Village Hall Committee September 2025

13 October 2025 by Alex

Date	Tuesday 8^th September 2025
Present	Stella, Jess, Claire, Alex, Damian, Maggie
Apologies	Nick, Toni, Bill
Next meet	Next meeting: Monday 13^th October 7:30pm – Village Hall

Item	Details	Actions
All actions	New actions:Kitchen Refurb – Stella circulated the quote, requires the Committee to review and respond to the design/quote. Specifically the installation of Hood/Extractor Unit. It was agreed we need a couple of other quotes in for stainless steel kitchens – Alex agreed to look into other installation companies. Old actions: *Alex* to update on the Lottery Grant – anticipate to hear in 12 weeks time (Aug/Sept) – Not heard yet.*Stella* to share agreed resolution to amend the 1933 declaration of trust with the Charity Commission – Stella has now sent this off( as of 8^th Sept) but not heard back.*Stella* to update the committee on plans to produce further policies that the Parish Hall is required to adopt and maintain – ongoing throughout 2025. Stella got templates from the DCC. Will circulate when they are ready to be approved by the Committee – Ongoing.Damian to contact hall insurer and investigate how the installation of batteries and solar panels affects our insurance premium – Damian doing this in Sept/Oct.*Alex* to explore options for changing electricity and gas suppliers to a cheaper evening / business tariff, also considering smart meters, contract break clauses and options to sell our energy back to the grid. *Damian* to give Alex permission to negotiate with Eon.*Claire* raised that we expect an inspection to be booked fairly soon regarding the Food H&S Standards. Likely to be in Q3/Q4 2025 – Ongoing	All to review the design/quote Damian to grant Alex permission to discuss the account with Eon.
Committee members and governance	Nick has asked that we all ensure we have signed up as trustees on the gov.uk/charities commission as per Alex’s email back in May. Most have done this, so thanks for everyone’s efficiency. A couple outstanding to be actioned. Stella has arranged a meeting on the Wednesday 24^th September to host DCT at the Hall. Homemade baked goods was discussed, could request donations on the “Friends of the Hall” whatsapp. Claire is responsible for project management of the catering. Stella is getting the RSVP’s in. Hallmaster/Bookings Management: Stella has taken on full responsibility of the Bookings role. Thankyou to Stella for taking this on where Jess couldn’t commit. Gary is responsible for the physical Hall and Stella is responsible for the system/email account. Booking T&Cs: Stella has published the Terms and Conditions on the website and it is a compulsory tick box on the booking form for new bookings. Stella to circulate to the existing bookings and request agreement to the T&Cs.	Any outstanding to complete. Everyone present has done this.
Finance	Damian talked the Committee through the last 2 financials reports (Jul & August). Noted that we have made a couple of transfers this month to third parties that have used our Sum Up account to take card payments (Parish/Church). This hasn’t caused any disruption. Utilities spend is down due to the solar panels and change in electricity supplier. Damian is still awaiting to be made Primary Account holder from Janet to the Redwood account and the current account. Once Damian has access he will move the £10k from the current account into a more lucrative account to earn some interest. Janet will then close down the savings account. Decision to be made about how much money to put in easy access account and current account. Looking to potentially have 3 accounts going forward – A current account, a “Rainy Day” account (30 days to access potentially), and a long term savings account. All present agreed to have £3-£5k kept in the current account. Stella and Damian to review the Reserve Policy to determine how much to go into the “middle account” vs long term savings.
Grants	Claire has been successful – well done Claire – for £500 worth of paint from Crown. Huge thanks to Stella and Claire for their efforts over the past weekend painting the toilets and making those spaces look refreshed and clean. Octavia Madden very kindly volunteered to mock up some designs for the toilet that are unique to Gittisham. Once designed they will be circulated to the wider community to vote which will go ahead. Alex raised that East Devon are reopening the Carbon Action fund in September 2025. It was the grant we successfully won in 2024 for the solar panels so it could be used to apply for the air to air heat pumps or new batteries (Claire’s suggestion). It was noted by Claire and Alex that we could invest in infrared heaters to run off the batteries from the Solar Panels to save on electric. – One to pick up again once the grant is open but Alex doesn’t have capacity for making the application this year. Claire to investigate instead.

Maintenance	Thanks to Alex for installing the new hand dryer in the mens loos. Claire raised the suggestion of wired smoke alarms/carbon monoxide detectors. One to discuss at the next meeting. Claire spoke to the Fire Service and they no longer do visits to properties. Claire in discussions for advice. Thanks to Claire, Kate and Sue for your hard work in the garden, we have had lots of positive feedback from Customers on how fantastic the garden looks. Claire has bought 370 bulbs and Kate has planted 200 of them!Claire suggested for our 100^th anniversary to get a pair of sweet Almond trees for the garden – ongoing decision to be made on the trees. Bill has volunteered to box in the boiler and electrics in the kitchen. Alex agreed to help also. To be done before the H&S Food inspection ideally. – One for next meeting as Bill is absent. Claire raised the guttering at the back was overspilling when it wasn’t raining heavily. The rear skylight needs a clean. A couple of posts have rotted on the rear fence and need replacing. While painting, Stella and Claire discovered one of the toilets in the ladies was broken, a chap who attended the Fete from Wolsey donated a new toilet and Sue is making him a cake in thanks. This new toilet needs fitting. Alex volunteered to fit it. 2 holes in the kitchen under the sink from previous pipes need filling. We require smaller grills on the outdoor vents, Claire happy to purchase new ones (about a tenner each) – Damian agreed.
Bookings	Bookings for September below. Flower and Produce show for next year have booked – it was agreed that they will not be charged as they help with the Hall year round.
Future events	September 10^th community open evening with the folk dance club.24^th – Devon Communities together. Claire sorting the catering.Coffee&Cake – 27^th September is the next one – Claire is hosting but trying to get someone else to host as she is unavailable. (sept, oct). Claire is hosting October.27^th September – Quiz. Nick hosting. It was agreed we don’t normally do a bar for the Quiz and we won’t need it this time either.Open Mic night – October Pizza van, bar, open mic (music, poetry, comedy) 18^th October – Stella sorting the TENs (Bar Licence).29^th November Bingo booked – Xmas crafts in the morning, Xmas cake sale in the afternoon followed by bingo. Sponsers discussed – Alex negotiating with a local car dealership.Monday 8^th December – Committee Christmas Meal (instead of the December Meeting).Damian to ask Hamish if/when he would like to do a talk about his recent incredible achievement on his bike! Potential future events:Skittles. Autumn talks: Hardy wine talk / gardening talk / astronomy talk / Nic Wakely glass/Orchid talk – Maggie asking Nic.Spanish event – Stella is doing some research.Claire suggested a murder mystery evening.
AOB	Website – Stella and Alex enhancing the website to link local businesses to assist bookers with local services. Claire has been given feedback anonymously from someone who attends a few village events and were unhappy with the cost of the beer for the quality. Another occasion where they handed over a tenner for the coffee and cake donation and did not get offered any change. Noted by the committee to take on board for future events.

Gittisham Parish Hall Accounts – 1st April 2025 to 31 March 2026				Gittisham Parish Hall Accounts – 1st April 2025 to 31 March 2026

INCOME		31st August 2025		EXPENDITURE		31st August 2025
	2024/25	41.9% of 2024/25	2025/26		2024/25	41.9% of 2024/25	2025/26
Balance b/fwd			£5,571.27	Insurance	£723.73	£303.24	£0.00
				Non-domestic rates	£0.00	£0.00	£0.00
Hire of Hall	£5,828.56	£2,442.17	£2,993.06	Cleaning/grass cutting	£1,901.59	£796.77	£508.25

Social Events	£5,782.76	£2,422.98	£4,563.36	Maintenance/Equipment	£45,022.20	£18,864.30	£771.45

Interest	£0.00	£0.00		Water/Gas/Electric	£3,039.75	£1,273.66	£928.10

Miscellaneous	£43,476.90	£18,216.82	£11,054.00	Miscellaneous(inc. bank charges)	£2,457.59	£1,029.73	£3,730.48
	£55,088.22	£23,081.96	£18,610.42		£53,144.86	£22,267.70	£5,938.28
				Balance			£18,243.41

Total			£24,181.69				£24,181.69

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Long term maintenance list, for progression when funds allow. Rough hierarchy order.

Sewerage and drainage pipe replacement

Air to air heat pump

Re-fit audio visual capabilities

Rewiring of cabling, particularly in the loft

Extractor fans in kitchen

(Rising) damp in southern elevation

Internal repaint including / especially ceiling

Boxing in the boiler/electrics in the kitchen – Bill

Bin Store

Gittisham Gazette October 2025

3 October 2025 by Alex

Gittisham Parish Council SEPTEMBER 2025 REPORT

The Parish Council met on 4^th September.

Five councillors met for the September meeting along with three members of the public.

Broadband. Adam Powell reported that discussions are taking place between the parish council and a local start-up company interested in bringing full fibre broadband to the village. Councillors noted that the company had heard of the situation in Gittisham following the public meeting the parish council arranged with Connecting Devon & Somerset. A trial scheme of certain properties has been discussed, involving residents with poor broadband signing up to a voucher scheme and a connection box would be installed behind those properties. The discussions are at a very early stage, and all agreed on previous experience it would be wise to be cautious at this stage.

