Nov 4, 2024 | Agendas
The Agenda can be read below or downloaded here: AG_2024 November 06 DPC Agenda
DITTISHAM PARISH COUNCIL
Incorporating the Hamlet of Capton and the Manors of Bozomzeal and Coombe
To all members of Dittisham Parish Council Nov 1st 2024
You are hereby summoned to attend the monthly meeting of Dittisham Parish Council to be held in Dittisham Village Hall on Wednesday 6th November at 7:00p.m for the purpose of transacting the following business.
a. Public Forum
To consider any issues raised by members of the public.
Members of the public are invited to give their views, to question the Parish Council about issues on this Agenda, or to raise issues for future consideration at the discretion of the Chair.
AGENDA
1. To receive apologies for absence.
2. Declaration of Interests
To declare interests in items on the Agenda.
3. Approval of Minutes
To consider approval of the Minutes of the meeting held on 4th September 2024.
4. Community Reports
4.1. South Hams District Council Councillor
4.2. Devon County Council Councillor
5. Financial Matters
5.1. Financial Reports
To note the Reports and Bank Reconciliations.
5.2. Payments
To authorise the following payments: Defibrillator The Ham £2,795.00
◦ Scribe Accounting Software £328.32
◦ RingGo Service Fee July-September 2024 £311.90
◦ Clerk Expenses Reimbursement for £67.12
◦ Parish Lengthsman June to September 2024, £287.50
◦ Annual Level Car Park Loan repayment £5,000
To note payments authorised since the last monthly meeting:
◦ External Audit £378.00
◦ SWW Quay tap. March to Sept 2024 £53.29
◦ Annual support agreement Defibrillator on the Ham £198.00
5.3. Annual Governance and Accountability Return 2023/2024
To note the Final Report from the External Auditor.
5.4. Local Government Pay Award 2024/25
To note the new Award and that it has been implemented.
DITTISHAM PARISH COUNCIL
Incorporating the Hamlet of Capton and the Manors of Bozomzeal and Coombe
6. Planning Decisions to note since our October meeting.
6.1. 2279/24/24 LBC and 2280/24/HHO The Old Bakehouse, Manor Street, Dittisham. TQ6 0EX.
Householder application to add double pile with half hipped extension to rear, raise ridge line, addition of roof lights & dormer & internal alterations to create new bedroom suite:
Conditional approval for both LBC and HHO applications
6.2. 2620/24/LBC and 621/24/HHO Lilac Cottage,The Level, Dittisham,TQ6 0ES
Householder application for loft alterations, minor alterations to first floor & outbuilding:
Conditional approval for both LBC and HHO applications
7.0 New Planning Applications
7.1 2812/24/HHO High Standing, Rectory Lane, Dittisham, TQ6 0HD
Proposal: Householder application for alterations to roof tiles, installation of solar panels & roof lights, replacement & alterations of windows & doors, replacement of uPVC lobby structure & front door canopy & rendering of external walls.
7.2 3187/24/HHO Shimmerings, Riverside Road, Dittisham, TQ6 0HS Proposal: Householder application for erection of new outbuilding & retaining wall in rear garden:
7.3 1884/24/LBC Myrtle Cottage Manor Street Dittisham TQ6 0EX
Listed Building Consent for replacement windows, cement render removed & replaced with lime render, soil pipe reinstated, facia board & gutter/downpipe replaced & general repairs
8.0 Review of DPC Car Parks’ Charges, Times, and Enforcement of Parking on DPC’s Beach
To consider the Reports and decide future charges, times, and enforcement area.
9.0 Update Cllr info and composition of working groups.
10.0 Reports from Working Groups and External Forums
10.1 Patients Participation Group Meeting
To note information emailed by PU to Cllrs on 12.10.24
10.2 Maintenance Contractor – verbal feedback
10.3 Rotary Club crocuses – agree planting areas
10.4 Emergency plan
check phone contacts.
Consider Draft Emergency Advice Card (V2)
Emergency generator for village hall – PU email of 29.10.24
10.5 West Dart Bus
Verbal update from DH
11.0 Airband in Capton
To consider if DPC would write to Airband to ask for an update on broadband provision for Capton, and to our PM to support her efforts. The email could be written by SN and RN
DITTISHAM PARISH COUNCIL
Incorporating the Hamlet of Capton and the Manors of Bozomzeal and Coombe
12.0 Climate & Nature
Sustainable South Hams Update (SusSH) – Climate and Nature Symposium – Fri 11th Oct
To note report DH
Presentation by SN
13.0 Grant application made to DPC
To consider the application from Dittisham Village Hall Management Committee for a 2025/26 grant.
