NOTICE OF ELECTION - Dartmoor Forest Parish Council
Election of Parish Councillors for the Parishes listed below Dartmoor Forest (Huccaby Ward) One Dartmoor Forest (Princetown Ward) Seven Dartmoor Forest (Postbridge Ward) Two 1. Forms of nomination for Parish Elections may be obtained from Clerks to Parish Councils or West Devon Borough Council, Kilworthy Park, Tavistock, Devon, PL 19 OBZ from the Returning Officer who will, at the request of an elector for any electoral area prepare a nomination paper for signature. 2. Nomination papers must be delivered by hand to the Returning Officer, West Devon Borough Council, Kilworthy Park, Tavistock, Devon, PL 19 OBZ on any day after the date of this notice but no later than 4 pm on Thursday, 9th April 2015. 3. If any election is contested the poll will take place on Thursday, 7th May 2015. 4. Applications to register to vote must reach the Electoral Registration Officer by 12 midnight on Monday 20 April 2015. 5. Applications, amendments or cancellations of postal votes must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at West Devon Borough Council, Kilworthy Park, Tavistock, Devon, PL 19 OBZ by 5 pm on Tuesday, 21st April 2015. . 6. New applications to vote by proxy at this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at West Devon Borough Council, Kilworthy Park, Tavistock, Devon, PL 19 OBZ by 5 pm on Tuesday, 28th April 2015. 7. Applications to vote by emergency proxy at this election applied for on grounds of physical incapacity or for work/service reasons, where that reason occurred after 5 pm on Tuesday, 28th April 2015, must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at West Devon Borough Council, Kilworthy Park, Tavistock, Devon, PL 19 OBZ by 5 pm on Thursday, 7th May 2015 |
NOTICE OF ELECTION - West Devon Borough Council
Election of a Borough Councillor for the Ward listed below Dartmoor One 1. Forms of nomination for the Borough Election may be obtained at West Devon Borough Council, Kilworthy Park, Tavistock, Devon, PL 19 OBZ from the Returning Officer who will, at the request of an elector for any electoral area prepare a nomination paper for signature. 2. Nomination papers must be delivered by hand to the Returning Officer, West Devon Borough Council, Kilworthy Park, Tavistock, Devon, PL 19 OBZ on any day after the date of this notice but no later than 4 pm on Thursday, 9th April 2015. 3. If any election is contested the poll will take place on Thursday, 7th May 2015. 4. Applications to register to vote must reach the Electoral Registration Officer by 12 midnight on Monday 20 April 2015. 5. Applications, amendments or cancellations of postal votes must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at West Devon Borough Council, Kilworthy Park, Tavistock, Devon, PL 19 OBZ by 5 pm on Tuesday, 21st April 2015. 6. New applications to vote by proxy at this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at West Devon Borough Council, Kilworthy Park, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 OBZ by 5 pm on Tuesday, 28th April 2015. 7. Applications to vote by emergency proxy at this election applied for on grounds of physical incapacity or for work/service reasons, where that reason occurred after 5 pm on Tuesday, 28th April 2015, must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at West Devon Borough Council, Kilworthy Park, Tavistock, Devon, PL 19 OBZ by 5 pm on Thursday, 7th May 2015 |
Library Update
Please find attached an update on plans to save Princetown Library by Bryan Harry. |
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Holne Moor archaeological conservation day 12 March 2015
Come and help Dartmoor National Park Rangers and Archaeologists carry out vital archaeological conservation work on Thursday 12 March at Holne Moor.
A number of important prehistoric burial cairns have become covered by gorse and bracken which threatens their long term condition. These impressive monuments, thought to be around 3,500 to 4,000 years old form an important part of the internationally regarded archaeological landscape of Holne Moor. We need your help to clear these sites of invasive vegetation and ensure that they are preserved for future generations.
