Sampford Peverell Parish Council
Vacancy on the Parish Council
Would you like to join the Parish Council? We have a number of vacancies and are looking to bring new councillors onto the Parish Council. We normally meet every other month, and between meetings we look at issues and discuss problems and projects, mostly by email these days.
There is more below about the responsibilities of the Parish Council.
If you are interested or would like to know more please contact any of us on the council. You can find our phone numbers further down this page.
Would you like to join the Parish Council? We have a number of vacancies and are looking to bring new councillors onto the Parish Council. We normally meet every other month, and between meetings we look at issues and discuss problems and projects, mostly by email these days.
There is more below about the responsibilities of the Parish Council.
If you are interested or would like to know more please contact any of us on the council. You can find our phone numbers further down this page.
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
Members of Sampford Peverell Parish Council
Tim Burt - 01884 821311
Chair of the Parish Council
Environmental issues
Dawn Bartin - 07919 626296
Emily Castle - 07737 290016
Representative on the Twinning Committee
Clair Cottrell - [email protected]
Bernie O'Connell - 07773 560123
Stephen Taylor - 01884 829474
Vice Chairman of the Parish Council
Representative on the Grand Western Canal Joint Advisory Committee
Snow warden
Defibrillators
Angus MacKenzie - 01884 829203
Anne Williams
Clerk to the Parish Council and Responsible Finance Officer: Sue McGeever - tel: 07887 984849 email [email protected]
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 and Financial Regulations
Our Code of Conduct is based on that used by MDDC, updated in 2022, and can be seen here: SPPC 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 and Financial Regulations
Our Code of Conduct is based on that used by MDDC, updated in 2022, and can be seen here: SPPC Code of Conduct
Parish Council meetings
Sampford Peverell Parish Council meets every two months, normally on the third Monday of the month, in the committee room at the back of the Village Hall. The agenda for each meeting will be posted below about a week beforehand.
2024/25
Next meeting:
Monday, 15 July 2024 in the Committee Room of the Village Hall with a start time of 7pm. Agenda
Future meetings (dates may be subject to change or additional meetings added):
19 August 2024 (if required)
16 September 2024
21 October 2024
18 November 2024 (Finance)
16 December 2024 (if required)
20 January 2025
17 February 2025 (if required)
17 March 2025
21 April 2025
12 May 2025 – Annual Meeting of the Parish Council
12 May 2025 – Annual Parish Meeting
2024/25
Agenda and minutes of 2024/25's meetings can be seen by clicking on a date or word Agenda below.
Draft minutes are published on the website following the meeting and become final minutes when approved at the subsequent meeting.
17 June 2024 (Draft Minutes) Agenda
13 May 2024 Annual Parish Meeting (Draft Minutes) Agenda
13 May 2024 Annual Meeting of the Parish Council (Minutes) Agenda
The 2023-24 Parish Council accounts can be seen below in accordance with the
NOTICE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS AND PUBLICATION OF UNAUDITED ANNUAL GOVERNANCE & ACCOUNTABILITY RETURN
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Notice of Public Rights 2023-24
asset_register_2023-24
bank_reconciliation_2023-24
internal_audit_report_2023-24
list_of_councillors_2023-24
payments_over_£100 2023-24
section_1_-_annual_governance_statement_2023-24
section_2_-_accounting_statements_2023-24
variations_2023-24 explanation
notice of conclusion of audit 2023-24
section 3 - external auditor's report and certificate 2023-24
2023/24
Agenda and minutes of 2023/24's meetings can be seen by clicking on a date or word Agenda below.
Draft minutes are published on the website following the meeting and become final minutes when approved at the subsequent meeting.
25 March 2024 (Minutes) Agenda
26 February 2024 (Minutes) Agenda
22 January 2024 (Minutes) Agenda
4 December 2023 (Finance) (Minutes) Agenda
27 November 2023 (Minutes) Agenda
9 October 2023 (Minutes) Agenda
24 July 2023 (Minutes) Agenda
5 June 23 (Minutes) Agenda
15 May 23 Annual Meeting of the Parish Council (Minutes) Agenda
15 May 23 Annual Parish Meeting (Draft minutes) Agenda Accounts
17 April 23 (Minutes) Agenda
20 March 23 (Minutes) Agenda
16 Feb 23 (Minutes) Agenda
16 Jan 23 (Minutes) Agenda
The 2022-23 Parish Council accounts can be seen below in accordance with the
NOTICE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS AND PUBLICATION OF UNAUDITED ANNUAL GOVERNANCE & ACCOUNTABILITY RETURN
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
asset_register_2022_23.pdf
bank_reconciliation_2022_23a.pdf
internal_audit_report_2022_23.pdf
list_of_councillors_2022_23.pdf
payments_over_£100.pdf
section_1_-_annual_governance_statement_2022_23.pdf
section_2_-_accounting_statements_2022_23.pdf
variations_2022.23
notice of conclusion of audit 2022_23
section 3 - external auditor's report and certificate 2022_23
Next meeting:
Monday, 15 July 2024 in the Committee Room of the Village Hall with a start time of 7pm. Agenda
Future meetings (dates may be subject to change or additional meetings added):
19 August 2024 (if required)
16 September 2024
21 October 2024
18 November 2024 (Finance)
16 December 2024 (if required)
20 January 2025
17 February 2025 (if required)
17 March 2025
21 April 2025
12 May 2025 – Annual Meeting of the Parish Council
12 May 2025 – Annual Parish Meeting
2024/25
Agenda and minutes of 2024/25's meetings can be seen by clicking on a date or word Agenda below.
