews resignation/: Notice of casual vacancy & co-option

5.5 Parking In Priory View

5.6 Gritting in Village

5.7 Covid 19 response

5.8 Occupation of land behind Best Western Golf Course

6.0 Highways

7.0 Planning

Applications

7.1 Sheilings Ridge Lane Blackawton TQ9 7HJ 3526/20/CLE Certificate of lawfulness for existing use in breach of occupancy condition COMMENT

7.2 Lane End Stables Cornworthy TQ97ES 3568/20/TCA T1: Ash – Re-coppice to previous points. G1: Sycamore x 3 – Crown height reduction by 2-3m and lateral reduction by 1-2m on all sides. T2: Sycamore – Crown height reduction by 2-3m and lateral reduction by1-2m on all sides. T3: Walnut – Overall crown reduction by 2m on all sides. G2: Rowan x2 & Oak x2 – Through prune small tertiary branches growing around BT lines approx. 5m from ground level on North East side to provide clearance from BT cable. T4: Apple – Reshape & removal of 1m growth on all sides. T5: Goat Willow – Pollard to 5m from ground level. G3: Sweet Chestnut x2 – Crown raise to 3.5m from ground level. SUPPORT

Decisions

7.3 The Linhay, Allaleigh Lane, Allaleigh,Totnes 3078/20/PDM Application to determine whether prior approval is required for proposed change of use of agricultural building to dwelling house (Class C) and for associated building operations (Class Q a&b) PRIOR APPROVAL REQUIRED & GIVEN 7.4 Sheilings Ridge Lane Blackawton TQ9 7HJ 3526/20/CLE Certificate of lawfulness for existing use in breach of occupancy condition REFUSAL

8.0 Finance and Records

8.1 Receipts

(a) 7p bank interest -as at 9^th November 2020/ 7p bank interest -as at 9^th December 2020

(b) £250 : Devon CC grant (laptop)

8.2 Payments

Payments made by BACS in November/December

(a) £276.90- Mrs L Maby– Clerk’s Salary for November 2020

(b) £ 41.88 -Mrs L Maby Expenses 3^rd quarter 2019/20

(d) £24: Best Host SLL Certificate

(e) £240 (inc VAT) : PKF Littlejohn for 2019/20 External Audit

(f) £59.17 : Mainline for Christmas Tree lights & connectors

(g) £19.99 :Mrs P and Mr T Kirkland for Word 2007fromSoftware Repair World

(i) £90.00: Bugford Nurseries for Christmas Tree and Half Barrel

(j) £119 : Lexis Nexis for Arnold Baker LCA 12^th Edition

NB. All payments above approved with two authorised signatures ( Cllr Kirkland & Cllr Bradley)

New Payments

(k) £276.90- Mrs L Maby– Clerk’s Salary for December 2020

(l) £14.39 – Mrs L Maby – Monthly Purchase of Zoom Pro video conference tool

(m)£15.00- Mrs J Bradley – Gift purchase for Mrs P Kirkland as thanks for new website development

8.3 Bank Balance at 10/12/2020

Total : £23,406.99 Current Account :£15,343.37 Savings Account £8,063.62

Allocated: Cornworthy PC: £ 22,442.10

Charlecombe Wood: £108.01 P3: £856.88

8.4 Budget approval for 2021/22

8.5 Precept : to approve a 2021/22 precept demand

9. Reports

9.1 Clerk

9.2 Tree Warden

9.3 Defibrillator

9.4 Village Hall

9.5 Climate Change Emergency

9.6 District Councillor

9.7 County Councillor

10.0 Correspondence/Invitations & Matters for February Agenda

11.0 100 Club January Draw

The next Parish Council Meeting is on Monday 1^st February 2021 at 8.00 pm

Information for non-councillors

The meeting will be held using Zoom videoconferencing. Meeting ID: 875 9644 7979

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There are 10 minutes available at the start of the meeting for Open Forum, then it will be observation only.