If you would like to help us we will be meeting at 9.30 am at the large car park on Holne Moor located south of the Venford Dam (SX68837085). Please be sure to wear appropriate work clothes and suitable foot wear for moorland walking, as well as bringing waterproofs, drinks and a packed lunch. All tools will be provided. We will be returning back to the car park for 3.30 pm.
These volunteer days are an excellent opportunity to work with Archaeologists, learn about Dartmoor’s past and contribute to the preservation of our heritage - as well as enjoy some healthy exercise in wonderful surroundings. You will also be working with National Park Rangers and will gain an insight into their vital role in the management of the National Park.
We are limited to 20 volunteers, so please book early to ensure a place by emailing Andy Crabb (Archaeologist) at [email protected] or phone 01626 831077
Come and help Dartmoor National Park Rangers and Archaeologists carry out vital archaeological conservation work on Thursday 12 March at Holne Moor.
A number of important prehistoric burial cairns have become covered by gorse and bracken which threatens their long term condition. These impressive monuments, thought to be around 3,500 to 4,000 years old form an important part of the internationally regarded archaeological landscape of Holne Moor. We need your help to clear these sites of invasive vegetation and ensure that they are preserved for future generations.
If you would like to help us we will be meeting at 9.30 am at the large car park on Holne Moor located south of the Venford Dam (SX68837085). Please be sure to wear appropriate work clothes and suitable foot wear for moorland walking, as well as bringing waterproofs, drinks and a packed lunch. All tools will be provided. We will be returning back to the car park for 3.30 pm.
These volunteer days are an excellent opportunity to work with Archaeologists, learn about Dartmoor’s past and contribute to the preservation of our heritage - as well as enjoy some healthy exercise in wonderful surroundings. You will also be working with National Park Rangers and will gain an insight into their vital role in the management of the National Park.
We are limited to 20 volunteers, so please book early to ensure a place by emailing Andy Crabb (Archaeologist) at [email protected] or phone 01626 831077
ON CALL FIREFIGHTERS - PRINCETOWN
Job number:RT00054
Internal / External:External
Job type:OnCall
Location:Princetown
Contract type:Permanent
Posting date:05-Dec-2014
Job AdvertON CALL FIREFIGHTER
(acting to protect and save)
HAVE YOU GOT WHAT IT TAKES!
The On Call element of Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service is fundamental to our emergency cover across Devon and Somerset.
On-Call Firefighters are a group of community-spirited men and women who are ‘on-call’ to respond when their pager bleep – they are called into action by our Fire Control operators when they receive a 999 emergency call.
You will be an essential part of the Service by providing a part time service, responding to fire and emergency calls in the same way as Wholetime Firefighters. This is an opportunity to be part of a highly trained tight-knit team - it is exciting, challenging and most of all rewarding
You will be carrying out a range of jobs from attending fires, floods, road traffic accidents, chemical spills, and talking to your community about fire prevention.
On-Call Firefighters come from a variety of backgrounds - they could be self-employed, full time parents, trades people, administrators, shopkeepers but they all share a common purpose to give something back to the community.
You may be called out two/three times a week for one/two hours. This can be during the day, evenings or weekend but you choose the hours when you are available all we ask is for you to be flexible. The minimum availability hours contract is 63 hours per week (part cover) and 84 hours per week (full cover).
Does your employer know about the benefits and transferable skills the Service can offer in your workplace – for more information visit our website (a career with DSFRS/retained firefighter)
There are no qualifications but you must be:
aged 18 or over
able to respond from home/work within 5 minute
physically and medically fit with good eyesight and hearing
prepared for the commitment and discipline of being a Firefighter
Remuneration
Full Cover 84 hour contract
Trainee rates - £4041 pa
Development rates - £4200.88 pa
Competent rates - £5310.48 pa
To Apply – click on the red button below to apply
Selection Criteria
Successful applicants will undergo our selection process and pass the following:
• National Firefighters Written and Physical tests –(see link for further details and practice book)
• Interview – (see link for interview techniques)
• Medical - for more details visit our website - (a career with DSFRS/retained firefighter)
• Nominated to a Residential Training Course - (see link for course, dates and venue)
Ongoing advert
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Job number:RT00054
Internal / External:External
Job type:OnCall
Location:Princetown
Contract type:Permanent
Posting date:05-Dec-2014
Job AdvertON CALL FIREFIGHTER
(acting to protect and save)
HAVE YOU GOT WHAT IT TAKES!
