Report from Cllr Lynn Daniel – West Devon Borough Council

West Devon Borough Council September 2021 Report 1. Waste Collection Update Due to the national driver shortage, we are continuing to see low levels of disruption to recycling services. The disruption has so far been isolated to recycling and food waste collections as refuse, clinical and garden waste collections have been prioritised. Where recycling collections…

Grant Giving Policy

Belstone Parish Council GRANT GIVING POLICY Introduction Belstone Parish Council receives requests from third parties for donations. The power for the Parish Council to donate is contained in the Local Government Act 1972, s 137, which allows a local authority to spend a limited amount on activities for which it has no specific power, but…

Invitation to ‘Bit of a Do’

BELSTONE VILLAGE HALLDARTMOOR DEVON EX20 1RBRegistered Charity No. 300 761 Dear Michael and Fellow Councillors By now you will have received the flier about the Village Hall Committee’s‘Bit of a Do’ celebration in the Village Hall at 2pm on Saturday 18thSeptember. In the spirit of cooperation between our two organisations, Iwould like to invite members…

First 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 Precept £2,525.00 £1,262.50 Council Tax Support Grant £0.00 £0.00 VAT Refund £0.00 £27.00 Election Funds from reserves £0.00 £0.00 Total £2,525.00 £1,289.50 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00   Expenditure (gross) Clerk’s Net Salary £1,090.40 £266.40 Tax Contribution for Clerk…

Disciplinary Policy

Introduction This policy is based on and complies with the 2015 ACAS Code of Practice (http://www.acas.org.uk/index.aspx?articleid=2174). It also takes account of the ACAS guide on discipline and grievances at work. https://www.acas.org.uk/media/1043/Discipline-and-grievances-at-work-The-Acas-guide/pdf/DG_Guide_Feb_2019.pdf The policy is designed to help Council employees improve unsatisfactory conduct and performance in their job. Wherever possible, the Council will try to resolve…

Antibullying and Harassment Policy

Introduction All staff should be able to work in an environment free from harassment and bullying and be treated with dignity and respect regardless of gender, sexual orientation, transgender status, marital or family status, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, creed, culture, religion or belief, age, or disability. This policy and procedure provide guidance…

Parish Council Meeting – June 2021

BELSTONE PARISH COUNCIL Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 15th June 2021 in the Village Hall Meeting Room Present: Michael Ash (Joint Chairman), Ann Norman (Joint Chairman), Peter Cooper, Susan Norrish, Jon Pike, Theresa Weaver, Kate Little (Clerk) and Sally Fullwood (Future Clerk) Minutes 2021/22 14.  Apologies: Paul Boyce 15.  Minutes of the Annual…

Parish Council Meeting – May 2021

BELSTONE PARISH COUNCIL Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 25th May 2021  in the Village Hall Present:  Michael Ash (Joint Chairman), Ann Norman (Joint Chairman and acting clerk), Paul Boyce, Peter Cooper, Susan Norrish, Jon Pike, Theresa Weaver. In attendance: Nick Butcher, Sophia Clist, Peter Grubb, John Fullwood, Sally Fullwood, Edwina Hill, Robin…

Parish Council Minutes – January 2021

BELSTONE PARISH COUNCIL Minutes of the Virtual Parish Council Meeting 12th January 2021 Participants:  Michael Ash (Chairman), Ann Norman (Vice Chairman), Paul Boyce, Peter Cooper, Susan Norrish, Jon Pike, Theresa Weaver and Kate Little (Parish Clerk). 56.     Apologies: None 57.     Minutes of the Parish Council meeting of 15th December 2020:    These           were agreed…

Annual Parish Meeting – July 2020

The Belstone Annual Parish Meeting 28th July 2020 Draft Minutes Present:  Parish Cllrs Michael Ash (Chairman), Ann Norman (Vice Chairman), Peter Cooper, Susan Norrish, Jon Pike, Theresa Weaver and Kate Little (Clerk) Devon County Cllr James McInnes, Eddy and Robin Hill, Chris Townsend, Chris Walpole, Edward Currie, Sophia Clyst and Bob Weaver. Ian Solomon attended…