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Minutes of the Full Council meeting held on the 27th February

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Burrator Parish Council

Minutes of a Meeting of the Parish Council

held on Thursday 27th February 2025

At Walkhampton Memorial Hall

 

Councillors present: Cllrs F Glanville, Palmer, Paskins, Armon, T Rowe, Clifford, M Rowe, Carson, K Stribley and Burbage.

 

Also present:  Katharine Griffiths (Parish Clerk) and WDBC Cllr West

 

Absent:  Cllrs Wills, Milne, R Glanville, France and Radmore.

 

The meeting was opened by Cllr F Glanville at 7.30pm

 

  1. Apologies for Absence.

Apologies were received and accepted from Cllrs. Wills, Milne, R Glanville, France and Radmore.

 

  1. Declarations of Interest.

None declared.

 

  1. Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 30th January 2025

There were a couple of minor typo amendments.

Cllr Palmer requested that it was recorded that the matter of road markings around Burrator reservoir be minuted.

Other than the minor amendments, it was agreed by the council that the minutes were a true record of the meeting.

 

  1. Matters arising from the Minutes of the meeting held on 30th January 2025

There has been no further update from SWW, regarding development in Dousland.

 

  1. Reports from outside bodies
    1. WDBC Cllr West gave an update, which is attached as Annex A.

A discussion was also held around affordable and social housing and the lack of local social housing.

 

  1. DCC Cllr Sanders was not present.

 

  1. To Consider producing an Emergency Plan for the parish and forming a sub-committee.

The matter was discussed, and it was raised that the plan should include, flooding, traffic management following an emergency road closure, snow chaos and major incidents. The councillors present were asked if anyone would like to be part of a sub-committee. As there were a number of councillors not present, the matter will be carried forward to the next meeting and councillors will have a chance to look at the template.

 

  1. Planning Committee

There were no applications to consider.

The clerk has received communication from WDBC that they are holding an on-line training session on the new National Planning Policy Framework if any members would like to attend, the clerk will pass on the details.

 

  1. Finance & General Purposes Committee
    1. Bills for Payments

It was proposed by Cllr Burbage, seconded by Cllr Armon and agreed by the members present that the list of bills would be paid.

 

Payments to be made:

 

Payment Amount
BB editor £225
Meavy Hall Hire £52
Walkhampton Hall Hire £28
Burrator Beacon Printing Parker Print £445

 

  1. Bank reconciliation.

Noted

 

  1. Helen Rowett Garden committee.

It was noted that some work has been carried out in the garden including restoration of the seats.

Cllr Palmer asked for an assurance the Team Helen were not doing the work for political gain. The clerk will contact them for assurance.

The next committee meeting is on the 17th April following the planning meeting which commences at 7.30pm in Meavy Parish Hall, any requests for work or comments should be sent to the clerk before the 4th April.

 

  1. The Royal Inn Committee

Cllr Wills and Milne have visited and spoken with the tenant about a number of points.

 

  1. Burrator Events

The clerk has received a response from the organisers of the 10k around Burrator they are happy to chat over Zoom. The clerk will contact them to see if they can attend a meeting if not the chair will speak to them via Zoom

 

  1. Burrator Beacon – http://burrator.gov.uk/burrator-beacon/

The spring edition will be available for collection at the Saturday market.

 

  1. Parish Property
    1. Dousland Noticeboards.

The clerk has contacted the Highways officer regarding the location of the noticeboard, but still awaiting a response. It was agreed that Highways would be contacted again requesting a response and if no reply would assume all is okay to install.

  1. Cllr Palmer requested that a projector screen is purchased. It was agreed that two screens would be purchased and located at Walkhampton and Sheepstor Village Halls. Meavy Parish Hall has a drop down screen that can be used.

 

 

  1. Highway matters

Cllr Palmer commented that it appeared that a car race around Burrator Reservoir had taken place recently causing concern with their speed and noise. Cllr Palmer will pass the details to WDBC Cllr West.

Issues can be reported using the link below.

https://www.devon.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/report-a-problem/

 

  1. Correspondence

DALC are holding online meetings for updates on Devolution  the clerk will circulate the details, if councillors are not signed up to DALC they may need to, to register for the training.

 

  1. Urgent Business by leave of the Chair.

Cllr F Glanville, requested that a To Do List was added to the minutes to keep track of actions.  The clerk will draw something up and attach for the next meeting.

 

  1. Dates of next meeting.

13th March Meavy Parish Hall, Planning at 7.30pm

27th March Meavy Parish Hall, Full Council at 7.30pm

17th April Meavy Parish Hall, Planning at 7.30pm, followed by HRG committee.

 

Signed                                                                              Date

 

 

Meeting Finished at 21.07

 

 

 

 

Annex A

Borough councillor Report Burrator Parish Council 30th Jan 2025

 

Report of Actions:

 

  1. King’s Tor- spoken to portfolio holder for Housing and he is happy to follow up with officers were would we stand, with DNP, on potentially changing planning permissions.

 

Ongoing and it may come under WDBC for permissions.

 

  1. Contact with Primary schools contact not come back yet.

 

  1. Attended Thermal Imaging Camera Event at Sheepstor Village Hall last Thursday 20th February, led by Kate Royston from Tamar Energy. Good event, parish has the camera for 4 weeks for attendees to survey their own homes.

 

Report of Actions by WDBC:

 

  1. Devolution Bill:

On going discussions by Districts about how best to reorganise Devon into Unitary authority to be put forward to Govn. by 21st March in outline. The model being put forward is the 5,4,1. If this was to go ahead, we would be in with South Hams, Teignmouth and Torbay. Plymouth wants to go alone and is looking to expand into South Hams.

 

By 21st March initial outline plans to Govn. for consideration.

 

By November 25 if plans accepted, these must be worked out in detail for final approval.

 

  1. Budget 25/26:

 

A balanced budget is being finalised for approval following setting of Council tax. Extra funding has been provided to support the main priorities, housing, environment and community facilities such as halls.

 

  1. Tavistock Neighbourhood Plan:

The plan has been agreed and will go forward for consultation in the near future.

 

Cllr Chris West

27-02-25

 

Please note the Devon Housing Commission can be googled online. Just need to read the recommendations.