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Mrs Linda Maby, Clerk

5^th January 2021

CORNWORTHY PARISH COUNCIL

Clerk to the Council: Mrs Linda Maby, Abbey View, Cornworthy, Totnes, TQ9 7ES

Tel: 01803 732731 Email: parishclerk@cornworthyparishcouncil.gov.uk

To: Members of the Cornworthy Parish Council

You are hereby summoned to attend a meeting of Cornworthy Parish Council using video conferencing

on Monday 1^st February 2021 at 8.00 pm for the purpose of transacting the following business

Open Forum: Members of the public are invited to send any representations prior to this meeting by e mail to parishclerk@cornworthyparishcouncil.gov.uk

A G E N D A

1.0 Preambles

1.1 Apologies

2.0 Election of New Councillor

2.1 Election of Councillor to Cornworthy Parish Council

2.2 Signing of Acceptance of Offer Form by elected Councillor

3.0 Declarations of Interest

4.0 Minutes

4.1 Approval of Minutesfrom the Parish Council Meeting held 11^th January 2021

5.0 Matters Arising from Minutes

5.1 (Item Nov Minutes 4.1) Mr Gitsham invoices

5.2 (Item Nov minutes 4.2) Finger post damage at the Washbourne turning

5.3 (Item Nov Minutes 5.2a) Two Traffic signs purchased saying ‘PLEASE SLOW DOWN’.

5.4 (Item Nov Minutes5.3) Locality Grant of £325 for Grit Bin and Replacement Bench

6.0 Local Issues

6.1 Enforcement cases

6.2 Parishioners Letters

6.3 Parking In the Village

6.4 Dog Waste in the Village

6.5 Gritting in the Village

7.0 Highways

8.0 Planning

Decisions

8.1 Lower Washbourne Farm, Washbourne TQ9 7UE 3905/20/PDM Application to determine whether prior approval is required for proposed change of use of agricultural building to dwelling house (Class C3) and for associated operational development (Class Q a&b) PRIOR APPROVAL REQUIRED & GIVEN

9.0 Finance and Records

9.1 Receipts

(a) 7p bank interest -as at 11^th January 2021

9.2 Payments

(a) £276.90- Mrs L Maby– Clerk’s Salary for January 2021

(b) £14.87 -Mrs L Maby for 2 x road signs from Amazon

(d) £370.85 – Grit Bins.net for grit bins and shovels

(e) 530.00 – Stephen Hunt for repairs to parish Footpaths (cheque)

(f) £35.00 – ICO for renewal (direct debit)

9.3 Bank Balance at 11/01/2020

Total : £22,945.78 Current Account :£14,882.09 Savings Account £8,063.69

Allocated: Cornworthy PC: £ 21,980.89

Charlecombe Wood: £108.01 P3: £856.88

10. Reports

9.1 Clerk

9.2 Tree Warden

9.3 Defibrillator

9.4 Village Hall

9.5 Climate Change Emergency

9.6 District Councillor

9.7 County Councillor

11.0 Correspondence/Invitations & Matters for March Agenda

12.0 100 Club February Draw

The next Parish Council Meeting is on Monday 1^st March 2021 at 8.00 pm

Information for non-councillors

The meeting will be held using Zoom videoconferencing. Meeting ID: 563 255 5344

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Cornworthy Parish Council

Minutes ofCornworthy Parish Council Meeting

Held by Videoconferencing (Zoom)

on Monday 11^th January 2021

Draft Minutes subject to change at the next meeting

Present: Cllr Kirkland (Chairman); Cllr Bradley (Vice Chairman); Cllr Fry

In Attendance: County Cllr Hawkins ; District Cllr McKay ;

Mrs L Maby (Clerk); 1 x Member of Public

Preambles

1.1 Apologies: Cllrs Worthington and Carver (technical difficulties)

Declarations of interest: none

Minutes

3.1 The Minutes from the Parish Council Meeting held on Monday 2^nd November 2020 were agreed by all and duly signed by Chairman Cllr Kirkland.

