Minutes of the Extraordinary General Meeting of Dittisham Parish Council held in Dittisham Village Hall
on Monday 15 December 2025 at 5:00pm.
Present: Parish Cllrs Bond (Chair), Golding, J Green and Pope were present, and C Radford (Clerk). No members of the public aside from the candidates were present.
Apologies: Cllrs N.Green, Hawkes, Neale & Unitt
1. Apologies were received as above 2. Declaration of Interests No interests were declared on items on the agenda. 3. Councillor Vacancy 3.1 To agree approach to conversation with applicants having reviewed the questionsasked of previous candidates in 2024 An approach was agreed.
3.2 To meet with candidates in turn Cllrs met with candidates as follows:
– 5:20pm Candidate 1
– 5:40pm Candidate 2
– 6:00pm Candidate 3
3.3 To undertake a vote to co-opt a councillor to fill the available vacancy It was RESOLVED to co-opt Mike Taylor as Dittisham Parish Councillor and for acceptance of office forms be completed at the next monthly meeting.
The trustees are pleased to invite the residents of Dittisham to attend the AGM of the parish charity. The meeting will address the 2025 accounts, elect / re-elect trustees and outline projects supported in 2025. The trustees are also keen to hear about projects which need funding, that fulfil the charity’s purpose of promoting and supporting the wellbeing of Dittisham parishioners.
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.
Dittisham Parish Charity, created in 2018 to support or provide projects that foster the wellbeing of the inhabitants of Dittisham, is seeking a trustee to join its board.
The time commitment is low, four board meetings a year where the trustees discuss proposed projects that require funding. Examples include Ditsum Apple Day, support for defibrillators in the parish and the new Jubilee Steps Handrail.
Applications to be made to the Chair, Johnny Moulsdale at by the November 30th.
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 at7:00p.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.
09/09/25 Training and upskilling opportunities
09/09/25 Take action for your community this autumn!
09/09/25 Book your FREE place at our Autumn Forum
10/09/25 #39 2025 DALC E-bulletin
15/09/25 OPCC’s CCTV funding scheme 2025
22/09/25 3rd Dittisham Music Festival 2025
To consider
15/09/25 Emergency Plan
10/09/25 DAA Dittisham CLS – annual re survey – Thursday 18th September 2025
18/09/25 Defibrillator Status Update
22/09/2025 We help families in fuel poverty
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
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.