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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…

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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…

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Report from Cllr James McInnes – Devon County Council

Hatherleigh & Chagford Division Annual Report March 2021 COVID 19 This has been a year like no other that we will remember for the rest of our lives. I have been very busy working from home online through Microsoft Teams, Lifesize and Zoom. It has been amazing how we have adjusted to working from home….

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Report from Ian Brooker – Dartmoor National Park Authority

Belstone Annual Parish Meeting 2021 Like most of you here tonight, you have been forced or otherwise to get used to the trials and tribulations of online meeting platforms like Zoom but thank goodness for the technology that has enabled some communication to continue, despite the formidable constraints that have been rightly imposed on us…

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Belstone Parish Clerk’s Report 27th July 2021

BELSTONE PARISH COUNCIL Parish Clerk Report for 27 July 2001 My first month has been a very steep learning curve, with so much to learn about both the village and the job. Thank you for being so patient with me. I have spent some time trying to get myself organised with both paper and electronic…

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West Devon Borough Council Annual Report 2020/2021

Covid West Devon Borough Council has been busy this year dealing with the response to the pandemic. Staff have worked hard to get Government grants allocated, there is still time for businesses to apply and grant money available. The need to prioritise the pandemic has meant that a lot of the usual business of the…

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Belstone Parish Council Chairman’s Report – May 2021

BELSTONE PARISH COUNCIL Chairman’s Report 2020/2021 This past year has again been another unusual one, owing to the ongoing Covid pandemic.The council has been able to hold four face-to-face meetings plus the 2020 Annual Parish Meeting. Council business has however still been dealt with during the lockdowns. Members of Devon County Council, West Devon Borough…

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Parish Council Meeting – July 2021

BELSTONE PARISH COUNCIL Minutes for the meeting of Belstone Parish Council held on 27th July 2021 in the Meeting Room, Belstone Village Hall at 7.30 pm Councillors Present: Michael Ash (Joint Chairman), Ann Norman (Joint Chairman), Paul Boyce, Peter Cooper, Susan Norrish, Jon Pike, Theresa Weaver. Also present: Sally Fullwood (Clerk), Simon Hill, Edwina Hill,…

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Parish Clerk Report for 27 July 2021

My first month has been a very steep learning curve, with so much to learn about both the village and the job. Thank you for being so patient with me. I have spent some time trying to get myself organised with both paper and electronic systems, and to find where all the information is. Thank…

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Report from Cllr Lynn Daniel – West Devon Borough Council

Belstone Parish Council – WDBC REPORT July 2021 Business Grants The Council has administered 11 different Government business grants schemes throughout the last year, on behalf of the Government. A total of £31.5 million has been paid out to businesses in the Borough of West Devon. All of the business grants schemes are now closed…

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Briefing Note on Taw Marsh Waterworks

Taw Marsh Waterworks, Belstone – DNPA ref 0312/21 Application to confirm the use of the site falls within B2 and/or B8 (generalindustrial and storage or distribution use, respectively) Background: All building and land uses are categorised into various groups of uses, forplanning purposes. Changes of use within the same use class are not developmentrequiring planning…

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Special Planning Meeting – June 2021

BELSTONE PARISH COUNCIL Special Planning Meeting held at 8 pm on 29th June 2021 Minutes Present: Michael Ash (Joint Chairman), Ann Norman (Joint Chairman), Paul Boyce, Peter Cooper, Susan Norrish, Jon Pike. Theresa Weaver, Kate Little (Clerk) and Sally Fullwood (Future Clerk). In attendance: Ella Curnow, Lillias Guyon, Jenny Gibbons, Chris and Sue Goulding, Margaret…

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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…

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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…

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Annual Parish Council Meeting Minutes – May 2021

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

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Annual Parish Meeting Minutes – May 2021