3.2 The Minutes from an Extraordinary meeting held on Wednesday 23^rd December to discuss the budget and precept level for 2021 were agreed by all and duly signed by Chairman, Cllr Kirkland

Matters Arising From Minutes

4.1 (Item Nov Minutes 5.3) Cllr Kirkland confirmed that a winner had been chosen from the entrants for the Children’s Decoration Competition. He also advised the meeting that Mr Gitsham who had offered his services to provide an outside socket to light the tree had come across installation problems which required further work . The cost of this extra work would be circa £240 (ex VAT). Cllr Kirkland asked that Mr Gitsham be requested to supply an invoice for payment alongside a further invoice to cover his work installing sockets at the Sports Field following the completion of the Devon Air Ambulance Lighting Mast. Clerk to pursue. Cllr Kirkland asked for an estimate for the amount of electricity used for the tree lights over the period. An amount of £30 was agreed to be paid to the Village Hall. Proposed by Cllr Kirkland and seconded by Cllr Bradley.

4.2 (Item Nov Minutes 6.3): Cllr Kirkland confirmed that the damage to the fingerposts at Kerswell and Millpond have been reported to the police. Cllr Hunt has re-erected the Kerswell sign with a surround of heavy boulders offering protection from further damage. Cllr Hunt will be asked if he can attend to The Millpond sign in due course.

Local Issues

5.1 Enforcement Cases: nothing new to report

5.2 Parishioners Letters

5.2 a Traffic incidents in lane between TQ9 7UF and Washbourne involving white vans speeding and local residents. Several incidents have now occurred in this spot causing damage to vehicles. Cllrs discussed the possibility of a 20mph limit here but Cllr Hawkins advised this was unlikely to be implemented on a deregulated country lane. Instead councillors discussed the possibility of erecting signs to encourage traffic to slow down. Clerk to check with DCC Highways that this will be possible if Cornworthy Parish Council purchase the signs.
5.2 b. Persons living off grid in huts on Ridge Lane and fouling of neighbouring fields. Clerk has already reported this to Enforcement. Cllr McKay will liaise with Enforcement Officers and Environmental Health to ascertain the situation.

5.2 c Poor road drainage affecting land at Higher Tideford Farm. Residents have described the issues with surface water from the highway flooding their land despite their own attempts to improve the drainage on their property. Clerk to relay the information to DCC Highways for their comments.

5.2d. Various issues regarding the upkeep of Cornworthy Village. Several issues were discussed. The main areas being the BT Phone Box and the Oak Posts around the Village Green area. The meeting was reminded by the clerk that the parish council have insisted on keeping the Phone Box despite BT’s regular attempts at removal since there is no mobile signal in the centre of the village for anyone with no access to a landline eg. a visitor to the village or a resident whose landline is temporarily inoperable. The missing pane of glass will be replaced and the box given a wash. Repairing the posts around the Oak Tree is in hand.

5.3 Locality Grant of £325: Cllr Hawkins suggested that a good use of this money could be to provide extra gritting bins for the village and the road signs for the Washbourne area. Cllrs were in agreement and Clerk to investigate cost of these items before applying for the grant.

5.4 Notice of Casual Vacancy: Cllr Kirkland informed the meeting that Cllr Matthews has resigned. Clerk has issued the notices of the Casual Vacancy on notice boards, website and parish magazine. As no requests for an election have been received by SHDC, Cornworthy Parish Council may now co-opt a new councillor. There is an interested person and this will be confirmed before the next meeting.

5.5 Parking in Priory View: Delivery vehicles and larger trucks such as the refuse lorry are finding it difficult to access Priory View because of parking on either side of the road. There is one particular vehicle mainly causing the issue and it was decided that Cllr Kirkland would speak to the owner as a first stage.

5.6 Gritting in the Village: Cllrs discussed the need for an action plan to address the problem of icy roads now there is no Gritter service . This will be on the agenda for the February meeting.

5.7 Covid 19 response: Cllr Kirkland confirmed that information regarding help available to residents had been posted on the parish council Facebook page.

