Belstone Parish Council Complaints Policy The following is the Belstone Parish Council’s procedure for dealing with complaints about the Council’s administration or its procedures, a complaint against the Clerk or a complaint against a Parish Councillor. Complaints about a policy decision made by the Council will be referred back to the Council for consideration. The…
West Devon Borough Council Monthly PC Report July 2022 Ukrainian Refugees WDBC are continuing to step up plans for supporting the 371 Ukrainians that are looking to come (or have already arrived) in South Hams and West Devon. We’ve been: Continuing initial property checks for new additions to the scheme Carrying out welcome visits for…
BELSTONE PARISH COUNCIL Minutes for the meeting of Belstone Parish Council held on 14th June 2022 in the Meeting Room, Belstone Village Hall at 7.30 pm Councillors Present: Michael Ash (Chairman), Peter Cooper, Susan Norrish, Jon Pike, Theresa Weaver, Simon HillAlso Present: Sally Fullwood (Clerk) 2022/23-44 Disclosures of Interests There were none. 2022/23-45 Apologies for…
Bank reconciliation Name of smaller authority: Belstone Parish Council County area (local councils and parish meetings only): Devon County Council Financial year ending 31 March 2022 Prepared by (Name and Role): Sally Fullwood, Responsible Financial Officer Date: 17/06/2022 £ £ Balance per bank statements as at 31/3/22: Reserve Account 1,642.89 Current Account 1,076.25 2,719.14…
Explanation of Variances 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 for individual boxes (except variances of…
Smaller authority name: BELSTONE PARISH COUNCIL NOTICE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS AND PUBLICATION OF ANNUAL GOVERNANCE & ACCOUNTABILITY RETURN (EXEMPT AUTHORITY) ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 Sections 25, 26 and 27The Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/234) NOTICE 1. Date of announcement Friday 17th June 2022…
Accounting Statements 2021/22 for BELSTONE PARISH COUNCIL Year Ending Notes and guidance 31 March 2021£ 31 March 2022£ 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 broughtforward 2,921 2,999 Total balances and reserves at…
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 2022, and that wish to certify themselves as exempt from a limited assurance review under Section 9 of the Local Audit (Smaller Authorities) Regulations 2015 There is no…
Section 1 – Annual Governance Statement 2021/22 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, withrespect to the Accounting Statements for the…
Terms of Reference Transport Committee A committee of Belstone Parish Council Membership: Membership shall consist of not less than four residents of Belstone, of whom: at least two members shall be Parish Councillors at least two members shall be non-Councillors All members shall have equal voting rights The committee may agree membership without reference to…
Parish Council Committees are appointed by the Council, and should have: Terms of Reference Meetings open to the public Meeting agendas published 3 days in advance Published minutes of their meetings A minimum quorum to function An Advisory Committee must bring all actions back to the Council, so the committee can research and discuss, but…
BELSTONE PARISH COUNCIL Parish Clerk Report for 14th June 2022 Correspondence A café in Okehampton (Devon Fare, Red Lion Yard) had applied for a licence. A venue in Bratton Clovelly has applied for a licence. I have completed the VAT return for £106.82, and we have received it. Dartmoor National Park have written with information…
During the financial year ended 31 March 2022, 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 2021/22 has been carried out in accordance…
BELSTONE PARISH COUNCIL Minutes for the Belstone Parish Council Meeting held on 10th May 2022 at Belstone Village Hall following the Annual Parish Council Meeting Councillors Present: Michael Ash (Chairman), Paul Boyce, Peter Cooper, Susan Norrish, Jon Pike, Theresa Weaver, Simon HillAlso Present: Sally Fullwood (Clerk) 2022/23-39 Disclosures of Interests There were none. 2022/23-40 Apologies…
BELSTONE PARISH COUNCIL Minutes for the Annual Meeting of Belstone Parish Council held on 10th May 2022 at Belstone Village Hall following the Annual Parish Meeting Councillors Present: Michael Ash (Chairman), Paul Boyce, Peter Cooper, Susan Norrish, Jon Pike, Theresa Weaver, Simon Hill.Also Present: Sally Fullwood (Clerk) 2022/23-31 Election of Officers • It was proposed…
BELSTONE PARISH COUNCIL Councillors Present: Michael Ash (Chairman), Paul Boyce, Peter Cooper, Susan Norrish, Jon Pike, Theresa Weaver, Simon Hill. Also Present: Sally Fullwood (Clerk), Cllr James McInnes (Devon County Council), Ian Brooker (Dartmoor National Park), Chris Townshend, Edwina Hill, Robin Hill, Emrys Mason, Graham Cruikshank. 1. Apologies for Absence There were none. 2. Minutes…