MINUTES OF THE BELSTONE ANNUAL PARISH MEETING 25TH MAY 2021 Present: Michael Ash (Chairman), Ann Norman (Vice Chairman), Paul Boyce, Peter Cooper, Susan Norrish, Jon Pike and Theresa Weaver. In attendance: Nick Butcher, Sophia Clist, Peter Grubb, John Fullwood, Sally Fullwood, Edwina Hill, Robin Hill, Jane Lehni, Sean Lehni, Chris Townsend and Bob Weaver. 1. …

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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…

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Parish Council Minutes – December 2020

BELSTONE PARISH COUNCIL Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 15th December 2020 in the Village Hall Present: Michael Ash (Chairman), Ann Norman (Vice Chairman), Paul Boyce, Peter Cooper, Susan Norrish, Jon Pike, Theresa Weaver and Kate Little (Parish Clerk). The Chairman re-iterated the covid-19 precautions that had to be observed in the village hall…

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Parish Council Minutes – October 2020

BELSTONE PARISH COUNCIL Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 20th October 2020 in the Village Hall Present: Michael Ash (Chairman), Ann Norman (Vice Chairman), Paul Boyce, Peter Cooper, Susan Norrish, Jon Pike, and Kate Little(Parish Clerk). In Attendance: WDBC Cllr Lynne Daniel The Chairman re-iterated the covid-19 precautions that had to be observed…

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Parish Council Minutes – September 2020

BELSTONE PARISH COUNCIL Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 8th September 2020 in the Village Hall Present: Michael Ash (Chairman), Ann Norman (Vice Chairman), Paul Boyce, Peter Cooper, Susan Norrish, Jon Pike, Theresa Weaver and Kate Little(Parish Clerk). In Attendance: Sophia Clyst, and Jo Robison The Chairman re-iterated the covid-19 precautions that had…

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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…

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Parish Council Minutes – July 2020

BELSTONE PARISH COUNCIL Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 28th July 2020 at 8.40pm in the Village Hall Present: Michael Ash (Chairman), Ann Norman (Vice Chairman), Peter Cooper, Susan Norrish, Jon Pike, Theresa Weaver and Kate Little(Parish Clerk). In Attendance: DCC Cllr James McInnes, Eddy and Robin Hill, Chris Townsend, Chris Walpole, Edward…

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Parish Council Minutes – April 2020

BELSTONE PARISH COUNCIL 7th April 2020 – Minutes of the virtual meeting Written responses from: Cllrs Michael Ash (chairman), Ann Norman (Vice Chairman), Paul Boyce, Peter Cooper, Susan Norrish, Jon Pike and Theresa Weaver. Abstentions: None The agenda for this meeting was posted on the village website and the Parish Notice Board for the legally…

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Parish Council Minutes – February 2020

BELSTONE PARISH COUNCIL Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 18th February 2020 at 7.30pm in the Village Hall Meeting Room Present: Michael Ash (Chairman), Ann Norman (Vice Chairman), Paul Boyce, Peter Cooper, Susan Norrish, Jon Pike, Theresa Weaver and Kate Little(Parish Clerk). 82. Apologies: None 83. Minutes of the meeting of 7th January…

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Parish Council Minutes – January 2020

BELSTONE PARISH COUNCIL Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 7th January 2020 at 7.30pm in the Village Hall Meeting Room Present: Michael Ash (Chairman), Ann Norman (Vice Chairman), Paul Boyce, Peter Cooper, Susan Norrish, Jon Pike and Kate Little (Parish Clerk). In attendance: Sean Lehni 70. Apologies: None 71. Minutes of…

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Parish Council Minutes – November 2019

BELSTONE PARISH COUNCIL Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 26th November 2019 at 7.30pm in the Village Hall Meeting Room Present: Michael Ash (Chairman), Ann Norman (Vice Chairman), Peter Cooper, Susan Norrish, Jon Pike and Kate Little (Parish Clerk). In attendance: Jane and Sean Lehni, Ella Curnow and Hugh Langworthy 56. …

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Parish Council Minutes – October 2019

