Minutes of the Meeting of Westleigh Parish Council held in the Village Hall, Westleigh on Wednesday 5th, September 2007.

Present: Cllrs: B.Marshall (Chairman), Mrs.M.Parks (Vice Chairman), P.Fronteras, W.Dart.

0907/01. Apologies:
Cllrs: M.Hudson, J.May, J.Craze.

0907/02. Police Report:
PC. Terry Hodgson attended the Parish Council Meeting and introduced himself as the newly assigned ‘Neighbourhood Beat Manager’ for Westleigh Parish; Dan Gibson was his Police Community Support Officer.
Reported Crime over the period 5th.August to 4th.September 2007 was:- 1.no: Criminal Damage, and 1.no: Harassment. Over the same period 7.no: phone calls were received and logged:- 6.no. Road Related and 1.no: Events information.

0907/03. Minutes of Meeting held on the 4th. July 2007:
Proposed by Cllr.P.Fronteras and Seconded by Cllr.Mrs.M.Parks that the Minutes be agreed as a correct record, and signed by the Chairman accordingly.

0907/04. Matters Arising:
A). Memorial Garden/General Maintenance:
General maintenance still ongoing.
B). Bus Shelter:
Cllr.Mrs.M.Parks requested an additional Wheelie Bin by the Bus Shelter at Westleigh Straight.
C). Westleigh Website:
Councillor P.Fronteras advised the council that the website was again well supported.
D). Instow & Westleigh Parish News:
Nothing to report.

0907/05. 15 Minutes for Parishioners Questions:
No Questions.

0907/06. County and District Council Reports:
County Councillor. R.Cann said he has received a request that a ‘Weight Restriction’ is introduced in the Eastleigh area to help prevent large vehicles from accessing Holmacott, and the consequent adverse impact on some of the smaller communities in the area.
The Devon County Council Traffic Team is to investigate whether such an order meets current traffic policy.
A pilot scheme is to be carried out to provide a small number of recycling litter bins within the vicinity of main tourist beaches.
The re-introduction of the ‘Free Bulky Goods Collection’ has been enormously successful, and demand has outstripped resources available. There have been a few instances when items were not placed out on the arranged day.
The additional ‘Wheelie Bin’ requested at Westleigh Straight has been discussed, and although the existing bins do overflow, it is considered that this is the result of someone taking advantage to dispose rubbish, rather than normal litter.
The take up of free composting bins to domestic residents not on the ‘Green Wheelie Bin Service’ has not been as great as expected.
North Devon District Councillor. B. Moores advised the meeting that only the full District Council can approve Section 30 Behaviour (ASBO Application) Orders.
The Council has approval to appoint a ‘Committee of Council’ to consider and make recommendations to the council on the appointment of a Chief Executive.
There is a Beach Management Panel to prepare a format of policy.
To reduce litter from the Fishing Industry, Beach users and sustainable Beach Cleaning.
There was also a Community Councillors Grants Application system regarding funding.

0907/07. Correspondence:
A copy of all correspondence received was available to all Parish Councillors.
RESOLVED: All correspondence be noted.

0907/08. Finance:
A copy of expenditure was presented to Councillors.
RESOLVED: the expenditure totalling £127.90 be approved , and the accounts paid accordingly.
AUDIT 2006 – 2007
The Audit of Accounts for the Westleigh Parish Council for the year ended 31 March 2007 has been concluded.
The Audit Commission has completed the work and there are no matters arising.
The appropriate ‘Notice of Conclusion’ to be displayed for 14 days commencing 7th. September 2007.

0907/09. Planning:
1. Town and Country Planning Act 1990 – Section 211 Notice.
Planning ref: 44819. Trees in Conservation Area. Re: Notification of Crown Lifting 4 Trees and Felling 1. Tree. Location- Chimneys, Langmead, Westleigh, Bideford.

North Devon District Council has received – no objections to the proposed works.

2. Alterations to Outbuildings at Kings Cottage, Westleigh. Planning ref:44737

North Devon District Council has granted planning permission.

(Items no.1. and no.2. were posted to ALL PARISH COUNCILLORS for their comments, no objections were received).

3. Proposed Two Storey Extension to dwelling: 4.Langmead, Westleigh. Planning ref: 44596.

4. Proposed Extension to Ground Floor to provide additional Living Accommodation.

Ashridge Mill, Ashridge, Horwood, Bideford.
Planning ref: 44881

0907/10. Westleigh Parish Council to adopt the ‘Revised Town and Parish Council Members Code of Conduct’ ( which came into force 3rd.May 2007 )

Proposed by Councillor.P.Fronteras and Seconded by Councillor.Mrs.M.Parks, that Westleigh Parish Council adopt the ‘Revised Town and Parish Council Members Code of Conduct’ ( which came into force 3rd.May 2007 ).

0907/11. Environmental Initiatives:
The Clerk has written letters on behalf of Westleigh Parish Council regarding the three items in question, and no replies have been received to date.

0907/12. Any Other Business at the Chairman’s Discretion.
No Matters.