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Tiverton Town Council
Town Hall, St Andrew Street, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PG
Town Clerk: J F Vanderwolfe Chartered MCIPD
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Tel 01884 253404 Fax 01884 258550
E.mail: townclerk@tiverton-town-council.org
Minutes of the Council Meeting held in the Council Chamber of the Town Hall on
Monday 23rd June 2008 at 6.30pm.
Present: Cllr’s E Trump (Mayor), P Graham (Deputy Mayor), K Abbott, W Burke, N Davey,
P Farr, K Gilderthorp, A Griffiths, J Jordan, P Kenny, T Lindus, G Luxton, A Marks, G
Partridge, J Rendle, M Turner, P Williams, R Williams and K Wilson
In attendance: Town clerk, Inspector M Lawler, Sgt. R Curtis and one member of the
press
169 Apologies
Apologies were received from Cllr’s J Bonnick (sick), L Crocker (holiday), L
Howe (sick) and D Knowles (meeting). It was resolved to accept these
apologise. Cllr D Hannon (DCC) also sent his apology.
170 Declarations of interest.
There were no declarations made at this stage of the meeting, however, Cllr
Burke declared a personal interest over a payment to him in item 180.
171 Minutes
The minutes of the meetings held on the 6th and 12th May were adopted. It
was noted that Cllr M Turners attendance had now been included in the list
of attendance on the master minutes, although missed out on the circulated
minutes. For reasons of accuracy it was agreed that it should be recorded
that Cllr P Williams was elected chairman of the Finance & General
Purposes committee. The Mayor then signed the minutes.
172 Mayor’s Announcements
The Mayor had attended Tiverton High School on the 14th May, the
Barnstaple Mayor Making Ceremony on the 19th May, and a fire walk on 3rd
June. The proclamation took place on the 5th June, an event to celebrate
150 years of the Tiverton Gazette on the 10th June and the opening of the
circus on the 11th June. The mayor had visited Heathcoat School on the 12th
June and the opening of the Merchant’s trail on the 14th June. On the 15th
June she attended a garden party at Great Torrington, which was followed
by the Mid Devon Messenger AGM on the 19th June. Finally, the Mayor met
Cmdr Fitter (Royal Navy) to discuss an event to be held at the Tiverton
Hotel on the 19th July, to which all councillors are welcome to attend.
173 Police Report
Sector Inspector Matt Lawler introduced himself to the council. He is
responsible for Crediton, Cullompton and Tiverton. Sgt Curtis then informed
the meeting that crime was down by 23%, however there were problems
with thefts of lead, caused by its high scrap value, and also theft of diesel
and heater oil. There had also been a spate of vehicle damage in the town.
Sgt Curtis felt that the new police station at Lowman Green, which was
being officially opened tomorrow (24th) would make the police more
accessible to the public. Sgt Cutis provided the meeting with a brief
overview of the proposed section 27 Act, which would be used to move an
individual under the influence of alcohol away from a particular area. It
would then be an offence for that person to return to that area within the
designated period.
174 Democratic Period: No items
175 County and District Councillor’s Reports
Cllr M Turner presented the County Council report and stated that she had
agreed to the signing of traffic orders in Gold Street, and, following a site
visit of representatives of the Town Council and Fire Authority, Barstow’s
Causeway. The traffic orders for Bampton Street had also been agreed.
New traffic regulations had led to pressure for residential on street parking.
The caravan problem at Bolham had been solved. The public payphone
issue is still ongoing and we are still awaiting for the Withleigh post box
stand. Road works at Ashley will be dealt with at the HATOC meeting later
this week. Cllr Turner updated the meeting regarding proposed traffic
changes. Finally, Cllr Turner stated that she regretted that she was unable
to provide any further information regarding the elderly care homes at
present.
Cllr P Williams, in presenting the MDDC report, informed the meeting that
there had been a 5% increase in recycling, which took recycling to 52%. For
the first time ever there had also been a decrease in household waste.
The planning section had been one of only six authorities mentioned as one
showing ‘best practice’. There would be a special meeting on the 18 th July
to discuss the development behind the Town Hall. Finally, Cllr Williams
reminded the meeting that the Boundary Commission’s report on their
recommended options would be made on the 7th July.
176 Committee Reports and Councillor/Officers Reports
a) The chairman of Finance & General Purposes presented the minutes
of the meeting held on the 9th June; which were noted. He praised
the Town Clerk and Assistant Town Clerk for receiving a good audit
report.
b) The Chairman of Planning presented the minutes of the meetings
held on the 28th April, 19th May and 2nd and 16th June; which were
noted.
c) The Chairman of Civic and Ceremonial presented the minutes of the
meeting held on the 19th May; which were noted
d) The Chairman of the Town Emergency Committee presented the
minutes of the meeting of meeting held on the 9th June; which were
noted.
e) The Chairman of the Carnival & Christmas Lights Committee
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presented the minutes of the meeting held on the 5 th June; which
were noted.
f) The Chairman of the allotments Committee presented the minutes of
the meeting held on the 2nd June; which were noted.
g) The Chairman of Tiverton in Bloom presented the minutes of the
meetings held on the 26th February and 25th March; which were
noted. He thanked those councillors and the assistant clerk for
assisting with planting.
h) The Town Clerk provided a verbal report on the recent meeting
regarding the town’s CCTV system. A four year plan had been
produced. It was hoped that CCTV operators hours would be made
full time and that it would also be supplemented by more volunteers.
An event was also be planned for the business community to try and
get them more on board with the benefits of the CCTV system. It was
also hoped that the CCTV system would be extended.
i) Violent Crime Reduction: This item had been dealt with earlier by the
police. The clerk answered a number of questions on this issue.
j) Power of Well Being: The town clerk outlined the advantages that the
new powers, which will be introduced later in the year, would have.
Councillors had been circulated with a paper on this subject.
k) Other Reports: Jazz at the Castle at Bickleigh Castle on the 20th July
in aid of the Christmas Lights. This event is being organised by Cllr
Farr. Cllr T Lindus stated that he was concerned that a number of
councillors left the April meeting before it actually ended, which he
felt did not look very professional to the members of the public
present.
There were a number of points raised regarding the Lowman Green Clock.
It was pointed out that this should have been raised under the appropriate
section of the F&GP minutes. The council were still awaiting the terms from
the district council, and, when they had been received, a full debate would
take place.
177 New Hall
Cllr G Partridge suggested that the council looked into the idea of changing
the name of these premises to something different. After some debate a
motion was put forward that the present that no change is made, and,
having been seconded and put to the vote, this motion was carried. The
vote was 17 for; 1 against; therefore it was carried.
178 Blundell’s School
Nominations were as follows: Cllr R Williams, Cllr A Griffiths, Cllr K Wilson
and Cllr P Williams. It was agreed that the town clerk would write to the
Bursar with the nominations, and would leave it to the school to decide on
the successful candidate.
179 MDDC Annual Church Service
Councillors were invited to this service which would take place at St
George’s Church on Sunday 20th July at 3pm. Invitations had been
circulated.
180 Accounts for Payment
It was agreed that the following accounts be paid: Patterson’s £392.96, W
Burke £275.98, First Office £107.80, Stage Electrics £99.28, Travis Perkins
£3.02 ,Westlake Roofing £7050.
181 Next Meeting : Monday 4th August 2008 at 7.30pm.
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