The On Call element of Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service is fundamental to our emergency cover across Devon and Somerset.
On-Call Firefighters are a group of community-spirited men and women who are ‘on-call’ to respond when their pager bleep – they are called into action by our Fire Control operators when they receive a 999 emergency call.
You will be an essential part of the Service by providing a part time service, responding to fire and emergency calls in the same way as Wholetime Firefighters. This is an opportunity to be part of a highly trained tight-knit team - it is exciting, challenging and most of all rewarding
You will be carrying out a range of jobs from attending fires, floods, road traffic accidents, chemical spills, and talking to your community about fire prevention.
On-Call Firefighters come from a variety of backgrounds - they could be self-employed, full time parents, trades people, administrators, shopkeepers but they all share a common purpose to give something back to the community.
You may be called out two/three times a week for one/two hours. This can be during the day, evenings or weekend but you choose the hours when you are available all we ask is for you to be flexible. The minimum availability hours contract is 63 hours per week (part cover) and 84 hours per week (full cover).
Does your employer know about the benefits and transferable skills the Service can offer in your workplace – for more information visit our website (a career with DSFRS/retained firefighter)
There are no qualifications but you must be:
aged 18 or over
able to respond from home/work within 5 minute
physically and medically fit with good eyesight and hearing
prepared for the commitment and discipline of being a Firefighter
Remuneration
Full Cover 84 hour contract
Trainee rates - £4041 pa
Development rates - £4200.88 pa
Competent rates - £5310.48 pa
To Apply – click on the red button below to apply
Selection Criteria
Successful applicants will undergo our selection process and pass the following:
• National Firefighters Written and Physical tests –(see link for further details and practice book)
• Interview – (see link for interview techniques)
• Medical - for more details visit our website - (a career with DSFRS/retained firefighter)
• Nominated to a Residential Training Course - (see link for course, dates and venue)
Ongoing advert
Available documents
- Job Description
- Written Tests Practice Book
- Physical Fitness Standards
- Interview Practice Guidelines
- Training Courses 2015
- Vision Requirements
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The Dartmoor National Park Authority are inviting all those with an interest in promoting business on Dartmoor to join us at Parke for an evening event on the 3rd December. The evening will include an update on the Greater Dartmoor LEAF programme and look at how planning and business can work together to achieving a thriving Dartmoor economy.
We would be very grateful if you will help us to communicate with as many businesses and social enterprises as possible by passing this email on to any contacts you may have, including any business organisations that you are in contact with such as local chambers of trade.
Miss Jo Rumble
Communities Officer
Dartmoor National Park Authority
01626 831024
We would be very grateful if you will help us to communicate with as many businesses and social enterprises as possible by passing this email on to any contacts you may have, including any business organisations that you are in contact with such as local chambers of trade.
Miss Jo Rumble
Communities Officer
Dartmoor National Park Authority
01626 831024
NOTICE OF CASUAL VACANCY – DARTMOOR FOREST PARISH COUNCIL - PRINCETOWN WARD
I HEREBY GIVE NOTICE, in accordance with the provisions of Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act, 1972 that a casual vacancy has occurred for the office of Councillor for the Princetown Ward in the Parish of Dartmoor Forest.
An election to fill the vacancy shall be held if, within fourteen days of the date of this notice, notice in writing of a request for such an election has been given to the Chief Executive and Secretary of the West Devon Borough Council at his office at Kilworthy Park, Drake Road, Tavistock, Devon by ten local government electors for the electoral area.
