May 29, 2026 | Agendas
DITTISHAM PARISH COUNCIL
Incorporating the Hamlet of Capton and the Manors of Bozomzeal and Coombe
To all members of Dittisham Parish Council 29 May 2026
You are hereby summoned to attend the monthly meeting of Dittisham Parish Council to be held in Dittisham Village Hall on Wednesday 3 June 2026 at 7:00pm. for the purpose of transacting the following business.
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. Apologies To receive and sanction apologies for absence.
2. Declaration of Interests To declare interests on items on the agenda.
3. Approval of Minutes To consider approval of
3.1 the minutes of the annual meeting of Dittisham Parish Council held on 6 May 2026
3.2 the minutes of monthly meeting held on 6 May 2026
3.3 the minutes of the EGM held 20 May 2026
4. Community Reports To receive reports from:
4.1 South Hams District Council Councillor
4.2 Devon County Council Councillor
5. Financial Matters
5.1 St George’s Church Grant To consider the recommendation of the Finance Working Group on the awarding of the grant.
5.2 2025/26 Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR)
5.2.1 Receive the draft Internal Auditor’s report and consider any comments
5.2.2 Annual Governance Statement
– Consider the findings of the review by the members meeting as a whole
– Approve Governance Statement
5.2.3 Annual Accounting Statement
– Consider the Accounting Statements by the members meeting as a whole
– Approve the Accounting Statements by resolution
– Ensure the accounting statements are signed and dated by the person presiding at the meeting
5.2.4 Consider Notice of Date of Commencement of Period for the Exercise of Public Rights To consider the proposal that the that the period for the Exercise of Public Rights would commence on Friday 5 June – Thursday 16 July 2026.
5.3 Receipts and Payments between meetings to note for information
5.4 June Payments for authorisation
5.5 Purchase costs
– Consider laptop costs
– Consider allocating budget of £30 to purchase corrugated plastic for 20’s Plenty signage
6. South Hams District Council’s Planning Decisions To note the following:
6.1 0700/26/CLP 2 Meadow Cottages The Level Dittisham, Certificate of lawfulness for proposed conversion of two flats into a single dwelling APPROVED
6.2 0954/26/CLB Quicks Cottage Lower Street Dittisham Certificate of lawfulness for proposed installation of EV Charger in Garage APPROVED
7. Note Withdrawn Planning Applications
7.1 1154/26/HHO Lauriston, Riverside Road, Dittisham, Householder application for Erection of a single storey outbuilding WITHDRAWN
8. New Planning Applications to consider a recommendation to the planning authority on the following applications:
8.1 1267/26/ARC Chipton Barton Dittisham Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5 (WSI/Recording) of planning consent 0246/25/LBC
8.2 144/26/FUL Pipiriki, Riverside Road, Dittisham Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of new detached dwelling and associated landscaping works
9. Reports from Councillors’ Working Groups, Parish Projects and External Forums
9.1 Neighbourhood Plan To receive an update
9.2 Maintenance Working Group
9.2.1 To receive an update following the working group meeting and consideration of any recommendations.
9.2.2 To consider actions following memorial bench request, including develop or seek out a ‘Memorial Bench Policy’.
9.3 Car Park/Burial Ground Project To receive an update
9.4 Ham Events Working Group To receive an update
9.5 Dittisham Village Hall Management Committee (DVHMC) Reports Receive reports to and from the committee.
9.6 Parish Paths Partnership (P3) Update following the working group meeting and consideration of any recommendations.
10. Clerk’s update
11. Loaning out the Dittisham Parish Council Projector For consideration
12. Marquee for village event on Sunday 5 July For consideration
13. Parish Lengthsman
13.1 Lengthsman feedback
13.2 Receive any invoices from contractor for 2024/25 and 2025/26 financial years
13.3 Consider draft brief and advertisement
14. Policy Review
14.1 Proposed Climate Policy Consider process for drafting policy
14.2 Approved Herbicides and Pesticides Policy (2021) Review statement
14.3 Dittisham Parish Council Delegation Scheme For annual review
14.4 Proposed Reserves Policy Consider draft for adoption
14.5 Proposed Investments Policy Consider draft for adoption
15. Correspondence and Contacts to note or consider
To note
– 20260505 Dart Harbour Port Masterplan Consultation
– 20260511 Slippery Lane, Dittisham
– 20260527 Community Conversations- June event
–20260526 Closure of The Level for 3 days (update)
– 20260528 DALC #25 2026 e-bulletin: Publishing cllrs home addresses
To consider:
– 20260505 Protecting the River Dart – Potential Legal Action Against South West Water
– 20260507 DALC #22 2026 e-bulletin
– 20260513 Community Emergency Hubs – June Workshops
– 20260521 Temporary Traffic Notice – Higher Street, Brambletorre Cross to Higher Street, East Cornworthy Cross to Brambletorre Cross & East Cornworthy Cross to Brambletorre Cross, Dittisham (TTTRO2670061)
