Sampford Peverell Parish Council
What is a parish council
The Parish Council is the part of local government closest to the people. It serves the smallest area and is responsible for the most local of matters. Very importantly, these councils set a precept - raising a sum collected with the council tax each year to improve facilities and services for local people.
The Parish council has a number of basic responsibilities in making the lives of local communities more comfortable, many of which are often taken for granted. Essentially these powers fall within three main categories:
1. Representing the whole electorate within the parish.
2. Delivering services to meet local needs.
3. Striving to improve quality of life in the parish.
Parish council powers and duties include the provision and/or maintenance of community transport schemes, traffic calming measures, local youth projects, tourism activities, leisure facilities, car parks, village greens, public lavatories, litter bins, street lighting, street cleaning, burial grounds, allotments, bus shelters, commons, opens spaces, footpaths and bridleways. Parish Councils can also comment on planning applications - they are statutory consultees (they have to be consulted if they so wish) and can be represented at public inquiries.
There is more information about parish council responsibilities and local government in general at this web site:
http://www.localgov.co.uk/Parish-council-responsibilities/29135
The Parish council has a number of basic responsibilities in making the lives of local communities more comfortable, many of which are often taken for granted. Essentially these powers fall within three main categories:
1. Representing the whole electorate within the parish.
2. Delivering services to meet local needs.
3. Striving to improve quality of life in the parish.
Parish council powers and duties include the provision and/or maintenance of community transport schemes, traffic calming measures, local youth projects, tourism activities, leisure facilities, car parks, village greens, public lavatories, litter bins, street lighting, street cleaning, burial grounds, allotments, bus shelters, commons, opens spaces, footpaths and bridleways. Parish Councils can also comment on planning applications - they are statutory consultees (they have to be consulted if they so wish) and can be represented at public inquiries.
There is more information about parish council responsibilities and local government in general at this web site:
http://www.localgov.co.uk/Parish-council-responsibilities/29135
Vacancies on the Parish Council
We currently (24 Aug 21) have two vacancies on the Parish Council. This is the vacancy notice.
If you are interested or would like to find out more please contact any of the members listed below, or contact us by using the contact page here
If you are interested or would like to find out more please contact any of the members listed below, or contact us by using the contact page here
Members of Sampford Peverell Parish Council
David Cutts - 01884 821582
Chair of the Parish Council
Parish Council Representative on the Grand Western Canal Joint Advisory Committee
Tim Burt - 01884 821311
Environmental issues
Heather Culpin - 01884 829164
Parish Council Representative on the Sampford Peverell Society Committee
Affordable housing
Angus Mackenzie - 07957 872384
Bernie O'Connell - 07773 560123
Bev Perks - 07801 415186
Stephen Taylor - 01884 829474
Snow warden
Clerk to the Parish Council and Responsible Finance Officer: Mike Aspray - 01884 242606
Chair of the Parish Council
Parish Council Representative on the Grand Western Canal Joint Advisory Committee
Tim Burt - 01884 821311
Environmental issues
Heather Culpin - 01884 829164
Parish Council Representative on the Sampford Peverell Society Committee
Affordable housing
Angus Mackenzie - 07957 872384
Bernie O'Connell - 07773 560123
Bev Perks - 07801 415186
Stephen Taylor - 01884 829474
Snow warden
Clerk to the Parish Council and Responsible Finance Officer: Mike Aspray - 01884 242606
Sampford Peverell Parish Council normally meets every other month, but occasionally there are extra meetings to discuss particular issues.
Our planning strategy is outlined on the Planning page here: SPPC planning
In 2015 Devon Communities Together helped the Parish Council conduct a Housing Needs Survey. The final report from this survey is attached below. We are now following this up by considering possible locations for affordable housing in the village.
Sampford Peverell's Housing Needs Survey, November 2015
In September and October 2019 another Housing Needs Survey was conducted. The full results of this survey can be found here:
Sampford Peverell's Housing Needs Survey, October 2019
The Parish Council is run according to these standing orders: Standing Orders
We use the Mid Devon District Council's Code of Conduct which can be found here: MDDC Code of Conduct
Our planning strategy is outlined on the Planning page here: SPPC planning
In 2015 Devon Communities Together helped the Parish Council conduct a Housing Needs Survey. The final report from this survey is attached below. We are now following this up by considering possible locations for affordable housing in the village.