14.0 Correspondence: To note or consider correspondence:
14.1 SWW limited access to roads in Ditsum – thanks to RB for disseminating information so promptly.
14.2 South Hams Community Action – Volunteer Engagement Event. Weds 13.11.24 (info frwd to all Cllrs 19.10.24)
14.3 Letter of thanks to the organisers of the Dittisham Music Festival was much appreciated
14.4 Request from Crediton PC with regards to having drains and culverts cleared. RB responded
14.5 Raleigh Estate – Would like to work with the Parish Council, their tenant farmers and DCC to consider how walking routes could be developed on the Estate. Does the PC wish to engage with this project?
14.6 Sign at T junction to indicate the way to Bosomzeal. (info emailed to Cllrs)
15.0 Consultations
15.1 Devon and Torbay Local Transport Plan 4 (LTP4) sets out the transport priorities across the county between 2025 and 2040. Does DPC wish to respond? (draft document of the plan is available to view on the Have Your Say webpage)
15.2 Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue – Precept consultation
16.0 Arrangements for Cllrs strategic planning meeting on Tues Nov 12th 10am -2pm To agree maximum budget
17.0 Next Meeting:
To confirm the next meeting of the Parish Council will be held on November 2nd 2024 at 7:00 pm.
18.0Closure of the Meeting
To consider passing a resolution in accordance with the 1960 Public Bodies (Admission to Meet-ings) Act to exclude the public and press during consideration of the following item(s) because of the commercial-in-confidence nature of the
business.
19.0 Quote for cutting Riverside Rd hedge
20.0 Quote for Jubilee steps handrail.
PRESS AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE VERY WELCOME TO ATTEND
The meeting will be held in the Village Hall
Ros Neale 2nd Clerk
Sep 30, 2024 | Agendas
The Agenda can be read below Agenda for October meeting or downloaded here:
DITTISHAM PARISH COUNCIL
Incorporating the Hamlet of Capton and the Manors of Bozomzeal and Coombe
To all members of Dittisham Parish Council Sept. 26th 2024
You are hereby summoned to attend the monthly meeting of Dittisham Parish Council to be held in
Dittisham Village Hall on Wednesday 2
nd October 2024 at 7:00p.m for the purpose of
transacting the following business.
a. Public Forum
To consider any issues raised by members of the public.
Members of the public are invited to give their views, to question the Parish Council about issues
on this Agenda, or to raise issues for future consideration at the discretion of the Chair.
AGENDA
1.To receive apologies for absence.
2. Declaration of Interests
To declare interests in items on the Agenda.
3. Approval of Minutes
To consider approval of the Minutes of the meeting held on 4
th September 2024.
4. Community Reports
4.1. South Hams District Council Councillor
4.2. Devon County Council Councillor
5. Financial Matters
5.1. Financial Reports
To note Financial Reports
5.2. Payments
To authorise the following payments:
Clerk Expenses Reimbursement for July, August and September – £187.39
Payment for Car Park Attendant June-September – £500.
To note payments authorised since the last monthly meeting:
Ringo processing fee, SHDC, £234.22
Tindle newspaper, for advert in Kingsbridge Gazette £134.40
To reimburse Cllr Bond for Parish-related hardware expenses £6.78 and £4 respectively.
6.0 Planning Decisions to note since our September meeting.
6.1. 2062/24/LBC Myrtle Cottage, Manor Street, Dittisham, TQ6 0EX Listed Building Consent for
of 5 timber single glazed windows – withdrawn
7.0 New Planning Applications
7.1. 2280/24/HHO The Old Bakehouse, Manor Street, Dittisham. TQ6 0EX
Proposal: Householder application to add double pile with half hipped
extension to rear, raise ridge line, addition of rooflights & dormer & internal alterations to create
new bedroom suite: comments by 3 October 2024.
Aug 29, 2024 | Agendas
Our September 2024 meeting agenda can be found by clicking the following link:
AG_2024 September DPC Agenda
Jun 28, 2024 | Agendas
The Agenda can be read below or downloaded here: AG_2024 July DPC Agenda
To all members of Dittisham Parish Council 28 June 2024
You are hereby summoned to attend the monthly meeting of Dittisham Parish Council to be held in Dittisham Village Hall on Wednesday 3 July 2024 at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of transacting the following business.
