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The Town Council meetings are split up into five different committees. You can view the Minutes and Agendas available to download from the last 6 Months of Council Meetings (starting from Jan 04) for any of these committees by clicking on the links below.

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Planning
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 General Purpose Committee Minutes


Date

Key Matters Covered by Meeting
24 April 2013 Apologies, Public comments/statements. The public may speak for a maximum of 10 minutes on items on the agenda or items that may be considered for a future agenda at the chairman’s discretion, Declarations of interest. To receive any declarations of interest on items on the agenda, Minutes of the previous meeting of 27 March 2013, Matters arising from the previous minutes of 27 March 2013, Garden competition prizes, Annual parish reports, Update on skate park

27 March 2013 Apologies, Public comments/statements. The public may speak for a maximum of 10 minutes on items on the agenda or items that may be considered for a future agenda at the chairman’s discretion, Declarations of interest. To receive any declarations of interest on items on the agenda, Minutes of the previous meeting of 27 February 2013, Matters arising from the previous minutes of 27 February 2013, Painting of Lion - where to hang, Community Right to Bid - discussion regarding Ashburton and Buckfastleigh Hospital, Production of tourist guide, Food bank clarification by Cllr Baker, Affordable housing update, Proposal that Teignbridge District Council, Head of Legal Services, gives a talk to the town council

27 February 2013 Apologies, Public comments/statements. The public may speak for a maximum of 10 minutes on items on the agenda or items that may be considered for a future agenda at the chairman’s discretion, Declarations of interest. To receive any declarations of interest on items on the agenda, Minutes of the previous meeting of 23 January 2013, Matters arising from the previous minutes of 23 January 2013, Garden competition, Ashburton & Buckfastleigh Hospital Consultation – update, Use of town crest, 1. WI 2. DCC Adult education 3. Scribula, Correspondence - Teignbridge District Council – community right to bid

23 January 2013 Apologies, Public comments/statements. The public may speak for a maximum of 10 minutes on items on the agenda or items that may be considered for a future agenda at the chairman’s discretion, Declarations of interest. To receive any declarations of interest on items on the agenda, Minutes of the previous meeting of 28 November 2012, Matters arising from the previous minutes of 28 November 2012, Vehicles driving on pavements – bollards (update by clerk), Gritting in Kingsbridge Lane car park issues, Garden competition – future plans – update by Cllr Distin, Fire service issues – reductions in crewing levels, Flood plan for Ashburton – general discussion, First-time buyers new homebuy scheme (copies of email issued to councillors), Ashburton & Buckfastleigh Hospital Consultation – Ashburton Town Council’s response, Street cleaning in Ashburton. Also cleaning of Ashburton gullies, Devon County Council/Teignbridge District Council – reports at town council meeting, Beating of the Bounds book – placement, VE/VJ Day commemorative plaque recovered from damaged bench – resiting, Plaque for Diamond Jubilee bench – to be made and fixed to bench, Correspondence - 1. DAPC training courses 2. Nominations for Buckingham Palace Garden Party – Wednesday, 6th June 3, Letter from 13-year-old resident regarding fundraising personal trip 4. Thank you letters from Ashburton Rollers, Ashburton Museum and The 5. In-Con Singers 6. Letter from Devon and Cornwall Police. Request for support of an initiative that Teignbridge Neighbour Policing team are implementing. Entitled Cop Cards

28 November 2012 Apologies, Public comments/statements. The public may speak for a maximum of 10 minutes on items on the agenda or items that may be considered for a future agenda at the chairman’s discretion, Declarations of interest. To receive any declarations of interest on items on the agenda, Minutes of the previous meeting of 24 October 2012, Matters arising from the previous minutes of 24 October 2012, Discussion with Mr Flood-Page re : flood plan for Ashburton, Fire service issues regarding Ashburton, South Devon Railway Routemaster Bus Service to Ashburton, The Ashburton Daily Sparkle Newspaper proposal, Town council issues a. General re: meetings, speaking and proposer/seconders, b. Coversheet for copy packs to public for full council meetings, c. Standing Orders issues re: disruption of meetings, Correspondence - U3A request to use Information Centre computer