Sampford Peverell's Housing Needs Survey, November 2015
In September and October 2019 another Housing Needs Survey was conducted. The full results of this survey can be found here:
Sampford Peverell's Housing Needs Survey, October 2019
The Parish Council is run according to these standing orders: Standing Orders
We use the Mid Devon District Council's Code of Conduct which can be found here: MDDC Code of Conduct
Parish Council meetings
2021
Next meeting: Monday 27 Sep 21 at 7pm in the main room of the Village Hall. Further meetings will be held on 22 Nov 21, 6 Dec 21 (finance), 24 Jan 22, 21 Mar 22, 9 May 22 (Annual meeting)
The agenda and meeting arrangements will be posted here nearer the time
Minutes of 2021's meetings can be seen by clicking on a date below once they have been agreed at the subsequent meeting
27 Jul 2021
4 May 2021 (Annual meeting via Zoom) Minutes, planning summary, Chairman's report, finance report
23 Mar 2021 (Zoom meeting) and reference in them is made to this planning summary
26 Jan 2021 (Zoom meeting) and reference in them is made to this planning summary
The 2020-21 Parish Council accounts can be seen by clicking here: 2020-2021 accounts
Next meeting: Monday 27 Sep 21 at 7pm in the main room of the Village Hall. Further meetings will be held on 22 Nov 21, 6 Dec 21 (finance), 24 Jan 22, 21 Mar 22, 9 May 22 (Annual meeting)
The agenda and meeting arrangements will be posted here nearer the time
Minutes of 2021's meetings can be seen by clicking on a date below once they have been agreed at the subsequent meeting
27 Jul 2021
4 May 2021 (Annual meeting via Zoom) Minutes, planning summary, Chairman's report, finance report
23 Mar 2021 (Zoom meeting) and reference in them is made to this planning summary
26 Jan 2021 (Zoom meeting) and reference in them is made to this planning summary
The 2020-21 Parish Council accounts can be seen by clicking here: 2020-2021 accounts
2020
Minutes of 2020's meetings can be seen by clicking on a date below once they have been agreed at the subsequent meeting:
8 Dec 2020 finance meeting (Zoom meeting)
24 Nov 2020 (Zoom meeting) and reference in them is made to this planning summary
22 Sep 2020 (Zoom meeting)
11 Aug 2020 (Zoom meeting)
Meetings planned for 14 April and 19 May 2020 were cancelled due to the government’s instructions regarding social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic. Business was conducted via email.
28 Jan 2020 (no planning application list with this one)
The 2019-20 Parish Council accounts can be seen by clicking here: 2019-2020 accounts
The final audit conclusion for 2020 can be seen here
Minutes of 2020's meetings can be seen by clicking on a date below once they have been agreed at the subsequent meeting:
8 Dec 2020 finance meeting (Zoom meeting)
24 Nov 2020 (Zoom meeting) and reference in them is made to this planning summary
22 Sep 2020 (Zoom meeting)
11 Aug 2020 (Zoom meeting)
Meetings planned for 14 April and 19 May 2020 were cancelled due to the government’s instructions regarding social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic. Business was conducted via email.