5.8 Occupation of land behind Best Western Golf Course: this item has been discussed under 5.2b

6. Highways

6.1 Three potholes to be reported at Broadridge Lane and one at Tideford bend. Clerk to progress.

7. Planning

Applications

7.1 Sheilings Ridge Lane Blackawton TQ9 7HJ 3526/20/CLE Certificate of lawfulness for existing use in breach of occupancy condition COMMENT Cllrsbelieve there is an agricultural tie on this property

Decisions

7.4 Sheilings Ridge Lane Blackawton TQ9 7HJ 3526/20/CLE Certificate of lawfulness for existing use in breach of occupancy condition REFUSAL

8.0 Finance and Records

8.1 Receipts

(a) 7p bank interest -as at 9^th November 2020/ 7p bank interest as at 9^th December 2020 (b) £250 : Devon CC grant (laptop) (c) £250 : SHDC grant (laptop)

8.2 Payments

Payments made by BACS in November/December with authorised signatures from Cllrs Kirkland and Bradley

(a) £276.90- Mrs L Maby– Clerk’s Salary for November 2020 (b) £ 41.88 -Mrs L Maby Expenses 3^rd quarter (c) £17.25– Best Host– Quarterly hosting fees (d) £24: Best Host SLL Certificate (e) £240 (inc VAT) : PKF Littlejohn for 2019/20 External Audit (f) £59.17 : Mainline for Christmas Tree lights & connectors (g) £19.99 :Mrs P and Mr T Kirkland for Word 2007fromSoftware Repair World (i) £90.00 : Bugford Nurseries for Christmas Tree and half barrel (j) £119.00: Lexis Nexis for Arnold Baker LCA 12^th Edition

New Payments

(k) £276.90 – Mrs L Maby- Clerk’s Salary for December 2020 (l) £14.39- Mrs L Maby- Monthly Purchase of Zoom Pro for videoconferencing (m) £ 15.00 – Mrs J Bradley – gift purchase for website coordinator

Payments of above proposed by Cllr Kirkland and seconded by Cllr Fry

8.3 Bank Balance at 10/12/2020

Total : £23,406.99 Current Account :£15,343.37 Savings Account £8,063.62

Allocated: Cornworthy PC: £ 22,442.10 Charlecombe Wood: £108.01 P3: £856.88

8.4 Budget approval for 2021/22 : following the Extraordinary meeting of 23^rd December 2020 to discuss the draft budget, approval was proposed by Cllr Kirkland and seconded by Cllr Bradley

8.5 Precept level approval for 2021/22: following the Extraordinary meeting of 23^rd December 2020 to discuss the precept, it was agreed that this should remain at the previous year’s level of £7,500. This was proposed by Cllr Kirkland and seconded by Cllr Bradley

9. Reports

9.1 Clerk : Clerk advised councillors that the purchase of the Lexis Nexis for Arnold Baker LCA 12^th Edition replaces the 7^th edition we hold and will be available for councillors to use to look up regulations and principles regarding local council administration. She advised that the latest register of electors has been published with 305 on the electoral roll for the parish. Clerk advised that there is a link for reporting Ash Dieback which she will publish on Facebook and our website for this to be reported so that this can be attended to. Cllr Kirkland asked that this be put in the parish magazine (https://www.devon.gov.uk/roadsandtransport/reportaproblem/map/map_src/hzt/ ).She thanked Cllrs Hunt and Kirkland for their work in erecting the new notice board at Allaleigh. This will be welcomed by residents there as regular notices can now be posted. She also thanked councillors for their efforts in practising Zoom and adopting videoconferencing for meetings until further notice.

9.2 Tree Warden

9.3 Defibrillator : tested and working fine

9.4 Village Hall : report not available

9.5 Climate Change Emergency : Cllr Fry agreed to complete a consultation questionnaire on behalf of Cornworthy Parish Council for the Devon Climate Emergency Group. She had attended the first meeting of the Bio Diversity Forum via Zoom on the 9^th December which was a meet and greet. She advised that the South Hams Sustainability Group have produced a map of the area showing those parishes which have prepared a Plan. Cllr Fry intends to use this to ask advice and collaborate with some of these whilst in the process of preparing a Climate Emergency Plan for Cornworthy Parish.

