Jan 31, 2025 | Agendas
To all members of Dittisham Parish Council 31 January 2025
You are hereby summoned to attend the monthly meeting of Dittisham Parish Council to be held in Dittisham Village Hall on Wednesday 5 February 2025 at 7:00p.m. for the purpose of transacting the following business.
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a. Public Forum
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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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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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Payments
To authorise the following payments:
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Lloyds Bank – Giving Full Access Users the ability to share data from accountancy software providers with Lloyds Bank
To consider responding to Lloyds that DPC will opt out.
- SHDC Planning Decisions
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3571/24/HHO Shearwater Riverside Road Dittisham TQ6 0HS. Householder application for general alterations to internal layout, driveway access, window replacement & some changes to external fenestration & detailing. Conditional Approval.
- New Planning Applications
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0245/25/FUL & 0246/25/LBC Chipton Barton Dittisham TQ6 0HW. Household and Listed Building Consent for renovation & change of use of former cider barn to ancillary use.
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0143/25/ARC & 0139/25/ARC 27 Dittisham Court Dittisham TQ6 0HS. Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (Timber windows & doors), 4 (Roof Glazing), 5 (Slate), 6 (External Attachments) & 7 (Render Type) to planning consent 0342/22/HHO & 0343/22/LBC
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Consultations
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Devolution
To consider action by DPC.
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Councillors’ Committee, Working Groups, and External Forums
The review the structure of the working groups.
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‘South Hams Way’ Request
To consider DPC’s response to the request for permission to sign the route with 75mm diameter waymarkers.
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Reports from Councillors’ Working Groups and External Forums
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Maintenance
To consider confirming the Working Group’s view that work for the 2024 grounds maintenance contract is complete.
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Emergency Team
To note the Report regarding starting to consider an emergency generator in the Hall.
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Slippery Path
To consider the maintenance proposed in the report.
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Administration
To note that the Clerk has started to use an email marketing platform to send Information Group emails.
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Correspondence & Contacts
To note or consider:
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SHDC, Invitation to nominate for Community Awards. Closes 10/2/25.
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7/1/25 South Hams District Council states its position on local government reform. It does do not support the creation of one unitary council for Devon and wants time to consult the community.
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17/1/25 SHDC Removal of Bottle Banks February to March 2025. Will include removal of the bank on The Ham in March.
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Clear Councils Risk Management for Local and Parish Councils 26th February, 12-1pm
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Opergy Net Zero, Net Zero Pathways for Parish and Town Councils. 4/2/25
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New in Neighbourhood Planning. 6/2/25
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Next Meeting: To confirm the next meeting of the Parish Council will be held on 5 March 2025 at 7:00 pm.
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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 commercial-in-confidence nature of the business.
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Capton Treeworks
To consider approving the recommendation in the Report.
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Playground Annual Inspection
To consider approving the recommendation in the Report.
- 2024/25 Internal Audit
To consider approving the recommended appointment.
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Jubilee Steps Handrail
To consider the MWG Report’s proposal regarding how to progress the project.
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Management of a Freehold Title
To consider DPC’s next actions to meet its responsibilities as the owner of the freehold.
PRESS AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE VERY WELCOME TO ATTEND
Annette Thom, Parish Clerk
Jan 24, 2025 | Agendas
To all members of Dittisham Parish Council 24 January 2025
You are hereby summoned to attend the meeting of Dittisham Parish Council to be held in Dittisham Village Hall on Wednesday 29 January 2025 at 7:15p.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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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 commercial-in-confidence nature of the business.
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Ground Maintenance Contract
To consider granting a contract with a term of up to three years.
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Re-open the meeting
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Grants requested from the Parish Council in 2025/26
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Village Hall Management Committee
To consider the request for a grant of £5,000.
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St George’s Church
To consider the request for a grant of £2,500.
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2025/26 Budget and Precept Demand
To decide the 2025/26 Budget and Precept tax.
