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Council meetings are  held on the 2nd & 4th Thursday in  each month (unless otherwise stated). The second Meeting will deal primarily with planning issues.

The diary of meetings for 2010:

8th April N&NVH Village Hall
22nd April N&N Village Hall
13th May Annual Parish Council Meeting WIC
27th May WIC
10th June N&N Village Hall
24th June N&N Village Hall
8th July WIC
22nd July WIC
5th Aug N&N Village Hall
9th Sept  WIC
23rd Sept WIC
14th Oct N&N Village Hall
28th Oct N&N Village Hall
11th Nov WIC
25th Nov WIC
9th Dec N&N Village Hall



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Parish Notices

27.05.10
Please note the red notices are the latest additions

ALLOTMENTS


For some time Parishioners have been asking for allotments.  The nearest plots are in Yealmpton, but are already heavily over-subscribed.  If there is sufficient demand, the District and Parish Councils have a duty to try to find suitable local provision.  In April Councillors Suzie Cooper and Jeremy Brown met with a group of Parishioners and established there was a demand for at least six allotments.  No known private land owners have offered a suitable site.  The two sites the District Councils owns are the playing field at Butts Park (already used for cricket and football) and the smaller parcel of land between the tennis courts and play-park in Noss.  The Parish Council has asked that the interested residents who will use the allotments form a working group in preparation for the formation of an allotment society. The District Council has offered funds to help establish the site.  The Parish Council will formally consult with local residents on the final choice of sites. To allay fears of unsightliness the Parish Council is likely to insist on:
A) Strict controls regarding design and layout and use.
B) Only allowing fruit, vegetables and flowers to be grown.
C) Small sheds of identical design and colour
D) Suitable modest screening and landscaping, possibly with fruit tress     (e.g. cordoned apples etc)
E) No animal keeping
F) No communal compost heaps
G) No bonfires
H) No tatty plots.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact any member of the Parish Council.  In these straightened economic times it is better that under used amenity land is put to community use, rather than left for others to identify money making schemes, such as car-parking.

 


   Marine Crime

Devon & Cornwall Constabulary have produced  soft waterproof marine covers for outboard engines, to replace hardcovers, when the engines are left unattended. The covers have the Devon & Cornwall Constabulary logo emblazoned on them and are designed to deter thieves. The covers cost £15 each and are available from the Harbour Master.

 



DOGS


 About 200 dogs are reported lost or stolen to SHDC each year. The dog warden’s job involves collecting stray dogs and trying to reunite them with their owners. If a dog is found and taken to a kennel because the owner cannot be traced, it will cost a minimum of £49.00 to reclaim your animal.

Please ensure your dog has, at the very least, a dog tag on its collar.
 If your pet has not been tagged or micro chipped you can call the dog wardens for advice on 01803 861234.

 



POTHOLES


“YOUR county needs you” is the message from Devon County Council as it calls on people to help in dealing with potholes on Devon’s roads.

The County Council wants residents in Devon to play a part in helping its highways teams to identify areas that are in need of emergency repairs.

Potholes and safety defects on the county’s roads can be reported online at www.devon.gov.uk or by calling the My Devon Customer Service Centre on 0845 155 1004.



SDCLAG


The South Devon Coastal Local Action Group - Business Growth and Diversification Fund (BGD) is a small grant scheme which helps businesses grow and diversify by investing in both capital and revenue activities. A grant can be for up to 30% of eligible project costs, in the range £1,000 - £10,000.
To be eligible projects must either involve diversification into non agricultural activities; or create and develop micro-businesses; or encourage tourism activities. Other criteria which must be met include having a business trading address in the South Devon Coastal area; employing less than 10 full-time staff; an annual turnover less than £1.7 million; a current set of accounts with a robust business plan: and, if required, a submitted or approved planning application.
The grant can be used to buy new equipment, install new technology, develop and test a product, introduce new marketing techniques, improve energy efficiency, reduce environment impact, minimize waste or make alterations or improvements to business premises.
For further advice and to apply, contact Cathy Heath, South Devon Coastal Project Officer by email cathy@ruraldevon.org or call 01548 858805.



OPERATION HOME ALONE


Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service has launched a campaign aimed at people who live alone and could be at risk of fire.Members of the public area asked to contact the fire service on 0800 7311 822  and to provide details of people they know who may be at risk from fire.The community safety department should then write to the individual offering fire safety advice through a home fire safety visit

 



Mobile Library

Please note that the mobile library visiting days and times change on January 4th.

See 'Local Information' for details

 

HOUSING – PUBLIC CONSULTATION

South Hams District Council has entered into a Community Engagement Programme regarding the allocation of sites for development to be included in their draft Development Plan Documents. These will be included in the formal planning documents known as the Local Development Framework. SHDC has planned for 400 homes, spread around 52 villages. Newton & Noss has been identified as one of 16 “sustainable” villages most likely to be allocated a site due to its local services, school and shops. 11 potential development sites have been identified (9 in Newton and 2 in Noss).   In June the Parish Council arranged an Open Meeting and provided questionnaires to gauge public opinion, the results of which have been sent to SHDC .
 The results are  in the Document Library section of this web site.