24 October 2012 Apologies, Public comments/statements. The public may speak for a maximum of 10 minutes on items on the agenda or items that may be considered for a future agenda at the chairman’s discretion, Declarations of interest. To receive any declarations of interest on items on the agenda, Minutes of the previous meeting of 26 September 2012, Matters arising from the previous minutes of 26 September 2012, Dispensation requests, Affordable Housing – Devon Home Choice, Future plans re garden competition, Town council flood/emergency plan, Trustee of the year award, Update on recreation ground toilets, Bench/litter re Whistley Hill, Town council issues Procedure at meetings re standing orders Correspondence procedures, Flower planting re town hall/Cleder Place and car park entrance, Correspondence Letter from resident re speeding in Woodland Road, Letter from Ashburton Rollers, Western Power Distribution – invitation to stakeholders workshop, Best Cellars Ltd – naming of ale, Email from Cllr Posner requesting a report on meeting between councillors and Dartmoor National Park

26 September 2012 Apologies, Public comments/statements. The public may speak for a maximum of 10 minutes on items on the agenda or items that may be considered for a future agenda at the chairman’s discretion, Declarations of interest. To receive any declarations of interest on items on the agenda, Minutes of the previous meeting of 27 June 2012, Matters arising from the previous minutes of 27 June 2012, Nominations for community certificate, Dispensation requests – copies issued to councillors, Affordable Housing – Devon Home Choice – general discussion – copies issued to councillors., Pear Tree sign (Roundhouse), Letter requesting use of town crest, Dog fouling – Ashburton Recreation ground, Councillors’ apologies, Environment Agency – flooding, Facebook, Correspondence Email from resident regarding delivery lorries parking, Email from resident. First aid in Ashburton, Devon County Council. Public engagement events, Letter from resident. Suggestions for additional wall paints similar to St Walter Raleigh in West Street.

27 June 2012 1. Apologies, 2. Public comments/statements. The public may speak for a maximum of 10 minutes on items on the agenda or items that may be considered for a future agenda at the chairman’s discretion, 3. Declarations of interest. To receive any declarations of interest on items on the agenda, 4. Minutes of the previous meeting of 23 May 2012, 5. Matters arising from the previous minutes of 23 May 2012, 6. Garden competition update, 7. CCTV issues – update by clerk, 8. Future of standards (copied to councillors), 9. Code of conduct (copied to councillors), 10. Correspondence a. Street Collections i. 14 July 2012 – Amnesty International ii. 4 September 2012 – Action Duchenne iii. 7 August – South Devon Animal Rights, b. Thank you letters i. Beating of the bounds ii. Jubilee celebrations

23 May 2012 Apologies, Election of chairman, Election of deputy chairman, Public comments/statements. The public may speak for a maximum of 10 minutes on items on the agenda or items that may be considered for a future agenda at the chairman’s discretion, Declarations of interest. To receive any declarations of interest on items on the agenda, Minutes of the previous meeting of 25 April 2012, Matters arising from the previous minutes of 25 April 2012, DCC Waste plan consultation, Pavement obstructions, Benches in Ashburton, Discussion regarding finger posts in Ashburton – report by clerk, Correspondence

25 April 2012 Apologies, Declarations of interest. To receive any declarations of interest on items on the agenda, Minutes of the previous meeting of 28 March 2012, Matters arising from the previous minutes of 28 March 2012, Amendments to Ashburton Standing Orders, Garden competition update, Benches in Ashburton – report by Cllr Daw, PCSO update, Discussion regarding finger posts in Ashburton, General discussion regarding the recreation ground shelter, Website: discussion to set criteria on events taking place and request to have them placed on Ashburton website, New councillors and chairman’s training dates, Correspondence a. Letter from trader – business deliveries/problems experienced, b. Letter for resident re parking issues in Long Park/Balland Lane area, c. Ashburton U3a re use of town crest on their website, d. Ashburton rollers: thank you letter and invitation, e. Road closure notice – New Bridge, Holne, f. Email – NHS Department re depression and anxiety service

