West Devon Borough PC Report September 2024 Wildlife Warden Scheme West Devon Borough Council is launching its own wildlife warden scheme to help preserve the area’s biodiversity – and is inviting everyone interested in nature to the scheme’s launch event later this month. The Council is launching the scheme to help meet their priority of…
Responding to Planning Applications Training provided by Devon Association of Local Councils (DALC) Report from Cllr Grubb Mostly the training was geared towards larger developments and dealing with larger scale planning applications. Alot of the presentation was unnecessary for Belstone. A few points I took away were: I have attached the presentation and the further…
Being a Good Councillor Council Training Claire and I attended the 4 online training modules provided by DALC earlier this year. The subjects covered in the sessions were as follows I have provided some of the literature that was used as part of the training. During the sessions we also got to hear how other…
Parish Clerk Report for 9th September 2024 Completed Actions Copies of all letters and emails will be available to view at the meeting. New Hedgerow Regulations In one of the NALC newsletters there was the following information about a new law which has come into effect, which may be of interest to some land owners:…
Minutes for the meeting of Belstone Parish Council held on 15th July 2024 at Belstone Village Hall at 6.30 pm Councillors Present: Michael Ash (Chairman), Jon Pike, Peter Cooper, Andrew Booth, Deborah Hosegood, Claire Grubb, Theresa WeaverAlso Present: Sally Fullwood (Clerk) 2024/25-048 Disclosures of Interests There were no disclosures of interest. 2024/25-049 Apologies for Absence…
Minutes for the meeting of Belstone Parish Council held on 8th July 2024 at Belstone Village Hall at 7.30 pm Councillors Present: Michael Ash (Chairman), Jon Pike, Peter Cooper, Deborah Hosegood, Claire Grubb Also Present: Sally Fullwood (Clerk), Cllr James McInnes (Devon County Council). Not Present: Andrew Booth 2024/25-031 Disclosures of Interests There were no…
Parish and Town Council WDBC Report July 2024 Dogs need ID too! Over the last few weeks, our Localities Team have picked up several lost dogs who don’t have an ID tag.Because of this, reuniting a dog to its owner can take far longer, and can be a stressful time for both the furry friend…
Summer Update Hatherleigh and Chagford Division Evening all, Last week we had a landslide general election and now we have a new government. Devon County Council will be working with Devon’s MPs for the residents of Devon, and with the new government. At the County Council we had a balanced budget last year 2023/24 and…
Parish Clerk Report for 8th July 2024 Completed Actions Copies of all letters and emails will be available to view at the meeting. Website I have added the following posts and pages: Agenda Items 045 Rights of Way An interactive map of the rights of way in the parish is available on the Dartmoor National…
WDBC Parish Council Report June 2024 Polling Day Information The key dates are: S106 allocations WDBC allocated tens of thousands of pounds in Section 106 funds recently – including a recent allocation of around £78,000 of funds towards projects in Okehampton. The projects we’re supporting in Okehampton include:Okehampton Town Council – Upgrade of existing BMX area…
Smaller authority name: BELSTONE PARISH COUNCIL Notice of Public Rights Downloadable PDF Summary of Rights Downloadable PDF NOTICE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS AND PUBLICATION OF ANNUAL GOVERNANCE & ACCOUNTABILITY RETURN (EXEMPT AUTHORITY) ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 Sections 25, 26 and 27The Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015…
Transactions 2023-24 Expenditure 20/04/2023 Devon ALC Inv. 4513 (DALC Membership) £85.98 20/04/2023 Mrs Sally Fullwood (Ink Cartridges) £33.37 20/04/2023 PS Cooper (Car Park Repairs) £611.11 20/04/2023 Williams & Triggs (Coronation Engraving Deposit) £192.60 04/05/2023 ICO (Data Protection Subscription) £35.00 10/05/2023 Williams & Triggs (Coronation Engraving Balance) £192.60 01/06/2023 Community First…
