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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL HELD ON WEDNESDAY 12TH MARCH 2008
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL HELD ON WEDNESDAY 12TH MARCH 2008 AT 7.00 P.M. AT THE TOWN HALL, 9 DEVON SQUARE, NEWTON ABBOT
PRESENT Councillor K. Smith (Mayor) Presiding
Councillor D. Corney-Walker (Deputy Mayor)
Councillors Mrs C. Bunday
H.L.J. Cole
C. Davieson
Mrs A. Fry
Miss J. Fry
M. Hocking
D. Howe
Mrs G. Leeper
R. Leeper
K. Lewis
C. Parker
K. Purchase
A. Vizor
Mrs D. Watts
Devon County Councillor Gordon Hook, attended.
Representatives of the press: Dawn Ellis – Mid Devon Advertiser
Emma Pearcy – Herald Express
By invitation: Rebecca Harriot, Director of Provider Development, Devon Primary Care Trust
The Meeting opened with Prayers by the Mayor’s Chaplain, Rev. Edgar Daniel
441. APOLOGIES
An apology for absence was submitted on behalf of Councillor Mrs S. Maddicott.
442. MINUTES
The Minutes of the Meeting of the Council held on 30th January 2008 were received and signed as a correct record.
443. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Nil.
444. DEVON PRIMARY CARE TRUST – A STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
The Mayor welcomed Rebecca Harriot, Director of Provider Development, Devon Primary Care Trust (DPCT) who had been invited to attend and speak following her attendance at the Council’s meeting in September 2007 to discuss public consultation events.
Ms Harriot explained, with the aid of slides, that jointly with Devon County Council the DPCT had launched a Strategic Review framework document, a summary of which had been circulated at the meeting. The bodies had, following the consultations last year, been able to create a framework document that set out a clear picture of where their priorities should lie. These priorities had been set out in the framework document upon which further consultation was now being carried out. The consultations were based on three areas:-
i. Views and opinions
ii. Population and needs
iii. Aspects of care.
As part of the Strategic Review Ms Harriot explained that certain aspects of care were considered in detail under the following theses:-
Staying Healthy
Birth and maternity
Children and young people
Urgent care
Planned care
Mental health and wellbeing
Long-term conditions and disability
Older people
End of life care
It was explained that the next steps would be to test these themes through further consultation through all channels, e.g. on-line, a presentation event in May in Newton Abbot and a DVD. The timetable for conclusion was first consultation report on 2nd May; final report by mid June; launch of full five year Strategic Plan and Programme by end of June.
At the conclusion of Ms Harriott’s presentation the Mayor invited Members to put forward questions and make comments. The matters raised by Members included the following:-
The role of community hospitals and in particular the role and services to be provided at the new Newton Abbot Hospital;
The role and use of ‘drop-in/walk-in’ centres in Devon;
The future of Mapleton Community Care Centre, Ashburton Road, Newton Abbot;
Cost of car parking at hospitals;
The availability of stroke and renal units in Newton Abbot.
Upon responding to the questions put, the Mayor thanked Ms Harriott for her attendance whereupon she left the meeting.
445. MAYORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Mayor referred to the list of engagements which he had carried out since 30th January.
The Mayor referred to two events in particular: the launch of the Big Midnight Walk for McMillan Cancer support and Rowcroft. He explained a half marathon would be held over-night in early June; he also referred to the successful charity concert held on Saturday 8th of March which raised £1,200 for Homestart.
446. PROCEEDINGS OF COMMITTEES
(a) The Minutes of the Meeting of the Planning Committee held on 22nd January 2008 as presented by the Chairman, Councillor D. Howe were received and approved.
(b) The Minutes of the Meeting of the Environment Services Committee held on 6th February 2008 as presented by the Chairman, Councillor M Hocking were received and approved.
(c) The Minutes of the Meeting of the Planning Committee held on 12th February 2008 as presented by the Chairman, Councillor D. Howe were received and approved.
(d) The Minutes of the Meeting of the Finance & General Purposes Committee held on 20th February 2008 as presented by the Chairman, Councillor D. Corney-Walker were received and approved.
(e) The Minutes of the Meeting of the Transportation Committee held on 27th February 2008 as presented by the Chairman, Councillor Mrs D. Watts were received and approved.
(a) The Minutes of the Meeting of the Planning Committee held on 4th March 2008 as presented by the Chairman, Councillor D. Howe were received and approved, subject to the following:-
Minute 437 - APPEAL – 07/02385/MAJ – LAND AT MILE END, ASHBURTON ROAD, NEWTON ABBOT
The Chairman referred to notification from Teignbridge District Council which gave notice of receipt of an Appeal against the refusal of an outline application for development at land at Mile End, Ashburton Road, Newton Abbot. It was explained that the Council would be notified in due course of the date, time and venue of the Public Inquiry to enable the Council to attend should it so wish.
RESOLVED that the Council be represented at the forthcoming Appeal against the refusal of an outline application for development at land at Mile End, Ashburton Road, Newton Abbot by the Chairman of the Planning Committee and a local Ward Member for Bradley.
447. CORPORATE IDENTITY – NEWTON ABBOT TOWN COUNCIL AND THE TOWN & GWR MUSEUM
The Town Clerk, with the aid of slides, presented proposals for the adoption of a device to aid the creation of a strong identity for the Council, Town and the Town and GWR Museum.