9.6 District Councillor : Cllr McKay asked if there were any issues regarding the new Waste Collection service. Cllr Kirkland advised that the initial problems appear to have been rectified in the parish. Cllr McKay advised that new funding for Businesses was being made available with grants from £4K to £9K. He advised that there is now a consultation on Local Housing Strategy. Clerk to forward e mail to councillors. He reported that an action plan has been approved at a meeting on the 17^th December on Climate Change. Cllr McKay has a set of proposals regarding this which he believes should be considered and will advise if these proposals are to be assessed.

9.7 County Councillor: Cllr Hawkins reiterated the information about Business Grants and also advised that there may be up to £4K available for Village Halls. He advised that Dartmouth Caring and Dartmouth Food Banks are working hard at present and to let him know if anyone needs help. He is particularly concerned that any residents who are suffering hardship as a consequence of the pandemic know that they can contact himself or Cllr McKay for help and advice. The head of Dartmouth Academy (Emily) is aiming to make over 200 laptops available for learning to those in need and is asking residents if they have any redundant machines they can contribute. Cllr Fry asked if local businesses can make a contribution. Cllr Hawkins said the Academy were very open to this. He advised that recycling centres are still open but Leisure Centres in Totnes and Dartmouth have had to close due to restrictions. Dartmouth LC are still offering online virtual classes through Fusion. He advised that the diggers are now in for the first stage of constructing the new Dartmouth Health and Wellbeing Centre. He announced that shortly there will be additional vaccine centres in the area. He announced that there is to be a new policy regarding 20mph speed limit areas after the end of a trial in Newton Abbot, but only on roads that are not deregulated. The bureaucratic process regarding the installation of interactive road signs has now been lifted albeit local councils will have to buy their own.

10.0 Correspondence/Invitations & Matters for February Agenda

11.0 100 Club January Draw

1^st: Mr & Mrs Howell; 2^nd: Mr Rowe; 3^rd: Mrs P Kirkland

Meeting Closed at 9.15pm

The next Parish Council Meeting is on Monday 1^st February 2021 at 8.00 pm

CORNWORTHY PARISH COUNCIL

Clerk to the Council: Mrs Linda Maby, Abbey View, Cornworthy, Totnes, TQ9 7ES

Tel: 01803 732731 Email: parishclerk@cornworthyparishcouncil.gov.uk

To: Members of the Cornworthy Parish Council

You are hereby summoned to attend a meeting of Cornworthy Parish Council using video conferencing

on Monday 1^st February 2021 at 8.00 pm for the purpose of transacting the following business

Open Forum: Members of the public are invited to send any representations prior to this meeting by e mail to parishclerk@cornworthyparishcouncil.gov.uk

A G E N D A

1.0 Preambles

1.1 Apologies

2.0 Election of New Councillor

2.1 Election of Councillor to Cornworthy Parish Council

2.2 Signing of Acceptance of Offer Form by elected Councillor

3.0 Declarations of Interest

4.0 Minutes

4.1 Approval of Minutesfrom the Parish Council Meeting held 11^th January 2021

5.0 Matters Arising from Minutes

5.1 (Item Nov Minutes 4.1) Mr Gitsham invoices

5.2 (Item Nov minutes 4.2) Finger post damage at the Washbourne turning

5.3 (Item Nov Minutes 5.2a) Two Traffic signs purchased saying ‘PLEASE SLOW DOWN’.

5.4 (Item Nov Minutes5.3) Locality Grant of £325 for Grit Bin and Replacement Bench

6.0 Local Issues

6.1 Enforcement cases

6.2 Parishioners Letters

6.3 Parking In the Village

6.4 Dog Waste in the Village

6.5 Gritting in the Village

7.0 Highways

8.0 Planning

Decisions

9.0 Finance and Records

9.1 Receipts

(a) 7p bank interest -as at 11^th January 2021

9.2 Payments

(a) £276.90- Mrs L Maby– Clerk’s Salary for January 2021

(b) £14.87 -Mrs L Maby for 2 x road signs from Amazon

(d) £370.85 – Grit Bins.net for grit bins and shovels

(e) 530.00 – Stephen Hunt for repairs to parish Footpaths (cheque)