Nigel Tigwell
Clerk to Dartmoor Forest Parish Council
Dated this 17th day of October, 2014.
I HEREBY GIVE NOTICE, in accordance with the provisions of Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act, 1972 that a casual vacancy has occurred for the office of Councillor for the Princetown Ward in the Parish of Dartmoor Forest.
An election to fill the vacancy shall be held if, within fourteen days of the date of this notice, notice in writing of a request for such an election has been given to the Chief Executive and Secretary of the West Devon Borough Council at his office at Kilworthy Park, Drake Road, Tavistock, Devon by ten local government electors for the electoral area.
Nigel Tigwell
Clerk to Dartmoor Forest Parish Council
Dated this 17th day of October, 2014.
NOTICE OF CASUAL VACANCY – DARTMOOR FOREST PARISH COUNCIL - PRINCETOWN WARD
I HEREBY GIVE NOTICE, in accordance with the provisions of Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act, 1972 that a casual vacancy has occurred for the office of Councillor for the Princetown Ward in the Parish of Dartmoor Forest.
An election to fill the vacancy shall be held if, within fourteen days of the date of this notice, notice in writing of a request for such an election has been given to the Chief Executive and Secretary of the West Devon Borough Council at his office at Kilworthy Park, Drake Road, Tavistock, Devon by ten local government electors for the electoral area.
Nigel Tigwell
Clerk to Dartmoor Forest Parish Council
Dated this 24th day of September, 2014.
I HEREBY GIVE NOTICE, in accordance with the provisions of Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act, 1972 that a casual vacancy has occurred for the office of Councillor for the Princetown Ward in the Parish of Dartmoor Forest.
An election to fill the vacancy shall be held if, within fourteen days of the date of this notice, notice in writing of a request for such an election has been given to the Chief Executive and Secretary of the West Devon Borough Council at his office at Kilworthy Park, Drake Road, Tavistock, Devon by ten local government electors for the electoral area.
Nigel Tigwell
Clerk to Dartmoor Forest Parish Council
Dated this 24th day of September, 2014.
People power could cut energy bills in West Devon
A new scheme which brings residents together so they can bid for a better deal on gas and electricity is being launch this month (August) by West Devon Borough Council. Switch & Save will be the first of its kind in Devon and is being organised in partnership with energy auction expert, iChoosr. Residents who are considering changing their energy supplier can sign up for free to take part in a special community energy auction. By grouping households together for collective switching it is possible to negotiate much lower tariffs than if customers switched supplier on their own. Some households in other parts of the UK, where similar schemes have been running for some times, have saved around £200 per year on their energy bills. Cllr Robert Sampson, West Devon Borough Council’s Community Services Chairman, said: “High energy bills are having an impact on many households in the borough with some living in fuel poverty. “This is a simple, no obligation scheme, where the power of the many can create benefits for the whole community. “The more residents who sign up, the more effective it will be so I would urge people to get involved with Switch & Save.” The community auction doesn’t take place until Tuesday, October 14 but those who are interested in taking part need to sign up beforehand. Registration opens on Tuesday, August 26 and closes the day before the auction on Monday, October 13. After the auction, an offer is made to the households who signed up but they do not have to accept if they change their minds. To sign up for the Switch & Save visit www.westdevon.gov.uk
A new scheme which brings residents together so they can bid for a better deal on gas and electricity is being launch this month (August) by West Devon Borough Council. Switch & Save will be the first of its kind in Devon and is being organised in partnership with energy auction expert, iChoosr. Residents who are considering changing their energy supplier can sign up for free to take part in a special community energy auction. By grouping households together for collective switching it is possible to negotiate much lower tariffs than if customers switched supplier on their own. Some households in other parts of the UK, where similar schemes have been running for some times, have saved around £200 per year on their energy bills. Cllr Robert Sampson, West Devon Borough Council’s Community Services Chairman, said: “High energy bills are having an impact on many households in the borough with some living in fuel poverty. “This is a simple, no obligation scheme, where the power of the many can create benefits for the whole community. “The more residents who sign up, the more effective it will be so I would urge people to get involved with Switch & Save.” The community auction doesn’t take place until Tuesday, October 14 but those who are interested in taking part need to sign up beforehand. Registration opens on Tuesday, August 26 and closes the day before the auction on Monday, October 13. After the auction, an offer is made to the households who signed up but they do not have to accept if they change their minds. To sign up for the Switch & Save visit www.westdevon.gov.uk
Filming Council Meetings etc. In a boost for local democracy and the independent free press, councils in England were brought into the 21st century on 6 August 2014 after Local Government Secretary, Eric Pickles, signed a Parliamentary order allowing press and public to film and digitally report from all public meetings of local government bodies.