He explained that although the current Town Crest should be retained and employed for civic and ceremonial purposes, it was not practical to be applied to a full range of applications and sizes required in the day to day branding and marketing of the Town Council. The Town Crest however would need to be redrawn as it was not currently available in the necessary formats to be used by either the Council’s staff or printers/designers. The Clerk proposed that a new, simpler, clearer ‘logo’ be adopted based upon the architecturally recognisable St Leonard’s Clock Tower. Examples of the proposed ‘logo’ and its variations were presented to the Council, which were intended to be used in applications such as the Council’s stationery, website, newsletters, certificates, leaflets etc.
To highlight the need to create a strong image for more tangible marketing purposes, the Clerk presented a series of slides proposing a new identity for the Town and GWR Museum based on the St Leonard’s Clock Tower clock and a GWR locomotive wheel. He demonstrated how such images could benefit the marketing of the Museum using the proposed image on its leaflets and website.
Arising from consideration of the Clerk’s report and Members expressing support for the new identities but caution not to forget the Town’s heritage by losing the current Town Crest, it was
RESOLVED
(a) that the new Town Council and Museum identity devices be adopted for the uses demonstrated by the Town Clerk;
(b) that the existing Town Crest be redrawn and continue to be used for civic ceremonial purposes;
(c) that enquiries made into the registration of the Town Crest with the College of Arms.
448. NOTICE OF MOTION
Consideration was given to the following Notice of Motion proposed by Councillor D Howe and seconded by Councillor K Smith:-
“That the Council consider and agree specific amendments to Standing Orders and that the Clerk be empowered to take on board those amendments and subsequently rewrite Standing Orders to take account of those amendments but not change the meaning in a layout which is more readily accessible. New Standing Orders to then be put before Council 23rd April for formal ratification incorporating those amendments."
An amendment was proposed and seconded that the proposed amendments to Standing Orders be adopted but that the Council considers any further amendments upon receipt of the national model standing orders when published.
Upon being put to the vote it was
RESOLVED that the proposed amendments to Standing Orders be adopted but that the Council considers any further amendments upon receipt of the national model standing orders when published.
449. COMMITTEE STRUCTURE
Further to minute 412/02/08 consideration was given to proposals to revise the structure of the Council’s committees/sub-committees, Standing Orders and new Terms of Reference (previously circulated).
The Town Clerk took Members through the documentation in detail explaining where changes were proposed to either reflect the Council’s current practices or to facilitate the proposed committee structure changes.
Arising from consideration of the proposals it was
RESOLVED
(a) that the changes to the Council’s Standing Orders as detailed by the Town Clerk be approved and adopted;
(b) that the Terms of Reference be approved and adopted;
(c) that the committees and sub-committees give consideration to the inclusion of co-opted members as appropriate and agree their status.
450. NEWTON ABBOT WAR MEMORIAL
Further to minute 317(a)/12/07, the Chairman of Finance & General Purposes Committee, Councillor D Corney-Walker, reported in considerable detail on the application to include a commemoration to Lt Herbert Stewart Chambers on the Newton Abbot War Memorial.
Councillor Corney-Walker explained the approach he had taken in investigating Lt Chambers’ genealogy, his findings related to parentage, place of birth, siblings, employment, marriage, where he lived, children and the place and times of the deaths in the family. Councillor Corney-Walker had obtained copies of the relevant birth, marriage and death certificates.
In conclusion, Councillor Corney-Walker expressed the view that arising from his investigations Lt Chambers did not meet the Council’s adopted criteria to have a commemoration on the Newton Abbot War Memorial. However he suggested the information gathered be forwarded to the London Borough of Merton where Lt Chambers spent the majority of his life.
Accordingly it was
RESOLVED
(a) that Mr R Wills be informed that it was the Council’s view that Lt Herbert Stewart Chambers did not meet the Council’s adopted criteria to have a memorial added to the Newton Abbot War Memorial;
(b) that the information obtained by Councillor Corney-Walker be forwarded to the London Borough of Merton inviting it to include a memorial if appropriate;
(c) that Councillor Corney-Walker be thanked for his efforts in obtaining the necessary information to allow the Council to come to a reasoned conclusion.
451. STREET NAMING AND NUMBERING
The Council gave consideration to a request to name a new housing development of six properties at Quay Terrace, Newton Abbot ‘Quay Mews’.
Accordingly it was
RESOLVED that the Council raises no objections to the allocation of the name ‘Quay Mews’ to the development of six properties at Quay Terrace, Newton Abbot.
452. TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE – TOWN QUAY, NEWTON ABBOT
The Council noted the proposed temporary road closure at the Town Quay from 7th April to 25th April 2008.
453. LATE CORRESPONDENCE
The Clerk reported the receipt of a letter today from Councillor Mr G Gaskell tendering her resignation from the Bradley Ward of the Council with immediate effect.
The Clerk explained that the vacancy would be advertised as required by statute and that if 10 electors called for an election one would be held within 60 days of the closure of the notice. Should an election not be called the Council would be required to co-opt.
Members requested the Mayor write to Councillor Mrs Gaskell on the Council’s behalf thanking her for all her efforts on behalf of Newton Abbot.
454. COMMON SEAL
It was proposed by the Mayor, Councillor K. Smith, seconded by the Deputy Mayor, Councillor D. Corney-Walker that the Common Seal of the Council be affixed to any document or documents necessary to give affect to the resolutions passed by the Council at this Meeting.
At conclusion of the Meeting the Mayor invited all present to join him for light refreshments.
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Chairman