Report from Cllr Lynn Daniel – West Devon Borough Council – Apr 2022

West Devon Borough Council 2022April Report Ukrainian Refugees As the crisis in Ukraine continues to rage, West Devon Borough Council has stepped up to assist refugees arriving through the Government scheme. The immediate focus is undertaking the checks on homes and housing and WDBC Environmental Health teams are carrying out these checks. WDBC has employed…

Report from Cllr Lynn Daniel – West Devon Borough Council – Mar 2022

West Devon Borough Council Report March 2022 Help is at hand for West Devon home owners feeling the pinch A Council-backed low interest-rate lending scheme can help local home owners to make essential repairs and efficiency improvements to theirhome. Food and energy bill price rises are hitting even harder on wallets this year. West Devon…

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Belstone Parish Council Financial Regulations

Belstone Parish Council BELSTONE PARISH COUNCIL MODEL FINANCIAL REGULATIONS 2024 FOR ENGLAND Contents These Financial Regulations were adopted by the council at its meeting held on 8/7/2024. 1.     General  2.     Risk management and internal control 3.     Accounts and audit 4.     Budget and precept 5.     Procurement 6.     Banking and payments 7.     Electronic payments 8.     Cheque payments…

Extraordinary Planning Meeting – February 2022

BELSTONE PARISH COUNCIL Minutes for the extraordinary Parish Council Planning Meeting 15th February 2022 in the Meeting Room, Belstone Village Hall at 7.30 pm Councillors Present: Michael Ash (Joint Chairman), Ann Norman (Joint Chairman), Susan Norrish, Jon Pike, Theresa Weaver Also present: Sally Fullwood (Clerk), 3 members of the public. 2021/22-124 Disclosures of Interests Peter…

Report from Cllr Lynn Daniel – West Devon Borough Council – Feb 2022

West Devon Borough Council Report February 2022 Home Scheme To Cut Bills and Carbon Is Still Available A £600,000 scheme to reduce home energy consumption in West Devon is underway. The first installations of measures including air source heating systems and external insulation are now being carried out through West Devon Borough District Council’s Green…

West Devon Borough Council January 2022 – Report from Cllr Lynn Daniel

West Devon Borough Councillor Report January 2022 Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant In December, the government announced a one-off grant payment for hospitality and leisure businesses including restaurants and pubs. It is worth up to £6,000 and is designed to help those who have struggled in what should have been the most profitable time of…

Application Form for donation of a memorial bench in Belstone

Conditions for the donation of a memorial bench in Belstone The formality of these conditions is due to insurance terms and other factors to which Belstone Parish Council is subject.  If you are able to accept them, please fill in the details overleaf, sign and return by post or email to:   Belstone Parish Clerk, 5 Tor…

Grant Request from Citizens Advice 2022

Citizens Advice TNMWD1-3 Bridge BuildingsThe StrandBarnstaple EX32 01237 879169www.ruraldevoncab.org.uk Thursday, 30 December 2021 Dear Sally Re: Belstone Parish Council Donation request 2022-23 Citizens Advice Torridge, North, Mid and West Devon offers free services to members of the public providing advice and information for the benefit of the individual and the community. Many members of…

Report from Cllr Lynn Daniel – West Devon Borough Council – Dec 2021

West Devon Borough Council December 2021 Councillors report Reduce Waste this Christmas West Devon Borough Council are keen to help support residents in the best environmentally friendly way to choose their gifts and wrapping paper. With climate change a global concern, highlighted by the recent COP26 conference; it is important that everyone do their bit…

Mobile Booster Voucher Scheme

From: Communications <>Sent:  26 October 2021 11:59To:     WD-Parish ClerksSubject:        Mobile Booster Scheme Available Do you live in a rural community? Do you have poor indoor mobile coverage? If so, then this voucher scheme may be of interest to you. Connecting Devon and Somerset have a scheme, funded through the Heart of the South West Local…

Budget 2022/23

2022/23 Revenue Budget Description Actual 2019/20 Actual 2020/21 2021/22 Budget 2021/22 Forecast Proposed 2022/23 Budget Comments Income (Gross)             WDBC Precept £2,177.00 £2,308.00 £2,525.00 £2,525.00 £3,408.00 35% Council Tax Support Grant £34.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00   VAT Refund £1,002.00 £0.00 £0.00 £27.00 £90.00   Election Funds from reserves £360.00…

West Devon Transport Hub Report

Report to: Hub CommitteeDate: 8 June 2021Title: West Devon Transport Hub in Okehampton,Levelling Up Fund BidPortfolio Area: Council: Cllr JoryWards Affected: AllUrgent Decision: Y Approval and clearance obtained: YAuthor: Chris Brook Role: Director, Place and EnterpriseContact: Email: :The Hub Committee is RECOMMENDED to approve thesubmission by the Director, Place and Enterprise of anapplication to the…

ODCTG Grant Request 2021

September 2021 Dear Sir/Madam Consideration of the Ring & Ride and Community Car Services in your ParishPrecept. The Okehampton District Community Transport Group (ODCTG) exists to serve theolder or more disabled members of our community by providing them with the means ofgetting about when they are unable to use either their own or public transport….

Second Quarter Budget 2021-22 – Belstone Parish Council

Budget 2021-2022 Revenue Budget Income (gross)   Adopted Budget 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter Notes WDBC Precept £2,525.00 £1,262.50 £2,525.00 Council Tax Support Grant £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 VAT Refund £0.00 £27.00 £27.00 Election Funds from reserves £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 Total £2,525.00 £1,289.50 £2,552.00 £0.00 £0.00   Expenditure (gross) Clerk’s Net Salary £1,090.40…

Belstone Council Employment Policies

The following employment policies were adopted by Belstone Parish Council at their meeting on 22nd February 2022. The following policies were also adopted, and can be viewed by contacting the Parish Clerk on . Equality and Diversity Policy Expenses Policy Grievance Policy Sickness Absence Policy Training and Development Policy Whistleblowing Policy