–20260527 Membership has expired CRM:0001559
– 20260527 Worst car park experience ever
16. Next Meeting: To confirm the next meeting of the Parish Council will be held on Wednesday July 1 2026 at 7:00 pm.
PRESS AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE VERY WELCOME TO ATTEND
Cat Radford, Parish Clerk
May 15, 2026 | Agendas
DITTISHAM PARISH COUNCIL
Incorporating the Hamlet of Capton and the Manors of Bozomzeal and Coombe
To all members of Dittisham Parish Council 15 May 2026
You are hereby summoned to attend an Extraordinary General Meeting of Dittisham Parish Council to be held in Dittisham Village Hall on Wednesday 20 May 2026 at 6:30pm. for the purpose of transacting the following business:
Public Forum To consider any issues raised by members of the public about issues on this agenda.
AGENDA
1. Apologies To receive and sanction apologies for absence.
2. Declaration of Interests To declare interests on items on the agenda.
3. Ham Events: ITERA Expedition Adventure Race 19 -20 July 2026 To consider the hire request received.
PRESS AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE VERY WELCOME TO ATTEND
Cat Radford, Parish Clerk
Apr 30, 2026 | Agendas
DITTISHAM PARISH COUNCIL
Incorporating the Hamlet of Capton and the Manors of Bozomzeal and Coombe
To all members of Dittisham Parish Council April 30 2026
You are hereby summoned to attend the monthly meeting of Dittisham Parish Council to be held in Dittisham Village Hall on Wednesday 6 May 2026 at 7:30pm. for the purpose of transacting the following business.
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. Apologies To receive and sanction apologies for absence.
2. Declaration of Interests To declare interests on items on the agenda.
3. Approval of Minutes To consider approval of the minutes of monthly meeting held on April 1
4. Community Reports To receive reports from:
4.1 South Hams District Council Councillor
4.2 Devon County Council Councillor
5. Financial Matters
5.1 Update from the Finance Working Group Meeting
5.2 Consideration of recommendations of the Finance Working Group
5.2.1 West Dart Bus Grant To award a grant of £300 to the West Dart Bus, allocated from the ‘Grants Other’ line in the budget.
5,2,2 Dittisham Village Stores Grant
– To recommend that the Parish Council give a grant of £5000 to Dittisham Village Stores to purchase a specific item, such as a fridge or freezer. It was agreed to propose that the Village Stores should identify what item will be purchased by the grant, according to their priority list.
– To afford the grant, the working group recommends to Full Council that £1000 of the ‘Sick Leave’ earmarked reserve be transferred to the General Reserve. The £5000 grant payment should be coded to ‘Grant Other’ with the budget overspend being met by the General Reserve.
5.2.3 Car Park/Burial Ground Costs The Working Group recommends that:
– the predicted commitment of £2000 is met by the ‘Professional Legal Fees’ earmarked reserve. If costs to the Parish Council increase from £2000 to the worst position of £4000, it is proposed to allocate funds from the ‘Parish Infrastructure’ earmarked reserve.
– the Parish Council pays the bills received and invoice the other parties for their share on a quarterly basis.
– the Parish Council should have sight of estimates/quotes obtained for services before supplier invoices are issued and before they are paid.
– a letter is written to the Project Managers detailing the points above, and that the Project Managers make the formal agreement on this process with all other parties.
5.2.4 Clerk’s Hours to recommend to the Parish Council that the Clerk can carry over the 17.5 hours of TOIL and 8 hours of unspent holiday (equating to 10% of the annual holiday allowance) into the next financial year.