BELSTONE PARISH COUNCIL Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 15th October 2019 at 7.30pm in the Village Hall Meeting Room Present: Michael Ash (Chairman), Ann Norman (Vice Chairman), Paul Boyce, Peter Cooper, Susan Norrish, Jon Pike and Kate Little (Parish Clerk). In attendance: Jane and Sean Lehni and Douglas Little 42. …

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Parish Council Minutes – 3rd September 2019

BELSTONE PARISH COUNCIL Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 3rd September 2019 at 7.30pm in the Village Hall Meeting Room Present: Michael Ash (Chairman), Ann Norman (Vice Chairman), Paul Boyce, Peter Cooper, Susan Norrish, Jon Pike and Kate Little (Parish Clerk). In attendance: Jane Herbert, Sean Lehni, Tony Dale, Edward Currie and…

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Parish Council Minutes – 24th September 2019

BELSTONE PARISH COUNCIL Special Planning Meeting – Tuesday 24th September 2019 at 7.30pm Village Hall Meeting Room Minutes Present: Michael Ash (Chairman), Ann Norman (Vice Chairman), Paul Boyce, Peter Cooper, Susan Norrish, Jon Pike, Theresa Weaver and Kate Little (Clerk). 1. Apologies: None 2. Declarations of Interest: None 3. Planning Item: St Anthony’s, Skaigh Land,…

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Parish Council Minutes – July 2019

BELSTONE PARISH COUNCIL Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 16th July 2019 at 7.30pm in the Village Hall Meeting Room Present: Michael Ash (Chairman), Ann Norman (Vice Chairman), Paul Boyce, Peter Cooper, Susan Norrish, Jon Pike, Theresa Weaver and Kate Little (Parish Clerk). In attendance: None 14. Apologies: None 15. Minutes…

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Annual Parish Council Meeting – May 2019

BELSTONE PARISH COUNCIL Minutes of the Annual Parish Council Meeting held on 21st May 2019 at 7.30pm in the Village Hall Meeting Room Present: Michael Ash (Chairman), Ann Norman (Vice Chairman), Paul Boyce, Peter Cooper, Susan Norrish, Jon Pike, Theresa Weaver and Kate Little (Parish Clerk). In attendance: None 1. Election of Chairman and…

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Parish Council Minutes – May 2019

BELSTONE PARISH COUNCIL Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 21st May 2019 at 7.30pm in the Village Hall Meeting Room Present: Michael Ash (Chairman), Ann Norman (Vice Chairman), Paul Boyce, Peter Cooper, Susan Norrish, Jon Pike, Theresa Weaver and Kate Little (Parish Clerk). In attendance: None 1. Apologies: None 2. Minutes…

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Parish Council Minutes – April 2019

BELSTONE PARISH COUNCIL Minutes of the Planning Meeting held on Tuesday 16th April 2019 at 7.30pm in the Village Hall Meeting Room Present: Michael Ash (Chairman), Ann Norman (Vice Chairman), Paul Boyce, Susan Norrish, Jon Pike and Kate Little (Clerk) 1. Apologies: Peter Cooper 2. Declarations of Interest: None 3. Planning Item: Mrs S…

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Parish Council Minutes – March 2019

BELSTONE PARISH COUNCIL Minutes of the Meeting held on 5th March 2019 at 7.30pm in the Village Hall Meeting Room Present: Michael Ash (Chairman), Ann Norman (Vice Chairman), Paul Boyce, Peter Cooper, Susan Norrish, Jon Pike and Kate Little (Parish Clerk). In attendance: Chris Townsend 83. Apologies for absence: None 84. Minutes of the…

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Parish Council Minutes – January 2019

BELSTONE PARISH COUNCIL Minutes of the Meeting held on 15th January 2019 at 7.30pm in the Village Hall Meeting Room Present: Michael Ash (Chairman), Ann Norman (Vice Chairman), Paul Boyce, Peter Cooper, Elisabeth Emerson, Susan Norrish, Jon Pike and Kate Little (Parish Clerk). In attendance: David Emerson 72. Apologies for absence: None 73. Minutes…

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