Following the passage of both primary and secondary legislation, the move opens councils’ digital doors, covering broadcasters, national press, local press, bloggers and hyper-local journalists and the wider public. The new law aims to end active resistance amongst some councils to greater openness. Councils have even called the police to arrest people who tried to report, tweet or film council meetings, or claimed spurious ‘health and safety’ or ‘reputational risks’ to digital reporting. This new law builds on Margaret Thatcher’s successful Private Members’ Bill from 1960 which allowed for the written reporting of council meetings by the press. The new rules will apply to all public meetings, including town and parish councils and fire and rescue authorities.
The Openness of Local Government Regulations 2014, which apply to England, give rights to members of the press and public to:
Following the passage of both primary and secondary legislation, the move opens councils’ digital doors, covering broadcasters, national press, local press, bloggers and hyper-local journalists and the wider public. The new law aims to end active resistance amongst some councils to greater openness. Councils have even called the police to arrest people who tried to report, tweet or film council meetings, or claimed spurious ‘health and safety’ or ‘reputational risks’ to digital reporting. This new law builds on Margaret Thatcher’s successful Private Members’ Bill from 1960 which allowed for the written reporting of council meetings by the press. The new rules will apply to all public meetings, including town and parish councils and fire and rescue authorities.
The Openness of Local Government Regulations 2014, which apply to England, give rights to members of the press and public to:
- use modern technology and communication methods such as filming, audio-recording, blogging and tweeting to report the proceedings of the meetings of their councils and other local government bodies
- see information relating to significant decisions made outside meetings by officers acting under a general or specific delegated power
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The BBC is to change its rural affairs coverage after a review found it tackled too many issues from an urban perspective.
Taken as a whole, it found no evidence of party political bias in the BBC's coverage of rural affairs, and flagship programmes, particularly Countryfile and Farming Today, were highly appreciated by audiences, and included a wide range of voices and opinions. News and current affairs reporting in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland also had an "impressive depth" of understanding of the issues and a breadth of voices. However, in England the BBC was giving undue weight to a small number of organisations on rural issues in its news coverage, with a tendency to focus on conflict or protests. Also news and current affairs output from rural England was not reaching the UK network programmes. The review also found that the extent to which the news agenda was driven by Westminster had an impact on how stories were covered, with a tendency to focus on the environmental aspects of rural UK: this should be balanced by the economic and social dimensions.
In response, the BBC Executive pledged to identify three correspondents in regional and local newsrooms across the country to report for network news on rural issues and agreed to appoint a senior editorial figure to take on editorial oversight of rural issues and champion them across output.
Details of the review and the full findings can be downloaded here.
Taken as a whole, it found no evidence of party political bias in the BBC's coverage of rural affairs, and flagship programmes, particularly Countryfile and Farming Today, were highly appreciated by audiences, and included a wide range of voices and opinions. News and current affairs reporting in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland also had an "impressive depth" of understanding of the issues and a breadth of voices. However, in England the BBC was giving undue weight to a small number of organisations on rural issues in its news coverage, with a tendency to focus on conflict or protests. Also news and current affairs output from rural England was not reaching the UK network programmes. The review also found that the extent to which the news agenda was driven by Westminster had an impact on how stories were covered, with a tendency to focus on the environmental aspects of rural UK: this should be balanced by the economic and social dimensions.