5.3 Receipts and Payments between meetings to note for information
5.4 May Payments for authorisation
5.5 Laptop Purchase Consider approval of purchasing a new laptop for the Clerk.
6, South Hams District Council’s Planning Decisions To note the following:
6.1 0745/26/ARC Meadow View, The Level, Dittisham Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 4 (Doors/Windows) & 5 (Cladding) of planning consent 2659/25/HHO APPROVED
6.2 0698/26/ARC Meadow View, The Level, Dittisham Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5 (Doors/Windows) of planning consent 2651/25/LBC APPROVED
7. New Planning Applications to consider a recommendation to the planning authority on the following applications:
7.1 0700/26/CLP 2 Meadow Cottages The Level Dittisham, Certificate of lawfulness for proposed conversion of two flats into a single dwelling
7.2 0954/26/CLB Quicks Cottage Lower Street Dittisham Certificate of lawfulness for proposed installation of EV Charger in Garage
8. Reports from Councillors’ Working Groups, Parish Projects and External Forums
8.1 Neighbourhood Plan To receive an update
8.2 Maintenance Working Group To receive an update on works completed to date and consider any proposals for additional works
8.3 Car Park/Burial Ground Project To receive an update
8.4 Ham Events Working Group
– Ham Hire policy and information pack To consider approval of the updated documents (Work in Progress)
– Ham Hire Applications To consider approval of applications made for hire
9. Clerk’s update
10. Parish Paths Partnership (P3) Update on changes to process and submission of documents
11. Policy Audit Consider policy audit as produced by the Clerk, proposed timetable for policy review and any outstanding actions
12. Annual Parish Meeting To consider finalising the agenda ahead of circulation and roles ahead of the event
13. Correspondence and Contacts to note or consider
To note
– 20260330 The DARTY Work … Someone’s got to do it!
– 20260410 Minutes of the Meeting of the South Devon National Partnership
– 20260430 Footpath No. 7, Dittisham – Confirmation
– 20260430 DALC #21 E Bulletin
To consider:
– 20260415 Parking for the 2026 Bathing Water sampling season
– 20260423 DVH Christmas Show
– 20260430 Meeting to discuss planning policy (Case Ref_ CV21972)
– 20260430 Highways Assembly 6 May 10am – 1pm
14. Next Meeting: To confirm the next meeting of the Parish Council will be held on Wednesday June 3 2026 at 7:00 pm.
PRESS AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE VERY WELCOME TO ATTEND
Cat Radford, Parish Clerk
Apr 30, 2026 | Agendas
DITTISHAM PARISH COUNCIL
Incorporating the Hamlet of Capton and the Manors of Bozomzeal and Coombe
To all members of Dittisham Parish Council April 30 2026
You are hereby summoned to attend the monthly meeting of Dittisham Parish Council to be held in Dittisham Village Hall on Wednesday 6 May 2026 at 7:00pm. for the purpose of transacting the following business.
Annual Meeting of the Parish Council AGENDA
1. Election of Chair
2. Chair’s Signature of Declaration of Acceptance of Office
3. Election of Vice-Chair
4. Apologies for absence
5. Declaration of Interests: To declare interests in items on the agenda
6. Consideration of the recommendations made by a committee (if any)
7. Review of delegation arrangements to committees, sub-committees, staff and other local authorities
8. Review of the terms of reference for committees Confirmation of the Terms of Reference for Personnel Committee and Subcommittee
9. Appointment of members to existing committees Confirmation of the appointment of the Members of Personnel Committee and Subcommittee
10. Appointment of any new committees in accordance with standing order 4
11. Review and adoption of appropriate:
11.1 Standing orders
11.2 Financial regulations
12. Review of arrangements (including legal agreements) with other local authorities, not-for-profit bodies and businesses
13. Review of representation on or work with external bodies and arrangements for reporting back To confirm the appointments and the role description of ‘Working Groups & Positions of Responsibility’ document, as approved at the April Meeting of the Parish Council.
14. In an election year, to make arrangements with a view to the Council becoming eligible to exercise the general power of competence in the future;
15. Review of inventory of land and other assets including buildings and office equipment; To confirm the Asset Register as at 31/03/25, as approved at the April Meeting of the Parish Council.
16. Confirmation of arrangements for insurance cover in respect of all insurable risks To note the current three-year agreement which ends 2/7/27.
17. Review of the Council’s and/or staff subscriptions to other bodies Includes DALC and SLCC
18. Review of the Council’s complaints procedure
19. Review of the Council’s policies, procedures and practices in respect of its obligations under freedom of information and data protection legislation (see also standing orders 10,19, and 20 ); Note approval at April meeting of the Parish Council
20: Review of the Council’s policy for dealing with the press/media Incorporated within the Communications Policy
21: Review of the Council’s employment policies and procedures
22: Review of the Council’s expenditure incurred under s.137 of the Local Government Act 1972 or the general power of competence.
23 Review of matters required by the Annual Audit:
23.1. Review of Statement of Internal Control
23.2. Review of Parish Council Risk Assessment/Risk Register
23.3. Receipt of Grants and Proof of Need Summary 2025/6
23.4. Confirmation of bank signatory arrangements
23.5. Approval of Standing Orders and Direct Debits
23.6. Finance policies (Investment Strategy and Reserves Policy)
24. Determining the time and place of ordinary meetings of the Council up to and including the next annual meeting of the Council Include member’s consent to receive agendas by email.
