Minutes of the Meeting of Westleigh Parish Council held in the Village Hall, on Wednesday 2nd. February 2011 at 7.30pm.

Present: Cllrs. B.Marshall (Chairman). J.May. D.Peel. Mrs.D.Gibbs. B.Moores

0102/01: Apologies. Cllr.Mrs.M.Parks (Vice Chairman)

0102/02: Police Report.
PCSO Jessica Meaker attended the meeting, and presented the following information:- Crime Report from Wednesday 5th January 2011 to Wednesday 2nd.February 2011.
There were 3.no. reported crimes of Theft – Non Specific.
During this period there 6.no. Logs reported.
1.no. Transport-Highway Disruption. 1,no. Transport – Road related Offence.
1.no. Transport-RTC/Injury. 2.no. Crime Related Theft, and 1.no. Public Safety/Suspicious Circumstances.
The 3.no. reported crimes/Crime Related Theft/Public Safety relate to one address.

0102/03: Tapeley Innovations Limited: Proposals for a Solar Array at Huish Fields.
The Chairman gave a brief resumee of the details given to the councillors at the January meeting by Mr.Padden of Tapeley Innovations Limited. The Councillors will await further information on the above project.

0102/04: Minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday 5th. January. 2011.
Proposed by Cllr. J.May and Seconded by Cllr.Mrs.D.Gibbs that the minutes be agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman accordingly.

0102/05: Matters Arising.
A). Memorial Garden/Bus Shelter.
Councillors agreed that Mr.Jacobs be sent the relevant paperwork for the grounds maintenance work for 2011. The Chairman had inspected the Bus Shelters and advised they were in good order.
B). Westleigh Website.
Capt’ Fronteras continues to keep the Website in good order.
C). BT.Kiosk.
The Chairman just confirmed the Parish Council’s ownership of the BT Kiosk at Eastleigh.
D). Rural Housing Project.
Mr.Colin Savage the Rural Housing Enabler for the above project attended the Parish Council meeting to report the final outcomes of the Housing Needs Survey for Westleigh Parish. The Chairman advised Mr.Savage that the councillors would obtain feedback from parishioners, and contact him again regarding any further proposals that may require future action. Councillors received a copy of the report.
E). Review of Parish Council Members.
There were no items for discussion.

0102/06: 15 Minutes for Parishioners Questions.
No Parishioners attended the meeting.

0102/07: County and District Council Reports.
Devon County Councillor. Mr.R.Cann presented the following information:-
Planning Enforcement questions were put to North Devon District Planning Officers, regarding how many cases were under investigation, and the time span taken.
Reduction of Bus Subsidies - involving local and late evening services.
Highway Matters including policy to achieve savings.
A39 Westleigh Junction ongoing.
North Devon District Councillor. Mr.B.Moores presented the following information:-
Unauthorised Development.
Removal of Wall. Lester House. Westleigh. Legal Services instructed.
Demolishing of Walled Area. White Lodge.Westleigh. Legal Notice Served.
Review of Staff Car Allowances. Redevelopment of Queen Street Multi-Storey Car Park. Barnstaple. Remedial Work to North Devon District Council Leisure Centre.
North Devon formula Grant adjustments.
The Council to continue with a Leader and Executive Cabinet.
Rough Sleeper project gets more financial support.
Instow Beach Bathing Water; Instow Beach was designated a ‘Bathing Water, but has sadly failed quality tests, and the IPC intends to de-designate as soon as possible.

0102/08: Correspondence.
Letter received from the Instow, Westleigh and West Yelland Parish News with a request for contribution towards the cost of printing the Parish News for 2011.
Proposed by Cllr.J.May and Seconded by Cllr.D.Peel that the Parish Council support the Parish News with a contribution of £80.00
All Councillors received a copy of the letter from Devon County Council Street Lighting Officer regarding the locations within Westleigh Parish for the Street Lighting: Part –Night Lighting Policy. The Government’s Comprehensive Spending Review has added a degree of urgency to the delivery of the change to part-night lighting. Councillors had no comments; but it was agreed that a copy of this letter be posted on the notice boards at Westleigh Village and Eastleigh for Parishioners information.
A copy of correspondence received was available to all Parish Councillors.
RESOLVED: All correspondence be noted.

0102/09: Finance.
1). INCOME:- NIL

2). Expenditure for Authorisation and Payment:-
RESOLVED: That the Expenditure of £264.83 be approved and Accounts be paid accordingly. Proposed by Cllr.Mrs.D.Gibbs and Seconded by Cllr.J.May

0102/10: Planning.
North Devon District Council
Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

No items received.

0102/11: Parish Council Vacancies.
A letter had been received from Mrs.P.Dart of Eastleigh seeking co-option on to the Parish Council, and was invited to the Parish Council Meeting. Mrs.Dart was introduced to the meeting by the Chairman. All criteria for application was passed, and after discussion Cllr.Mrs.D.Gibbs proposed and Cllr.J.May seconded that Mrs.P.Dart be co-opted on to Westleigh Parish Council.
The Chairman Mr.B.Marshall welcomed Mrs.P.Dart as a new Councillor.


0102/12: Matters raised by Councillors.
There were no items.