Parish Council
Draft Parish Council Minutes September 2026
Minutes of the Meeting of Sticklepath Parish Council held on
7th September 2026 at 7:30pm at Sticklepath Village Hall
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Councillors Present:
Cllr Kevin Sales (Chair), Cllr Jacob Powell (Vice-Chair), Cllr Kay Loram, Cllr Derek Moore, Cllr Ewa Farwell.
In Attendance:
Julia Wherrell (Clerk)
Cllr Sue Davies
599.1 Declarations of Interest
There were no declarations of interest
599.2 Apologies for Absence
None had been received.
599.3 Public Participation
No members of the public were present.
559.4 Approval of the Minutes of the Meeting held 13th July 2026
The minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 13th July 2026 were considered, agreed and signed as a correct record.
559.5 Reports
559.5.1 Chair’s Report
The Chair referred to the postponing of the LGR review. He confirmed that a local resident has volunteered to paint the village gateways. It was agreed to minute thanks to the outgoing Clerk, Julia Wherrell.
559.5.2 Sticklepath Street Project Committee (SSPC) Report
A meeting took place on 28th July and minutes will be forthcoming.
559.5.3 Sticklepath Moor Nature Reserve Committee (SMNCR) Report
A meeting took place on 28th July and minutes will be forthcoming.
559.5.4 Clerk’s Report
The Clerk reported that the Council’s Facebook page had been set up and was set to not receive comments. She also confirmed her resignation as of 31st Aug 2026.
559.5.5 Road Warden’s Report
Cllr Powell reported that the general consensus from residents is that the road repair work has been a success. The road markings have still to be agreed with DCC Highways. In his comprehensive report, he asked everyone be aware of dry or decayed tree branches and to report them to the local authority. He will also be conducting a 5 metre check throughout the village to ensure that large vehicles can access both sides of the village safely. The will also be early Autumn Leaf shedding/Drain checks
559.5.6 Okehampton Cluster Group Report
Cllr Moore, Cllr Farwell and the Clerk attended the networking event organised by DALC at Okehampton Charter Hall on 22nd July. The resulting report was circulated to Councillors.
559.5.7 Playing Field Committee report
Cllr Loram reported that a litter pick and hedge cutting were due to take place. A quote for the hedge cutting had been accepted.
559.5.8 Sue Davies, County Councillor report
Cllr Davies discussed the LGR reorganisation. She was also interested in the work of both the Street Committee and the Sticklepath Moor Committee. The Clerk to forward the relevant reports to her.
559.5.9 Any other Reports
559.6 Posting of public notices on Community Website
It is hoped this can be simplified as part of the ongoing website discussion.
559.7 Items brought forward and actions from previous meeting
559.7.1 Bus Shelter Notices
Cllr Moore asked that this be carried forward.
559.7.2 Website Changes
A meeting with the developer and Cllr Loram and Cllr Wherrell has still to be arranged. Action: Action Cllr Loram and Clerk
559.8 Finances
559.8.1 Payments
It was agreed to authorise the following payments:
To approve the following payments. Late invoices will be circulated at or before the meeting.
It was agreed to authorise the following payments:
| 559.8.1.1 | Lloyds Bank | Bank Charges | £4.25 |
| 559.8.1.2 | Julia Wherrell | Clerk Salary for Aug | £288.09 |
| 559.8.1.3 | Microsoft 365 | Monthly subscription | £8.49 |
| 559.8.1.4 | West Country Maintenance
Inv no. WGM-2751 |
To cut (collect) and strim the playing field on 06/07 & 20/07 | £156.00 |
559.8.2 Receipts
To note the receipt of the following payments:
| 559.8.2.5 | Lloyds Bank | Interest | £2.37 |
| 559.8.2.6 | Kevin Sales | Playing Field Fund (raised at Open Gardens) | £460.00 |
| 559.8.2.7 | SLCC Enterprises | Refund for cancelled ILCA training | £117.60 |
559.8.3 Other Financial Matters
The following matter was noted:
Bank Balance at 27/8/26 £10,184.32 (including £5401.79 in savings)
- Access to Lloyds Bank for Cllrs Hawking and Farwell and Wherrell for payment approval purposes will need to be set up as soon as possible.
559.9 Planning
559.9.1 Planning Applications
None had been received.
559.9.2 Planning Decisions
None had been received
559.9.3 Planning Matters
The Clerk has contacted Chris Booty, the DNPA case officer concerned with the unauthorised development near Tongue End and had been told that they are on the case.
559.10 Standing Orders
Cllr Hawking is to provide a clean copy for approval and uploading onto the website. This was carried over as Cllr Hawking was absent from the meeting. Action: Cllr Hawking
559.11 Defibrillator Replacement
Cllr Hawking is looking at the various defibrillators available. Her report was carried over as Cllr Hawking was absent from the meeting. Action: Cllr Hawking
Items for Next Meeting
Defibrillator – Cllr Hawking
Standing Orders – Cllr Hawking
Website update – Cllr Loram and Cllr Wherrell
Bus shelter notices – Cllr Moore
To receive any other urgent items for October
The meeting ended at 20.53
The next meeting is on October 5th 2026
Parish Clerk Email: clerk@sticklepath.org