Parish Council meeting: Tuesday, 6 October 2026

Draft Minutes for the Parish Council meeting on Tuesday, 6 October 2026

1) Open Forum

1. Cllr Gabriel reported that a vehicle had been seen in fields driving round at night, it seemed that this had been uninvited and gun shots had also been heard.

2) Present

Cllr Hunt (Chairman), Cllr Grevatt (Vice-Chair), Cllr Gabriel, Cllr Snoxall, Cllr Steer, Cllr Ring, C Cllr D Thomas, D Cllr D Hancock.

Attended by –1 member of the Public

3) Apologies

Cllr Bell

4) Declarations of Interest

5) Previous Minutes

Minutes of the meeting held Tuesday 1st September 2026.

The above minutes have been circulated and read - Proposed by Cllr Snoxall and seconded by Cllr Grevatt with all in agreement. Duly signed by the Chairman – Cllr Hunt.

6) Matters Arising

1. Post Box at North Huish – C Cllr D Thomas reported that DCC found some land in North Huish which is public owned and close to the original site and therefore should be fine for a new box to be sited. Royal Mail then confirmed they would be progressing an order for the box but then came back with the fact that they had looked at this land and loose stone and uneven ground was used as a reason for not siting a new post box. Cllr Thomas confirmed he has written back and has asked for this to be looked at again, if no reply is received the next step is now to go to the local news and press.
   Cllr Ring confirmed that she had given the Clerk a piece to send out to DALC to ask other Devon Clerks whether they had also had the same trouble with Royal Mail, any replies received could then be used to file a complaint to Ofcom.
2. Village Hall Land – copy of the land registry documents have now been received and will be kept on file by the Clerk for further reference.
3. Emergency Plan – A draft copy has been circulated to Cllrs, the Clerk asked Cllrs to send through amendments so that they can be included and then it will be sent around again.

7) Reports.

1.  County Councillor D Thomas – LGR although there is no official written document government has shelved this in Devon altogether. DCC plan for SEND has been approved by Government this week so 190 million will be received.
2. District Councillor G Pannell & D Hancock – Cllr Hancock reported, the consultation is live now for an elected Mayor in Devon, this is likely to happen by 2028. CCTV cameras in fly tipping hotspots have been successful in catching people.  School Art competition to decorate the waste collection vehicles is currently taking place.
   A full copy of the report can be found on the website.
3. Play Park
   1. Timber replacement around the edge of the fence – a quote has been received from Robert Northmore for this at £475 – all Cllrs in agreement for this to go ahead.
      Cllrs Pannell & Hancock will pay for this from their Locality Budget.
   2. Play Equipment replacement – quotes have been received from Sutcliffe Play for repairs to the swing and the climbing frame.
      Cllrs all in agreement to go ahead and get the Swing leg replaced.    Cllr D Thomas confirmed he would provide £500 from his locality budget to replace and fit this so that the swings are usable.
      Climbing Frame – a price to be sought from Sutcliffe Play for the fitting of the posts which need replacing.  Cllrs will then decide whether to replace posts or look at a Lottery Grant to replace with a new climbing frame.
4. Tree Warden – no report given.
5. P3 Co-Ordinator.
   1. Gate on Path Lupridge to Coarsewell – Cllr Snoxall reported that the Gate has now remained open, but surface of the lane is very poor.
   2. Whetcombe Road junction is still not good for visibility.
   3. Bollard on the Cobbly way has still not been replaced, the surface is also eroding and may need attention
      Cllr Snoxall will report all these items to DCC P3 rights of way.
6. Defibrillators – Cllr Grevatt reported - both are in working order.    Telephone box may need a coat of paint next Spring. Electrics are being sorted out to move the defib from the Shop to the garage.

8) Planning Applications / Matters

Applications received from South Hams District Council –

1. Application no 2354/26/LBC & 2353/26/HHO – Southern House TQ10 9NL – Proposed replacement porch and alterations to existing veranda as well as alterations to existing landscaping/swimming pool terrace. The Parish Council are concerned

Decisions received from South Hams District Council

1. Conditional Approval – Application no 1282/26/HHO – 2 Horsebrook Barn TQ10 9EU – Householder application for proposed single storey extension, roof replacement with green roof and associated landscaping works.
2. Prior approval required and Given – Application no 2126/26/PAA – Land at SX 710 567 North Huish – Agricultural storage building.
3. Conditional Approval – Application no 1858/26/LBC – Hollymount Cottage TQ10 9NA – Amendments to application 0857/26/LBC to allow for a new SVP position, new door configuration and differing internal wall finish.

9) Correspondence

10) Highways

1. Church Cross – Signs for the Junction – carry forward to the next meeting.
2. Field owned by DCC at Kitterford Cross on the Roundabout is full of weeds, can C Cllr D Thomas find out if this has a management plan in place.
3. Pub Fireworks night – there is no parking available this year in the fields near the Pub. The event may not go ahead.

11) Finances

Payments

31.8.26 - £144.00 (vat £24.00) – John Widdicombe (Lengthsman).
6.9.26 - £22.75 – Avon Vale Tennis (Room Hire).

Bank Balances October 2026

Treasurers Account	6,862.24
Business Account	6,093.28
	12,955.52

Monies held within PC Balance

P3 = £220.00
DCC = £400 – Grant for Playpark Timber.

12) Next Meeting Date & Any Items for Next Meeting.

1. Next Meeting Date – 3rd November 2026.

There be no further business the meeting closed 8.27pm