In response, the BBC Executive pledged to identify three correspondents in regional and local newsrooms across the country to report for network news on rural issues and agreed to appoint a senior editorial figure to take on editorial oversight of rural issues and champion them across output.
Details of the review and the full findings can be downloaded here.
Grants to Stimulate Economic Growth
Details of events that give an opportunity to shape a future grant programme for Dartmoor, Greater Dartmoor LEAF, have been announced. It is aimed at supporting economic growth and creating jobs and as such will be of particular interest to your local businesses, enterprises and employers. |
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Dog Control Orders
West Devon Borough Council are consulting on new Dog Control Orders thet will apply across the District. The proposed orders can be viewed here:http://www.westdevon.gov.uk/dogorder. Comments should be made direct to WDBC.
West Devon Borough Council are consulting on new Dog Control Orders thet will apply across the District. The proposed orders can be viewed here:http://www.westdevon.gov.uk/dogorder. Comments should be made direct to WDBC.
Lost Cat - Now Found (at Rundlestone!)
I wonder if you could help me, I have lost a Brown Burmese cat near Bellever woods and I wondered if anyone had picked him up thinking he was a stray. He is 17 years old and has amber eyes, he is short haired and has white hairs on his back and chest. He is microchipped. I wondered if he had been run over as well and if anyone had picked him up. My telephone number is 01822 890660 and email is [email protected]. Stef Damico
I wonder if you could help me, I have lost a Brown Burmese cat near Bellever woods and I wondered if anyone had picked him up thinking he was a stray. He is 17 years old and has amber eyes, he is short haired and has white hairs on his back and chest. He is microchipped. I wondered if he had been run over as well and if anyone had picked him up. My telephone number is 01822 890660 and email is [email protected]. Stef Damico
Communities will get chance to set own list of restorative sanctions
Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg has begun a consultation process which will see communities across Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly set their own list of restorative sanctions for low level offences.
Mr Hogg is asking individuals and organisations across the peninsula to take part in the survey on a new Government initiative, the Community Remedy, which will give victims a say in how those who commit low level crime and antisocial behaviour are dealt with.
The Antisocial Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act, places a duty on police and crime commissioners to consult with members of the public and community representatives on what punitive, restorative or rehabilitative actions they consider appropriate to be included in its Community Remedy document.
This list could include mediation, a written or verbal apology, the perpetrator signing an acceptable behaviour contract or attending a neighbourhood justice panel for restorative justice, repairing damage to property or cleaning graffiti, paying an appropriate amount for damage to be repaired or stolen property to be replaced, taking part in structured activities that are either educational or rehabilitative or reparation to the community such as doing local unpaid work
The Community Remedy document will give police the means to put victims at the heart of any punishment of offenders.
Before deciding if a community remedy is appropriate a police officer must have evidence that the perpetrator has engaged in antisocial behaviour or has committed an offence. The perpetrator must also admit to the behaviour or offence.
The officer must believe that the evidence is enough for court proceedings to take place or to impose a caution, but considers that a community resolution would be more appropriate.
Both the victim and the offender must agree to the process taking place and the officer must agree that any chosen penalty is proportionate.
If an offender fails to comply with a conditional caution or youth conditional caution they can face court action for the offence.
“Community Remedy puts victims at the heart of the decision making process when it comes to dealing with low level offending. It means that every member of society can play a significant role in tackling antisocial behaviour and low-level crime, and providing an effective, local focus to resolving problems,” said Justin Wiggin, the OPCC public engagement manager.
“I would urge everyone with a community conscience to engage in this consultation so that the public and community representatives can decide on what punitive, restorative or rehabilitative actions best suit their communities.”
