Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on Wednesday, 15th January 2020 at 7.30p.m in Bridgerule Village Hall

Present: Chairman: Cllr J Medland

Councillors: Cllrs. J McDougall, S Hillier-Cholwill, D Hale, K James, B Beadle, C Houghton, S Cholwill, C Seymour- Smith

In Attendance: Clerk. 1 Member of Public

2465. Apologies: Cllrs Snowden, Cllr Parsons, PCSO James

2466. Declaration of Interests: The chairman asked that interests be declared as they arise.

2467. Public Session: No public present.

2468. Police Report: Holsworthy Rural Policing Update 1/11/19 – 31/12/19: The following crimes have been reported:

BRADFORD: Burglary from outbuilding

BRIDGERULE: Dog worrying livestock Common assault

HOLSWORTHY HAMLETS: Theft of used batteries

HALWILL: Dog not under proper control

ST. GILES ON THE HEATH: 2 x Burglary from outbuilding Attempted burglary from outbuilding Burglary to dwelling

TETCOTT: Harassment without violence

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There are a few burglaries on the update again this time. We advise members of the public to always be vigilant, and to contact us if you see anything suspicious, either by calling 999 if it is ongoing, or by calling or emailing 101 if the information is non-urgent. Thank you. Crime prevention advice, with links to Farm Watch and property marking, can be found on our website:

https://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk/advice/your-community/stop-rural-crime/

If you have an incident to report, don’t hesitate to ring the Police on 101, or email [email protected] for non-emergencies. Always call 999 if you see a crime taking place.

2469. County Councillor Report: Cllr Parsons had informed Cllr McDougall prior to the meeting that the Derrill/Pyworthy road is on the list for repair.

2470. District Councillors Report: There have been further meetings about Kivells, trying to get the issue concluded.

2471. Council Meeting Minutes: Minutes of 18th December 2019 agreed by Councillors and signed by the Chairman as correct. Proposed 1st Cllr McDougall 2nd Cllr Hale with all Cllrs in favour.

2472. Matters arising: Fencing at Hall/Southfields – Cllr James will look at costs to do the fencing inhouse.

2473. Accounts payable: Proposed 1st Cllr Houghton 2nd Cllr Beadle with all Cllrs in favour.

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BRIDGERULE PARISH COUNCIL - INVOICES JANUARY 2020

COUNCIL EXPENDITURE Date Pay To VoucherGrossNetVATReason 15.01.20 R Perry 763 £232.92£232.92£0.00 Salary

TOTAL £232.92£232.92£0.00

Bank Accounts

Current Account Reserve Account Balance at 29th Nov £9,410.48 £17,477.69 Balance 5th Dec

£3.06 Interest Dec £9,410.48

758 £50.00 757 £100.00 743 £55.00 760 £600.00 759 £50.00 755 £600.00

Balance at 31st Dec £7,955.48 £17,480.75 Balance 5th Jan

Playing Field Project Bonus Saver Account Balance 4th October £5,078.02 Interest Oct/Nov/Dec £2.56

Balance 3rd Jan £5,080.58

2474. Vinnicombe Sports Hall Project Update The plans should be ready by the end of next week. A Facebook page has been set up by someone anti the project, who has named and written derogatory comments about councillors and committee members. The council haven’t been approached regarding information put on this page, and it is factually incorrect in its accusations. To ask TDC legal about whether it is harassment. The council will do an additional page on the website with the plans once finalised, and sub-committee details once officially set up.

2475. Planning Update: 1/1104/2019/FUL Cllr Hale declared an interest and abstained from discussions and decision making. The council support the application. Proposed Cllr Houghton. Seconded Cllr Seymour-Smith. Vote. Unanimous.

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2476. Highways: Potholes at: Wooda Park Church Town Narratons Borough Reservoir

2477. Correspondence: The clerk mentioned correspondence from GS regarding possibly needing to step down from council. The annual rally will use the road through the Roly Poly on 8th March.

2478. Chairman’s Report: No report.

2479. Clerks Report: No Report.

2480. Exchange of Information: Can a seat by the river for Elizabeth McArthur be put on a future agenda. Caravan & Car on village hall car park – clerk to put notice on car for removal. Dog mess in village – ask dog warden for more regular visits. A resident has received phone scam calls regarding emergency panic button schemes.

2481. Meeting Closed 20.32

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