Parish Council

Councillors	M Stokes (Chairman) M Poole (Vice Chairman) R Hunkin M Baker A Heard E Hunkin M Goldman Zena Tett (Clerk)	michaeljstokes@btinternet.com MJandBA@hotmail.co.uk roghunkin@gmail.com mikebaker14@hotmail.com harracottfarm@gmail.com westashfarm@icloud.com mark.goldman1@btinternet.com frithelstockpc@gmail.com	Future Meetings: - Thursdays 8.00pm (unless otherwise stated)2018 6 September
Formal Papers on Parish Councillors Find current details of formal papers that are required by law - click here

6 September	Agenda for Parish Council Meeting A meeting of the Parish Council will take place on Thursday 6 September at 8.00pm. Click here to see the Agenda.
28 June	Agenda for Parish Council Meeting A meeting of the Parish Council will take place on Thursday 5 July at 8.00pm. Click here to see the Agenda.
7 March	Agenda for Parish Council Meeting A meeting of the Parish Council will take place on Thursday 15 March at 8.00pm. Click here to see the Agenda.
22 February	Agenda for Parish Council Meeting A meeting of the Parish Council will take place on Thursday 1 March at 8.00pm. Click here to see the Agenda. [cancelled due to adverse weather]
6 January	Agenda for Parish Council Meeting A meeting of the Parish Council will take place on Thursday 11 January at 8.00pm. Click here to see the Agenda.
15 May	Notice of Audit 2016-2017 and Annual Govenance Statement Audit 2016-2017: To read and download - click here Annual Governance Statement: To read and download click here
13 April	Agenda for Parish Council Meeting A meeting of the Parish Council will take place on Monday 24 April 7.30pm. Click here to see the Agenda.
18 July	New Parish Clerk Frithelstock Parish Council has a new Parish Clerk. Pat Blosse would like to ease himself towards retirement so he has handed over the reins to Zena Tett. Zena started on 1st July and Pat will step down from 31st July 2017 following a handover period. Zena is already Parish Clerk at Merton and comes with a host of secretarial and office management experience. She is also taking over as Clerk to Monkleigh Parish Council. We all wish her well and look forward to seeing her at future Parish Council meetings. The council's email address remains unchanged - frithelstockpc@gmail.com.
26 February	Agenda for Parish Council Meeting The next Parish Council Meeting will take place on Thursday 3 March at 7.30pm. Click here to see the agenda. Future meetings will now be held on the first Thursday in every other month.
1 May	Seeking nominees for co-option to the Parish Council As there were only 5 nominees for the new Parish Council and there are 7 places to fill on Frithelstock Parish Council, the 5 nominees are all elected uncontested. These are: *Mike Baker, Andrew Heard, Roger Hunkin, Mackie Poole and Mike Stokes* - all of whom are also currently parish councillors. It will be the responsibility of the new Parish Council to appoint 2 co-optees to the Council. By law this should be done within 35 days of the announcement of election results and the Elections Officer has informed me that this time limit will expire on 26th June 2015. If the Parish Council fails to appoint 2 co-optees the Elections Officer will call another election to fill any vacant positions. Although all parishioners had the opportunity to nominate themselves for the Parish Council recently there are hopefully at least 2 more people in the parish with an interest in parish affairs who would like the opportunity to contribute to what is widely considered to be an active and resourceful parish. There are a number of useful guides about becoming a Parish Councillor on the website but if you would like more information please contact the Parish Clerk, Patrick Blosse, on 01805 624832 or by email at frithelstockpc@gmail.com, or talk to any of the 5 nominees named above. The first meeting of the new Parish Council will be held in the Village Hall at 7:30pm on Tuesday 19th May 2015 and a formal notice and agenda for that meeting will be posted on or about 12th May.
Parish Council Election 2015	Thursday 7 May The election of councillors takes place on the same day as the General Election. Here are some papers that provide information (some duplication though) for anyone interested in putting themselves forward for election: ● General Election details: Changes in law postal votes - Timetable - Useful contacts - Candidates and Agents guidance - Read more ● Being a Parish Councillor: What do they do? - How much time does it take up - Am I qualified? - I am not a member of a party political party . . . Read more ● Frithelstock Parish Council Code of Conduct: Member obligations - Registration of interests - Declaration of interests at meetings - Dispensations. Read more ● NALC's Become a Councillor: What do parish councils do - Being a councillor - Am I qualified? - How to become a councillor - Making a difference - Life as a councillor. Read more ● Governance Toolkit for Parish & Town Councils: The Parish Council - The Parish Clerk & Other Employees - Ensuring Effective Governance - Public Engagement