The consultation survey is available here.
For a paper copy please contact Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner: email: mailto:[email protected], telephone: 01392 225555
The consultation will close on 30 June 2014
Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg has begun a consultation process which will see communities across Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly set their own list of restorative sanctions for low level offences.
Mr Hogg is asking individuals and organisations across the peninsula to take part in the survey on a new Government initiative, the Community Remedy, which will give victims a say in how those who commit low level crime and antisocial behaviour are dealt with.
The Antisocial Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act, places a duty on police and crime commissioners to consult with members of the public and community representatives on what punitive, restorative or rehabilitative actions they consider appropriate to be included in its Community Remedy document.
This list could include mediation, a written or verbal apology, the perpetrator signing an acceptable behaviour contract or attending a neighbourhood justice panel for restorative justice, repairing damage to property or cleaning graffiti, paying an appropriate amount for damage to be repaired or stolen property to be replaced, taking part in structured activities that are either educational or rehabilitative or reparation to the community such as doing local unpaid work
The Community Remedy document will give police the means to put victims at the heart of any punishment of offenders.
Before deciding if a community remedy is appropriate a police officer must have evidence that the perpetrator has engaged in antisocial behaviour or has committed an offence. The perpetrator must also admit to the behaviour or offence.
The officer must believe that the evidence is enough for court proceedings to take place or to impose a caution, but considers that a community resolution would be more appropriate.
Both the victim and the offender must agree to the process taking place and the officer must agree that any chosen penalty is proportionate.
If an offender fails to comply with a conditional caution or youth conditional caution they can face court action for the offence.
“Community Remedy puts victims at the heart of the decision making process when it comes to dealing with low level offending. It means that every member of society can play a significant role in tackling antisocial behaviour and low-level crime, and providing an effective, local focus to resolving problems,” said Justin Wiggin, the OPCC public engagement manager.
“I would urge everyone with a community conscience to engage in this consultation so that the public and community representatives can decide on what punitive, restorative or rehabilitative actions best suit their communities.”
The consultation survey is available here.
For a paper copy please contact Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner: email: mailto:[email protected], telephone: 01392 225555
The consultation will close on 30 June 2014
Free Dog Micro-chipping as Dartmoor road show visits eight villages
An information and advice road show goes on a tour of Dartmoor this summer visiting eight villages in one week - offering free microchipping for dogs and a chance to win a hamper!
West Devon Borough Council is teaming up with Dartmoor National Park Authority and Dog’s Trust to visit communities across Dartmoor this June. Between Monday, June 2 and Friday June 6, the road show will be stopping off at Drewsteignton, South Zeal, Sticklepath, Lydford, Bridestowe, Mary Tavy, Yelverton and Meavy. At each session residents will have the chance to meet face to face with an advisor from the borough council who will be able to answer questions about a range of public, not for profit and support services. Dogs Trust will be offering free identity microchips for dogs – a quick and painless procedure which would normally cost around £20.
Lee Paris, Campaigns Assistant from Dogs Trust, said: “We are really pleased to be working with West Devon Borough Council and Dartmoor National Park Authority. “Microchips will be compulsory by 2016 so we would urge dog owners to take advantage of this limited microchipping offer.” Local Dartmoor National Park Authority Rangers Peter Rich, Ian Brooker, Rob Taylor, Paul Glanville and Andrea Roberts will be joining the road show at various locations to talk to residents about their work in the parish and promote the Paws on Dartmoor campaign, highlighting the importance of responsible use of the moor by dog owners.
There are also two chances to win at the road show. All visitors will get the chance to enter a free prize draw to win a luxury Devon hamper worth £50, and all dog owners who have their pets microchipped at one of the events will be entered into a prize draw for a hamper of doggie goodies - courtesy of Dogs Trust.