Bank Reconciliation 2023-24 Name of smaller authority: Belstone Parish Council County area (local councils and parish meetings only): Devon County Council Financial year ending 31 March 2024 Prepared by (Name and Role): Sally Fullwood, Clerk/RFO Date: 11/05/2024 £ £ Balance per bank statements as at 31/3/24: Lloyds Current Account £3,823.67 £3,823.67 Petty cash float…
Explanation of Variances Explanation of Variances 2023-24 Downloadable PDF Name of smaller authority: Belstone Parish Council County area (local councils and parish meetings only): Devon County Council Next, please provide full explanations, including numerical values, for the following that will be flagged in the green boxes where relevant:• variances of more than 15% between totals…
Accounting Statements 2024/25 for BELSTONE PARISH COUNCIL Year Ending Year Ending Notes and guidance 31 March 2024 £ 31 March 2025 £ Please round all figures to nearest £1. Do not leave any boxes blank and report £0 or Nil balances. All figures must agree to underlying financial records 1. Balances brought forward…
Annual Governance Statement 2023/24 PDF Download Section 1 – Annual Governance Statement 2023/24 We acknowledge as the members of Belstone Parish Council our responsibility for ensuring that there is a sound system of internal control, including arrangements for the preparation of the Accounting Statements. We confirm, to the best of our knowledge and belief, with respect to the…
Certificate of Exemption 2023-24 PDF Download Certificate of Exemption 2023-24 – Annual Governance and Accountability Return 2023/23 Form 2 To be completed by smaller authorities where the higher of gross income or gross expenditure did not exceed £25,000 in the year of account ended 31 March 2024, and that wish to certify themselves as exempt…
Minutes for the meeting of Belstone Parish Council held on 20th May 2024 at Belstone Village Hall at 7.30 pm Councillors Present: Michael Ash (Chairman), Jon Pike, Peter Cooper, Theresa Weaver, Deborah Hosegood, Claire GrubbAlso Present: Sally Fullwood (Clerk), 1 member of the public.Not Present: Andrew Booth 2024/25-007 Election of Officers 2024/25-008 Disclosures of Interests…
Internal Auditor’s Report 2024 During the financial year ended 31 March 2024, this authority’s internal auditor acting independently and on the basis of an assessment of risk, carried out a selective assessment of compliance with the relevant procedures and controls in operation and obtained appropriate evidence from the authority. The internal audit for 2023/24 has…
Belstone Parish Council Revenue Budget 2023-2024 Income (gross) 30/09/2023 31/03/2024 Code Budget Comments Nov ’22 2nd Quarter 4th Quarter Difference Comments End of Year A WDBC Precept £3,500.00 £3,500.00 £3,500.00 0.00 B Council Tax Support Grant £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 0.00 C VAT…
West Devon Borough Council PC report May 2024 Household Support Fund Help is at hand for West Devon residents struggling with day to day living costs such as food, energy costs or essential household items, from the Borough Council’s Household Support Fund. New funds totalling £108,735 are now available for those most in need. With…
Parish Clerk Report for 20th May 2024 Completed Actions Copies of all letters and emails will be available to view at the meeting. Website I have added the following posts and pages: Agenda Items 021 Internal Audit Since I took over as Clerk, I have followed the format of accounts produced by previous clerks. There…
Minutes for the meeting of Belstone Parish Council held on 29th April 2024 at Belstone Village Hall at 8.30 pm Councillors Present: Michael Ash (Chairman), Jon Pike, Peter Cooper, Theresa Weaver, Deborah Hosegood, Claire GrubbAlso Present: Sally Fullwood (Clerk)Not Present: Andrew Booth 2024/25-001 Disclosures of Interests There were no disclosures of interest. 2024/25-002 Apologies for…
BELSTONE PARISH COUNCIL Draft Minutes for Belstone Annual Parish Meeting held on 29th April 2024 at Belstone Village Hall at 7.30 pm Present: Michael Ash (Chairman), Sally Fullwood (Clerk)13 members of the public, including the speakers and 5 councillors. 01. Apologies for Absence James McInnes (Devon County Council) sent his apologies. 02. Minutes of the…