Public transport. One member of the public expressed their concern over the level of service provided by Stagecoach to those who catch the bus. They said the bus had failed to show up on multiple occasions recently, leading to missed medical appointments and delays getting to work. This was particularly noted when South West Water [SWW] closed the road to carry out some emergency repairs. Subsequently the road was reopened but Stagecoach did not appear to have this information and therefore directed its buses to avoid Gittisham village, leaving passengers stranded. Members agreed to take up the matter once again with Stagecoach to press for better communication between the company, Highways (DCC) and SWW. If you have similar experiences of the bus service in the parish, please let the parish council know.

Regarding trains, Peter Orchard said the Government’s takeover to improve South Western Railway’s performance has not gone well. From 11th August, and for the foreseeable future, trains to London are reduced to every two hours with journey times extended 45–60 minutes. The track is reportedly too dry.

Finance. Councillors agreed the finances.

Crimes. May 2025: Hedge Field Close: 1 x violence & sexual offences, 1 x criminal damage & arson. Hodges Close: 1 x anti-social behaviour. Hayne Lane: 1 x criminal damage & arson

June 2025: Hedge Field Close: 1 x violence & sexual offences, 1 x public order

Planning applications.

a) 25/0012/TPO – Land opp Garlands, Gittisham EX14 3AJ

b) 25/1552/LBC & 25/1551/FUL – The Lodge Gittisham EX14 3AD – Remove existing asbestos roof slates and felt, and replace with new natural slate roof with new bat safe roof membrane, including partially dismantling and rebuilding existing chimney stack to match existing.

c) 25/1365/PVJ – Gittisham Farm Gittisham EX14 3AX – Prior approval for the installation of 152 solar PV panels on a pitched roof

Councillors noted a) and c) and had no objections to b).

Road closures. 14 October 2000–2359hrs Road under Ironbridge closed to repair a safety defect.

Next meeting. Thursday 2^nd October at 7.30pm in the parish room.

Less than two weeks to go! We can’t wait to welcome you all to the patch for the third year running!

PYO pumpkins

When? 11-12th, 18th-19th, 25th-31st of October. From 10am-4pm

Where? Gittisham Farm, Honiton, EX14 3AX.

Once again @ will be providing some delicious refreshments (we can’t wait!!!)

Opportunities to meet our cows and calves on our working farm.

Lots of photo opportunities (as always we’re happy take photos of you and your families).

Entry is free, with no booking required, just turn up and pay for what you pick!

OH GITTISHAM, MY GITTISHAM

The Honiton town crier does her thing

calling us all in to the summer fete.

“Rain is to be expected,” I hear someone say

as I’m leaving on a jet plane wafts across Will’s Field

from bin-liner shrouded speakers.

Rain drips beneath the gazebos,

trickles down the poles onto our wares below.

3 small goats trip by, take their place

next to the astronomer’s tent

and wait patiently to be admired.

On up the lane, the Honiton Town Band

blasts out tunes to the beat of the rain,

the queue for the cream tea grows restless,

it’s a veritable cake-frenzy.

There’s been tombola shenanigans,

wrong tickets on bottles…

the lads (young and not-so) have been damming the stream,

trousers rolled up, or tucked into wellies

in readiness for the Duck Race at half past 4.

The hi-vis team are marshalling cars and people,

the Blacksmith is terrifying the passing children,

as he winds his bellows to fan the flames

dangerously close to the basket weavers’ wares.

Here in Will’s Field, we gather for the dog show.

Hopeful canines sniff around, pull hopeful owners

to enter ‘prettiest bitch’ or ‘best 6 legs’.

The air is heady with the aroma of wet fur

and clammy cagoules

as the entrants for ‘most obedient’ parade around the paddock

to prove their worth before the gathered crowd.

And we applaud, not just for ‘best in show’

but for the band, for the Morris dancers,

the Tea Crew and The Bar, for the carriers and the shifters,

the bunting hangers and the lifters,

for the 500 yellow ducks tumbling to the finish line

for our Hi-Vis leader, Alex,

and for us, we Gittisham Folk,

for turning up and turning out

doing our thing, just joining in.

The Exeter Street Band play one last tune

and we sway, until finally

the rain pauses.

And at the church,

the bellringers ring out the day.

2025-09 Parish Council meeting minutes 4 September 2025

25 September 2025 by Fiona

Held in Gittisham Parish Room

Present:

Village ward: Cllr A Rowe (Vice Chair), Cllr G Pester

Vale ward: Cllr A Rye, Cllr P Orchard, Cllr A Powell

In attendance: three members of the public, Fiona Clampin (clerk)

Before the start of the meeting, three members of the public exercised their right as parishioners to bring appropriate matters to the notice of the council.

One member of the public praised the work of the lengthsman. The second expressed their concern over the level of service provided by Stagecoach to those who catch the bus. They said the bus had failed to show up on multiple occasions recently, leading to missed medical appointments and delays getting to work. This was particularly noted when South West Water [SWW] closed the road to carry out some emergency repairs. Subsequently the road was reopened but Stagecoach did not appear to have this information and therefore directed its buses to avoid Gittisham village, leaving passengers stranded. Members agreed to take up the matter once again with Stagecoach to press for better communication between the company, Highways (DCC) and SWW.

The third member of the public said as a tenant farmer they had been given no information directly from the company interested in bringing fibre broadband to the parish. This is despite the fact any work would involve using the farmer’s land. Cllr Rowe said he had been in dialogue with the company and would pass this on.

One member of the public left the meeting.

Apologies for absence: Cllr C Hall (Chair), Cllr D Valentine, Cllr Alasdair Bruce (EDDC), Cllr Richard Jefferies (DCC), PCSO Darren England

55/25 To accept and approve apologies

Apologies were received and accepted.

56/25 To confirm the minutes of the meetings held on 10th July 2025

The minutes of the meeting held on 10th July 2025 were confirmed and signed by the Vice Chair.

57/25 To receive the Beat Manager’s Report

May 2025

Hedge Field Close: 1 x violence & sexual offences, 1 x criminal damage & arson

Hodges Close: 1 x anti-social behaviour

Hayne Lane: 1 x criminal damage & arson

June 2025

Hedge Field Close: 1 x violence & sexual offences, 1 x public order

58/25 To receive declarations of interest

Cllr Rowe declared an interest in agenda item 14 (minute ref. 68/25) as he is on the village hall committee.

59/25 To consider actions from the last meeting not otherwise on the agenda

Cllr Rowe reported that the village fete had been a successful event, in spite of the poor weather. He thanked the parish council for its support.

60/25 To receive reports from County Council and District Council representatives, and to consider Local Government reorganisation

In his absence, Cllr Bruce sent the following report:

“As the political wheels grind back into motion after our hot dry summer, we find a number of issues still working through various committee stages. Perhaps the most pressing is the final stages of the strategic local plan. As many will be aware, this plan has had a painful and torturous creation. Not without controversy, we seem to still be at a stage where new sites are being added without, in my view, the correct amount of scrutiny. I am assured that when the plan finally goes out for public consultation this will be properly planned and made as easy as possible for the public to participate, and for feedback to make a difference. Sadly previous examples of this important part of the process have not generated much confidence in me. However, perhaps lessons have been learned for this one. We will see.

“The announcement on September 3rd regarding the potential new town, provisionally named Marlcombe near Exeter airport, is interesting in that it’s not clear how this potential number of houses will impact on the emerging strategic plan. I have asked for clarification.

“Many will have seen the farce of our new toilet blocks in Honiton, Budleigh Salterton and Exmouth. You would imagine that scenes of firemen breaking down toilet doors to release unfortunate members of the public would generate some serious activity at EDDC, and so it seems to be the case. A number of meetings are now scheduled to sort out this mess and ask some searching questions of officers and the manufacturer. I argued at the time that this was a big mistake, and voted against the removal of the old blocks. I strongly felt that costings to show the continued maintenance of the old buildings set against the upfront cost of the new blocks were not clear enough, nor the loss of capacity. I also argued that the toilets should be free, and to charge was unfair on locals, and off putting to tourists. To see images of the new blocks with doors out of order and worse, people trapped inside is simply disgraceful.

“Finally, I was heartened to see a political leader standing up to the reality of Trump. I have sent an email to Sir Ed Davey to thank him for taking a stand on his invitation by the King to attend a dinner in honour of the president. Whilst I echo many of the sentiments mentioned by Sir Ed for refusing to attend in his press release, I’m almost as much concerned for the reputation of our King. I know protocol and diplomacy require certain things from him, I just feel for him being put in this situation.”

61/25 To receive a report on the EDDC Local Plan and consider any actions arising

In his absence, Cllr Valentine sent the following report:

“The latest information from EDDC advises that there has been a delay in submitting the draft Local Plan for examination due to it being found necessary to hold a further public consultation to address the presentation of the policies and plans for the new settlement/urban extension to the east of Exeter (south of the airport). This will be taking place later this year and may provide an opportunity to present again the GPC objections to the overall plan.

“I say, may, because there may be challenges to the procedures being followed by EDDC. EDDC seem to believe that they can also introduce changes to the content and text of the first round of public consultation as part of this second round of public consultation due to some of the concerns that emerged during that first round consultation. But at the same time, exclude any further public comment. I am sure that the various legal teams will sort this out !!!!!!!! Given the change in timetable the earliest that the Examination in Public can take place is late 2026.

“I have provided Charlie Hopkins with a detailed brief including the full text of the submitted GPC objections, together with the complaint correspondence with EDDC and asked him to address the following questions :

“There are many policies within the Draft Local Plan that should be supported and are not contentious. Most of the general public will only have issues with a policy which has a direct negative impact on their day to day lifestyles. GPC have supported the more general policies but given the negative consequences of the site allocations Gitti_03/04/05 and the history of raising objection to any development to the west of Hayne Lane, the GPC consider that it is expedient to continue to raise concern. Should this concern be regarded as a challenge to the “soundness” of the Local Plan? What are the dangers and possible consequences in challenging the “soundness” of the Local Plan? How robust are the GPC objections?