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6:00 pm – Drop-In Session
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DPC will be available to project planning applications and for discussions with Parishioners. This is the third session. DPC will review whether to continue to offer of drop-in sessions in this meeting.
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7:00 pm – Public Forum
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i. Dartmouth & District Chamber of Commerce
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To discuss the new Chamber and its objectives to represent the interests of businesses & community groups.
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ii. To consider any issues raised by members of the public.
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Members of the public are invited to give their views, to question the Parish Council about issues on this Agenda, or to raise issues for future consideration at the discretion of the Chair.
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AGENDA
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Apologies
To receive apologies for absence.
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Declaration of Interests
To declare interests in items on the Agenda.
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Approval of Minutes
To consider approval of the Minutes of the meetings held on 5 June and 26 June 2024.
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Community Reports
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South Hams District Council Councillor
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Devon County Council Councillor
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Financial Matters
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Financial Reports
To consider approval of Financial Reports.
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Payments
To authorise the following payments:
To note payments authorised since the last monthly meeting:
- Car Park Contract
To consider the proposal to extend the contract to 31 December 2024 on the same terms.
- SHDC Planning Decisions
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1118/23/TEX Langscott, Lower Street, Dittisham, TQ6 0HY. T1: Silver Birch – Wind has blown tree over & T2: Silver Blown – Rootplate lifted on one side and heavily leaning, to be dismantled beforeit falls over. No Objection Raised.
- New Planning Applications
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1253/24/HHO, 1 Glendale Manor Street Dittisham TQ6 0EY. Householder application for proposed erection of a free-standing shed/summer house.
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1476/24/FUL Fairholme, Riverside Road, Dittisham, TQ6 0HS. New 3 bed dwelling and detached garden store with associated car parking & landscaping (including new tree planting).
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1965/24/ARC Bozomzeal Manor Bozomzeal Dittisham TQ6 0JG. Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 (Internal Wall Finishes) of planning consent 0928/24/LBC.
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Little Pizza Ltd 5 – 6 Fairfax Place, Dartmouth, TQ6 9AD. New premises licence for: Supply of alcohol for consumption on and off the premises, Monday to Sunday 11:30 to 23:00. Opening hours of the premise Monday to Sunday 11:30 to 23:30
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Whitbread Group Plc Premier Inn adjacent to Townstall Road, Violet Drive, Little Cotton Farm as per OS SX855 508, Planning reference 0278/24/ARM in Dartmouth. For: Supply of alcohol for consumption on and off the premises, Monday to Sunday 10:00 to 00:30., Exhibition of films indoors Monday to Sunday 10:00 to 00:30., Late night refreshment indoors Monday to Sunday 23:00 to 00:30., Opening hours of the premises Monday to Sunday 06:00 to 01:00.
- New Tree Applications
- 1764/24/TCA 27 Dittisham Court Dittisham TQ6 0HS. T1: Conifer – Remove.
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Working Groups & Positions of Responsibility Role Descriptions
To consider approving the revised the document.
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To consider recently co-opted Councillors joining Working Groups and Task & Finish Groups
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Reports from Councillors’ Working Groups and External Forums
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New Car Park Task & Finish Group
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Climate & Nature
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Playground Inspection
To consider the 2024 Inspection Report and its recommendations, and DPC’s actions.
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Maintenance Contractor
To consider the proposal to advertise for a DPC Maintenance Contractor.
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Management of Hemlock on The Ham
To consider the issue and the proposed actions.
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Signage around The Ham
To consider proposals for Ham Car Park chevron parking, Ham access Gate, Hemlock, and high tide direction signs.
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6:00 pm – Drop-In Sessions
To review the trial of the drop-in sessions and decide further actions.
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Toilet Block Asbestos Survey
To note the Survey.
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Correspondence & Communications: To note or consider:
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2/6/24 Friends of the Dart, Enquiry about Funding Support for River Dart Water Testing Programme
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6/6/24 Cllr approached about street furniture next to residence on Lower Street. Resident referred to SHDC & DCC as the responsible authorities
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24/6/24 Project Manager at Sustainable South Hams, Support for councillors on climate and nature
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Next Meeting: To confirm the next meeting of the Parish Council will be held on 4 September 2024 at 7:00 pm.
