Our lovely K2 phone box on the Level is now owned by the Parish Council. We have a small budget for paint etc as it is need of care. We also need ideas for what it can be repurposed for and a team of volunteer to do the work. You will have seen a few of these around that have been repurposed into book or plant exchanges. You may have better or more interesting ideas.We are seeking to fill a casual vacancy for a Dittisham Parish Councillor.
Being part of Dittisham Parish Council gives you the opportunity to contribute to your community and to make a difference.
For more information: talk to your Parish Councillors or the Clerk, or see below.
Qualifying Criteria – Please see this Candidates guide 2023 Parish on Page 2
Please apply by writing to the Clerk.
Applications close on Thursday 30th October 2025
DITTISHAM PARISH COUNCIL
Incorporating the Hamlet of Capton and the Manors of Bozomzeal and Coombe
To all members of Dittisham Parish Council 26 September 2025
You are hereby summoned to attend the monthly meeting of Dittisham Parish Council to be held in Dittisham Village Hall on Wednesday 1st October 2025 at 7:00p.m 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.
AGENA
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 the monthly meeting held on 3 September 2025
4 Community Reports To receive reports from:
4.1 South Hams District Council Councillor
4.2 Devon County Council Councillor
5 Councillor Vacancy
6 Financial Matters
6.1 Receipts and Payments between meetings to note for information
6.2 October Payments for authorisation
7 South Hams District Council’s Planning Decisions To note the following:
7.1 1915/25/HHO Twenty Fathoms, Higher Street, Dittisham. Householder application for a rear two storey extension, front porch, internal modifications & landscaping APPROVED
8 New Planning Applications to consider a recommendation to the planning authority on the following applications:
8.1 2643/25/TCA 2 Watermans Cottage, Manor Street Dittisham. T1: Elm – remove, Dutch Elm Disease.
8.2 2618/25/LBC Bozomzeal Manor, Bozomzeal, Dittisham. Listed Building Consent for additional insulation/plasterboard over existing plasterboard ceiling finish.
8.3 2651/25/LBC Meadow View, The Level, Dittisham. Listed Building Consent for installation of conservation rooflights, replacement front door & porch window & refurbishment of external store
8.4 2659/25/HHO Meadow View, The Level, Dittisham. Householder application for replacement garden summer house & supporting decking alongside replacement of secondary decking area (part retrospective)
8.5 2821/25/TCA Dartway The Level Dittisham T1: Cherry – crown height reduction by up to 3.0m, lateral reduction around canopy by approximately 1–2m, to create a balanced and natural form.
9 Reports from Councillors’ Working Groups and External Forums
9.1 Emergency Plan To receive a short update on delivery of the First Aid Course
9.2 Maintenance: Jubilee Steps To receive an update on project progress, date for delivery, assessment of risk and to consider approval of a draft contract for works.
9.3 Maintenance: Manor Street Project To receive an update on arrangements for installation of the dog waste bin
10 Clerk’s Report to receive an update from the Clerk on any matters arising within the month
11 Neighbourhood Plan To consider:
11.1 Submission of an application for a designated area
11.2 Terms of Reference for a Neighbourhood Planning Steering Group.
12 Tree Condition Report Receive the annual Tree Condition Report and consider recommendations on work required.
13 The Level Phone Box Update on ideas for ongoing use
14 Potential new car park To receive an update on discussions between the landowner, the Village Hall and Parish Council.
15 Clerk’s Employment To receive an update following the meeting held with the Clerk at the end of the probation period.
16 IT policy To consider the draft IT policy as drafted by the Clerk.
17 Correspondence and Contacts to note or consider.
To consider
Next Meeting: To confirm the next meeting of the Parish Council will be held on Wednesday November 5 2025 at 7:00 pm.
PRESS AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE VERY WELCOME TO ATTEND
Cat Radford, Parish Clerk
The correspondence below has been received from South Hams District Council.
There is a current consultation. Closing date consultation 8th June 2025.
This is an item on the Agenda for the Parish Council meeting on Wednesday 4 June 2025.
The BT needs assessment found that there were no calls, including no Helpline calls in the last 12 months.
The Parish Council has the option to to adopt The Level phone box at a cost of £1.
If it does that it would be responsible for the ongoing maintenance.
Is there a use for the phone box ie a reason to adopt it?
Parishioners are invited to give their views –
I write to inform you that South Hams District Council has received notification from BT of its proposed intention to remove / remove the telephony from 17 phone boxes in the South Hams. I write to advise you that one of the phone boxes proposed for removal is within your Parish.
Plans and street view pictures of the box are attached.
BT have assessed the phone box using the criteria in Ofcom’s Review of the telephony universal service obligation
Attached is the breakdown of the assessment of usage etc.. carried out by BT.
In line with the requirements of the regulations SHDC is carrying out a 30 day public consultation period. Any consultation responses received will, upon completion of the consultation period, be forwarded on to BT for their consideration. Also attached to this e-mail is a copy of the SHDC Notice that will be placed on the phone box (the notice should be in place by Friday 9th May).
Should you wish to comment on the proposed removal of the phone box please do so via e-mail to : clearly indicating ‘SHDC Dittisham phone box consultation response’ by 8th June 2025. The attached site notice also includes a link to details on how to adopt a phone box should this be something the Parish Council may consider.
Proposal for a Mobile Cafe
Mobile Cafe TAFG report 30.04.25
Personnel Committee
Terms of Reference Personnel Committee March 2025
Proposed advertisements – Adverts for Clerk May 2025
Financial Reports at 31 March 2025
BankReconciliation at 20250331
Annual Meeting of the Parish Council
Working Groups & Positions of Responsibility DPC Operation 2025 April
Councillors List and Responsibilities 2025 April
Delegation Scheme DPC 2024 May
