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WDBC 'Our Plan' Many Parish Councils were not represented at the Our Plan Workshop on 26 September, including DFPC. Consequently WDBC have arranged an additional event on 15 October and are beseeching Parish Councils to send a representative to this very important work. |
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Destination Okehampton requests DFPC consider setting aside a proportion of their precept towards funding an experienced rail consultant to examine the feasibility of reinstating the former route from Exeter to Plymouth via Okehampton and Tavistock. Okehampton Town Council has agreed to set aside 1% of its precept toward the fighting fund. |
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Reduction in Precept Support Grant for 2015-16 of around 15.37% The grant from WDBC is expected to reduce from £1657 to £1402. Final confirmation of figures will come when central governmanet finalises the Council Tax Support Grant figures in December. |
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DALC Training for Parish & Town Clerks: CiLCA 1 day intensive course -
18th November, 9.30am - 4.45pm in Exeter (£120 + VAT per person).
CiLCA (Certificate in Local Council Administration) is the professional qualification specifically designed for our sector. It is the first level qualification for clerks. This course is an intensive 1 day course designed to take you step by step through the portfolio and explain how to answer the question correctly and the pitfalls to avoid. For further information about CiLCA please see the SLCC website.
DALC Training for Parish & Town Clerks: CiLCA 1 day intensive course -
18th November, 9.30am - 4.45pm in Exeter (£120 + VAT per person).
CiLCA (Certificate in Local Council Administration) is the professional qualification specifically designed for our sector. It is the first level qualification for clerks. This course is an intensive 1 day course designed to take you step by step through the portfolio and explain how to answer the question correctly and the pitfalls to avoid. For further information about CiLCA please see the SLCC website.
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Consideration of the Ring & Ride Service in Your Parish Precept 2015-2016
The Tavistock & District Local Transport Partnership service provides regular transport for people who have problems using conventional public transport.
The Ring and Ride minibus provides vital access to the community, to the shops, as well as contact with other people. The continuing cuts in government spending are impacting on local authority grants. The reduction ofservices in the community for the more vulnerable will increase their isolation. Any reduction in our funding will result in a reduction ofthe service that Ring and Ride can offer.
A commitment by your Parish, and the other Parishes in the Tavistock area, to include the Ring and Ride service in your precept would help to ensure that this service continues to benefit the people ofthe local community. Any contribution that your Parish can make to ensure the continuation ofour service at its current level would be greatly appreciated.
Support from your Parish is very important to us. Should you require any further information please
contact the office 01822 618028
Yours sincerely
Hannah Humphries
Ring & Ride Co-ordinator.
Consideration of the Ring & Ride Service in Your Parish Precept 2015-2016
The Tavistock & District Local Transport Partnership service provides regular transport for people who have problems using conventional public transport.
The Ring and Ride minibus provides vital access to the community, to the shops, as well as contact with other people. The continuing cuts in government spending are impacting on local authority grants. The reduction ofservices in the community for the more vulnerable will increase their isolation. Any reduction in our funding will result in a reduction ofthe service that Ring and Ride can offer.
A commitment by your Parish, and the other Parishes in the Tavistock area, to include the Ring and Ride service in your precept would help to ensure that this service continues to benefit the people ofthe local community. Any contribution that your Parish can make to ensure the continuation ofour service at its current level would be greatly appreciated.
Support from your Parish is very important to us. Should you require any further information please
contact the office 01822 618028
Yours sincerely
Hannah Humphries
Ring & Ride Co-ordinator.
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Planning Process Charges Dear Consultee At its meeting on 5 September 2014, Members of the Dartmoor National Park Authority agreed that a consultation exercise should be carried out regarding potential new charges for pre-application planning advice. Please find attached a copy of the report presented to Members which includes a draft charging schedule and flow diagram of how the scheme would work in practice. In addition the earlier report to Audit and Governance is also attached which provides more background information on this subject as well as the current charging schedule for West Devon and South Hams Councils. I would be grateful if you could consider the reports and charging schedule and let me have your views by 21 October 2014. In particular, I would draw your attention to the exemptions that apply where no charges are proposed. Following the consultation all comments will be considered, summarised and put before a future Authority meeting when Members will be asked to consider the way forward. If charges are to be introduced this will not happen until 1 April 2015. A detailed set of advice notes will also be drawn up to accompany any charging schedule. Please send your comments, by 21 October 2014, to planning@dartmoor.gov.uk I would like to thank you in advance for responding this consultation. The decision as to whether or not charges are to be introduced, and at what level, will be taken at a Dartmoor National Park Authority meeting later this year. Yours faithfully Stephen Belli Director of Planning Encs NPA Report 5/914 Audit and Governance report 14/051 Dartmoor Proposed Charging Schedule West Devon/South Hams Charging schedule Flow diagram of procedures |
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South West Resilience Campaign update
You may recall that we wrote a few weeks ago (see text below) to ask you to consider adding your support to the campaign to improve our connectivity in the South West through better road and rail links. Many of you have written to the Secretary of State (and us) to explain how improvements would help you in your daily life, business or activity and we are tremendously grateful for your assistance.
As we head towards the Autumn Statement, it’s still as important as ever to show the Government that investment into our transport network is vital. Many other areas are pressing for extra funds, and if the South West is not to lose out, we need to press our case. If you haven’t written, there’s still time and we’d be very grateful for a copy. The details are below from the original email and more information can be found on the site www.resiliencesouthwest.co.uk.