PRESS AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE VERY WELCOME TO ATTEND
The meeting will be held in the Village Hall with audio only Zoom conferencing.
Click this link or paste it in your browser https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8444633513?omn=85429230470
Dial in by phone +44 203 481 5237 Meeting ID: 844 463 3513
AThom, Parish Clerk
Jun 21, 2024 | Agendas
The Agenda can be read below or downloaded here: AG_2024 June 26 EM DPC Agenda
To all members of Dittisham Parish Council 21 June 2024
You are hereby summoned to attend the extraordinary meeting of Dittisham Parish Council to be held in Dittisham Village Hall on Wednesday 26 June 2024 at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of transacting the following business.
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AGENDA
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Apologies:
To receive apologies for absence.
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Declaration of Interests
To declare interests in items on the Agenda.
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2023/24 Annual Governance and Accountability Return
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2023/24 Internal Audit
To note the Auditor’s report and agree any action required.
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2023/24 Audit Annual Governance Statement
To resolve to approve the Statement.
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Signature of the Audit Annual Governance Statement
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2023/24 Audit Accounting Statements
To consider the Accounting Statements.
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2023/24 Audit Accounting Statements
To resolve to approve the Statements
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2021/22 Audit Accounting Statements
Signature by the Chair of the Meeting
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Publication of Notice of Public Rights & Publication of Annual Governance & Accountability Return
To note that the Return & Notice will be published, with inspection dates 1 July 2024 to 9 August 2024.
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Parish Council Insurance Policy 2024-2027
To consider the current options and consider approving a policy and deciding its term.
PRESS AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE VERY WELCOME TO ATTEND
The meeting will be held in the Village Hall with audio only Zoom conferencing.
Click this link or paste it in your browser https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8444633513?omn=81706380984
Dial in by phone +44 203 481 5237 Meeting ID: 844 463 3513
Sune Nightingale, Chair
May 31, 2024 | Agendas
The Agenda can be read below or downloaded here: AG_2024 June 05 DPC Agenda
To all members of Dittisham Parish Council 31 May 2024
You are hereby summoned to attend the monthly meeting of Dittisham Parish Council to be held in Dittisham Village Hall on Wednesday 5 June 2024 at 7:00p.m. for the purpose of transacting the following business.
6:00 pm – Drop-In Session
DPC will be available to project planning applications and for discussions with Parishioners.
7:00 pm – Public Forum
To consider any issues raised by members of the public.
Members of the public are invited to give their views, to question the Parish Council about issues on this Agenda, or to raise issues for future consideration at the discretion of the Chair.
AGENDA
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Apologies
To receive apologies for absence.
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Co-option of two Parish Councillors
To interview applicants and choose two people to co-opt to be Parish Councillors.
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Declaration of Interests
To declare interests in items on the Agenda.
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Approval of Minutes
To consider approval of the Minutes of the meetings held on 1 May 2024.
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Community Reports
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South Hams District Council Councillor
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Devon County Council Councillor
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2023/24 Annual Governance and Accountability Return
To receive a progress update and to schedule an extraordinary meeting.
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Financial Matters
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Financial Reports
To consider approval of Financial Reports.
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Payments
To authorise the following payments:
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DALC, Crisis communications for local councils webinar, £36.00
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Reimbursement of the Clerk’s May Expenses. £23.93
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Reimbursement, replacement for broken Padlock for beach entrance to The Ham, £9.89
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Reimbursement, Postcrete for pothole repairs, £9.29
To note payments made since the last monthly meeting:
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SHDC, Grounds maintenance contract 2023, £3,781.92
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SHDC, RingGo Service Fee, Quarter 3 2023/24, £114.96
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SHDC, RingGo Service Fee, Quarter 4 2023/24, £71.90
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HMRC, VAT interest, £2.13
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- Insurance
To consider the proposal to delegate choice and payment of Policy to the Clerk in consultation with Finance Working Group Councillors.
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- Bank Mandates
To agree to add Cllr Lloyd to DPC’s bank mandates because they are a member of the Finance Working Group.
- SHDC Planning Decisions
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0398/24/HHO Mulberry House Dittisham TQ6 0ER. Householder application for single storey extension to kitchen, replacement of veranda with new garden room, insertion of window to rear elevation, replacement of upvc windows and doors with timber units, replacement of single glazed timber conservatory with double glazed timber, installation of air source heat pump and internal alteration. Conditional Approval.