PRESS AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE VERY WELCOME TO ATTEND

Annette Thom, Parish Clerk
Jan 10, 2025 | Agendas
To all members of Dittisham Parish Council 10 January 2025
You are hereby summoned to attend the monthly meeting of Dittisham Parish Council to be held in Dittisham Village Hall on Wednesday 15 January 2025 at 7:00p.m for the purpose of transacting the following business.
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a. Public Forum
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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 meeting held on 4 December 2025..
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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 note Financial Reports.
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Payments
To authorise the following payments:
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South West Water, Quay tap 17 September to 12 December 2024, £35.57
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SHDC extra emptying of bins on The Ham The Ham, £151.20+VAT
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Car Park Attendant October to December 2024, £500
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Clerk December expenses reimbursement, £31.24
To note payments authorised and made since the last monthly meeting:
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Tindle News, Car Park machine attendant advert, £168
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Kingsbridge Websites, Website accessibility check, £80
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Sportsmans Arms, Strategy day refreshments, £99.50
To note that the contractor who removed the bench from near toilet block in 2024has chosen not to invoice DPC.
- SHDC Planning Decisions
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3645/24/ARC Pump Cottage The Level Dittisham TQ6 0ES. Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 (ASHP) to planning consent 2406/24/HHO. Discharge of Condition Approved.
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3187/24/HHO Shimmerings, Riverside Road, Dittisham, TQ6 0HS. Householder application for erection of new outbuilding & retaining wall in rear garden. Conditional Approval.
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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. Conditional Approval.
- New Planning Applications
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4093/24/ARC Land Adjacent Fairholme Riverside Road Dittisham. Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 6 (Arboricultural Method Statement & Tree Protection Plan) & 9 (CEMP) to planning consent 1476/24/FUL.
- New Tree Applications
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4084/24/TCA The Ham Ham Lane Dittisham Dartmouth TQ6 0HS. T1: Willow (Salix Alba) – re-pollard, cutting back to previous growth points. T2: Ash (Fraxinus Excelsior) – use the willow wood chippings to spread around base of this ash tree.
To note DPC’s application.
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Planning Applications received between meetings
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4015/24/TCA Dittisham Court Dittisham TQ6 0HS. T3210: Copper Beech – Crown raise to give clearance of 4m to protect tree from passing traffic. T3212 : 2 x Tulip trees – Crown raise to 1.75m to improve access for mowing. G2 – Beech hedge – remove approximately 7 stems protruding into orchard to improve usability of space. T1 – Magnolia – Reduce crown by approximately 1-1.5 metres & to suitable pruning points to improve crown symmetry & reduce risk of failure.
Reviewed by Clerk and Tree Warden and the decision made not to submit a comment.
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Consultations
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‘Strengthening the Standards and Conduct Framework for Local Authorities in England’ Government Consultation. Closes 12 February 2025.
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‘Local Audit Reform: A Strategy For Overhauling The Local Audit System in England’. Closes 29 January 2025.
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Capton Triangle Trees
To note the Report from Cllr Neale about an assessment carried out by DPC’s tree safety inspector.
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Management of Air Ambulance Light on The Ham
To consider the Report.
- Government (.gov.uk) Domains
To consider the Report about whether to migrate www.dittishamparish.co.uk to a .gov.uk domain.
- 2025/26 Budget and Precept
To schedule an extraordinary meeting to decide the 2025/26 Budget and Precept demand.
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Review of DPC Working Groups, Committee, and nominated Positions of Responsibility
To review the roles and Cllrs nominations.
To ask Cllrs to review their profiles, photos on the Parish website, and their public phone numbers.
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Memorial Benches on The Ham
To receive an update about the existing memorial plaque on the bench proposed for restoration and rededication with a new memorial plaque.
To note that a policy is being considered regarding how long a memorial bench will remain committed, creation of a register, and annual review of contact details. Parishioner’s feedback is welcome.
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Correspondence and Contacts: To note or consider correspondence:
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9/12/24, Sent to C Voaden MP & to Airband – Upgrading internet connectivity. Response received about actions being taken & emailed to DPC Cllrs on 14 and 16 December respectively.