“Given the history of decision making by EDDC including:

the continuing allocation of the employment land (Gitti_03/04) to the north of the railway
the recent Hayne Farm residential development of 290 dwellings (despite GPC objection)
the change in officer recommendation at committee on 22nd October 2024
the agent “masterplan” together with the GPC objections,

what is the likelihood, following the Examination in Public, of any removal of the GITTI_03/04/05 allocations or partial deletions?
Are there any other options that the GPC should be considering at this stage in the Local Plan process?

“Should anyone like to see the full text of the briefing note to Charlie then please let me know and I will forward it on. Charlie will be responding in due course.

“Shortly after I issued the briefing note to Charlie a planning appeal decision in respect of an outline planning application for 86 dwellings at Feniton was received. This is a summary

Contrary to spatial strategy of current Local Plan
Contrary to adopted Neighbourhood Plan
Fails to meet Flood Risk requirements
Negative sustainability issues
Sewage treatment at capacity
Loss of Grade 2 agricultural land (BMVAL)
Impact on adjoining residential
Proximity to Listed Buildings
Biodiversity issues

However

Would contribute 86 new dwellings in accordance with Government’s objectives
Council unable to demonstrate 5 year housing land supply
Current Local Plan out of date
Lack of certainty regarding content of emerging Local Plan
Offer of 50% affordable dwellings
No substantive evidence regarding education health etc shortfalls
CIL requirements available to cover education, health etc shortfalls
Flood risk/sewage treatment to be mitigated by conditions
Other details to be subject of reserved matters
Would generate moderate economic benefits

The adverse impacts are those identified previously in respect of the spatial strategy, flood risk and drainage, and that limited harm relating to the loss of BMVAL, whilst the benefits are those set out above. For all of the reasons given, I find that the adverse impacts would not significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits, having regard to paragraph 11(d)(ii) of the Framework. This outweighs the conflict I have found would be caused with the development plan. Result – APPEAL ALLOWED.

“Should anyone like to see the full decision notice then let me know. This decision to allow the appeal and the findings of the appeal inspector should be disturbing to all parish councils in East Devon and is an example of what would happen in the event of further delays in the draft Local Plan process. Should the current draft Local Plan be found “unsound” the delays that would arise would provide developers with a clear signal to submit their planning applications. The signals may already be on green as evidenced by this appeal decision. Any further delays would also result in a recalculation of dwellings to be allocated within the plan period and result in a 20% increase in dwelling numbers for EDDC with consequent problems of finding sufficient land. This is my interpretation of the current situation and Charlie will elaborate further shortly.”

62/25 To consider the following planning applications:

25/0012/TPO – Land opp Garlands, Gittisham EX14 3AJ – details tbc
25/1552/LBC – The Lodge Gittisham EX14 3AD – Remove existing asbestos roof slates and felt, and replace with new natural slate roof with new ‘bat safe’ roof membrane, including partially dismantling and rebuilding existing chimney stack to match existing
25/1551/FUL – The Lodge Gittisham EX14 3AD – Remove existing asbestos roof slates and felt, and replace with new natural slate roof with new ‘bat safe’ roof membrane, including partially dismantling and rebuilding existing chimney stack to match existing
25/1365/PVJ – Gittisham Farm Gittisham EX14 3AX – Prior approval for the installation of 152 solar PV panels on a pitched roof

Members noted a) and d) and had no objections to either b) or c).

63/25 To receive reports from councillors on areas of responsibility and actions since the last meeting:

To consider the provision of superfast broadband in the parish (Cllr Powell)

Cllr Powell explained that he and Clls Rowe, Hall and Valentine had met the owner of Radio Fibre, a company interested in bringing full fibre broadband to areas not yet served. Members noted that the company had heard of the situation in Gittisham following the public meeting the parish council arranged with Connecting Devon & Somerset. A trial scheme of certain properties has been discussed, involving residents claiming a voucher to recoup the cost and a connection box would be installed behind those properties. The discussions are at a very early stage, and all agreed on previous experience it would be wise to be cautious at this stage. One member of the public explained that people applying for vouchers would have to be in properties not already signed up to Voneus.

ACTION: Cllr Rowe to ask Radio Fibre if they had worked with other Devon parishes to date.

To note the latest planning decision notices

25/0885/FUL Unit 3 Iron Bridge Industrial Estate Gittisham EX14 3AN – Proposed enlargement of existing commercial building to provide additional warehouse space. Approval with conditions, including working hours 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 1pm on Saturdays, with no working on Sundays or Bank Holidays.

To receive an update on Highways

14 October 2000–2359hrs Road under Ironbridge closed to repair a safety defect.

Cllr Orchard said a resident had been in touch regarding what they regarded as speeding down Sidmouth Road at the roundabout with Old Elm Road.

ACTION: Clerk to contact resident and suggest they write to DCC as the highways authority and record any footage on a dashcam if possible.

To consider plans for expenditure in the parish under the Community Infrastructure Levy & S106

Cllr Orchard said Honiton TC’s next working group meeting was pencilled in for 10^th September. Cllr Pester said a resident had asked if a football pitch or cricket pitch could be considered in the village, though members agreed that the availability of land could be an issue. The clerk explained that should the parish council wish to access any S106 funds, there is £3,794.15 available for ‘open spaces’. This money is held by EDDC and must be applied for using the appropriate process and is subject to approval by EDDC. The parish council currently holds £6,493.32 of CIL money.

To receive an update on public transport

Cllr Orchard said the much-vaunted takeover by Government to improve South Western Railway has not gone well. From 11^th August, for the foreseeable future, trains to London are reduced to every two hours with journey times extended 45-60 minutes. The track is reportedly too dry.

To consider climate change measures within the parish, including proposals for rewilding land in the parish

Members discussed if any additional topsoil was required for the rewilded area off Old Elm Road, and Cllr Orchard agreed to take a look at the area behind Rowan Close where the matting has been installed.

To consider limited residential development in the parish

There was no update this month.

To consider the creation of a footpath linking Hayne Farm with Gittisham village

The clerk said NHO Tom Cox from DCC had replied to her enquiry about installing some matting along the grass verge between Hayne Farm and the bridge close to the Otter Inn. He said “unfortunately a rough path surface would not be acceptable, as any works would need to conform to highway footway construction standards to ensure safety and durability. DCC would be unable to fund a footpath here but if the parish wished to take it forward on the above basis of highway footway construction, a Section 278 agreement could be considered, but it involves additional costs, including legal fees, safety audits, and the provision of a bond.”

Members agreed to ask DCC to include this project in future budget-setting.

ACTION: Clerk to contact Cllr Jefferies re the above.

ACTION: Cllr Powell to draw up an itemised list for the costs involved in the above.

To consider the refurbishment and maintenance of the village play area

Cllr Rye agreed to carry out some limited pruning of trees in the wild area. The clerk presented some figures for adult outdoor fitness equipment, which start at several hundred pounds for a small single item. EDDC has advised that CIL money could cover this, combined with the S106 money as outlined in minute ref. 63/25 d).

ACTION: Clerk to ask Michael Poll for a quote for work to replace the post on the small gate, which is rotten.

To consider work to be carried out by the lengthsman to maintain ditches and drains in the parish

Members noted with pleasure that Fabian Trim had refurbished the boules court; he is considering adding another edge to the court. The clerk said she had investigated costs for a new bus shelter, although the design aspect may present an issue in the conservation area. Members agreed a rebuild would be more in keeping with the setting, the parish council’s re-use / repair stance and also more cost-effective.

64/25 To receive a report from the Chair

There was no report this month.

65/25 To consider a review of remuneration of the parish clerk in line with the annual NALC salary scales, and associated pension payments

Members resolved to raise the clerk’s salary in line with NALC recommendations to £14.82 / hr, for the year 2025-26 (along with associated pension payments), and to apply the increase retrospectively.

66/25 To approve the September payments and to note the current bank balance

Members resolved to approve the following payments:

F Clampin £275.29 clerk’s salary + £10.13 expenses (travel Ottery – Gittisham 7.5-mile round trip x 3 for minutes, agenda & July meeting @0.45p / mile)

Fiona Clampin backdated pay from April 2025 at new NALC rate £14.82 / hr – £44.98

Michael Poll, grass cutting play area £70 (inv. ref. 10443)

Michael Poll, grass cutting play area £70 (inv. ref. 10432

Fab Trim Landscaping 13 hrs lengthsman work @£20/hr & 2 hrs gully clearing @£60 / hr INV-000018 £380

Cllr C Hall, reimbursement for boules set £27.95

NEST (clerk’s pension) £28.98

Members were informed that the current bank balance stands at £28,521.04 (which includes approximately £7,258 in the business reserve account).

67/25 To consider proposals to reduce the balance of Gittisham Parish Council’s reserves

Cllr Powell said some residents of Hayne Farm had requested a book shelter for a book swap scheme; Cllr Orchard reminded members of the books and other items which built up during the pandemic in the Vale bus shelter. The clerk said she would communicate DALC’s response as to the ‘ideal’ amount of reserves, which would enable members to make a decision.

Cllr Rowe left the meeting. Cllr Powell took the chair.

68/25 To consider changing the location of future parish council meetings

Members agreed to keep the parish room location, having explored other options. Cllr Rye suggested a ramp for wheelchair access was necessary.

Cllr Rowe returned to the meeting.

69/25 Clerk’s report

The clerk said she had agreed to take on some additional work for Broadhembury PC as clerk.