and Managing Information - Guide to the Role & Responsibilities of Parish Councillors - Elections - Formation of new Parish & Town Councils - Forming a new parish. Read more ● Parish Council Powers: Function - Powers & Duties - Statutory Provisions. Read more ● Guidance for candidates and agents - Can you stand for election? Essential information - Supplementary information. Read more ● Standing Orders and Public Participation. Read more ● The parish Clerk: Roles & responsibilities. Read more ● Thinking of becoming a parish councillor. Read more ● What is a Parish Council. Read more ● Role of the Chairman. Read more Application forms are available direct from Mrs Paula Hunter Election Manager (at TDC) 01237 428702 or paula.hunter@torridge.gov.uk or from the Parish Clerk, Mr Patrick Blosse at frithelstockpc@gmail.com. Remember that all completed forms must be delivered direct to TDC offices by 4.00pm 9 April and NOT sent by post.
9 November	Snow Warden The Parish Council is looking for a volunteer to act as Snow Warden whose duties include alerting the team of volunteers. Should have access to the Internet and phone. Anyone interested should contact the Clerk, Patrick Blosse on frithelstockpc@gmail.com
12 February 2014	The PCC is looking for a grant(s) The PCC has been seeking a grant to purchase some flashing 30mph road signs. The Trustees of the Balsdon Trust have sent an e-mail to confirm that our grant application was considered on 22 January but they decided against the scheme on the grounds that road signs do 'not fit comfortably within the terms of the Trust Deed, which limits what the Trustees can and cannot do with the Trust's funds.' If anyone knows of any other possible sources of funds please let the PPC's clerk, Patrick Blosse, know on frithelstockpc@gmail.com
12 August	Accounts for 2012-2013 If you wish to see the accounts for the period - click here
10 July	Communications Following the appointment of our new parish clerk, Mr P Blosse has created a new e-mail address for our use. He asks parishioners to use this address frithelstockpc@gmail.com as their main contact for complaints, compliments, suggestions and requests that they want to be presented to the whole Council.
1 May	Wind Energy Policy The draft policy has been adopted as a basis for all installations of wind turbines. Read more
3 January	Draft Wind Energy Policy The PCC has drafted a wind energy as confirmed in the Minutes 3 January. Read more
3 January 2012	Letter to TDC Planning Department Following the last Parish Council Meeting 3 January (read the draft Minutes see link at foot), a letter expressing the Parish Council's 'vote of no confidence' was sent to the Chairman of TDC's Planning Department.
3 December	Proposed Parliamentary Constituencies in West Country In September the Boundary Commission for England announced that it plans to reduce the total number of constituencies in England from 533 to 502. Most constituencies will have boundary changes; in the initial proposals just 77 of the existing constituencies are unchanged. The proposals are designed to ensure that each constituency contains a similar number of registered electors. With the exception of the Isle of Wight – all constituencies will contain between 72,810 and 80,473 electors. There are two maps available to download and print. One shows all the proposed Parliamentary Constituencies in the West Country - and the other that of the new Bideford and Bude which will replace the present Torridge & West Devon. The changes are not likely to take effect until after October 2013. See timetable and other details.
19 September	Best Kept Village Competition As some may have heard, the villages of Frithelstock and Frithelstock Stone have won this year's competition in the 'Small Village' category. This covers the whole of Devon. There is to be a presentation by the CPRE / MVF at a suitable village event. The organisers would prefer as many as possible to attend so at the Parish Council's request, so there is to be a meeting to plan such event. Please spare time to take part: THURSDAY 22 September at the Village Hall starting at 7.45pm.
7 July	Don't Be Scared, be well prepared Emergency planning advice for you and your family. How to protect yourself, your family and home in an emergency such as flood, fire, storm, power cut of gas leak... what to do in an emergency - How to prepare for an Emergency - Maintaining your Home - Leaving your home - What an Emergency Bag should contain [This is very useful advice. Ed] - Driving tips - Looking after pets - Adding an 'ICE' number (In Case of Emergency) to your mobile phone - local emergency numbers and local radio frequencies. Click on image (left) to download complete leaflet.
4 June Speeding Traffic	Minutes of the Meeting to resolve the issue of Speeding Traffic 4 June A special meeting to progress the issue of speeding traffic was held on 4 June in the Village Hall. Michael Newcombe and PC3569 Dick Rowlands attended. The Minutes of the meeting can be read here

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