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Luppitt Packet June 2017 USEFUL LUPPITT PHONE NUMBERS Parish Council: Chairman, John Thorne 01404 891412 m. 07748 780096 Clerk: Rosalind Buxton 01404 861565 Village Hall: Chairman: Brian Pulman 891324 Secretary: Mary Joyce 890186 Commoners: Secretary : Kevin Lockyer 01404 892836 Luppitt Wives: Mrs Jean Hooper: 892969 PCC secretary: Wendy Watson 891959 Vicar: Rev Rik Peckham - 01404 891243 Church Administrator: Mrs Karen Davies 890121 (9:30 to 10:30 am) Churchwardens: Brian Pulman 891324 John Arbuthnott 891032 Captain of Bellringers: Pearl Pulman 891324 Cricket Club: S Berry 891268 Luncheon Club: Jean Hooper 892969 Hartridge Buddhist Monastery: 891251 Highway Faults - online: http://www.devon.gov.uk/index/transportroads/roads/ road_maintenance.htm Alternatively, telephone 0845 155 1004 and give the fault information or email <[email protected]> Police - non urgent - 101. Police - urgent : 999 OTHER USEFUL NUMBERS To get in touch with your MP - Dog Warden : 01395 517457 Write: Crimestoppers:: 0800 555111 Neil Parish MP Blackdown Practice: House of Commons Dunkeswell 01823 681720 London Blackdown Support Group: SW1A 0AA (Hemyock) 01823 681036 Telephone: Honiton Medical Centre : 548544 0207 219 7172 Honiton Hospital: 540540 email: Dev.Air Ambulance: 01392 466666 [email protected] TRIP: 46529: community transport C.A.B.: 44213 Local Constituency Agent : Honiton Library: 41212 Lucille Baker E. Devon District Council: 01395 233503 [email protected] 01395 516551 June is busting out all over! And the blackbird nesting in the roses on the front of my house is quite frantic whenever I go out of my front door! Many thanks to Vanessa Nancarrow for the cover picture. Are you feeling creative but need somewhere to encourage you? See page 9. Are you feeling in need of comparing ales—see page 8. How about investigating folding structures—see page 17! In need of exercise—the Five Parishes Walk is on page 29. Lots to entertain you! The Luppitt Packet Coffee Morning is on Thursday June 22nd at Rolleshayes by very kind invitation of John and Jenny Hayes. It is a lovely occasion to look forward to! Have a good month and remember that the next Packet is for July and August. Lindsey Dalgety 1 LUPPITT PARISH COUNCIL Clerk’s report of a Meeting of Luppitt Parish Council held in the Village Hall on Tuesday, 2 May 2017 at 8 pm Present: Cllrs John Thorne (Chairman), Gavin Brake (Vice-Chairman), Tom Nancarrow, Paul Prettejohn, Brian Pulman, Andrew Tucker, David Key (EDDC), Rosalind Buxton (clerk) and 2 members of the public Receive apologies for absence Cllrs David Barlow, Paul Diviani (DCC and EDDC), PCSO Anning 30012 Appointment of Chairman, Officers, Planning Committee, Parish Maintenance Committee, Tree Warden, Snow Warden and P3 Co- Ordinator Cllr Key took the chair and invited nominations for Chairman. Cllr Tucker proposed Cllr Thorne and this was seconded by Cllr Pulman with all in favour. Cllr Thorne then took the chair for the rest of the meeting and invited nominations for Vice-Chairman. Cllr Tucker proposed Cllr Brake and this was seconded by Cllr Prettejohn with all in favour. It was proposed by Cllr Pulman and seconded by Cllr Prettejohn that the whole council would be members of the planning committee (with a quorum of three) and that the whole council (excluding Cllr Tucker) would be members of the parish maintenance committee (with a quorum of two). It was agreed unanimously that Cllr Pulman would act as co-ordinator of the parish maintenance committee, that Cllr Tucker would continue as Tree Warden, Cllr Pulman would continue as Snow Warden and Cllr Nancarrow would continue as P3 Co-Ordinator. Cllr Thorne signed the Acceptance of Office form. Cllr Thorne thanked all the councillors for their hard work and for their confidence in re-electing him as Chairman. He was happy to continue in his role. Minutes of previous meeting The Minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, 4 April 2017, were unanimously agreed and signed as a correct record of that meeting (proposed by Cllr Tucker and seconded by Cllr Prettejohn). Declaration of Interest Cllr Tucker declared an interest in item 2.1.1 (planning application) as he cuts the grass at the property. 