28 March 2012 Apologies, Declarations of interest. To receive any declarations of interest on items on the agenda, Minutes of the previous meeting of 22 February 2012, Matters arising from the previous minutes of 22 February 2012, Town council vacancy – update, Planting of trees on Cleder Place update, Correspondence from Chamber of Trade re large goods vehicles and congestion, Ashburton Community Award – to consider nomination, Benches in Ashburton – general discussion, Written permission notices to be agreed, St Andrew’s Churchyard – update and general discussion, Correspondence - Teignbridge District Council. Positive about cycling (hard copied to councillors 22.3.12), Street collections – McMillan Cancer Support, Ashburton rural skip notice, Matters raised by councillors for information only or possible inclusion on a future agenda

22 February 2012 Apologies, Declarations of interest. To receive any declarations of interest on items on the agenda, Minutes of the previous meeting of 25 January 2012, Matters arising from the previous minutes of 25 January 2012, Town council vacancy - update New agenda layout – clerk to give details, Public speaking at committee meeting – decision required if to include, Public speaking at town council meetings – recommendation if this should be at the beginning or end of the meeting required, HM Lord Lieutenant of Devon – nominations and decision for person to attend for special function, Recreation ground update – general issues, Correspondence a. Food and drink festival – possibility of a link on the Ashburton website. b. Green hubs event – notification and details c. Email from Ashburton Futures Group re 24k awarded government funding d. Copied email from resident regarding parking issue in East Street

25 January 2012 Apologies, Minutes of the previous meeting, Matters arising from the previous minutes, Localism Bill, Agendas etc - general discussion, Dog fouling in Ashburton, Recreation ground update, Update re Highway issues, Officer's report, Correspondence,



 General Purpose Committee Agendas


Date

Key Matters Covered by Meeting
22 May 2013 Apologies, Election of chairman, Election of deputy chairman, Public comments/statements. The public may speak for a maximum of 10 minutes on items on the agenda or items that may be considered for a future agenda at the chairman’s discretion, Declarations of interest. To receive any declarations of interest on items on the agenda, Minutes of the previous meeting of 24 April 2013, Matters arising from the previous minutes of 24 April 2013, Affordable housing, Correspondence, Road closure notice – Saturday, 6 July, Matters raised by councillors for information only or possible inclusion on a future agenda, Part II item discussion on issues raised by clerk

24 April 2013 Apologies, Public comments/statements. The public may speak for a maximum of 10 minutes on items on the agenda or items that may be considered for a future agenda at the chairman’s discretion, Declarations of interest. To receive any declarations of interest on items on the agenda, Minutes of the previous meeting of 27 March 2013, Matters arising from the previous minutes of 27 March 2013, Garden competition prizes, Annual parish reports, Update on skate park

27 March 2013 Apologies, Public comments/statements. The public may speak for a maximum of 10 minutes on items on the agenda or items that may be considered for a future agenda at the chairman’s discretion, Declarations of interest. To receive any declarations of interest on items on the agenda, Minutes of the previous meeting of 27 February 2013, Matters arising from the previous minutes of 27 February 2013, Painting of Lion - where to hang, Community Right to Bid - discussion regarding Ashburton and Buckfastleigh Hospital, Production of tourist guide, Food bank clarification by Cllr Baker, Affordable housing update, Proposal that Teignbridge District Council, Head of Legal Services, gives a talk to the town council

27 February 2013 Apologies, Public comments/statements. The public may speak for a maximum of 10 minutes on items on the agenda or items that may be considered for a future agenda at the chairman’s discretion, Declarations of interest. To receive any declarations of interest on items on the agenda, Minutes of the previous meeting of 23 January 2013, Matters arising from the previous minutes of 23 January 2013, Garden competition, Ashburton & Buckfastleigh Hospital Consultation – update, Use of town crest, 1. WI 2. DCC Adult education 3. Scribula, Correspondence - Teignbridge District Council – community right to bid

