We're here as Parish Councillors to help support the community and keep people connected in Marwood, Devon. We usually meet on the first Thursday of the month, except August when there is no meeting. All the contact details of the Parish Councillors are listed below and on the notice boards. You can also use the CONTACT US THROUGH THIS WEBSITE IF YOU NEED OR CAN OFFER HELP.
ICY ROADS IN MARWOOD - A reminder that Cllr David Chugg has a supply of SALT if needed - see contact details below
MARWOOD PARISH COUNCIL DATES
The start time of meetings will be either 19.00 or 19.30 depending on the time of year. The Chairman has authority to call additional meetings if there are urgent matters to discuss. The Clerk will continue to keep Members informed during the interim months.
Note: not in Standing Orders. Copies of Agendas/Minutes and interim reports will be sent to Marwood Matters for inclusion on the website. All public notices will be displayed on the Council notice boards.
The next two meetings are scheduled for the 24th October and 19th December 2024
Draft Minutes of the Meeting of Marwood Parish Council held on the 29th August 2024 in the Marwood Methodist Church Hall Guineaford
Present
Cllr C Latham (Chairman)
Cllr D Chugg (Vice Chairman)
Cllr A Bend
Cllr D Hunt
Cllr N Plumb
Also present District Councillor Mrs J Hunt
Officer
G Dwyer
5328 Apologies for Absence
Cllr A Harvey-Bryant, Cllr C Wallis, Cllr Mrs K Down. County Councillor Davis (who was at a meeting in Exeter and would attend if possible)
The Chairman opened the meeting by introducing G Dwyer who was standing in as acting Clerk
5329 Public Question Time
There were no members of the public present
5230 Minutes of the Annual Meeting of the Parish and the Annual General Meeting held on the 30th May 2024
RESOLVED that the minutes as previously circulated be approved
5231 Report of the County Councillor
There was no report
5322 Questions to the County Councillor
There were no questions
5324 Report of the District Councillor
Cllr Mrs Hunt reported briefly on funding available to support neighbourhood planning initiatives and the ongoing discussions at Devon County Council to protect Pensioners from the winter fuel cuts.
A copy of her report is attached to these minutes
5325 Questions to the District Councillor
There were no questions
5326 Report of the Police Service
There was no report
5327 Correspondence
5328 Finance Matters
The following invoices were agreed for payment North Devon Council (£72.43) C Wallis Invoices 26 and 42 (£300.00) Exmoor Computer Services (£55.00)
5329 Planning Applications
There were none
5330 Councillors Reports
Parish Footpaths.
· The problem with the Metcombe footpath had been resolved
· There was an issue with the stile at Milltown Hill
5231 Ongoing Matters
· Defibrillator. Cllr Plumb had sourced a new defibrillator which could be installed at The Muddiford Inn, It was RESOLVED that the offer be accepted and the installation details reported to the next meeting
· It was RESOLVED that the Council continue to meet Bi-monthly and the meeting dates for the remainder of the year be 24th October and the 19th December commencing at 7.00
5322 Urgent Business
There was none
5323 Confidential business
The Chairman moved that in view of the confidential nature of the business about to be transacted, it is advisable in the public interest that the press and public are temporarily excluded and they be instructed to withdraw.
The meeting closed 7.45 pm
Chairman: Dated:…………………..
A MESSAGE FOR ALL HOUSEHOLDERS - If you have flooding to your property please report it on the emergency number as it will go straight through to the contractor for a call out - Highway emergency number; 0345 155 1004
Planning Matters to be considered particularly by neighbours and the Parish Council. Please go to https://planning.northdevon.gov.uk/Planning
put in the application number and click on the webpage for further details.
(You have to agree to the Copyright Notice under the Documents tab if you want to see documents - then you can download them)
Please ring: 0345 155 1004 or email csc.roads@devon.gov.uk.
Live chat is available on the Highways website Monday to Thursday 9:00am - 5:00pm and 9:00am - 4:30pm on Friday.
To report a problem with road maintenance, traffic management and parking, streetlights and signs and public rights of way please use the Highways website.
2024 MARWOOD PO0R LANDS CHARITY - ACKLAND'S GIFT
The Charity was established over 120 years ago with a mandate to "provide grants of money to the poor and destitute living in the Parish of Marwood".
Over the years the Trustees have continued to uphold this mandate; for example in 1967 eighteen residents received five shillings (25p) and in recent years financial grants have been made to provide household equipment.
Due to the continual social change and the increase in Government Social Welfare Payments there has been a reduction in the number of applicants. The reasons for applying for grants has also changed none more so than in the current financial situation.
The Charity has a small annual income from the lease of 7.5 acres of land in Marwood and this year we are offering a small number of Tesco vouchers to buy food etc. before Christmas. If you feel you meet the criteria and wish to apply, or know someone you think is eligible, (and have their consent) please contact the Trustees via email on malco41@live.co.uk
Cllr Colin Latham (Chairman)
Higher Stowford Farm
Hore Down Gate EX34 8PH
01271 269824
colinlatham@marwoodparishcouncil.org.
Cllr Adrian Bend
Rowan Cottage
Muddiford EX31 4HH
07732 264372
adrianbend@maroodparishcouncil.org
Cllr Richard Berry
Honeywell Farm
Muddiford EX31 4HS
01271 85039292
richardberry@marwoodparishcouncil.org
Cllr David Chugg (Vice Chairman)
Kalbari House,
Kingsheanton, EX31 4ED
07774 750923
davidchugg@marwoodparishcouncil.org
Cllr Karen Down
Northleigh, Whiddon
Muddiford EX31 4HF
07811 032043
karendown@marwoodparishcouncil.org
Cllr Andrew Harvey-Bryant
North Warcombe Farm,
Lee EX34 8LR
01271 855977
Cllr Christopher Wallis
Woodgate Cottage
Milltown EX31 4HG
07977 512778
chriswallis@marwoodparishcouncil.org
Cllr David Hunt
Woodside, m
Middle Marwood EXEX£! 4EG
07984 581120
davidhunt@marwoodparishcouncil.org
Cllr Nicholas Plumb
The Cottage
Middle Marwood EX31 4EG
07588 158210
Cllr Mrs Andrea Davis
Devon County Councillor
Southwinds Cottage
Kentisbury EX31 4NH
07786 868038
Cllr Julie Hunt
North Devon District Councillor
Woodside,
Middle Marwood EX31 4EG
07909 772458
Selaine Saxby, our local MP, has up to date details of changes the Government has made to help deal with the coronavirus on her Website
North Devon Council Links
https://www.northdevon.gov.uk/ Click on this link for information and/or sign up for emails giving you the latest news.
Devon and Cornwall Police have pulled together responses to some of the more commonly asked questions.
https://www.devon-cornwall.