Draft minutes are published on the website following the meeting and become final minutes when approved at the subsequent meeting.
17 June 2024 (Draft Minutes) Agenda
13 May 2024 Annual Parish Meeting (Draft Minutes) Agenda
13 May 2024 Annual Meeting of the Parish Council (Minutes) Agenda
The 2023-24 Parish Council accounts can be seen below in accordance with the
NOTICE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS AND PUBLICATION OF UNAUDITED ANNUAL GOVERNANCE & ACCOUNTABILITY RETURN
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Notice of Public Rights 2023-24
asset_register_2023-24
bank_reconciliation_2023-24
internal_audit_report_2023-24
list_of_councillors_2023-24
payments_over_£100 2023-24
section_1_-_annual_governance_statement_2023-24
section_2_-_accounting_statements_2023-24
variations_2023-24 explanation
notice of conclusion of audit 2023-24
section 3 - external auditor's report and certificate 2023-24
2023/24
Agenda and minutes of 2023/24's meetings can be seen by clicking on a date or word Agenda below.
Draft minutes are published on the website following the meeting and become final minutes when approved at the subsequent meeting.
25 March 2024 (Minutes) Agenda
26 February 2024 (Minutes) Agenda
22 January 2024 (Minutes) Agenda
4 December 2023 (Finance) (Minutes) Agenda
27 November 2023 (Minutes) Agenda
9 October 2023 (Minutes) Agenda
24 July 2023 (Minutes) Agenda
5 June 23 (Minutes) Agenda
15 May 23 Annual Meeting of the Parish Council (Minutes) Agenda
15 May 23 Annual Parish Meeting (Draft minutes) Agenda Accounts
17 April 23 (Minutes) Agenda
20 March 23 (Minutes) Agenda
16 Feb 23 (Minutes) Agenda
16 Jan 23 (Minutes) Agenda
The 2022-23 Parish Council accounts can be seen below in accordance with the
NOTICE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS AND PUBLICATION OF UNAUDITED ANNUAL GOVERNANCE & ACCOUNTABILITY RETURN
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
asset_register_2022_23.pdf
bank_reconciliation_2022_23a.pdf
internal_audit_report_2022_23.pdf
list_of_councillors_2022_23.pdf
payments_over_£100.pdf
section_1_-_annual_governance_statement_2022_23.pdf
section_2_-_accounting_statements_2022_23.pdf
variations_2022.23
notice of conclusion of audit 2022_23
section 3 - external auditor's report and certificate 2022_23
Minutes of 2022's meetings can be seen by clicking on a date below once they have been agreed at the subsequent meeting
5 Dec 22 Finance Meeting (Minutes) and the related VAT paper
21 Nov 22 (Minutes)
26 Sep 22 (Minutes). This was a meeting delayed for a week due to the Queen's funeral.
4 Aug 22 was a short extra meeting and the draft minutes can be seen here
18 Jul 22 and reference in them is made to this planning summary
16 Jun 22 was a short extra meeting about the audit. The minutes can be seen here
9 May 22 (Annual meeting)
22 Mar 22 and reference in them is made to this planning summary
24 Jan 22 and reference in them is made to this planning summary
The 2021-22 Parish Council accounts can be seen by clicking here: 2021-22 accounts
These are the individual account sections:
Certificate of Exemption AGAR 2021/22 Form 2
asset_register_2021_22.pdf
bank_reconciliation_2021_22.pdf
internal_audit_report_2021-22.pdf
list_of_councillors_2021-22.pdf
payments_over_£100.pdf
section_1_-_annual_governance_statement_2021_2022.pdf
section_2_-_accounting_statements_2021_2022.pdf
variations_2021_22.pdf
2021
Minutes of 2021's meetings can be seen by clicking on a date below once they have been agreed at the subsequent meeting
6 Dec 21 (finance)
22 Nov 21 and reference in them is made to this planning summary
27 Sep 21 and reference in them is made to this planning summary
20 Sep 21 Notes from an informal meeting with developers of the Higher Town/Turnpike site can be read here
27 Jul 2021 and reference in them is made to this planning summary
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
The final audit conclusion for 2021 can be seen here
Minutes of 2021's meetings can be seen by clicking on a date below once they have been agreed at the subsequent meeting
6 Dec 21 (finance)
22 Nov 21 and reference in them is made to this planning summary
27 Sep 21 and reference in them is made to this planning summary
20 Sep 21 Notes from an informal meeting with developers of the Higher Town/Turnpike site can be read here
27 Jul 2021 and reference in them is made to this planning summary
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
The final audit conclusion for 2021 can be seen here
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