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17/12/24, Request to remove overhanging vegetation affecting Jubilee Steps. Response received and actioned with tree works pending.
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Next Meeting
To confirm that the next meeting of the Parish Council will be held on 5 February 2025 at 7:00 pm.
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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 commercial-in-confidence nature of the business.
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Contracts Updates
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The advertised new Car Park Attendant Contract.
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The extension of the Grounds Maintenance Contract.
PRESS AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE VERY WELCOME TO ATTEND
Annette Thom, Parish Clerk
Nov 29, 2024 | Agendas
The Agenda can be read below or downloaded here: AG 2024 December 04 DPC Agenda
To all members of Dittisham Parish Council Nov 29th 2024
You are hereby summoned to attend the monthly meeting of Dittisham Parish Council to be held in Dittisham Village Hall on Wednesday 4th December 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
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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 meeting held on Wednesday 6th November 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 note Financial Reports.
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Payments
To authorise the following payments:
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Village Hall Hire July to November 2024 £ 130.00
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Clerk November expenses reimbursement £37.86
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Royal British Legion grant £50.00
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Grant Application Request
To consider the application from the Friends of the Dart.
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Draft 2025/26 Budget
To receive the Report.
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Review of DPC Car Parks’ Tariffs
To consider a special motion to re-consider future car parks’ tariffs for Dittisham Parish Council’s Car Parks.
To consider the new information and decide future charges.
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Grants Received to support the purchase of the Defibrillator on The Ham
To agree to write to thank Dittisham Sailing Club, The Parish of Dittisham Charity and Devon County Council for their financial support.
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Planning Decisions
To note the decision made by SHDC since the November meeting.
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2812/24/HHO High Standing, Rectory Lane, Dittisham, TQ6 0HD. Conditional Approval.
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New Planning Applications
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2482/24/HHO Tunis. The Quay Dittisham TQ6 0EZ. Householder application for extension to rear of property with associated works inc demolition & rebuild of existing ancillary building.
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3571/24/HHO Shearwater, Riverside Road, Dittisham TQ6 0HS. Householder application for general alterations to internal layout, driveway access, window replacement & some changes to external fenestration & detailing.
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Application from The Slipway Café Limited, Unit 4-5 Quayside House, Galmpton TQ5 0EH for a variation to their premises licence. The application is to extend the licensable activities outdoor to a pop-up kitchen from a container and include the seating area on a covered wooden deck as well as all picnic benches of which are in the current car park adjacent to The Slipway Café location.
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Consultation – Remote Meetings
To consider a response to the current government consultation on remote meetings and proxy voting.
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Reports from Councillors with Special Responsibilities
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Village Hall Management Committee
To note Reports to and from DVHMC meeting Nov 20th 2024 and Report from Cllr Neale.
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New Village Car Park Working Group
To receive a short verbal update.
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West Dart Bus
To receive the Report for information.
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DPC’s Zoom Subscription Costs
To consider ceasing to contribute to the subscription.
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Dittisham Community Group to purchase The Red Lion Inn
To respond to questions from the Group about DPC’s involvement & integration with the community.
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Correspondence
To note or consider correspondence:
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Request for a memorial bench
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Next Meeting
To confirm the next meeting of the Parish Council will be held on January 15th 2025 at 7:00 pm.
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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 commercial-in-confidence or legal nature of the business.
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Grounds Maintenance Contract
To consider the proposal to take up the option to extend the contract for three years to 31 December 2027.
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Ham Lane Hedge Maintenance
To consider a special motion to re-consider the quote accepted by the November meeting.
To consider the proposal to accept the revised quote for works early 2024.
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Quotes for recommended work to re-pollard the Willow on The Ham
To consider the quotes received.
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Management of a Freehold Title
To consider DPC’s next actions to meet its responsibilities as the owner of the freehold.
PRESS AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE VERY WELCOME TO ATTEND
The meeting will be held in the Village Hall
Ros Neale 2nd Clerk
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.