23 January 2013 Apologies, Public comments/statements. The public may speak for a maximum of 10 minutes on items on the agenda or items that may be considered for a future agenda at the chairman’s discretion, Declarations of interest. To receive any declarations of interest on items on the agenda, Minutes of the previous meeting of 28 November 2012, Matters arising from the previous minutes of 28 November 2012, Vehicles driving on pavements – bollards (update by clerk), Gritting in Kingsbridge Lane car park issues, Garden competition – future plans – update by Cllr Distin, Fire service issues – reductions in crewing levels, Flood plan for Ashburton – general discussion, First-time buyers new homebuy scheme (copies of email issued to councillors), Ashburton & Buckfastleigh Hospital Consultation – Ashburton Town Council’s response, Street cleaning in Ashburton. Also cleaning of Ashburton gullies, Devon County Council/Teignbridge District Council – reports at town council meeting, Beating of the Bounds book – placement, VE/VJ Day commemorative plaque recovered from damaged bench – resiting, Plaque for Diamond Jubilee bench – to be made and fixed to bench, Correspondence - 1. DAPC training courses 2. Nominations for Buckingham Palace Garden Party – Wednesday, 6th June 3, Letter from 13-year-old resident regarding fundraising personal trip 4. Thank you letters from Ashburton Rollers, Ashburton Museum and The 5. In-Con Singers 6. Letter from Devon and Cornwall Police. Request for support of an initiative that Teignbridge Neighbour Policing team are implementing. Entitled Cop Cards

28 November 2012 Apologies, Public comments/statements. The public may speak for a maximum of 10 minutes on items on the agenda or items that may be considered for a future agenda at the chairman’s discretion, Declarations of interest. To receive any declarations of interest on items on the agenda, Minutes of the previous meeting of 24 October 2012, Matters arising from the previous minutes of 24 October 2012, Discussion with Mr Flood-Page re : flood plan for Ashburton, Fire service issues regarding Ashburton, South Devon Railway Routemaster Bus Service to Ashburton, The Ashburton Daily Sparkle Newspaper proposal, Town council issues a. General re: meetings, speaking and proposer/seconders, b. Coversheet for copy packs to public for full council meetings, c. Standing Orders issues re: disruption of meetings, Correspondence - U3A request to use Information Centre computer

24 October 2012 Apologies, Public comments/statements. The public may speak for a maximum of 10 minutes on items on the agenda or items that may be considered for a future agenda at the chairman’s discretion, Declarations of interest. To receive any declarations of interest on items on the agenda, Minutes of the previous meeting of 26 September 2012, Matters arising from the previous minutes of 26 September 2012, Dispensation requests, Affordable Housing – Devon Home Choice, Future plans re garden competition, Town council flood/emergency plan, Trustee of the year award, Update on recreation ground toilets, Bench/litter re Whistley Hill, Town council issues Procedure at meetings re standing orders Correspondence procedures, Flower planting re town hall/Cleder Place and car park entrance, Correspondence Letter from resident re speeding in Woodland Road, Letter from Ashburton Rollers, Western Power Distribution – invitation to stakeholders workshop, Best Cellars Ltd – naming of ale, Email from Cllr Posner requesting a report on meeting between councillors and Dartmoor National Park

26 September 2012 Apologies, Public comments/statements. The public may speak for a maximum of 10 minutes on items on the agenda or items that may be considered for a future agenda at the chairman’s discretion, Declarations of interest. To receive any declarations of interest on items on the agenda, Minutes of the previous meeting of 27 June 2012, Matters arising from the previous minutes of 27 June 2012, Nominations for community certificate, Dispensation requests – copies issued to councillors, Affordable Housing – Devon Home Choice – general discussion – copies issued to councillors., Pear Tree sign (Roundhouse), Letter requesting use of town crest, Dog fouling – Ashburton Recreation ground, Councillors’ apologies, Environment Agency – flooding, Facebook, Correspondence Email from resident regarding delivery lorries parking, Email from resident. First aid in Ashburton, Devon County Council. Public engagement events, Letter from resident. Suggestions for additional wall paints similar to St Walter Raleigh in West Street.

