Parish Council

West Down Parish Council. 

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West Down Parish Council

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West Down Parish Council Meeting

Wednesday 7th July 2021

commencing at 7:30pm.

West Down Parish Hall.

The public and press are cordially invited to be present.

(Agenda available 1st July)

Dear Dog Owners.

WARNING. 

Adders have been sighted.

What to do if your dog is bitten by an Adder.

If you think your dog has been bitten by an Adder, take it to a vet as quickly as possible.

The sooner your dog sees a vet, the better their chances of making a full recovery.

• Carry your dog to reduce the spread of the Adder’s venom around your dog’s body.
• Bathe the wound in cold water to help control the swelling.
• Keep your dog warm, but not too warm, and quiet as you transport it to the vet.
• Don’t attempt any first aid as this can do more harm than good.

If you don’t see the incident, symptoms of Adder bites in dogs can include:

• Two small puncture wounds
• Major swelling that may be dark in colour
• Limping, yelping or other evidence of your dog being in pain
• Blood/bruises
• Inflamed skin – from where the venom has spread
  

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Braunton Neighbourhood Police Newsletter May 2021

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Dog Warden Visits

Dear Residents and Visitors

After continued reports and concerns of Dog Waste being left on the Public Highway, Community Field and other green areas it has become necessary to ask the Dog Warden Service from the Local Council to help.

The Dog Warden will visit the Village on a regular basis to check areas of concern. 

Your assistance in keeping the Village clean is appreciated.

Kind regards
West Down Parish Council.

A3123 Mullacott Cross to Lynton Cross

Works are to take place between the 28^th June and 6^th July inc.  The works will be carried out at night during a temporary road closure (7pm to 7am), with the road reopened during the daytime.
The works have also been extended so there will be a temporary closure between Lynton Cross and Easter Close Cross.  A further diversion route will be in place during this time via A399 Combe Martin, Ilfracombe, B3230 New Barnstaple Rd.
Should you require any further information please contact:
James Millichope – Devon County Council
Tel:  0345 155 1004

Highway Structural Maintenance – A361 Deans Cross to South Deans Farm

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Accessibility Statement

If you have any problems accessing the information on the West Down Parish Council pages, please contact the Parish Clerk, Vanessa Hunt by email v.huntwdparishclerk@gmail.com who will provide a format suitable for your needs.

West Down Parish Council Statement
from Chair Carole King and Vice Chair Sue Ayre

Due to the Coronavirus, the West Down Parish Council will not be meeting in the usual way.
We are awaiting legal information on alternative ways of carrying out our duties. In the meantime, we are forwarding information on the current situation to those who are updating the various community websites and social media outlets. Our contact details are on the village website, please let us know if you have any concerns and we will deal with them to the best of our ability.
We are liaising with Deb Hayes who is co-ordinating the West Down Volunteer Group, and as a community, we are all very grateful to her and her team. There is some finance support available from the Devon County Council and the Fullabrook CIC to support this initiative.
Our Community Shop has been working really hard to keep us all supplied and are to be congratulated. Sue Bond and her team have put in long hours and still remain cheerful and helpful. It is great that so many new volunteers have stepped up to take over from those regulars who are over 70. There are a number of NHS workers in our community and we are sure that everyone applauds them and wishes them well.
We are a strong, vibrant community and we will come through this. We will have found new strengths and made new friends. The West Down After the Virus Party will be quite something! Stay safe!

Parish Council – Ash dieback

Ash die-back is becoming increasingly prevalent and landowners are reminded that it is their responsibility to ensure public safety. Dead or diseased trees need to be removed or made safe where they could fall across roads or pathways. Advice and information can be found on
https://www.devon.gov.uk/environment/ash-dieback

About our Parish Council

West Down Parish Council meets in Room 2000 of the Parish Hall on the first Wednesday in the month at 7.30 p.m. Members of the public are invited to attend these meetings.

Public Speaking/Question Time

 The Parish Council’s Standing Orders for Agenda Item ‘Public Speaking/Question Time’ are as follows:

1.  People wishing to speak should advise the Parish Clerk or Chair at least 24 hours before the start of the meeting in writing or by email.
2.  A 15-minute period will be allowed at the start of every meeting where members of the Public may speak to issue a statement and/or ask a question to the Parish Council. Speaking/Question Time be limited to 2 minutes per person but may be extended at the Chair’s discretion.  A maximum of two questions be allowed per person.  In the event of no one wishing to speak, the meeting may proceed immediately.
3. Questions are to be brought back into the meeting for consideration under Agenda item ‘Unresolved Questions’. This item to be scheduled before ‘Any Other Business’.
4. Parishioners may also raise issues without attending the meeting, but these must be submitted to the Parish Council in writing or by email (see below).

Parish Council Minutes

Minutes of  the meetings are posted here after approval – usually one month after the meeting is held.

The Parish Council team

Councillors and officials are:

Councillors and Officials

Parish Clerk   Vanessa Hunt  – London House, West Down (01271) 863799 – v.huntwdparishclerk@gmail.com

County Councillor – Andrea Davis – andrea.davis@devon.gov.uk

District Councillor – Malcolm Wilkinson – Malcolm.wilkinson@northdevon.gov.uk

Police Representative – PCSO Andy Frisby – Andy.Frisby@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk

West Down Parish Council – Standing Orders. (click here)