Marwood Parish Council


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 - VACANCY

Clerk & Responsible Finance Officer

 

Marwood Parish Council is currently looking for a Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer.

Number of hours: 15 hrs per month (flexible schedule).

Salary will depend on Qualifications and experience.

Start Date: is negotiable but early in the New Year would be ideal.

         Marwood is a rural parish with a population of about 1100. There are 9 Parish Councillors who meet bi-monthly in Guineaford  at 7.00pm (winter) 7.30 pm (Summer) in the Methodist Church Hall. The successful candidate will need to work from home

         The Clerk will be responsible for managing the day to day business of the Council, including the production of the agenda/minutes for all Council meetings, liaising with outside bodies as well as implementing Council decisions. The Clerk/RFO will also be responsible for all the financial transactions and records of the Council and the administration of its finances.

We are seeking someone with confidence, interpersonal and communication skills to deal with a wide range of people.

          Prior experience of local government or committee work would be beneficial.

 

To apply, please email your CV and a covering letter, including contact details, to Geoff Dwyer, the acting Clerk at geoff.dwyerg@outlook.com

A full job description and Person Specification are available from the Acting Clerk on request.

 

Closing Date for applications is Saturday 14th December 2024


NOTICE OF VACANCY IN OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR

MARWOOD PARISH COUNCIL - NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

that due to the resignation of Cllr Karen Down, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council.

       If by 15 November, 2024, a request for an election to fill said vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer at the address below by TEN electors for the said Parish, an election will be held to fill the said vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.

      If an election is called, it will take place not later than 23 January, 2025.

                                            Dated 28 October, 2024

Ken Miles,  Returning Officer, Lynton House, Commercial Road, Barnstaple, EX31 1DG


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.

     The next two meetings are scheduled for the 24th October and 19th December 2024

 


Minutes of the Meeting of Marwood Parish Council held on the 24th October 2024 in the Marwood Methodist Church Hall Guineaford

Present

Cllr C Latham (Chairman), Cllr D Chugg (Vice Chairman), Cllr A Bend Cllr A Harvey-Bryant, Cllr D Hunt, Cllr N Plumb, Cllr C Wallis

Officer

G Dwyer (Temporary Clerk)

5334 Apologies for Absence

County Councillor Davis, District Councillor J Hunt

5335 Public Question Time

There were no members of the public present

5336 Minutes of the Meeting held on the 29th August 2024

RESOLVED that the minutes as previously circulated be approved

5337 Report of the County Councillor

There was no report

5338Questions to the County Councillor

There were no questions

5339 Report of the District Councillor

There was no report

5340 Questions to the District Councillor

There were no questions

5341 Report of the Police Service

There was no report

A Councillor questioned the possibility of obtaining the Police newsletter on a routine basis. RESOLVED the Clerk to arrange for this to happen.

5342 Correspondence

The following correspondence had been circulated but it had not been possible to open the attachment.

·    North Devon Weekly information sheet (2)

·    DALC bulletin (2)

·    North Devon Council grants and community news

·    Community Lottery update

·    2024/2025 financial projection

5343 Finance Matters

·    The following invoices were agreed for payment North Devon Council (£1010.76) C Wallis Invoices 52 and 53 (£456) G Dwyer (£250) Poppy Appeal (£20)

·    The Clerk advised Members that the existing bank mandate needed updating and after discussion as to the options available it was RESOLVED to continue with the present ‘two signatures’ on a cheque system rather than investigate an ‘on-line’ solution.

·    Members considered the expenditure projection to end 2024/2025 prepared by the Clerk who emphasised it was his estimate based on previous years’ expenditure and it should be used as an aid to discussion when considering the precept for 2025/2026. In particular members noted the projected estimated balance at the end of the financial year. After discussion it was RESOLVED that the preliminary precept for 2025/2026 should be set at £9400

 

5344 Planning Applications

There were none considered at Committee. PLANNING Application 79170 Northleigh Marwood, Barnstaple Devon EX31 had been dealt with by email consultation     

5345 Councillors Reports

Parish Footpaths.

Routine maintenance

5246 Ongoing Matters

There were none

5347 Urgent Business

      There was none

5349 Confidential business

The Chairman moved that in view of the confidential nature of the business about to be transacted, it is advisable in the public interest that the press and public are temporarily excluded and they be instructed to withdraw.

 

The meeting closed 8.30 pm

 

Chairman:                                        Dated:…………………..

 

 


Notices

and Planning


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)


Reporting Highways Issues

 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



Parish Councillors

 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

 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

nickplumb@marwoodparishcouncil.org

 




Temporary Clerk to the Council - 

 

Geoff Dwyer geoff.dwyerg@outlook.com 

 Cllr Mrs Andrea Davis

Devon County Councillor

Southwinds  Cottage

Kentisbury EX31 4NH

 07786  868038  

andrea.davis@devon.gov.uk

Cllr Julie Hunt

North Devon District Councillor

Woodside,

Middle Marwood EX31 4EG

07909 772458

julie.hunt@northdevon.gov.uk

 




Useful links

  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.police.uk/advice/covid-19-coronavirus/covid-19-faqs/