(f) £35.00 – ICO for renewal (direct debit)

9.3 Bank Balance at 11/01/2020

Total : £22,945.78 Current Account :£14,882.09 Savings Account £8,063.69

Allocated: Cornworthy PC: £ 21,980.89

Charlecombe Wood: £108.01 P3: £856.88

10. Reports

9.1 Clerk

9.2 Tree Warden

9.3 Defibrillator

9.4 Village Hall

9.5 Climate Change Emergency

9.6 District Councillor

9.7 County Councillor

11.0 Correspondence/Invitations & Matters for March Agenda

12.0 100 Club February Draw

The next Parish Council Meeting is on Monday 1^st March 2021 at 8.00 pm

Information for non-councillors

The meeting will be held using Zoom videoconferencing. Meeting ID: 563 255 5344

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There are 10 minutes available at the start of the meeting for Open Forum, then it will be observation only.

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Mrs Linda Maby, Clerk

26^th January 2021

CORNWORTHY PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of Cornworthy Parish Council Meeting

Held by video conferencing (Zoom)

on Monday 1^st February 2021 at 8.00 pm

Draft Minutes subject to change at next meeting

Present: Cllr Kirkland (Chairman); Cllr Bradley (Vice Chairman); Cllr Fry; Cllr Worthington; Cllr Carver

In Attendance: County Cllr Hawkins ; District Cllr McKay

Mrs L Maby (Clerk); Mrs J Ronson

Preambles

1.1 Apologies: Cllr Hunt

2.0 Election of New Councillor

2.1 Election of Councillor to Cornworthy Parish Council

To the proposal that Mrs Janet Ronson be co-opted to fill the casual vacancy for parish councillor . All were in agreement by a show of hands.

2.2 Signing of Acceptance of Offer Form by elected Councillor: Mrs Ronson signed the Acceptance of Offer form as witnessed by all attending the Zoom meeting and Cllr Kirkland welcomed her as Councillor to Cornworthy Parish Council.

3.0 Declarations of Interest : none

4.0 Minutes

4.1 Approval of Minutesfrom the Parish Council Meeting held 11^th January 2021

The minutes of the PC Meeting help on 1st February were agreed by all and duly signed by Cllr Kirkland.

5.0 Matters Arising from Minutes

5.1 (Item Nov Minutes 4.1) Mr Gitsham invoices

One is being prepared to cover the outside socket for the Village Hall. The socket on the mast for the Sports field has not been installed as yet

5.2 (Item Nov minutes 4.2) Finger post damage at the Washbourne turning

Steve Hunt awaiting more large rocks to put against the post as per the Kerswell sign.

5.3 (Item Nov Minutes 5.2a) Two Traffic signs purchased saying ‘PLEASE SLOW DOWN’.

Cllr Kirkland is to purchase two stakes to fix the signs as soon as possible. Cllr Hawkins thought this would be fine

5.4 (Item Nov Minutes5.3) Locality Grant of £325 for Grit Bin and Replacement Bench

Clerk advised that the grant has been applied for to cover one grit bin and a replacement bench for the Village Green. This has been accepted.

6.0 Local Issues

6.1 Enforcement cases : an ongoing case was discussed

6.2 Parishioners Letters

6.2.a Parking at the junction of Alexandria Place impeding access to this road by emergency vehicles as was the case for a recent chimney fire attended by the Fire Service who could not turn into the lane because of a parked vehicle and had to service the fire from the junction. Two letters had been received regarding this issue. Cllr Kirkland commented that this has been raised in the past and has not been resolved. Cllr Kirkland asked for suggestions. This was discussed and it was decided to send a letter to the resident. Clerk to contact Fire Service with regard to this incident and any initiatives they may have regarding responsible parking in villages. Clerk will also prepare a general letter to go to residents in the village.