70/25 For information only; items for the forward agenda

Cllr Pester said he would be circulating a draft text for the welcome pack.

71/25 To consider any late entry correspondence

Cllr Orchard said the telephone box in the village could do with a lick of paint. Cllr Rye agreed to arrange a working party and purchase the paint, which will be reimbursed.

72/25 Date of next two meetings

Thursday 2^nd October and Thursday 6^th November 2025 at 7.30pm.

There being no further business, the meeting closed at 2100 hrs.

Chair…………………………………….

2nd October 2025

2025-10 Parish Council agenda 2nd October 2025

25 September 2025 by Fiona

GITTISHAM PARISH COUNCIL

Ms Fiona Clampin

Clerk to the Council

25th September 2025

Members of Gittisham Parish Council

You are hereby summoned to attend the October Parish Council Meeting to be held in Gittisham Parish Room on Thursday 2nd October commencing at 7.30pm to discuss items on the Agenda and to make resolutions as appropriate.

Prior to the start of the meeting a period of 15 minutes is allowed to permit any resident to bring appropriate matters to the notice of the Council. Please contact the clerk if you would like to do this, preferably by email in advance of the meeting, with a question you wish to be raised with Councillors on your behalf.

To accept and approve apologies
To confirm the Minutes of the meeting held on 4th September 2025
To receive the Beat Manager’s report
To receive declarations of interest
To consider actions from last meeting not otherwise on the agenda
To receive reports from County Council and District Council representatives and to consider Local Government re-organisation
To receive a report on the EDDC Local Plan and any actions arising
To consider the following planning applications:
- 25/1826/TCA – Gorse Cottage, Gittisham EX14 3AH – x2 conifer: fell
To receive reports from councillors on areas of responsibility and actions since the last meeting:

To consider the provision of superfast broadband in the parish (Cllr Powell)
To note the latest planning decision notices (Cllr Orchard)
To receive an update on highways (Cllr Orchard)
To consider plans for expenditure in the parish under the Community Infrastructure Levy and S106 (Cllr Orchard & Cllr Hall)
To receive an update on public transport (Cllr Orchard)
To consider updating the parish emergency plan
To consider climate change measures within the parish, including proposals for rewilding land off Old Elm Road (Cllr Rowe, Cllr Rye)
To consider limited residential development in the parish (Cllr Valentine)
To consider the creation of a traffic-free amenity route linking Hayne Farm with Gittisham village, inc. a footway close to the Otter Inn (Cllr Powell / Cllr Rowe)
To consider the refurbishment and maintenance of the village play area
To consider the work of the parish lengthsman

To receive a report from the Chair
To approve the October payments and to note the current bank balance:

F Clampin £275.29 clerk’s salary + £10.13 expenses (travel Ottery – Gittisham 7.5-mile round trip x 3 for minutes, agenda & September meeting @0.45p / mile)

Michael Poll, grass cutting play area £70 (inv. ref. tbc)

NEST (clerk’s pension) £28.08

To consider proposals to reduce the balance of Gittisham Parish Council’s reserves
Clerk’s report
For information only; items for the forward agenda
To consider any late entry correspondence
To note the date of the next two meetings, Thursday 6th November and December 2025 tbc at 7.30pm.

F J Clampin – Clerk

Village Hall Insurance

8 September 2025 by Alex

Select for Charity and Social Organisations Village Hall Policy Schedule

The Policy, the Policy Schedule, Certificates of Insurance and Endorsements form one document and should be read together. This Schedule replaces any previous Schedule issued.

Policy number	VVH 2720278283
Insured	Gittisham Parish Hall Management Committee
Business	Village Hall
Period of insurance	From	13/01/2025	To	12/01/2026
	and any other period for which cover has been agreed
3 Year Long Term Agreement	£723.73 Premiums are inclusive of Insurance Premium Tax
Schedule number	01
Preparation date	12/11/2024
Long Term Agreement expiry (not applicable to Part T)	12/01/2028
Policy form reference	MCOBCH09

Lines of cover applying

Line of cover	Insured/Not insured
Part A – Material damage	Insured
Part B – Business interruption	Insured
Part D – Money	Not Insured
Part E – Computer	Not Insured
Part F – Public liability	Insured
Part G – Hirers’ liability	Insured
Part H – Employers’ liability	Insured
Part I – Libel and slander	Not Insured
Part K – Financial and administration liability	Not Insured
Part R – Personal accident	Not Insured
Part T – Legal expenses	Not Insured

Part A – Material damage

Effective date: 13/01/2025

Property insured

	Address and postcode	Sum insured	Declared value	Day one basis sum insured limit
Buildings	Gittisham Parish Hall, Gittisham, Honiton, Devon, EX14 3AU	£462,601.70	(£402,262.35)	100%
Hall Contents		£27,319.69	(£23,756.25)	100%

Excesses

The following excesses apply to each and every loss arising in respect of each and every separate premises from:

Any other cause excluding fire, lightning and explosion	£100
Subsidence or ground heave	£1,000

Operative endorsements

Policy booklet 2, 3, 4, 7 and 10 (please refer to the endorsement section of your policy wording). 11. In respect of General provision 1. Limit of Liability the amount is held to be £50,000,000.

12. Exclusions to parts A, B and C – 15 Property excluded a) is restated as follows:

a) materials or supplies in connection with buildings or structures in course of construction or erection, alteration, addition or improvement

Provided always that the insured will advise the insurer in respect of any works being undertaken to the property in the event that:

i) the cost of such works exceeds £250,000

ii) such works involve the application of heat by means of electric oxyacetylene or other welding or cutting equipment or angle grinders, blow lamps, blow torches, hot air guns or hot air strippers

iii) the insured is required to effect insurance on the property in the joint names of themselves and the contractor, in which case the insurer shall be entitled to charge an additional premium as appropriate for the provision of such cover under Part C – Works in progress – ‘all risks’.

Part B – Business interruption

Effective date: 13/01/2025

Item	Description	Sum insured	Maximum indemnity period
1	Loss of Gross Revenue	£4,650.00	12 months

Operative endorsements

Policy booklet 10 (please refer to your policy wording).

11. In respect of General provision 1. Limit of Liability the amount is held to be £50,000,000.

Part F – Public liability

Effective date: 13/01/2025

Limit of indemnity

£10,000,000

Excess

£Nil

Retroactive date for Abuse Event 13/01/2025

Operative endorsements

1. In respect of Part F – Public Liability. Section 2 – Cover. 2.9 Events part a) is amended to read: the event has a capacity not exceeding 750 persons.

Part G – Hirers’ liability

Effective date: 13/01/2025

Limit of indemnity

£2,000,000

Part H – Employers’ liability

Effective date: 13/01/2025

Limit of indemnity

£10,000,000

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Village Hall Committee August 2025

13 October 20258 September 2025 by Alex

Date	Wednesday 6^th August 2025
Present	Stella, Toni, Jess, Claire, Bill, Alex
Apologies	Nick, Maggie, Damian
Next meet	Next meeting: Monday 8^th September 7:30pm – Village Hall

Item	Details	Actions
All actions	New actions:All committee meetings for 2025 are now on the Hallmaster calendar – thank you Stella.Kitchen Refurb – Stella circulated the quote, requires the Committee to review and respond to the design/quote. Specifically the installation of Hood/Extractor Unit. It was agreed we need a couple of other quotes in for stainless steel kitchens – Alex agreed to look into other installation companies. Claire raised that we expect an inspection to be booked fairly soon regarding the Food H&S Standards. Likely to be in Q3/Q4 2025. Old actions: *Alex* to update on the Lottery Grant – anticipate to hear in 12 weeks time (Aug/Sept) – Not heard yet. *Stella* to share agreed resolution to amend the 1933 declaration of trust with the Charity Commission. *Stella* to update the committee on plans to produce further policies that the Parish Hall is required to adopt and maintain – ongoing throughout 2025. Stella got templates from the DCC. Will circulate when they are ready to be approved by the Committee. *Damian* to contact hall insurer and investigate how the installation of batteries and solar panels affects our insurance premium. *Damian* to circulate a list of options for where to deposit the Redwood savings account money, for discussion and agreement at the July meeting. To be discussed today, see notes below. *Alex* to explore options for changing electricity and gas suppliers to a cheaper evening / business tariff, also considering smart meters, contract break clauses and options to sell our energy back to the grid. *Damian* to give Alex permission to negotiate with Eon.	All to review the design/quote
Committee members and governance	Nick has asked that we all ensure we have signed up as trustees on the gov.uk/charities commission as per Alex’s email back in May. Most have done this, so thanks for everyone’s efficiency. A couple outstanding to be actioned. Stella has arranged a meeting on the Wednesday 24^th September to host DCT at the Hall. Homemade baked goods was discussed, could request donations on the “Friends of the Hall” whatsapp. One to firm up at the September meeting as to responsibilities. Hallmaster/Bookings Management: Stella, Jess and Gary discussed responsibilities for the Hall booking responsibilities. Jess and Stella to meet further to continue to hand over the Hallmaster system. Gary is responsible for the physical Hall and Stella is responsible for the system/email account. Booking T&Cs: Stella has drafted the new T&Cs for bookings and Claire has made amendments also. We went through the detail of the Terms and Conditions; covering Who can book the hall; Capacity; Deposits; Noise; Health & Hygiene; Drunk/Disorderly Behaviour; Cancellation. Stella is rewriting the Ts&Cs with the amendments and will circulate for approval before posting on the website and also circulating with our long term Customers to agree to. It was unanimously agreed to proceed with the new Ts&Cs. Stella has an accident book we can use at the Hall.
Finance	Note carried over from July: Damian reviewing alternative energy providers with Alex and putting to the committee. Damian is still awaiting access to and to be made Primary Account holder from Janet to the Redwood account and the current account – Maggie is happy to ask Janet for an update on this. Once Damian has access he will move the £10k from the current account into a more lucrative account to earn some interest. No formal financial update at this meeting as Damian is away and prioritised work from the Care Quality Commission regarding our inspection – thank you Damian for your time spent on that. He did convey ahead of the meeting that there were no financials decisions to be made and that payments are up to date. Jess and Stella have also been checking the income via the banking app and cross referencing with outstanding invoices on Hallmaster.	Maggie/Damian
Grants	Claire has been successful(!) – well done Claire – for £500 worth of paint from Crown. Claire suggested we try and get a mural/artist. Jess is going to ask her Mum (an artist) to do it. We can do this as part of our painting “party” that was discussed last time. Alex raised that East Devon are reopening the Carbon Action fund in September 2025. It was the grant we successfully won in 2024 for the solar panels so it could be used to apply for the air to air heat pumps or new batteries (Claire’s suggestion). It was noted by Claire and Alex that we could invest in infrared heaters to run off the batteries from the Solar Panels to save on electric. – One to pick up again once the grant is open.

