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
Report of the Council Meeting 19 January 2023
Members Present: Cllrs. C Latham, D Chugg, A Bend, R Berry, A Harvey-Bryant,
N Plumb, S Button, C Wallis,
Apologies: Cllr. K Down
In Attendance: Cllrs Mrs A Davis Cllr F Tucker M J Measures (Clerk to the Council).
Discloseable Interests. None
Chairman's Discretion. a) Phone Box, b) Road Closure
Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting 6 October 2022
The Minutes were agreed and signed as a true record.
The Parish Council did not meet in November and December
Police Report
The reports have been sent to Members
Reports from County and District Councillors
Cllr Mrs Davis commented on the serious financial situation at Devon County Council
and said the budget is being prepared before going to the Scrutiny Committee. She stressed that work in the County can only be done within the budget particularly in respect of road works. She reported on the change of work pattern and what can be achieved concerning the improvements to the A361. She explained the situation regarding the question of chargeable waste at recycling centres. Three NDC Councillors will act as temporary Councillors for Ashford Parish Council.
Cllr Tucker commented on budget restrictions for North Devon Council. He said all those who wish to vote in person will be required to present a personal photograph before they can vote. Full instructions and guidance will be delivered to all households. He said all dog breeders will require a Dog Breeders Licence.
Correspondence
Relevant information correspondence has been sent to Councillors, including Voter ID, Road Closure in Prixford.
Finance
Invoices agreed for payment for November/December/January: ; C F Wallis £135 (Jan P3); Admin/Accom £125.44 (Oct/Nov/Dec); C F Wallis £80.00 (Dec P3); North Devon Council £689.38 (Dec plus NPA); Marwood Methodist Church £250.00 (Cem. Mtce); Marwood Methodist Church £250.00 (Hall Hire); Marwood PCC (Cem.Mtce); North Devon Council £484.52 (Jan). Balance for January £3194.69
Precept. Members confirmed the request for precept at £8300.00.
Planning Matters
None received.
Little Silver Quarry
The Clerk had sent Councillors the information received from DCC Planning Development Officer stating that the pragmatic approach would probably be to allow the materials to remain at the site, but prevent further importation and allow the site to revegetate naturally.
Tree Planting
The Clerk confirmed that the tree-planting funds of £346.00 have been transferred into the Parish Accounts ring-fenced for the future purchase and planting of the tree. He confirmed that the proposed location for planting, at No Man’s Land, is not possible as the land is not on the Land Registry and the advice is not to go ahead. A new site will need to be found soon.
Reports from Councillors
Parish Footpaths. The annual return will be made to Devon County Council giving details of the condition of footpaths/bridleways and the work carried out in the past year. Cllr Wallis said he has spoken with the DCC Officer and a request will be put forward for work to improve footpath 14, which is constantly subject to flooding.
Highways/Road Salt A further one ton of salt has been ordered from Devon County Council which was due for delivery in December. The Clerk will contact them again for a delivery date. Marwood School has requested a salt bin to be located near the school for salt to be used on the school approach roads. Cllr Chugg was asked to contact the school to provide the location for the bin. If it is on a County Highway road there has to be a safety audit. There will also have to be a nominated representative to act as Snow/Salt Warden in order to be covered by DCC insurance.
Concern was raised by a member of the public concerning the speed of traffic along the Guineaford/Prixford road and asked for speed limit of 20mph. DCC has no plans at present to have new 20mph zones in Devon. Successful schemes put forward last year will be looked at and revised criteria may result
Chairman’s Discretion
a) The telephone box near the Ring O’ Bells was reported as damaged (the door hanging off). The Clerk contacted BT who informed that the box had been adopted by the Community Heartbeat Trust In 2018 and BT will investigate with them and keep us informed. Cllr Chugg made temporary repair by securing the loose door with a rope.
b) The Council agreed to support the temporary road closure between Hore Cross and Whiddon Down Farm turning on 2 July for Croyde Ocean Triathlon.
Meeting closed at 20.25
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.
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2022
76206 - Lower Blakewell, Muddiford.
76284 - Granary Barn Middle Marwood
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Please ring: 0345 155 1004 or email csc.roads@devon.gov.uk.
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Cllr Colin Latham (Chairman)
Higher Stowford Farm
Hore Down Gate EX34 8PH
01271 269824
Cllr Adrian Bend
Rowan Cottage
Muddiford EX31 4HH
07732 264372
Cllr Richard Berry
Honeywell Farm
Muddiford EX31 4HS
01271 850392
Cllr Sue Button
Easter Cottage
Patsford EX31 4EF
01271 813804
Cllr David Chugg (Vice-Chairman)
Kalbarri House
Kingsheanton EX31 4ED
01271 377491
Cllr Karen Down
Northleigh
Whiddon
Muddiford EX31 850063
Cllr Andrew Harvey-Bryant
North Warcombe Farm,
Lee EX34 8LR
07484 640770
Cllr Nick Plumb.
The Cottage
Middle Marwood EX31 4EG
01271 850577
Cllr Christopher Wallis
Woodgate Cottage
Milltown EX31 4HG
01271 850260 wallis.fiona@googlemail.com
M J Measures (Clerk to the Council)
9 Kingfisher Drive
Barnstaple EX32 8QW
01271 323386
County Cllr Mrs Andrea Davis
Southwinds Cottage
Kentisbury EX31 4NH
07786 868038
District Cllr Frederick J (Joe) Tucker
3 Shorelands Way
Barnstaple EX31 3AB
01271 328890
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
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Devon and Cornwall Police have pulled together responses to some of the more commonly asked questions.
https://www.devon-cornwall.