BLOOD DONORS URGENTLY REQUIRED
Each time the Blood Donor Service visits Yealmpton, they need to collect at least 85 units of blood to meet the demands of the hospitals. The average collection at Yealmpton is only 51 units of blood.
More donors are needed
Appointments can be made by calling the Donor Helpline on 0845 7 711 711 or visiting www.blood.co.uk.
Perhaps you can support the service by helping to recruit a new donor? Either ask them to attend a session, phone the Donor Helpline on 0845 7 711 711 or visit the website to enrol



 

Don't be scared, be well prepared

The above named leaflet has been produced to provide emergency planning advice to members of the public in order to help protect them and their homes in an emergency such as a flood, fire, storm, power cut or gas leak...  The subjects included include:- 

  • Events that could occur
  • What to do in an emergency
  • How to prepare for an emergency
  • Maintaining your home
  • Emergency Bag
  • Driving tips
  • Looking after pets
  • Have you put ICE in your mobile?
  • Local radio
  • Useful numbers in your mobile phone
  • Local Resilience Forum

These leaflets are being circulated throughout Devon, including district/town/parish councils, libraries and the emergency services.

If additional copies are required please contact Peter Dale, Emergency Planning Officer, South Hams District Council, Follaton House, Totnes on 01803 861278 or peter.dale@southhams.gov.uk

An electronic copy can be found here...

 

Second Home or Holiday Home Owner
Forgot your day of collection or do you need recycling sacks?
Call South Hams District Council,
01803 861234
Is your collection day not suitable?
You can arrange in advance to take a limited amount of
waste to the recycling centre. Call, Devon County Council
to book this in. Tel: 0845 1551010
Is your property let for self catering?
Contact South Hams District Council trade waste collections.
Tel: 01803 861234
& Holiday Homes

You can download a copy of this notice here...



 

BISHOPS COURT CONSULTING ROOM

 As well as being available for medical appointments, the Consulting Room can be hired on either a regular or one-off basis by anyone wishing to provide what can loosely be regarded as a community service.
There are opportunities for reflexology, aromatherapy, tutoring, counselling, hypnotherapy etc.

To discuss the options in more detail, please ring the Parish Clerk on 872538

 

CHELSON MEADOW
Please note that South Hams Residents should no longer be turned away from using Chelson Meadow. Plymouth County Council held a meeting with Devon County Council when they confirmed that the ban on Devon County Council Residents using the Chelson Meadow facility should be withdrawn, with immediate effect. However, commercial vehicles can only gain access to the site with a permit which are only issued to Plymouth residents( policy since 2002). There is a similar agreement with Torbay. Therefore householders of Devon, Torbay and Plymouth should be able to use the Recycling Centre they find most convenient.

 




OF INTEREST TO KEEN DEVON WALKERS
Visit www.walkingindevon.co.uk to download walk leaflets (free).
Included on the site are local walks plus links to:-
Walking groups
Books on Devon walks and  Devon maps
Accommodation along the way
Walks in other counties
and the all important weather forecast.
NOT FORGETTING…….
The Newton & Noss Footpath Guide – only £1.50 from the
Post Office and Pharmacy.

 

Emergency Numbers

If you wish to report a Council related incident or require advice, please contact either Devon County Council or South Hams District Council, as follows:-

Emergency Services                         999
NHS Direct                                          0845 4647
Flu Information Line                          0800 1513 513
Environment Agency Floodline       0845 988 1188
Coastguard Infoline                          0870 600 6505
Highways Agency Information line  08457 50 40 30
Ant Terrorism Hotline                       0800 789 321
Crime Stoppers                                 0800 555 111

 

Devon County Council:                    0845 155 1015      (mainly highway issues)

South Hams District Council:           01803 861234
Out of hours -                                       01803 867034

Emergency Freephone Numbers:-
                
Gas:                                                     0800 111 999
Water:                                                 0800 169 1144
Electricity:                                          0800 365 900

 


THE GLASS SKIP, NOSS
If you use the skip, your attention is drawn to the following please:-

 

  • This facility is provided for household and not commercial glass.
  • It is totally unacceptable to leave bottles, boxes of bottles, plastic bags full of glass and other refuse on the ground.
  • If the skip is full, please take your glass home – it is not at all helpful to leave any type of waste on the ground or hung on the skip for someone else to dispose of on your behalf. The bags tend to blow away and the boxes soak up the rain.
  • It is not the job of the skip lorry driver to tidy every site he visits so it is left to the public-spirited residents of Noss to clear up the mess.
  • The Parish Council will be reviewing the future of the glass skip. Will it stay or will it go?
  • Your comments are invited via the Parish Clerk please.