Maintenance	Claire is going to order a new hand dryer for the mens toilet after the Committee members present voted that it was a good idea. Keeping the old hand dryer in the disabled toilet as it is quieter and more suitable for customers that have sensitive hearing/sensory issues with the newer more powerful dryer. Claire has implemented “Bins for Boys” for the mens toilets to raise awareness of Prostate Cancer. Claire raised the suggestion of wired smoke alarms/carbon monoxide detectors. One to discuss at the next meeting. Claire wants to get the Fire Service out to assess the building and how to make it safer – Claire will reluctantly contact the Fire Service to come out and meet her at the hall for a full assessment. Thanks to Claire for your hard work in the garden, we have had lots of positive feedback from Customers on how fantastic the garden looks. Claire is still hoping to get many spring bulbs to transform the garden for Spring 2026. We have 2 wedding requests already so they will be appreciated. Claire suggested for our 100^th anniversary to get a pair of sweet Almond trees for the garden. Bill has volunteered to box in the boiler and electrics in the kitchen. Alex agreed to help also. To be done before the H&S Food inspection ideally.
Bookings	Bookings for August below.
Future events	Coffee&Cake – 27^th September is the next one – Claire is hosting. (sept, oct).30^th August – it was agreed the Hall committee will support the Fete as volunteers where possible.29^th November Bingo booked – Xmas crafts in the morning, Xmas cake safe in the afternoon followed by bingo. Toni will make a poster to appeal to craft stallers.Molly’s pupil could do a talk in September about his upbringing and journey from moving to England from Crimea – 12^th September – Stella checking its in the diary.October – Nic Wakely talk (orchids/glass)Autumnal Quiz – *needs advertising* (maybe a harvest quiz after the coffee and cake day). 27^th Sept.Open Mic night – October Pizza van, bar, open mic (music, poetry, comedy) 18^th October.Halloween/Christmas Party for Children?September 10^th open night with the folk dance club – Date TBC. Potential future events:Skittles. Autumn talks: Hardy wine talk / gardening talk / astronomy talk / Nic Wakely glass talk?Spanish event – Stella is doing some research.Claire suggested a murder mystery evening.
AOB	Thanks to Sue Fallows for doing our bins every week! It doesn’t go unnoticed – We as a Committee should Thank Sue formally. Stella has a few points for discussion:Hallmaster – Stella continuing with subscription so will set up the direct debit with them. Facebook Page – Alex giving Toni access to the facebook page to share and create events with the wonderful posters she makes for all our events.Reviews – Jess – a link to be added to the thank you email on Hallmaster with a link to the facebook page/google form requesting feedback. Website – there needs to be a couple of updates on the website, Alex will make the amends after a separate meeting with Stella. (wording tweaks, policy links, T&Cs updating).Parish Council want the smaller room to have a meeting once a month on a Thursday after community kitchen. It was discussed to charge the parishioner rate of £12 an hour for their booking. It was put to a vote and agreed.

Gittisham Parish Hall Accounts – 1st April 2025 to 31 March 2026				Gittisham Parish Hall Accounts – 1st April 2025 to 31 March 2026

INCOME		31st July 2025		EXPENDITURE		31st July 2025
	2024/25	33.4% of 2024/25	2025/26		2024/25	33.4% of 2024/25	2025/26
Balance b/fwd			£5,571.27	Insurance	£723.73	£241.73	£0.00
				Non-domestic rates	£0.00	£0.00	£0.00
Hire of Hall	£5,828.56	£1,946.74	£2,263.26	Cleaning/grass cutting	£1,901.59	£635.13	£423.25

Social Events	£5,782.76	£1,931.44	£4,534.84	Maintenance/Equipment	£45,022.20	£15,037.41	£553.39

Interest	£0.00	£0.00		Water/Gas/Electric	£3,039.75	£1,015.28	£843.62

Miscellaneous	£43,476.90	£14,521.28	£10,904.00	Miscellaneous(inc. bank charges)	£2,457.59	£820.84	£2,487.13
	£55,088.22	£18,399.47	£17,702.10		£53,144.86	£17,750.38	£4,307.39
				Balance			£18,965.98

Total			£23,273.37				£23,273.37

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Long term maintenance list, for progression when funds allow. Rough hierarchy order.

Sewerage and drainage pipe replacement

Air to air heat pump

Re-fit audio visual capabilities

Rewiring of cabling, particularly in the loft

Extractor fans in kitchen

(Rising) damp in southern elevation

Internal repaint including / especially ceiling

Boxing in the boiler/electrics in the kitchen – Bill

Bin Store

Gittisham Gazette September 2025

8 September 2025 by Alex

A parish newsletter brought to you by Gittisham Parish Council

What’s On at the Hall

Dance Club Open Evening
Wednesday 10^th September 7.30pm

Pierre’s Café        Sunday 14^th September

Coffee&Cake    Sat 27^th Sept 2.30-4.30

Quiz Night      Saturday 27^th September 7pm

Harvest Supper October 4^th 7pm

Open Mic night October 18th 7pm bar and Pizza Wagon

November 29^th Christmas     Craft Fair 10am

Coffee&Cake 2.30 Bingo 7pm

Weekly
Fitness class Tuesday mornings
Folk Dancing Weds evenings
Community Kitchen Thurs eve
Yoga Friday afternoons                                                                       Church Services
Sunday Sept 14th at 11am Holy Communion
Sunday Sept 28th at 3 pm At St Paul’s Honiton Choral Evensong & Farewell Service for Rev Sue

Harvest Supper Sat Oct 4th 7pm in the Village Hall

Sunday Oct 5th Harvest Thanksgiving Service at 11am

Sunday Oct 12th at 11am Holy Communion

Sunday Oct 26th at 11am Morning Worship

Pierre’s Café 14^th September

Pierre’s monthly pop-up café will be at the village hall on Sunday 14^th September.
As well as lunch there’ll be the usual selection of freshly made croissants, pains au chocolat and other French pastries in the morning to savour with a coffee or tea.   For dessert / afternoon drop in for a range of homemade cakes.   Vegan and gluten free customers catered for.
We’ve been sold out for lunch in recent months, so please book if you can – it really helps us know how many to cater for and means we avoid having to turn people away.  Open 10-4, Gittisham Village Hall.   Text or call Pierre on 07545 214940.
Hope to see you there.

Church 200 Club July Draw Results
1st Prize M Tawse
2nd Prize M Tawse
3rd Prize F Wolsey

St Michael’s Church Helen Hayman Harvest supper Saturday 4 th October at 7 pm , tickets £10.00 adults, £5.00 children! Bring your own drinks! At Gittisham village hall, tickets are selling fast so order from Helen Hayman!

Looking ahead to November 8^th Gittisham race night! Gittisham village hall! Prize for best dressed Lady & Gent! (optional!) No booking required, bar & snacks available!
7 pm.
So come cheer on your favourite horse, win your fortune!
Everyone welcome!

Information from Helen! 07806480246

Gittisham Fete a ‘Quacking’ Success Despite the Rain

Gittisham’s annual fete, held on Saturday, August 30th, was a resounding success, drawing over 500 visitors despite the damp weather (great for ducks). The event kicked off with a grand opening by Honiton’s Town Crier, Caroline, setting a lively tone that continued throughout the day.

The air was filled with music and merriment, featuring a medley of pieces by the Honiton Town Band, vibrant performances from the Otter Morris Dancers, and the energetic sounds of the Exeter Street Band. The stalls were a fantastic sight, stretching from the Village Hall, where fantastic traditional cream teas were served (which raised nearly half the funds!), all the way up to the Church, which hosted a display titled “Gittisham Memories,” showcasing the village’s history.

Attendees also enjoyed a variety of other attractions, including classic cars and live blacksmithing demonstrations from Gittisham’s very own forge.

A brief pause in the rain allowed for the highly anticipated Dog Show, judged by Maryanne from Vale Vets. The competition was fierce, with many great entries making for some very tough decisionns. A particularly amusing moment came during the “Best 6 Legs” category, which was won by Len, who in a display of true British grit, was sporting shorts despite the downpour.

The Dog Show took place in Will’s field, which was also home to more stands. These included the Poetry stand, where Anne created a fantastic poem about the event, which was read out the following day.

There was also the popular Goat-O-Booth, where both children and adults got selfies with the gorgeous goats.