WDBC Annual Report 2023/24 Hello everyone and thank for attending this annual meeting. I am the WDBC councillor for South Tawton Ward and would like to present my annual report to you. In May 2023 we had our 4 yearly elections to council. This resulted in a change of leadership for the council. I thank…
Greener Belstone report to Annual Parish Meeting 29/4/24 Greener Belstone meets every six weeks (or so!) and is a forum for discussion and sharing of ideas about environmental and energy issues between interested members of the local community. It is an informal group with no funds or official committee members, and we generate notes at…
Belstone Village Hall Annual Report 2023-24 Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen, My report this year includes hall improvements , departures of old friends and a request for new ones! The big news is the replacement in the last couple of months of the entrance doors and fire exit in the main hall that make the room…
Skaigh Wood Trust Chairman’s Annual Report 2023-24 The year has seen three new Trustees. This is because newly elected Parish Councillors automatically become Trustees. The Skaigh Wood Trust will not be eligible for payments under the new Rural Payments Scheme. A fallen tree has been cleared from one of the footpaths and StOC repaired the pathway….
BELSTONE PARISH COUNCIL Belstone Parish Council Chairman’s Report 2023-2024 The Council has held eight ordinary meetings, a Public Meeting to discuss the car parking problem, and two extraordinary planning meetings. 2023 was election year. The Council was elected unopposed, with one new member, Andrew Booth, who replaced Susan Norrish who had retired after fifteen years….
Councillors report April 2024 West Devon Borough Council Locality Communities Budget Good News for our local communities my councillor locality budget has been increased to £1/150 per year. This will benefit our local community groups that need funding for projects and plans. Please apply directly to WD on our grant page and let me…
BELSTONE PARISH COUNCIL Belstone Parish Council Accounts Summary 2023-24 For presentation at the Annual Parish Meeting on 29th April 2024 Total expenditure 2023-24 £3,884.96 Expenditure Amount Percentage of total expenditure Comments Cost of Clerk £2,228.21 57% Car Park Repairs £611.11 16% These were covered by donations from local businesses and organisations. Coronation Engraving £385.20 10%…
Hatherleigh & Chagford Division Annual Report March 2024 It’s been another difficult year. I don’t think we can underestimate the long-term effects of the Covid pandemic. On the brighter side it is just over a year since our new Chief Executive Donna Manson arrived. She has already made a big difference with her energy and…
BELSTONE PARISH COUNCIL Minutes for the meeting of Belstone Parish Council held on 11th March 2024 at Belstone Village Hall at 7.30 pm Councillors Present: Michael Ash (Chairman), Jon Pike, Peter Cooper, Theresa Weaver, Deborah HosegoodAlso Present: Sally Fullwood (Clerk)1 Member of the public. 2023/24-141 Disclosures of Interests There were no disclosures of interest. 2023/24-142…
PARISH COUNCIL REPORT MARCH 2024 Small grants for village halls The Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) scheme for those managing rural community buildings has now reopened with lower thresholds for smaller projects such as disability access, toilet upgrades and new kitchens. Grants of between £2,000 and £5,000, and up to 20 per…
Parish Clerk Report for 11th March 2024 Completed Actions Copies of all letters and emails will be available to view at the meeting. Website I have added the following posts and pages: Housing You may be interested to know that the government are planning to introduce planning rules to stop people turning residential properties into…
WDBC Parish Council Report February 2024 Mayor’s Awards nominations now live It’s time for this year’s annual Mayoral awards for those who make an outstanding contribution to the West Devon community and deserve some recognition.Nominations are now open, so please help to spread the word.As always, there are four categories:The West Devon Mayoral Award for…
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