6.2. b.Arrangements for Gritting given the loss of the gritter service through the village (covered later)

6.3 Parking In The Village: covered under 6.2 (a)

6.4 Dog Waste in the Village : Cllr Kirkland commented that without knowing who is responsible for the unwelcome dog waste, action can not be taken and this is especially a problem given some owners allow their dogs to roam the village. Cllr Hawkins advised that there is to be a new Dog Warden coming into South Hams Council in the next couple of months. Cllr McKay advised that Dittisham PC are conducting an experiment to try and tackle this problem there. The outcomes of this experiment will be useful to other parishes to try and find a solution that works which may guide this. Cllr Hawkins suggested laminated signs around the village might help. Cllr Carver suggested signs on the grit bin to say this is not a poo bin. Cllr McKay suggested that the mobile localities officer could come to Cornworthy and he will instigate the process. Cllr Hawkins suggested we could ask Dog Warden to come to Cornworthy.

6.5 Gritting in the Village : Cllr Kirkland advised that there is a new gritting bin at the bottom of Priory View and the second will go on private land outside Mr Geatches gate half way up Abbey Road. This will be a self help arrangement .

7.0 Highways

7.1 Cllr Bradley commented that the potholes she’d reported at Broadridge and Tideforbend pothole hadn’t been addressed. Cllr Hawkins advised that Highways were working

with the landowner at Tideford to resolve problems there and the potholes at Broadridgewould be attended to if they were deep enough. Cllr Bradley assured him that she had measured the potholes and they were deep and wide enough to qualify.

8.0 Planning

Decisions

9.0 Finance and Records

9.1 Receipts

(a) 7p bank interest -as at 11^th January 2021

9.2 Payments

(a) £276.90- Mrs L Maby– Clerk’s Salary for January 2021

(b) £14.87 -Mrs L Maby for 2 x road signs from Amazon Proposed by Cllr Fry and seconded by Cllr Carver

(c) £30.00 – Cornworthy Village Hall for use of electricity to light Christmas Tree Proposed by Cllr Bradley and seconded by Cllr Fry

(d) £370.85 – Grit Bins.net for grit bins and shovels Proposed by Cllr Kirkland and seconded by Cllr Bradley

(e) 530.00 – Stephen Hunt for repairs to parish Footpaths (cheque) Proposed by Cllr Fry and seconded by Cllr Carver

(f) £35.00 – ICO for renewal (direct debit)

9.3 Bank Balance at 11/01/2021

Total : £22,945.78 Current Account :£14,882.09

Savings Account £8,063.69

Allocated: Cornworthy PC: £ 21,980.89

Charlecombe Wood: £108.01

P3: £856.88

10. Reports

10.1 Clerk : Clerk asked that councillors confirm that their .gov e mails are operating properly. Cllr Kirkland reassured that help would be given to those with issues. Clerk advised that NALC is to issue new guidelines regarding Code of Conduct policies. Clerk will advise when this happens so Parish council can decide how to review its own.

10.2 Tree Warden : Clerk advised that SHDC had sent a communication regarding links and information about queries on trees including Tree Preservation Orders, Ash Dieback etc. Cllr Kirkland asked that Bill Petheram be contacted to ensure he is willing to be Tree Warden for the parish and have his contact details displayed on information we can put on our website for residents.

10.3 Defibrillator : Cllr Kirkland advised that the Defibrillator has been checked and is good working order

10.4 Village Hall : Cllr Carver advised that the hall is not in use at the moment

10.5 Climate Change Emergency : Cllr Fry advised about Dart Estuary Forum online event regarding the ‘Re-wilding of Sharpham’. South Hams is also hosting another event regarding sustainability . Devon Carbon Plan is also still available for comments until the 15th February. Cllr Hawkins advised that Emily Reid is giving presentations to parish councils about the Plan.

10.6 District Councillor : Cllr Kay said he was very disappointed that the Amphibian Crossing signs which had recently been erected on the Tuckenhay road have been stolen. He mentioned that businesses and village halls can still apply for Covid grants.