The day’s highlight was the Great Duck Race, which commenced at 4:48 PM after the sluice was opened. Spectators cheered as the ducks raced down the River Gitt, navigating obstacles and vying for the lead.

The champion duck was plucked from the water by Finley, a 10-year-old volunteer who was an integral part of the day’s operations.

Finley was recognized as a true star, assisting with everything from setup and parking to radio commentary and the final rescue of the winning duck.

Thanks to the community’s support, the fete raised just over £2,000, a fantastic achievement given the weather. The funds will go towards the maintenance of the Church and the Village Hall, two key community buildings.

The fete will return next year on Saturday, September 5th, 2026. More details about the event will be announced in the new year.

There are also lots of great events coming up in the Gittisham Village Hall soon. Be sure to check the Gittisham website and Facebook page for more details,

The success of the fete was made possible by the hard work of the many volunteers, parishioners & bakers, also the generous support of the sponsors, including the Parish Council, Carter Dawes, Combe Estate & Shermans Farm, Vale Vets, The Pig, Combe Garden Centre, Otter Nurseries, Joshuas, Devon Vale, Hare and Hounds, Norman Lockyer Observatory, Heron Farm, and OneStop Shop.

– Alex Rowe & The Gittisham Fete Committee

Images by Alex, Robert, Toni, Carla, Gary, Stella & Damian

Devon Open Studios – Octavia Madden

I will be taking part in Devon Open Studios this September and warmly invite you to visit my studio in Ottery St Mary. I’ll be showing a selection of my recent paintings, drawings and prints, and it’s a chance to see where and how I work.

Devon Open Studios is a county-wide event where artists open their doors to the public, offering a unique opportunity to explore a variety of creative practices and discover new work. Entry is free, and everyone is welcome.

I look forward to welcoming you!

Gittisham Village Hall

Dear friends of Gittisham Hall,

We hope you have all enjoyed a great summer and have been able to spend time enjoying the lovely weather.

Your hall committee have been busy putting plans together for an exciting program of events this autumn.

September 10th. We have all been kindly invited to join the Gittisham Folk Dancing Club at 7.30 for a free taster of their fun dance class with live musicians.

September 27th.

Our ever-popular cake sale 2.30-4.30pm

Harvest themed Quiz 7pm

October 18th Open Mic night with bar, and Pizza Wagon, from 7pm

November 29^th

Christmas craft fair from 10am… do get in touch if you or someone you know would like to reserve a table to sell from.

Cake sale 2.30-4.30

Christmas bingo 7pm, eyes down 7.30pm

We hope you will come and join us! Your support enables us to make repairs and upgrades to our much loved and very old hall!
Over the past two months, two new hand dryers have been installed along with upgraded handwashing facilities in the kitchen, with plans to start redecorating the toilets in September.

We are always keen to hear from anyone wishing to support us, either with feedback, ideas, time or donations!

Gittisham Parish Council

The Parish Council met on 4^th September. A report will be available shortly on the village website and also in the next edition of the Gazette.

2025-09 Parish Council agenda 4th September 2025

9 September 202529 August 2025 by Alex

GITTISHAM PARISH COUNCIL

Ms Fiona Clampin

Clerk to the Council

29^th August 2025

Members of Gittisham Parish Council

You are hereby summoned to attend the September Parish Council Meeting to be held in Gittisham Parish Room on Thursday 4^th September commencing at 7.30pm to discuss items on the Agenda and to make resolutions as appropriate.

To accept and approve apologies
To confirm the Minutes of the meeting held on 10th July 2025
To receive the Beat Manager’s report
To receive declarations of interest
To consider actions from last meeting not otherwise on the agenda
To receive reports from County Council and District Council representatives and to consider Local Government re-organisation
To receive a report on the EDDC Local Plan and any actions arising
To consider the following planning applications:
- 25/0012/TPO – Land opp Garlands, Gittisham EX14 3AJ – details tbc
- 25/1552/LBC – The Lodge Gittisham EX14 3AD – Remove existing asbestos roof slates and felt, and replace with new natural slate roof with new ‘bat safe’ roof membrane, including partially dismantling and rebuilding existing chimney stack to match existing
- 25/1551/FUL – The Lodge Gittisham EX14 3AD – Remove existing asbestos roof slates and felt, and replace with new natural slate roof with new ‘bat safe’ roof membrane, including partially dismantling and rebuilding existing chimney stack to match existing
- 25/1365/PVJ – Gittisham Farm Gittisham EX14 3AX – Prior approval for the installation of 152 solar PV panels on a pitched roof
To receive reports from councillors on areas of responsibility and actions since the last meeting:

To consider the provision of superfast broadband in the parish (Cllr Powell)
To note the latest planning decision notices (Cllr Orchard)
To receive an update on highways (Cllr Orchard)
To consider plans for expenditure in the parish under the Community Infrastructure Levy and S106 (Cllr Orchard & Cllr Hall)
To receive an update on public transport (Cllr Orchard)
To consider climate change measures within the parish, including proposals for rewilding land off Old Elm Road (Cllr Rowe, Cllr Rye)
To consider limited residential development in the parish (Cllr Valentine)
To consider the creation of a traffic-free amenity route linking Hayne Farm with Gittisham village, inc. a footway close to the Otter Inn (Cllr Powell / Cllr Rowe)
To consider the refurbishment and maintenance of the village play area, and to note the annual safety inspection report
To consider the work of the parish lengthsman

To receive a report from the Chair
To approve the September payments and to note the current bank balance:

F Clampin £275.29 clerk’s salary + £10.13 expenses (travel Ottery – Gittisham 7.5-mile round trip x 3 for minutes, agenda & July meeting @0.45p / mile)

Fiona Clampin backdated pay from April 2025 at new NALC rate £14.82 / hr – £44.98

Michael Poll, grass cutting play area £70 (inv. ref. 10443)

Michael Poll, grass cutting play area £70 (inv. ref. 10432)

Fab Trim Landscaping 13 hrs lengthsman work @£20/hr & 2 hrs gully clearing @£60 / hr INV-000018 £380

Cllr C Hall, reimbursement for boules set £27.95

NEST (clerk’s pension) £28.98

To consider proposals to reduce the balance of Gittisham Parish Council’s reserves
To consider changing the location of future parish council meetings
Clerk’s report
For information only; items for the forward agenda
To consider any late entry correspondence
To note the date of the next two meetings, Thursday 2nd October and Thursday 6th November 2025 at 7.30pm.

F J Clampin – Clerk

Gittisham Gazette August 2025

2 August 2025 by Alex

Village Hall Talk on Ukraine Molly Furniss

Gittisham’s popular Village Hall Talk event is set to resume on Friday 12th September, with a talk given by guest speaker Illia Vdovych, a Ukranian student who has been a refugee in the UK since 2022. Illia is an exceptional young man, and I was honoured to have him as my tutee at Exeter College. Despite arriving in the UK with limited English, he achieved excellent GCSE results and progressed on to an A level programme studying History, Economics and Further Maths. He hopes to enrol at Durham University in the Autumn, where he will study History and Politics.

Illia will give a talk at the Village Hall about Ukraine’s history, explaining how the first Ukrainian National Republic was formed in 1917, and discussing the country’s current challenges as a result of the Russian invasion in February 2022. He will also speak about the implications of the war for Britain and the world order.

I’m really delighted that Illia is happy to deliver a talk which promises to be insightful, thought-provoking and informative. Please come along to support Illia and learn more about Ukraine from the perspective of someone who has been so personally impacted by the turbulence of its recent history.

Village Playground

The village has a playground, which is leased to the parish council, and well-used by parishioners. The equipment was upgraded in 2011, following a successful fund-raising campaign by residents to provide a space for young and old alike to enjoy the outdoors. There is a boules pitch, as well as two types of swing, a balance beam, see-saw and a cow springer. Benches and a bbq are provided also.

A patch of land has been joined with the existing park to create a ‘go wild’ area. This space has a tower slide and mown paths as well as wild flowers and fruit trees, and bird, bug and bee houses.

Gittisham Parish Council

The Parish Councillors are having a well-earned break from their monthly meetings and will meet again on 4^th September in the Village Hall. Public are most welcome to attend and if you wish to speak, there is an opportunity at the start of the meeting. Or please do keep in contact with your Councillors via the Clerk

We are always happy to hear from you and over the summer we are still busy, in particular looking at the work schedule for our new Parish Lengthsman on parish drains, verges and ditches, renovating the village playground boules court, ongoing work on creating safe walking and amenity routes in the parish to contact the 2 halves of the parish and the ever-present pressure on anyone and everyone to get decent broadband into the village.

Broadband in Gittisham village and surrounds, we are not alone.

Councillor Adam Powell

For many years, possibly the last ten, Gittisham has made a lot of noise about not being connected to full fibre broadband. It is no comfort to know that nearby Weston, Hayne Farm Estate, and of course Honiton have superfast fibre provision, if they want it. We have a little bit of news on this front, but please do not get too excited.

In July 2025 Gittisham Parish Council (GPC), received by email, the results of a survey by East Devon District Council (EDDC) on Rural Broadband in East Devon. These were the findings of an online questionnaire in May 2025 EDDC sent out to town and parish councils, including GPC, many rural businesses, and chambers of commerce. More than one hundred responses were received over the three week period that the survey was live. Broadband provision was rated 1-5, 1 being very poor and 5 excellent. In summary 73.3% rated their broadband provision very poor or poor (1 or 2), 20% reported average service (3), and only 6.6% felt they had a strong service. In other words, almost three quarters of respondents reported their broadband provision was below average, with dropouts, poor speeds, or no connection at all. To amplify this many rural areas of East Devon have very poor or no mobile signal, this means no easy alternative means of connecting to broadband.