27 June 2012 1. Apologies, 2. Public comments/statements. The public may speak for a maximum of 10 minutes on items on the agenda or items that may be considered for a future agenda at the chairman’s discretion, 3. Declarations of interest. To receive any declarations of interest on items on the agenda, 4. Minutes of the previous meeting of 23 May 2012, 5. Matters arising from the previous minutes of 23 May 2012, 6. Garden competition update, 7. CCTV issues – update by clerk, 8. Future of standards (copied to councillors), 9. Code of conduct (copied to councillors), 10. Correspondence a. Street Collections i. 14 July 2012 – Amnesty International ii. 4 September 2012 – Action Duchenne iii. 7 August – South Devon Animal Rights, b. Thank you letters i. Beating of the bounds ii. Jubilee celebrations

23 May 2012 Apologies, Election of chairman, Election of deputy chairman, Public comments/statements. The public may speak for a maximum of 10 minutes on items on the agenda or items that may be considered for a future agenda at the chairman’s discretion, Declarations of interest. To receive any declarations of interest on items on the agenda, Minutes of the previous meeting of 25 April 2012, Matters arising from the previous minutes of 25 April 2012, DCC Waste plan consultation, Pavement obstructions, Benches in Ashburton, Discussion regarding finger posts in Ashburton – report by clerk, Correspondence

25 April 2012 Apologies, Declarations of interest. To receive any declarations of interest on items on the agenda, Minutes of the previous meeting of 28 March 2012, Matters arising from the previous minutes of 28 March 2012, Amendments to Ashburton Standing Orders, Garden competition update, Benches in Ashburton – report by Cllr Daw, PCSO update, Discussion regarding finger posts in Ashburton, General discussion regarding the recreation ground shelter, Website: discussion to set criteria on events taking place and request to have them placed on Ashburton website, New councillors and chairman’s training dates, Correspondence a. Letter from trader – business deliveries/problems experienced, b. Letter for resident re parking issues in Long Park/Balland Lane area, c. Ashburton U3a re use of town crest on their website, d. Ashburton rollers: thank you letter and invitation, e. Road closure notice – New Bridge, Holne, f. Email – NHS Department re depression and anxiety service

28 March 2012 Apologies, Declarations of interest. To receive any declarations of interest on items on the agenda, Minutes of the previous meeting of 22 February 2012, Matters arising from the previous minutes of 22 February 2012, Town council vacancy – update, Planting of trees on Cleder Place update, Correspondence from Chamber of Trade re large goods vehicles and congestion, Ashburton Community Award – to consider nomination, Benches in Ashburton – general discussion, Written permission notices to be agreed, St Andrew’s Churchyard – update and general discussion, Correspondence - Teignbridge District Council. Positive about cycling (hard copied to councillors 22.3.12), Street collections – McMillan Cancer Support, Ashburton rural skip notice, Matters raised by councillors for information only or possible inclusion on a future agenda

22 February 2012 Apologies, Declarations of interest. To receive any declarations of interest on items on the agenda, Minutes of the previous meeting of 25 January 2012, Matters arising from the previous minutes of 25 January 2012, Town council vacancy - update New agenda layout – clerk to give details, Public speaking at committee meeting – decision required if to include, Public speaking at town council meetings – recommendation if this should be at the beginning or end of the meeting required, HM Lord Lieutenant of Devon – nominations and decision for person to attend for special function, Recreation ground update – general issues, Correspondence a. Food and drink festival – possibility of a link on the Ashburton website. b. Green hubs event – notification and details c. Email from Ashburton Futures Group re 24k awarded government funding d. Copied email from resident regarding parking issue in East Street

25 January 2012 Apologies, Minutes of the previous meeting, Matters arising from the previous minutes, Localism Bill, Agendas etc – general discussion, Dog fouling in Ashburton, Recreation ground update, Update re Highway issues, Officer’s report, Correspondence,



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