Lydford Parish Council

Agenda for the November meeting of the parish council 10.11.2026

Meeting date: Tuesday 10 November 2026

LYDFORD PARISH COUNCIL

From the Clerk: John Bright

website: www.lydford.co.uk email:clerk@lydfordparish.gov.uk

The Parish Council is summoned

to meet at the Nicholls Hall, Lydford on

Tuesday 10th November 2026 at 7:00pm

Members of the public and press wishing to observe, or to participate in the public session are welcome to attend. Matters for the Council can be brought to the attention of Councillors or emailed to the Clerk.

A G E N D A

  1. Public Session (15 minutes)

An opportunity for parishioners and members of the public to make representations to the council.

  1. Apologies for absence
  1. Declarations of Interest

In accordance with the Code of Conduct, members are required to declare any personal or disclosable pecuniary interests, including the nature and extent of such interests they may have, in items to be considered at this meeting.

  1. Minutes of the monthly meeting 13th October 2026

To resolve to agree the minutes.

  1. Matters arising from the meeting 13th October 2026 which are not part of the agenda items.

Nil.

  1. Urgent matters to report (For consideration)
  1. Matters raised by parishioners (For consideration)
  1. Updates on agreed actions from previous meetings

13.10.26 AP1 – Identification of suitable site(s) for the relocation of VAS

13.10.26 AP2 – Removal of collapsed planter from disabled bay opposite Lydford School

13.10.26 AP3 – Clerk to arrange for quotes and website examples from other providers.

13.10.26 AP4 – Screening of Peoples’ Emergency Briefing

13.10.26 AP5 – Quotes for installation of handrail at the bus shelter

13.10.26 AP6 – Replacement of village entry sign (eastern end)

13.10.26 AP7 – 20’s Plenty Signs

For the council to receive updates, review and agree any further action required.

  1. Dartmoor National Park, development of new Partnership and Local Plans. Next meeting 16th November 2026, 5.00pm – Coronation Hall, Mary Tavy.

For the council to consider sending a representative

  1. Lydford parish council published records (Documents previously circulated)

For the council to consider recommendations arising from the review of the council’s records, and to resolve which to adopt, with responsibilities and timescales.

  1. Rough sleeping in Lydford (For discussion)
  1. Items for Action (from Action Plan).
  1. Ancient Spring
  1. 20’s Plenty

For the council to review progress towards objectives and decide on further action

  1. Planning

No requests for consultation received

  1. Finances
  1. Payments for approval:
  1. J. Bright £ 437.23 Salary November
  2. HMRC £ 109.36 PAYE & Employer’s NI November
  3. J Bright £ 46.00 2 Remembrance Day wreaths
  4. Cormac £ 48.96 Road Warden training – Cllr Gilpin

To resolve to approve the payments

  1. Budget 2027-28

To receive outline of spending from budget to date and proposals for budget lines for the coming financial year.

  1. Banking reconciliation for period 1.4.26 to 31.10.26 (for information)

Opening balance 1.4.26 £12,942.21 Bank holdings at 31.10.26
Add receipts £11,285.48 Deposit Account £17,317.65
Less payments £6,891.44 Current Account £18.60
£17,336.25 £17,336.25

Signed Clerk to the Council Date 3rd November 2026

Last updated 5 November 2026