The report highlighted the frustrations of businesses, lost internet sales, inability to operate or expand, poor communication between businesses and clients, wasted download time, relocation costs, and expensive satellite alternatives. For residents the consequences of poor provision are equally dire for education, remote working, healthcare, online banking, shopping, and entertainment to name but a few areas of concern. Many witness statements were recorded in the report.

Just to clarify the provision of fast broadband fibre services in Devon and Somerset has been the responsibility of Devon and Somerset County Councils, not EDDC, more specifically an organisation called Connecting Devon and Somerset CDS, since 2015. Many millions have been thrown at this project, many commercial companies have not completed their rollouts, and CDS have not been taken to account for this failure.

Well after 10 years of failing to provide what is now considered an essential utility this report is really, to put it mildly stating what we already know, in Gittisham Parish in particular. I suppose it is reassuring to know we are not alone.

The report continues with three next steps, to summarise, EDDC will:

1.Join together with other Devon Districts to highlight poor broadband provision, and use this stronger voice to lobby central government.

2.Write to the leader of Devon County Council asking them to explain the current position and the failure of rollouts that have occurred in the past.

3.Write to the minister for digital communications (Peter Kyle MP) and our East Devon MPs asking for a clear plan of action, and a renewed commitment to deliver full fibre infrastructure in rural areas.

The key economic strategy of the current government is to increase growth and improve productivity, how are residents of Gittisham expected to do this without strong digital connectivity? The digital age has overtaken our lives in the last ten years, one cannot imagine how poor access to broadband may affect our lives in the next ten years if connectivity does not improve radically.

You may want to read the full report summary, which is available on the EDDC website;

https://eastdevon.gov.uk/media/bzcleegm/rural-broadband-consultation-summary-report.pdf

Your comments and feedback would be most welcome by both the Gazette, and Gittisham Parish Council.

Village Hall Committee July 2025

10 November 202530 July 2025 by Alex

Date	Monday 7^th July 2025
Present	Nick, Toni, Jess, Claire, Bill, Maggie, Damian
Apologies	Stella, Alex
Next meet	Next meeting: Wednesday 6^th August 7:30pm – Village Hall

Item	Details	Actions
All actions	New actions:Alex to update on the Lottery Grant – anticipate to hear in 12 weeks time (Aug/Sept) Thanks from the Committee to Sara for all her hard work at the Fathers Day BBQ.Thank you to Stella for raising points (annexed below) for discussion in her absence. A number of topics were covered and we ran out of time to cover them all in detail – to be picked up at the next meeting. Old actions: *Stella* to share agreed resolution to amend the 1933 declaration of trust with the Charity Commission. *Stella* to update the committee on plans to produce further policies that the Parish Hall is required to adopt and maintain – ongoing throughout 2025. *Damian* to contact hall insurer and investigate how the installation of batteries and solar panels affects our insurance premium. He needs *Alex* to send him the final electricity certifications prior to approaching the insurer. *Damian* to circulate a list of options for where to deposit the Redwood savings account money, for discussion and agreement at the July meeting. To be discussed today, see notes below. *Alex* to explore options for changing electricity and gas suppliers to a cheaper evening / business tariff, also considering smart meters, contract break clauses and options to sell our energy back to the grid. Once alternatives are found, *Damian/Alex* to put it to a vote on the Whatsapp group within the next 2 weeks (by 21^st July). *Damian* to give Alex permission to negotiate with Eon.	Nick to send thank you Alex to send Damian certificate of compliance for the insurance please.Damian/Alex
Committee members and governance	Thanks to Bill for painting around the boiler from all The Committee. Nick has asked that we all ensure we have signed up as trustees on the gov.uk/charities commission as per Alex’s email back in May. Most have done this, so thanks for everyone’s efficiency. Devon Communities Together have advised Stella that further documents will need to be agreed and uploaded to the Village Hall website, including a range policies such as: the financial reserves policy, health and safety etc. Stella volunteered to review, and coordinate our progressive production, agreement and publicising of these policies. Stella has arranged a meeting on the Wednesday 24^th September to host DCT at the Hall. Discussion was had about catering and it seemed teas/coffees and homemade baked goods would suffice. Nick has asked for volunteers to provide some baked goods for the meeting. Estimated to have between 20-30 guests and Claire will put it on our “Friends of the Hall” Whatsapp group for donations of food/hosting help on the day. Hallmaster review: Gary made some notes on the Hallmaster system and notes in general. Claire read these out and the issues were discussed with the Committee. Jess to review Gary’s notes on Hallmaster to review and make tweaks on the system over the next couple of weeks. Jess to add T&Cs to the Hallmaster booking form. Jess and Gary to have a meeting to iron out the creases of Hallmaster. It was agreed these are teething issues and it was put to a vote to continue – it was unanimously agreed to continue. Developments to the system and the process to be reviewed at the next meeting.	Stella Claire Jess to collaborate with Gary on Hallmaster
Finance	Damian talked through this months’ finances. The Folk Club have paid their outstanding invoice and it has helped the health of the account. As per the above action, Damian is reviewing alternative energy providers with Alex and will put to the committee shortly. Damian is still awaiting access to and to be made Primary Account holder from Janet Twist to the Redwood account and the current account – Maggie is happy to ask Janet for an update on this. Once Damian has access he will move the £10k from the current account into a more lucrative account to earn some interest. Social events for 2025 have been lucrative. There was a resounding thanks to Mike Dentry from all the committee for paying for the band as a donation to the hall – it allowed us to make a significant profit of £535 on the night! Jess to send Damian written confirmation of the band payment. It was discussed about purchasing a licence for the premises and the cost vs benefit. Would be better to discuss with the whole committee present. It seemed positive but there were some concerns about the responsibility of being licensees so we need more information to make an informed decision. It was agreed to proceed with using Geraldine as our accountant.	Maggie/Damian Jess
Grants	Lottery grant has now been submitted – expect to hear back in 12 weeks or so. Thanks to Alex and Nick for submitting that. Claire has submitted a request for £500 worth of paint from Crown. Alex raised that East Devon are reopening the Carbon Action fund in September 2025. It was the grant we successfully won in 2024 for the solar panels so it could be used to apply for the air to air heat pumps or new batteries (Claire’s suggestion). It was noted by Claire and Alex that we could invest in infrared heaters to run off the batteries from the Solar Panels to save on electric.

Maintenance	Claire has reported back that the customers have been “blown away” by the new hand dryer and it is a drastic improvement to the facilities. The wall needs patching behind the old hand dryer. Claire requested at the last meeting in June for guttering on the shed and a water butt, and an outside tap behind the ladies toilets. It was added to the maintenance annex below. Toni is kindly donating a water butt. – All of the above has been done, thank you to Claire! Toni will be requesting support from “Friends of the Hall” for a painting party in September to touch up the paint around the hall. It was agreed by all present that we would like Stuart to paint the kitchen ceiling. He will do this after summer when the weather changes, Nick to liaise with Stuart. Alex raised in June that we could opt for aesthetic sound deadening to both reduce sound reverberance and increase the light in the hall instead of having the hall ceiling painted. Claire has brought some information about getting registered with the Food Health & Safety and shared a document for us to fill in to get us signed up officially to cover us. Claire has organised someone to give us a quote for pest control to comply. Nick put it to the committee for opinions on becoming registered. It was agreed it is a good way forward – Claire has done lots of research on it and is ready to order some of the materials we need to pass the registration (chopping boards, probes, thermometers etc to a value of £100). Approval was given by the whole Committee and thanks to Claire for the time taken to investigate this. Claire raised the suggestion of wired smoke alarms/carbon monoxide detectors. One to discuss at the next meeting. Claire thanked the Committee for the vote of confidence on spending money on the planters and asked for more money for spring bulbs. All agreed it is a good investment. Maggie will talk to Paul about getting discounted bulbs.	Toni Nick
Bookings	Bookings for July below.
Future events	Coffee&Cake – 26^th June. Nick to run with his wife Clare. Not running in August but will run in September. Toni to make a poster with all 3 dates (July, sept, oct).30^th August – it was agreed the Hall committee will support the Fete as volunteers where possible.Cabaret screening for cabaret cast and village hall committee members, all welcome, date tbc. 29^th November Bingo booked – Xmas cake safe in the afternoon followed by bingo Molly’s pupil could do a talk in September about his upbringing and journey from moving to England from Crimea – Damian is checking his availability.October – Nic Wakely talk (orchids/glass) Nick to liaiseAutumnal Quiz – Nick to run, and needs advertising (maybe a harvest quiz after the coffee and cake day). 27^th Sept.Open Mic night – October Pizza van, bar, open mic (music, poetry, comedy) 18^th October.Halloween/Christmas Party for Children?September 10^th open night with the folk dance club – Date TBC. Potential future events:Skittles. Autumn talks: Hardy wine talk / gardening talk / astronomy talk / Nic Wakely glass talk?Spanish event.	NickToni Damian Nick
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Notes from Stella:

Village Hall Committee Meeting – 7/7/25

Sorry that I cannot be with you tonight but I wanted to update everyone and suggest a couple of things:

Meeting Dates – I think we need to set the dates in advance for the year, rather than changing them to suit holidays etc. We decided to use Monday as our meeting day, Alex has meetings at the observatory, the first Monday of every month, so I am proposing that we meet on the second Monday of every month on the following dates:

Wednesday 6^th August (Earlier due to Fete)

Mondays

8^th September

13^th October

10^th November

8^th December

12^th January

9^th February

9^th March

13^th April

11^th May – AGM

Kitchen Refurb –

Myself and Alex met with Paul Rigby regarding the kitchen refurb. This is the second meeting I have had with him. I have attached a copy of the first details he sent to me but these were just ideas.