South West Resilience Campaign update
You may recall that we wrote a few weeks ago (see text below) to ask you to consider adding your support to the campaign to improve our connectivity in the South West through better road and rail links. Many of you have written to the Secretary of State (and us) to explain how improvements would help you in your daily life, business or activity and we are tremendously grateful for your assistance.
As we head towards the Autumn Statement, it’s still as important as ever to show the Government that investment into our transport network is vital. Many other areas are pressing for extra funds, and if the South West is not to lose out, we need to press our case. If you haven’t written, there’s still time and we’d be very grateful for a copy. The details are below from the original email and more information can be found on the site www.resiliencesouthwest.co.uk.
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Princetown Car Park
Dear Tom, Nigel and Cathy
We have let a contract to Glendinnings for them to undertake repairs and surfacing works to the car park at Princetown ,with the works commencing on Monday morning over the next two weeks. Inevitably there will be some disruption, but we are working with the contractor with the aim of keeping this to a minimum. We are also including the staff parking areas for resurfacing and during these times it will be necessary for those working in the building to park in the public areas and display the staff permit.
Please could you advise relevant staff?
Many thanks
Andrew
PS: After a lot of to-ing and fro-ing regarding the potholes on the approach road and maintenance responsibilities, we are asking Glendinning to include these repairs as part of the car parks works. You may have notice that they have been filled as a temporary measure.
Andrew Watson
Head of Recreation, Access & Estates
01626 831057
awatson@dartmoor.gov.uk
Princetown Car Park
Dear Tom, Nigel and Cathy
We have let a contract to Glendinnings for them to undertake repairs and surfacing works to the car park at Princetown ,with the works commencing on Monday morning over the next two weeks. Inevitably there will be some disruption, but we are working with the contractor with the aim of keeping this to a minimum. We are also including the staff parking areas for resurfacing and during these times it will be necessary for those working in the building to park in the public areas and display the staff permit.
Please could you advise relevant staff?
Many thanks
Andrew
PS: After a lot of to-ing and fro-ing regarding the potholes on the approach road and maintenance responsibilities, we are asking Glendinning to include these repairs as part of the car parks works. You may have notice that they have been filled as a temporary measure.
Andrew Watson
Head of Recreation, Access & Estates
01626 831057
awatson@dartmoor.gov.uk
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Action for Children Fundraiser
Dear Sir / Madam
On Saturday 18th October, we are holding a sponsored charity abseil at Drake Circus Shopping Centre in Plymouth and I am writing to ask if you would be so kind as to inform Dartmoor Forest Parish Council, in case anyone would like to take part? In addition, if you have a Parish newsletter, I’d be most grateful if you could mention it (let me know if you would like an electronic version in PDF format of either poster or the enclosed joint flier).
The minimum age limit is 9 and if you can dare to make a difference, we want to hear from you. Numbers are limited, so if you would like to take part, please register now. Entry is just £10 and we ask that everyone aims to raise more than £75 in sponsorship.
To register, you can:
- Email jamie.lee@actionforchildren.org.uk
- Ring 01752 560 206 or text ‘abseil’ to 07812 205 395
- Visit www.facebook.com/ActionforchildrenSWFR and view the events page.
Here’s our poster:
if you would like me to post you some paper copies of the poster or email an electronic PDF copy to email round or to put on your web site, please let me know.
Action for Children is committed to helping the UK’s most vulnerable and disadvantaged children. We rely on the support we receive from people like you to enable us to keep doing what we do.
I hope this sounds like fun - thanks for your time!
Jamie Lee
Action for Children
Community Partnerships (Devon & Cornwall)
Tel: (01752) 560 206
Mob: (07812) 205 395
Email: jamie.lee@actionforchildren.org.uk
The South West Fundraising Team now has its own Facebook page - click on this link!
Action for Children
Stoke Methodist Church
Devonport Road
Plymouth
Devon
PL3 4DS
www.actionforchildren.org.uk
Action for Children Fundraiser
Dear Sir / Madam
On Saturday 18th October, we are holding a sponsored charity abseil at Drake Circus Shopping Centre in Plymouth and I am writing to ask if you would be so kind as to inform Dartmoor Forest Parish Council, in case anyone would like to take part? In addition, if you have a Parish newsletter, I’d be most grateful if you could mention it (let me know if you would like an electronic version in PDF format of either poster or the enclosed joint flier).
The minimum age limit is 9 and if you can dare to make a difference, we want to hear from you. Numbers are limited, so if you would like to take part, please register now. Entry is just £10 and we ask that everyone aims to raise more than £75 in sponsorship.
To register, you can:
- Email jamie.lee@actionforchildren.org.uk
- Ring 01752 560 206 or text ‘abseil’ to 07812 205 395
- Visit www.facebook.com/ActionforchildrenSWFR and view the events page.
Here’s our poster:
if you would like me to post you some paper copies of the poster or email an electronic PDF copy to email round or to put on your web site, please let me know.
Action for Children is committed to helping the UK’s most vulnerable and disadvantaged children. We rely on the support we receive from people like you to enable us to keep doing what we do.
I hope this sounds like fun - thanks for your time!
Jamie Lee
Action for Children
Community Partnerships (Devon & Cornwall)
Tel: (01752) 560 206
Mob: (07812) 205 395
Email: jamie.lee@actionforchildren.org.uk
The South West Fundraising Team now has its own Facebook page - click on this link!
Action for Children
Stoke Methodist Church
Devonport Road
Plymouth
Devon
PL3 4DS
www.actionforchildren.org.uk
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