2 PLANNING Applications (for comment, support or objection) 17/0176/FUL – Mohuns Ottery, Luppitt, Honiton, EX14 4TS – construction of garage and porch The Parish Council supports this planning application (proposed by Cllr Pul- man, seconded by Cllr Nancarrow). HIGHWAYS AND TRAFFIC Parish Highways programme Update on Items to Report as follows: Item Reported Action Status Report all items to NHO ([email protected] v.uk ) Pennythorne Cross to Barn W17997496 Assessment completed Cross – road subsidence 13.04.17 Potholes and severe drop-off W17997499 and Assessment completed at edge of tarmac from W17997501 18.04.17 Overday Farm towards Gully Lane Numerous potholes 40m from Clerk to report again Coombeshead junction towards Ringborough Cross Pothole outside Dolish W17980514 See note below Farmhouse Several potholes Ringborough W17997507 Assessment completed Cross to Luppitt Common Clerk to report again 18.04.17 Ongoing Approaching the north end of W17997522 Assessment completed Gully Lane from Riggles – 18.04.17 numerous potholes Sharcombe to Mattys Cross – W17997529 Assessment completed several potholes and general 18.04.17 deterioration of road Several potholes Beacon to W17997530 Assessment completed Sharcombe by Hartridge 18.04.17 Bungalow 3 4 Maple Cross to Pound Farm – W17989887 Sent to contractor for road subsidence investigation or action. Estimated assessment date of 10.04.17 At Robin’s Bungalow and W17989895 Sent to contractor for Smithenhayes – road needs re investigation or action. -instating around the drain Clerk to report to Estimated assessment NHO date of 10.04.17 Between Greenways and Yard W17989882 Completed Farm entrance - several potholes From Millrise to the Mill – W17989882 Completed blocked drain Several potholes from Millrise W17997536 Assessment completed to Blackenfields Farm 13.04.17 entrance Uxford Bridge to Crook Cross Clerk to contact No progress made to Combe Raleigh clerk date with Highways by to see if any progress Combe Raleigh clerk - has been made with ongoing Highways Potholes on stretch of road past Dolish Farmhouse The clerk had written to the NHO to suggest this as a possible drainage project. If a springbox were fitted outside Sparrow’s Croft, this would solve the problem. No response has yet been received because the NHO has been on sick leave. Shelf Lane Cllr Tucker has not yet had a discussion with the NHO. Parish Maintenance Fund Cllr Pulman reported that there are too many stones on the road. Cllr Key undertook to speak to PCSO Anning about this matter. Parishes Together Fund The Parish Council’s application for a grant from the Parishes Together fund for 2016/17 has been successful. Luppitt will qualify for £421.30. Cllr Thorne signed the letter of acceptance. 5 Definitive Map Review It was proposed by Cllr Brake and seconded by Cllr Prettejohn that Luppitt Parish Council’s letter of objection against the Modification Order for footpaths numbered 60 and 61 should be sent. FOOTPATHS AND BRIDLEWAYS Cllr Nancarrow had nothing to report. ENVIRONMENT/COMMUNITY FACILITIES Community Policing Report 2 cases of rape - allegation of rape between people known to each other Excessive lorry traffic to Higher Wick Farm This item was left to be discussed until the end of the meeting under Questions from the Public. Defibrillators The clerk will order the second defibrillator. The location of this one will be decided shortly. The electricity to run the external cabinet will cost between £3 and £4 per year. The clerk will establish the insurance position. Discuss and decide on application for Luppitt Parish Council to become part of the Local Council Award scheme It was decided after a lengthy discussion not to become part of the Local Council Award scheme as it is of no direct benefit to the Parish Council (proposed by Cllr Brake, seconded by Cllr Tucker). Overhanging hedges It was agreed that the Parish Council will write to property owners whose hedges over- hang the highways and cause a traffic hazard (proposed by Cllr Tucker, seconded by Cllr Pulman). The clerk will draw up letters for Cllr Thorne to sign. The clerk will place another notice in the Luppitt Packet giving guidance on requirements. Play Area Inspection The clerk has heard from the Safety Consultant and will arrange an inspection of the equipment. Music and Movement for Children. Luppitt Village Hall. Wednesdays, term time only. Starts at 9.30 am with approximately 45 minutes of singing and dancing. Price is only £1.00 per child, to include a drink and a biscuit, also coffee or tea for the adults. From babies till school age. Any enquires contact Maria 01404 891058. 6 TRIP and the Annual Parish Meeting The clerk advised that Neil Hurlock, the Manager of TRIP Community Transport in Honiton, had agreed to come to the Annual Parish Meeting to give a talk on the services they provide. Annual Audit Cllr Thorne signed the end of year bank reconciliation. This will also be signed by Cllr Barlow who has checked through the clerk’s end of year figures. Papers will be sent to the internal auditor shortly so that the accounts may be presented to the Parish Council at next month’s meeting. They will then be sent to the external auditor. VAT Reclaim The clerk confirmed that a VAT claim for £1,928.85 and the Employer Payment Summary have been submitted to HMRC. Noticeboard It was agreed that it would be a good idea for the Parish Council to have its own noticeboard. The clerk will explore funding opportunities. Standing Orders The Standing Orders will be revised slightly to cover the creation of the parish maintenance committee.