ASHFORD
Ashford Parish Council held a meeting by Zoom on 23rd December attended by full Council, North Devon District Councillor Mrs Andrea Davis and eight members of the public. Apologies received from Devon County Councillor Mrs Caroline Chugg who sent a written report which was read at the meeting.
The appointment of the new Parish Clerk, Mrs Katherine Cole, was confirmed and welcomed to the Council.
Due to extreme weather conditions, an outside Company has been employed to clear drains and gutters of debris, silt and flooding which could become hazardous. Also Councillors and parishioners
have kindly given their time to lay hedging and helping residents with excess water problems.
Councillor Mike Moss has compiled a Privacy Policy for the safe handling of data by the Council which has now been adopted and approved by all members. Work is now in progress for documentation for Complaints Procedures and the handling thereof. Any complaints involving Councillors go direct to the Monitoring Office at the North Devon District Council. The Parish Council cannot be involved in personal conflicts.
The Council approved a donation of £300.00 towards the upkeep of St Peter’s churchyard.
The defibrillator was checked on the usual monthly basis.
One planning application for replacement windows at The Old Post Office, Ashford, was approved.
The proposed communication system from the Parish Council to residents is still under discussion for formation.
The next Parish Council meeting by Zoom will be held on Thursday 21st January 2021 at 7.30.
Ashford Parish Council held a meeting by Zoom on 23rd December attended by full Council, North Devon District Councillor Mrs Andrea Davis and eight members of the public. Apologies received from Devon County Councillor Mrs Caroline Chugg who sent a written report which was read at the meeting.
The appointment of the new Parish Clerk, Mrs Katherine Cole, was confirmed and welcomed to the Council.
Due to extreme weather conditions, an outside Company has been employed to clear drains and gutters of debris, silt and flooding which could become hazardous. Also Councillors and parishioners
have kindly given their time to lay hedging and helping residents with excess water problems.
Councillor Mike Moss has compiled a Privacy Policy for the safe handling of data by the Council which has now been adopted and approved by all members. Work is now in progress for documentation for Complaints Procedures and the handling thereof. Any complaints involving Councillors go direct to the Monitoring Office at the North Devon District Council. The Parish Council cannot be involved in personal conflicts.
The Council approved a donation of £300.00 towards the upkeep of St Peter’s churchyard.
The defibrillator was checked on the usual monthly basis.
One planning application for replacement windows at The Old Post Office, Ashford, was approved.
The proposed communication system from the Parish Council to residents is still under discussion for formation.
The next Parish Council meeting by Zoom will be held on Thursday 21st January 2021 at 7.30.