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0928/24/LBC Bozomzeal Manor Bozomzeal Dittisham TQ6 0JG. Listed Building Consent for repair works to main house & pump house & new floor to garage. Conditional Approval.
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1011/24/HHO Capton Mill Cottage Capton TQ6 0JE. Householder application for first floor extension to rear, new raised patio to front, installation of new windows at first floor level on south east and south west elevations and juliette balcony. Conditional Approval.
- New Planning Applications
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1253/24/HHO, 1 Glendale Manor Street Dittisham TQ6 0EY. Householder application for proposed erection of a free-standing shed/summer house
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Reports from Councillors’ Working Groups and External Forums
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Village Hall Management Committee
To note the Reports.
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VETS System
To consider using the system in Dittisham, set up cost £45 and annual cost £100.
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Possible new Car Park in the village of Dittisham
To receive a progress report.
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Climate & Nature
To consider a Climate and Nature standing Agenda item and to note the Report.
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Defibrillator Management
To note that the bags have sustained UV damage so the shells are being replaced, as is one bag.
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Review of Maintenance Grant to Village Hall Management Committee
To consider nominating representative of DPC for a discussion meeting.
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Playground Inspections
To note that the Annual Inspection Report has been received. DPC response plan to follow for the 3 July meeting.
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Management of Hemlock on The Ham
To note that SHDC has advised it is not cutting hemlock, DPC warning signs are in place, and a response plan to follow for the 3 July meeting (ideally using research done by SHDC to manage its sites).
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Environment Agency’s Request for Concessionary Parking
To consider the request.
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Dementia Awareness Session
To consider holding a session at 6:30p.m. on 10 July, and for the session to be for the Public as well as DPC.
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Neighbourhood Plan Public Information Meeting
To confirm a meeting on 25 September at 7:00 p.m..
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Installation of a Defibrillator on The Ham – Location Amendment
To approve the proposed revision to installation site, and to licence to occupy description and plan.
To consider the installation options.
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Dittisham Sailing Club Permit Regulations
To update the Regulation to explicitly state that the permit may only be used on one vehicle.
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Correspondence
To note or consider correspondence:
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23/4/24, St George’s Church, Thanking DPC for the grant
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26/4/24, Citizens Advice South Hams, Thanking DPC for a grant
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8/5/24, Western Gateway and Peninsula Transport STBs publish Electric Vehicle Charging Study
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8/5/24, SHDC, Free decarbonisation support for South Hams businesses
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14/5/24, The Ham now has designated Bathing Water Status
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16/5/24, The Bioregional Learning Centre, Invitation to Cllrs – Adaptation and Resilience Learning Journey, 3-7 June (join as many days as preferred)
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16/5/24, Phone call from resident whose friend fell on slippery path to Dittisham Mill Creek.
Asked to report DCC and DPC MWG is considering further action
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16/5/24, SHDC grounds maintenance team instructed by SHDC not to strim hemlock on The Ham
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18/5/24, Request for support for campaign to improve the safety of lithium batteries
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22/5/24, SHDC, New Free Business Support Programme for Construction and Maintenance Professionals
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23/5/24, DCC, Event – Pasture to Plate – South Devon Food Hub inaugural event for farmers and producers. Longcombe Valley, TQ9 6PW, Tuesday, 09 July 2024, 12:00 – 16:30
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May 24, Lloyds Bank, interest rate reducing 27/7 & BPC not covered by FSCS.
Lloyds has confirmed verbally that BPC is covered by FSCS with letter to follow.
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Next Meeting: To confirm the next meeting of the Parish Council will be held on 3 July 2024 at 7:00 p.m..
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Closure of the Meeting
To consider passing a resolution in accordance with the 1960 Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act to exclude the public and press during consideration of the following item(s) because of the confidential nature of the business.
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To consider the DPC’s next actions to meet its responsibilities as the owner of a freehold
To consider DPC’s response to the advice received from its solicitor.
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Employment Matter
To consider confirming the Clerk’s requested leave.
PRESS AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE VERY WELCOME TO ATTEND
The meeting will be held in the Village Hall with audio only Zoom conferencing.
Click this link or paste it in your browser https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8444633513?omn=81602553392
Dial in by phone +44 203 481 5237 Meeting ID: 844 463 3513
Annette Thom, Parish Clerk