28 Jan 2020 (no planning application list with this one)
The 2019-20 Parish Council accounts can be seen by clicking here: 2019-2020 accounts
The final audit conclusion for 2020 can be seen here
2019
Minutes of 2019's meetings can be seen by clicking on a date below:
10 Dec 2019 Finance Committee
26 Nov 2019 (no planning application list with this one)
24 Sep 2019 and reference in them is made to this planning summary
23 Jul 2019 and reference in them is made to this planning summary
07 May 2019 - no separate planning summary needed with this one
26 Mar 2019 and reference in them is made to this planning summary
15 Jan 2019 and reference in them is made to this planning summary
The 2018-19 Parish Council accounts can be seen by clicking here: 2018-19 Accounts
The final audit conclusion for 2019 can be seen here
Minutes of 2019's meetings can be seen by clicking on a date below:
10 Dec 2019 Finance Committee
26 Nov 2019 (no planning application list with this one)
24 Sep 2019 and reference in them is made to this planning summary
23 Jul 2019 and reference in them is made to this planning summary
07 May 2019 - no separate planning summary needed with this one
26 Mar 2019 and reference in them is made to this planning summary
15 Jan 2019 and reference in them is made to this planning summary
The 2018-19 Parish Council accounts can be seen by clicking here: 2018-19 Accounts
The final audit conclusion for 2019 can be seen here
2018
The Parish Council Chairman's report for 2017-18 can be read here: Chairman's report 2017-18
Minutes of 2018's meetings can be seen by clicking on a date below:
11 Dec 2018 Finance Committee
17 Nov 2018 and reference in them is made to this planning summary
September meeting cancelled
24 Jul 2018 and reference in them is made to this planning summary
08 May 2018 AGM and reference in them is made to this planning summary
27 Mar 2018 and reference in them is made to this planning summary
23 Jan 2018 and reference in them is made to this planning summary
09 Jan 2018 finance meeting
The 2017-18 Parish Council accounts can be seen by clicking here: 2017-18 Accounts
And the final audit conclusion can be seen here
The Parish Council Chairman's report for 2017-18 can be read here: Chairman's report 2017-18
Minutes of 2018's meetings can be seen by clicking on a date below:
11 Dec 2018 Finance Committee
17 Nov 2018 and reference in them is made to this planning summary
September meeting cancelled
24 Jul 2018 and reference in them is made to this planning summary
08 May 2018 AGM and reference in them is made to this planning summary
27 Mar 2018 and reference in them is made to this planning summary
23 Jan 2018 and reference in them is made to this planning summary
09 Jan 2018 finance meeting
The 2017-18 Parish Council accounts can be seen by clicking here: 2017-18 Accounts
And the final audit conclusion can be seen here
2017
Minutes of 2017's meetings can be seen by clicking on a date below:
28 Nov 2017 and reference in them is made to this planning summary
03 Oct 2017 and reference in them is made to this planning summary
08 Aug 2017 and reference in them is made to this planning summary
10 May 2017 AGM and reference in them is made to this planning summary
28 Mar 2017 and reference in them is made to this planning summary
7 Feb 2017 special meeting, mainly to discuss our response to the Local Plan
24 Jan 2017 and reference in them is made to this planning summary
The 2016-17 Parish Council accounts can be seen by clicking here: 2016-17 Accounts.
And the final audit conclusion can be seen here
2016
The Parish Council Chairman's report for 2015-16 can be read here: Chairman's report
Minutes of 2016's meetings can be seen by clicking on a date below:
06 Dec 2016 finance committee minutes
23 Nov 2016 and reference in them is made to this planning summary
11 Oct 2016 and reference in them is made to this planning summary
26 Jul 2016 and reference in them is made to this planning summary
11 May 2016 and reference in them is made to this planning summary
22 Mar 2016 and reference in them is made to this planning summary
The 2015-16 Parish Council accounts can be seen by clicking here: 2015-16 Accounts. They include:
The Parish Council Chairman's report for 2015-16 can be read here: Chairman's report
Minutes of 2016's meetings can be seen by clicking on a date below:
06 Dec 2016 finance committee minutes
23 Nov 2016 and reference in them is made to this planning summary
11 Oct 2016 and reference in them is made to this planning summary
26 Jul 2016 and reference in them is made to this planning summary
11 May 2016 and reference in them is made to this planning summary
22 Mar 2016 and reference in them is made to this planning summary
The 2015-16 Parish Council accounts can be seen by clicking here: 2015-16 Accounts. They include:
- The Annual Governance Statement
- The Local Audit and Accountability Act paper
- The Declaration of Status of Published Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2016
- The Notice of Date of Commencement of Period for the Exercise of Public Rights - accounts for the year ended 31 March 2016
- The Sampford Peverell Parish Accounts for 2015-16
- A list of expenditure of items exceeding £100 in 2015-16
2015
Minutes of 2015's meetings can be seen by clicking on a date below:
15 Dec 2015 finance meeting
24 Nov 2015 and decisions on planning requests
06 Oct 2015 and decisions on planning requests
28 Jul 2015
12 May 2015 (continued 02 Jun 2015)
24 Mar 2015
27 Jan 2015
Minutes of 2015's meetings can be seen by clicking on a date below:
15 Dec 2015 finance meeting
24 Nov 2015 and decisions on planning requests
06 Oct 2015 and decisions on planning requests
28 Jul 2015
12 May 2015 (continued 02 Jun 2015)
24 Mar 2015
27 Jan 2015