FAULTY STREET LIGHTING
             If you know of a lamp which is not working, please report it. Thank you.
www.devon.gov.uk/street_lighting
  or telephone: 0845 155 1004 quoting the lamp number


IVYBRIDGE RING & RIDE

The “Ring & Ride” bus provides a shopping service for anyone who finds normal bus services difficult to use.
The driver will collect and return you from your house and help with any shopping on your return if needed. There is a tail-lift for wheelchair users or anyone who finds the steps difficult, and the bus stops at Morrisons, Sainsburys and Plymouth City Centre.

To reserve your place, please telephone Dave on 690444.
He is in the office from Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 12.30pm.

This service is supported by the Parish Council.

NEED A NATIONAL BUS PASS?
For an application form call 01392 383688


DOG FOULING

Unfortunately it is necessary to include this unpleasant topic as complaints have been received about several areas in the Parish.

DOG OWNERS ARE REMINDED THAT DISPOSING OF A PLASTIC BAG OF DOG WASTE INTO THE NEAREST HEDGE OR ONTO THE GROUND IS UNACCEPTABLE. PLEASE USE A BIN OR TAKE THE WASTE HOME.

Anyone with a concern is encouraged to report names, times and places either direct to the Dog Warden at SHDC, Follaton House, Totnes, TQ9 5NE (01803 861234) or to the Parish Clerk. Photos are also helpful.

Anyone with a dog is reminded that it is an offence to allow your pet to foul in a public place or wander the streets alone.

POLICE NOTICES

www.devon-cornwall.police.uk

New Website: Newton & Noss is part of the “Ivybridge Rural South” area. Enter your full post code and you will find a range of information specific to this area, including reported crimes.

Secure your property:   

The advice is to take all security precautions and don't leave gardening or DIY tools unlocked as they may be used to force entry.

Also please review the security of outboard engines – determined thieves will have the tools to cut through chains and bolts.

Residents are asked to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity.

Registering Keyholder details: A new keyholder information database bureau has been created. For details of the scheme and the advantages of registering your details, please click here.

Distraction Burglaries: 
Please be on your guard and remember to check the identity of all cold callers, using door chains if fitted, until you are satisfied the caller is genuine. If you are suspicious call the Police without delay - 08452 777 444.

South West Water:
 If someone knocks at your door claiming to represent South West Water, there is a special number to call if you want to check the caller’s identity.
Ring South West Water on:- 0800 169 1144.
Never use a number provided by the caller as it could be bogus.

Access by Password:  By law all utility companies have to operate a password scheme. A householder can arrange a password with the company so meter readers, workmen, etc. are only allowed access to a home if the correct password is given.
A password contact number is usually printed on the reverse of utility bills and the Police urge all vulnerable/elderly recipients to take advantage of this system.

Neighbourhood Watch Scheme:   Many areas of Newton & Noss participate in the scheme but the Police are keen to encourage more.
Leaflets which explain the benefits and the Parish Council has set aside a small budget to support set-up costs.
Please telephone or email the Clerk if you want to know more.

Road Tax:   Please note that any vehicle which has a SORN declaration must be stored OFF the road.

Please support our Post Office by renewing your Licence over the counter. 

Neighbourhood Beat Manager:  
P.C. John Nolan. On-duty mobile: 0845 656 6809 Police Community Support Officer:  
Sid Lawrence. On-duty mobile: 0845 656 7987The central number for Devon & Cornwall Constabulary is
08452 777 444
but always dial 999 in an emergency.

To report information anonymously ring Crimestoppers on
0800 555 111


 

NEWTON & NOSS CARERS SUPPORT GROUP

The Group meets on the second Thursday of each month. All those caring in any way are most welcome to join or if you would like information about the availability of benefits please contact Sarah Roe.
 
The CARERS LINK gives access to Flexible Breaks, Grants and Take-a-Break services.
 For more information contact Sarah Roe
 or the
 South Hams & West Devon Carers Link
 Tel: 01803 862622

 



REFUSE COLLECTION SERVICES


Please note that litter bins are not waste disposal points so bags must not be left near them.  Under the Clean Neighbourhoods & Environment Act it is an offence to leave refuse bags on the street at the mercy of dogs, rats, birds, etc. Household refuse is collected fromNewton and Noss each Tuesday.

Click here for the collection details from May 2009 to April 2010.


Compost Bins and Wormeries can be purchased at subsidised prices and will be delivered for a modest fee. For more information visit:-   www.westcountryworms.co.uk

or ring South Hams District Council on 01803 861199

RECYCLING CENTRES

Opening times

Ivybridge – Bridge Court (opposite the Tennis Centre and serving the South Hams)

March -October Weekdays 8.00am to 6.00pm Weekends 10.00am to 6.00pm
October - March Weekdays 8.30am to 4.30pm Weekends 10.00am to 4.30pm

Chelson Meadow:   Open every day except Christmas Day.
March to October:            8.30am to 7.30pm
November to February:    8.30am to 6.00pm