10.7 County Councillor : Cllr Hawkins encouraged application from the village hall for the current Covid grant available. He discussed transport arrangements which can be made if people need assistance to get to Buckfastleigh for their Covid jabs.

11.0 Correspondence/Invitations & Matters for March Agenda : none

12.0 100 Club February Draw

1st: Mrs Sue Stephenson; 2nd: Mr P Bradley; 3rd: Mr R Evans

Meeting closed at 9.15 pm

The next Parish Council Meeting is on Monday 1^st March 2021 at 8.00 pm

CORNWORTHY PARISH COUNCIL

Clerk to the Council: Mrs Linda Maby, Abbey View, Cornworthy, Totnes,

TQ9 7ES Tel: 01803 732731 Email: parishclerk@cornworthyparishcouncil.gov.uk

To: Members of the Cornworthy Parish Council

You are hereby summoned to attend a meeting of Cornworthy Parish Council using video conferencing on Monday 1^st March 2021 at 8.00 pm for the purpose of transacting the following business

Open Forum: Members of the public are invited to send any representations prior to this meeting by e mail to parishclerk@cornworthyparishcouncil.gov.uk

A G E N D A

1.0 Preambles

1.1 Apologies

2.0 Declarations of Interest

3.0 Minutes

3.1 Approval of Minutes from the Parish Council Meeting held 1^st February 2021

4.0 Matters Arising from Minutes

4.1 (Item Feb Minutes 5.3) Two Traffic Signs

4.2 (Item Feb Minutes 5.4) Replacement Bench

4.3 (Item Feb Minutes 6.3) Parking In The Village

4.4 (Item Feb Minutes 6.4) Dog Waste In The Village

5.0 Local Issues

5.1 Enforcement cases

5.2 Parishioners Letters

6.0 Highways

7.0 Planning

7.1 Tideford Park Farm TQ9 7HL 0256/21/FUL Proposed agricultural building (by 4^th March)

Decisions

7.2 Lane End Stables, Cornworthy TQ9 7SE 3568/20/TCA T1: Ash – Re-coppice to previous points. G1: Sycamore x 3 – Crown height reduction by 2-3m and lateral reduction by 1-2m on all sides. T2: Sycamore – Crown height reduction by 2-3m and lateral reduction by1-2m on all sides. T3: Walnut – Overall crown reduction by 2m on all sides. G2: Rowan x2 & Oak x2 – Through prune small tertiary branches growing around BT lines approx. 5m from ground level on North East side to provide clearance from BT cable. T4: Apple – Reshape & removal of 1m growth on all sides. T5: Goat Willow – Pollard to 5m from ground level. G3: Sweet Chestnut x2 – Crown raise to 3.5m from ground level. NO OBJECTIONS

8.0 Finance and Records

8.1 Receipts

(a) 6p bank interest -as at 15^th February 2021

(b) £325 Devon County Council Locality Grant

8.2 Payments

(a) £276.90- Mrs L Maby– Clerk’s Salary for February 2021

(b) £14.39 -Mrs L Maby for Zoom monthly subscription

(d) £111.18 – Kelvin Gitsham for installing electrical sockets etc to light Christmas Tree

(e) £6.62 – Tony Kirkland for posts to erect signs

8.3 Bank Balance at 15/02/2021

Total : £22,012.22 Current Account : £13,984.47 Savings Account : £8,063.75

Allocated: Cornworthy PC: £ 21, 517.33

Charlecombe Wood: £108.01 P3: £326.88

9. Reports

9.1 Clerk

9.2 Tree Warden

9.3 Defibrillator

9.4 Village Hall

9.5 Climate Change Emergency

9.6 District Councillor

9.7 County Councillor

10.0 Correspondence/Invitations & Matters for April Agenda

11.0 100 Club March Draw & Spring Draw

The next Parish Council Meeting is on Monday 4^th April 2021 at 8.00 pm

Information for non-councillors

The meeting will be held using Zoom videoconferencing. Meeting ID: 563 255 5344

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Zoom Meeting : Time: Mar 1, 2021 08:00 PM London

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Mrs Linda Maby, Clerk

24^th February 2021