Greener Belstone Report to Belstone Annual Parish Meeting Greener Belstone was established in 2020 and consists of a small group of volunteers. Our activities were necessarily affected by Covid-19 and we have only recently been able to start planning for the future. During the course of 2021 Greener Belstone carried out the following activities: Set…
I hope you will indulge me a little as I reminisce and take you back 40 or so years to the 1980s. I have been looking through the archives at the Village Hall minutes from those halcyon days – or maybe not! On the 7th December 1981 at the Village Hall AGM, (yes the AGM…
SKAIGH WOOD TRUST Registered Charity No.201284 Chairman’s Annual Report 2021-22 The Trust has met eight times during the year. The tree disease Ash Dieback has affected many trees in the wood, and it has been necessary to fell ten along the river footpath. The large trees had to be felled by a contractor at a…
Report to Belstone Annual Parish Meeting 2022 It’s good to see a bit of normality return enabling face to face meetings like these again and it’s also a relief to be able to report that generally the number of problems and issues dealt with and reported during 2020 did not repeat themselves at any where…
Chairman’s Annual Report 2021-2022 During the past year the Council has held eight meetings, plus three extraordinary meetings to discuss planning matters. A Parish meeting was also held to discuss the Queen’s forthcoming Jubilee. Attendance of Councillors has been good and members of West Devon Borough Council, Devon County Council and Dartmoor National Park have…
Annual Report Hatherleigh & Chagford Division April 2022 As I write this report, Covid 19 infection in Devon is very high. We are seeing unpresented demand for Children’s and Adult Services. This is putting tremendous pressure on services and staff are still in emergency response mode. Living with Covid is the way forward, it is not…
West Devon Borough Council AGM Report 2022 A PLAN FOR WEST DEVON WDBC has in July 2021, agreed The Plan for West Devon. This is a plan and vision for the future of the borough for the next 20 years. This plan broadly indicates the aims and visions of the council for West Devon and…
Report to Belstone Annual Parish Meeting 2022 It’s good to see a bit of normality return enabling face to face meetings like these again and it’s also a relief to be able to report that generally the number of problems and issues dealt with and reported during 2020 did not repeat themselves at any where…
RECEIPTS PAYMENTS Date Minute Ref Receipts Cheque/Due Date Minute Ref Payments Invoice No. Cheque No. Non 137 Payment Sec 137 Payment All Payments 01/04/2021 2021/22-06 BALANCE £2,998.88 30/04/2021 2020/21-64 South Hams D C (2020/21 Payroll) 1 DD £120.00 £120.00 12/04/2021 2021/22-45A WDBC Precept…
Belstone Parish Council Summary Receipts and Payments Account 2021-22 Balances as at 31/3/2021 £2998.88 (Current Account: £1,356.11 and Business Reserve Account £1,642.77) Receipts Bank Balances brought forward at 1st April 2,998.88 Petty cash 0.00 Precept 2,525.00 Add Total Receipts – 2,552.12 Agency Services & Concurrent 0.00 Interim Total 5,551.00 Functions Management 0.00 Less total…
BELSTONE PARISH COUNCIL Minutes for the meeting of Belstone Parish Council held on 26th April 2022 in the Meeting Room, Belstone Village Hall at 7.30 pm Councillors Present: Michael Ash (Chairman), Paul Boyce, Peter Cooper, Susan Norrish, Jon Pike, Theresa Weaver. Also Present: Sally Fullwood (Clerk), Edward Currie, Peter Grubb, Simon Hill 2022/23-24 Disclosures of…
BELSTONE PARISH COUNCIL Minutes for the meeting of Belstone Parish Council held on 12th April 2022 in the Meeting Room, Belstone Village Hall at 7.30 pm Councillors Present: Michael Ash (Chairman), Paul Boyce, Peter Cooper, Susan Norrish, Jon Pike, Theresa Weaver. Also Present: Sally Fullwood, Cllr Lynn Daniel (WDBC), Peter Grubb, Sophia Clyst 2022/23-1 Disclosures…
Final Dog Poo Poster 2022 agreed by Commoners and Council
Belstone Parish Council This Code of Conduct was adopted by Belstone Parish Council on 12th April 2022It was reviewed and agreed by Belstone Parish Council on 15th May 2023 and 9th September 2024 Part 5(a) – Councillors’ Code of Conduct “The role of councillor across all tiers of local government is a vital part of…
Agenda for Belstone Annual Parish Meeting to be held on 10th May 2022 in Belstone Village Hall at 7.30 pm Please note, due to Covid, masks may be worn and 2 m social distancing should be observed. Apologies for Absence Minutes of the Annual Parish Meeting 21st May 2021 Annual Report of the Parish Council…
Income (gross) Code Adopted Budget 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter Difference Notes A WDBC Precept £2,525.00 £1,262.50 £2,525.00 £2,525.00 £2,525.00 B Council Tax Support Grant £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 C VAT Refund £0.00 £27.00 £27.00 £27.00 £27.00 D Election Funds from reserves £0.00…
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…
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…
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…
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