I have now asked him to do 2 designs incorporating the details that we asked him to look at. He will send these designs to us in approximately 2 weeks. One of the designs includes putting new plasterboard walls on either side of the serving area with a smaller manual roller shutter and allowing us space for a tall fridge on the right hand side of the opening.

We then need to meet then to discuss which option we would like him to cost properly. Please let me know if you would like to be involved in this process- it may need a special meeting to discuss the 2 options at the end of July. If not, it will have to be discussed at the August meeting.

During the meeting a couple of issues were discussed that need to be addressed before the kitchen refurb sourced by ourselves. Do we have anyone in the village who is willing to complete the jobs for free or do we need to out source to tradesmen ( 3 quotes before deciding).

Boxing in the boiler
Boxing in the electrics
Baton strips being placed o Kitchen walls ready for PVC cladding

Requests made:

Small stainless steel basin (Hygene)

Locked drawer for sharp knives

Locked cupboard for V.H. consumables

Heated cupboard

Policies Review

I intend to start doing co-ordinating this in September, after the Summer holidays as we are all likely to be busy during this period.

September 24^th

We are hosting the Devon Communities Together Meeting at 10.30am. Anyone is welcome to attend but I would also like to provide refreshments for this event, so would welcome help from anyone available to help.

Gittisham Parish Hall Accounts – 1st April 2025 to 31 March 2026				Gittisham Parish Hall Accounts – 1st April 2025 to 31 March 2026

INCOME		2nd July 2025		EXPENDITURE		2nd July 2025
	2024/25	25.2% of 2024/25	2025/26		2024/25	25.2% of 2024/25	2025/26
Balance b/fwd			£5,571.27	Insurance	£723.73	£182.38	£0.00
				Non-domestic rates	£0.00	£0.00	£0.00
Hire of Hall	£5,828.56	£1,468.80	£818.90	Cleaning/grass cutting	£1,901.59	£479.20	£370.75

Social Events	£5,782.76	£1,457.26	£3,391.43	Maintenance/Equipment	£45,022.20	£11,345.59	£534.37

Interest	£0.00	£0.00		Water/Gas/Electric	£3,039.75	£766.02	£777.70

Miscellaneous	£43,476.90	£10,956.18	£10,754.00	Miscellaneous(inc. bank charges)	£2,457.59	£619.31	£2,027.42
	£55,088.22	£13,882.23	£14,964.33		£53,144.86	£13,392.50	£3,710.24
				Balance			£16,825.36

Total			£20,535.60				£20,535.60

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Long term maintenance list, for progression when funds allow. Rough hierarchy order.

Sewerage and drainage pipe replacement

Air to air heat pump

Re-fit audio visual capabilities

Rewiring of cabling, particularly in the loft

Extractor fans in kitchen

(Rising) damp in southern elevation

Internal repaint including / especially ceiling

Bin Store

What’s On at the Village Hall	A parish newsletter brought to you by Gittisham Parish Council
Flower & Produce Show Saturday 2^nd August Opens 2.30pm Potato weigh in 3.15pm Syrian Kitchen Sunday 3^rd August Pierre’s Café Sunday 10^th August Gittisham Fete Saturday 30^th August Parish Council Thurs 4^th September Ukraine – a village hall talk Fri 12^th Sept Weekly Fitness class Tuesday mornings Folk Dancing Weds evenings Community Kitchen Thurs eve Yoga Friday afternoons A message from Amne: Hi everyone, we have Mary’s Syrian Kitchen Pop Up in Gittisham Hall on the 3rd of August from 12:30 until 2:30 we will serve lunch and drink and dessert £20 for a person Call to book or send a message please 07383 104987 Church 200 Club July Draw Results 1st prize Una Wakley-Beddows 2nd prize Ava Marker-Morgan 3rd prize Mrs M Doidge Church Services Sunday 24th at 11am Holy Communion Rev Sue’s last celebration of Communion at St Michael’s Sunday 31st at 3pm Hymns and Pimms Sunday Sept 28th at 3pm Choral Evensong and Farewell Service for Rev Sue at St Paul’s Pierre’s Cafe Summer’s arrived at Pierre’s monthly pop-up café and he’ll be cooking kebabs with vegetables for lunch on Sunday 10^th August. Plus there’ll be the usual selection of freshly made croissants, pains au chocolat and other French pastries in the morning to savour with a coffee or tea. For dessert / afternoon drop in for a range of homemade cakes. Vegan and gluten free customers catered for. We’ve been sold out for lunch in recent months, so please book if you can – it really helps us know how many to cater for and means we avoid having to turn people away. Open 10-4, Gittisham Village Hall. Text or call Pierre on 07545 214940. Hope to see you there.	With just a month to go, preparations are in full swing for this year’s Gittisham Village Fete – a wonderful celebration of our community. But to make it all happen, we need your help. Last year was a fantastic day, but we were stretched thin on volunteers. A small group ended up covering far more than expected. This year, we’re asking for more helping hands, even just for an hour or two, so everyone can enjoy the day. Whether you’re new to the village or have helped before, please consider joining the team – it’s a great way to meet people and be part of something special. Volunteers Needed. We’re looking for people to help with the following roles: Traffic management and car parking Admissions desk (welcoming visitors) Duck Race team (setting up, launching) Serving cream teas in the Village Hall Cakes! (selling and baking) Ice cream sales Bar team Tombola stall Dog show assistance Setup and end-of-day pack away No experience needed – just enthusiasm and a friendly face! To volunteer, email: Or contact us via the Village WhatsApp group. What’s On During the Fete 2.00pm – Fete opens with music from the Honiton Town Band 3.00pm – Dog Show in Will’s Field Cream teas in the Village Hall Morris dancers, the Gittisham Memories display in the Church, and classic vehicles on the Village Green Pizza Van Stalls lining the main avenue and Will’s Field Around 4.30pm – The ever-popular Duck Race. Tickets are just £1 each and will be on sale throughout August. Prizes: 1st £100 2nd £50 3rd £25 4th £10 A huge thank you to our generous supporters: The Parish Council, The Pig, Vale Vets, and CarterDawes, whose backing helps us maintain the prizes and keep the fete going strong. Let’s work together to make this year’s fete a day to remember – we can’t do it without your support. Website: gittisham.org.uk/fete Email: St Michael’s Church Helen Hayman September 6th @ Truances dairy, Natter & Nibbles! Anyone welcome to park at Gittisham Farm drive & walk up if not enough room or depending on weather a field maybe available beside! 10-12noon. Also at the fete on 30^th August will have the fascinating Gittisham Memories display in church! A full display of village life past & present with a couple stalls! Any unwanted good condition books welcome, place in church please. Then on Sunday 1^st September, hymns & pimms. Harvest Supper will be held on Saturday 4th October, 7 pm ! With “bring your own drink”. There will be an auction of any produce donated in the church amongst the flower displays! So please add jams, produce, pickles, food/ drink in the church amongst the flower arrangements. Menu will be Beef, Chicken, vegetable option with pudding! (any dietary preference given when booking). Tickets £10.00 all towards the church fabric! Helen 07806480246 or email Then looking ahead to November 8th! Race night with bar! Just turn up for a fun evening with plenty of horse owners needed or cheer on the participants! In Gittisham Hall! Gittisham Village Hall Dear friends of the hall and supporters, We are delighted to report another well supported cake sale last month. With your help we raised over £200 towards the running costs of the hall and planned upgrades! Thank you to all involved, especially the excellent bakers! We continue to get to grips with the new hall booking system and thank you for your patience with any teething problems. It seems this has generally been well received and remain happy to chat to anyone who would like to give us any feedback. August is a quiet month with the hall committee supporting efforts to organise the highly anticipated Fete on Saturday August 30th. We look forward to hosting the teas in the hall. Dates for your diary: September 12th 7pm. Talk by a young Ukrainian student who has kindly agreed to talk with us about the conflict in Ukraine and their personal hopes for the future. Please note that funds raised from this event will be offered to the speaker. September 27^th Cake Sale 2.30-4.30 and Harvest themed Quiz 7pm October 18th Open Mic night, bar and Pizzas November 29^th Xmas craft sale 10-2 Xmas cake sale 2.30-4.30 Xmas Bingo. 7pm for 7.30 We look forward to seeing you soon! Gittisham Parish Hall was very lucky to be one of a few charities to be gifted £450 of free paint from Crown this month. We would be glad of any help to paint the loos in September

55/25 To accept and approve apologies

56/25 To confirm the minutes of the meetings held on 10th July 2025

57/25 To receive the Beat Manager’s Report

58/25 To receive declarations of interest

59/25 To consider actions from the last meeting not otherwise on the agenda

60/25 To receive reports from County Council and District Council representatives, and to consider Local Government reorganisation

61/25 To receive a report on the EDDC Local Plan and consider any actions arising

62/25 To consider the following planning applications:

63/25 To receive reports from councillors on areas of responsibility and actions since the last meeting:

64/25 To receive a report from the Chair

65/25 To consider a review of remuneration of the parish clerk in line with the annual NALC salary scales, and associated pension payments

66/25 To approve the September payments and to note the current bank balance

67/25 To consider proposals to reduce the balance of Gittisham Parish Council’s reserves

68/25 To consider changing the location of future parish council meetings

69/25 Clerk’s report

70/25 For information only; items for the forward agenda

71/25 To consider any late entry correspondence

72/25 Date of next two meetings

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