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:…………………..
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
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.