We're here as Parish Councillors to help support the community and keep people connected in Marwood, Devon. We usually meet on the first Thursday of the month, except August when there is no meeting. All the contact details of the Parish Councillors are listed below and on the notice boards. You can also use the CONTACT US THROUGH THIS WEBSITE IF YOU NEED OR CAN OFFER HELP.
ICY ROADS IN MARWOOD - A reminder that Cllr David Chugg has a supply of SALT if needed - see contact details below
MARWOOD PARISH COUNCIL DATES
The start time of meetings will be either 19.00 or 19.30 depending on the time of year. The Chairman has authority to call additional meetings if there are urgent matters to discuss. The Clerk will continue to keep Members informed during the interim months.
Note: not in Standing Orders. Copies of Agendas/Minutes and interim reports will be sent to Marwood Matters for inclusion on the website. All public notices will be displayed on the Council notice boards.
MARWOOD PARISH COUNCIL
Report of the Council Meeting 21 March 2024
Marwood Methodist Church Hall, Guineaford
Members Present: Cllrs. C Latham, D Chugg, A Bend, N Plumb, K Down, C Wallis
Apologies: Cllrs R Berry, A Harvey-Bryant, D Hunt D Hunt. Cllr J Hunt
In Attendance: Cllr Andrea Davis. M J Measures (Clerk to the Council).
Interests. None Chairman’s Discretion. None
Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting 18 January 2024
The Minutes were agreed and signed as a true record.
Police Report
Latest copy sent to Members
Report from County and District Councillors
Cllr Davis reported on the Devon County Council Budget 2024/25 which includes increases in children’s services, adult services, climate change, environment, transport
homelessness, drainage/potholes. Councillors approved a capital budget of over £155million for investment in infrastructure such as schools and roads. She commented on the Public Consultation on Devon and Torbay devolution deal; Devon Retrofit Guide,
highways (including A361) and other highways defects. Members asked several questions and clarification on certain items.
North Devon Council; no report from Cllr Hunt
Correspondence
Relevant correspondence including including notice of election of the Police and Crime Commissioner, Devon Resilience Innovation Project, postponement of proposed road closures.
Finance
Invoices . The following invoices were agreed for payment: North Devon Council £509.24
(March); Admin/Accomm. £160.00 (Dec-March ) Balance at 21 March is £1045.52
Appointment of Internal Auditor. Members agreed to continue with the current auditor
Donations/Hall Hire 2024/25. Following discussion it was agreed to keep the same grants of £200.00 to Marwood PCC and Marwood Methodist Church towards the up-keep of the cemeteries. Voting: FOR x 4; Against x 2. The Council now meets six times a year and it was proposed and unanimously agreed to keep holding meetings in Marwood Methodist Church Hall at a cost of £125 a year plus £20.00 for any additional meetings.
Planning Matters
78057 – Broomhill Farm Muddiford, Retrospective change of use of part of the holiday let
To form one permanent residential annexe for dependent relative. Recommend : Approval
78348 – Land adjacent to Longpiece Cottages. Demolition of barn and erection of one new dwelling Recommend : Approval
Reports from Councillors
Parish Footpaths. Cllr Wallis reported on the work carried out on the footpaths and bridleways for the information to be sent to Devon County Council. He also commented on the overgrown hedges on parts of the highway but it was stressed that the responsibility to cut them is down to the landowner.
Highways: Members commented on the various areas of flooding and the large number of potholes. Some concern had been made concerning the building of a wall on private property. This was inspected by the Highways Officer and confirmed that the wall is on un-registered land and not Devon County Council. The Chairman thanked Angela Webb on behalf of the Council for the detailed report on proposed 20mph areas in the Parish
Council e-mail address
Cllr Plumb confirmed that the new e-mail address for all Councillors can now be used
Salt Bins
Cllr Wallis will install the two additional salt bins next month
Defibrillator
Cllr Plumb said he is able to obtain a shelter from a company, free of charge, to house the defibrillator outside the school
Chairman’s Discretion
None.
The meeting closed at 20.12
A MESSAGE FOR ALL HOUSEHOLDERS - If you have flooding to your property please report it on the emergency number as it will go straight through to the contractor for a call out - Highway emergency number; 0345 155 1004
Planning Matters to be considered particularly by neighbours and the Parish Council. Please go to https://planning.northdevon.gov.uk/Planning
put in the application number and click on the webpage for further details.
(You have to agree to the Copyright Notice under the Documents tab if you want to see documents - then you can download them)
Please ring: 0345 155 1004 or email csc.roads@devon.gov.uk.
Live chat is available on the Highways website Monday to Thursday 9:00am - 5:00pm and 9:00am - 4:30pm on Friday.
To report a problem with road maintenance, traffic management and parking, streetlights and signs and public rights of way please use the Highways website.
2024 MARWOOD PO0R LANDS CHARITY - ACKLAND'S GIFT
The Charity was established over 120 years ago with a mandate to "provide grants of money to the poor and destitute living in the Parish of Marwood".
Over the years the Trustees have continued to uphold this mandate; for example in 1967 eighteen residents received five shillings (25p) and in recent years financial grants have been made to provide household equipment.
Due to the continual social change and the increase in Government Social Welfare Payments there has been a reduction in the number of applicants. The reasons for applying for grants has also changed none more so than in the current financial situation.
The Charity has a small annual income from the lease of 7.5 acres of land in Marwood and this year we are offering a small number of Tesco vouchers to buy food etc. before Christmas. If you feel you meet the criteria and wish to apply, or know someone you think is eligible, (and have their consent) please contact the Trustees via email on malco41@live.co.uk
Cllr Colin Latham (Chairman)
Higher Stowford Farm
Hore Down Gate EX34 8PH
01271 269824
colinlatham@marwoodparishcouncil.org.
Cllr Adrian Bend
Rowan Cottage
Muddiford EX31 4HH
07732 264372
adrianbend@maroodparishcouncil.org
Cllr Richard Berry
Honeywell Farm
Muddiford EX31 4HS
01271 85039292
richardberry@marwoodparishcouncil.org
Cllr David Chugg (Vice Chairman)
Kalbari House,
Kingsheanton, EX31 4ED
07774 750923
davidchugg@marwoodparishcouncil.org
Cllr Karen Down
Northleigh, Whiddon
Muddiford EX31 4HF
07811 032043
karendown@marwoodparishcouncil.org
Cllr Andrew Harvey-Bryant
North Warcombe Farm,
Lee EX34 8LR
01271 855977
Cllr Christopher Wallis
Woodgate Cottage
Milltown EX31 4HG
07977 512778
chriswallis@marwoodparishcouncil.org
Cllr David Hunt
Woodside, m
Middle Marwood EXEX£! 4EG
07984 581120
davidhunt@marwoodparishcouncil.org
Cllr Nicholas Plumb
The Cottage
Middle Marwood EX31 4EG
07588 158210
M J Measures
Clerk to the Council
9 Kingfisher Drive
Barnstaple EX32 8QW
01271 323386
Cllr Mrs Andrea Davis
Devon County Councillor
Southwinds Cottage
Kentisbury EX31 4NH
07786 868038
Cllr Julie Hunt
North Devon District Councillor
Woodside,
Middle Marwood EX31 4EG
07909 772458
Selaine Saxby, our local MP, has up to date details of changes the Government has made to help deal with the coronavirus on her Website
North Devon Council Links
https://www.northdevon.gov.uk/ Click on this link for information and/or sign up for emails giving you the latest news.
Devon and Cornwall Police have pulled together responses to some of the more commonly asked questions.
https://www.devon-cornwall.