The road show dates are:
Monday June 2 - Near the Post Office & Stores, Drewsteignton – 11am -1.30pm
Monday June 2 - Oxenham Arms, South Zeal – 2.30pm - 4.15pm
Tuesday June 3 – Finch Foundry, Sticklepath – 11am – 1pm
Tuesday June 3 – Lydford Primary School – 3pm – 4.15pm
Wednesday June 4 – Riverside Post Office & Stores, Bridestowe – 10.30am – 1.30pm
Wednesday June 4 – Mary Tavy Primary School – 3pm – 4.15pm
Thursday June 5 – Yelverton shops car park – 10am – 3pm
Friday June 6 – The Green, Meavy – 2pm – 3.30pm
For more details call 01822 813600, visit www.westdevon.gov.uk or follow @SHWDConnect on Twitter.
An information and advice road show goes on a tour of Dartmoor this summer visiting eight villages in one week - offering free microchipping for dogs and a chance to win a hamper!
West Devon Borough Council is teaming up with Dartmoor National Park Authority and Dog’s Trust to visit communities across Dartmoor this June. Between Monday, June 2 and Friday June 6, the road show will be stopping off at Drewsteignton, South Zeal, Sticklepath, Lydford, Bridestowe, Mary Tavy, Yelverton and Meavy. At each session residents will have the chance to meet face to face with an advisor from the borough council who will be able to answer questions about a range of public, not for profit and support services. Dogs Trust will be offering free identity microchips for dogs – a quick and painless procedure which would normally cost around £20.
Lee Paris, Campaigns Assistant from Dogs Trust, said: “We are really pleased to be working with West Devon Borough Council and Dartmoor National Park Authority. “Microchips will be compulsory by 2016 so we would urge dog owners to take advantage of this limited microchipping offer.” Local Dartmoor National Park Authority Rangers Peter Rich, Ian Brooker, Rob Taylor, Paul Glanville and Andrea Roberts will be joining the road show at various locations to talk to residents about their work in the parish and promote the Paws on Dartmoor campaign, highlighting the importance of responsible use of the moor by dog owners.
There are also two chances to win at the road show. All visitors will get the chance to enter a free prize draw to win a luxury Devon hamper worth £50, and all dog owners who have their pets microchipped at one of the events will be entered into a prize draw for a hamper of doggie goodies - courtesy of Dogs Trust.
The road show dates are:
Monday June 2 - Near the Post Office & Stores, Drewsteignton – 11am -1.30pm
Monday June 2 - Oxenham Arms, South Zeal – 2.30pm - 4.15pm
Tuesday June 3 – Finch Foundry, Sticklepath – 11am – 1pm
Tuesday June 3 – Lydford Primary School – 3pm – 4.15pm
Wednesday June 4 – Riverside Post Office & Stores, Bridestowe – 10.30am – 1.30pm
Wednesday June 4 – Mary Tavy Primary School – 3pm – 4.15pm
Thursday June 5 – Yelverton shops car park – 10am – 3pm
Friday June 6 – The Green, Meavy – 2pm – 3.30pm
For more details call 01822 813600, visit www.westdevon.gov.uk or follow @SHWDConnect on Twitter.
West Devon Borough Council is preparing a new plan for its
area. “Our Plan” will be a corporate plan which sets out the vision, long
term priorities and planning policies for the Borough to 2031. The
planning element of Our Plan will only be relevant to the area of West Devon
outside of the Dartmoor National Park.
We have prepared a consultation document setting out the topics and challenges our new plan will cover. Please find attached further information about the consultation and how you can submit your comments. This consultation document is the formal start to preparing a new plan for our area and there are regulations which set out that process. This process is set out in the Town and Country Planning regulations.
For further information, please contact Rebecca Black [email protected] or another member of the Strategic Planning Team on 01822 813556.
We have prepared a consultation document setting out the topics and challenges our new plan will cover. Please find attached further information about the consultation and how you can submit your comments. This consultation document is the formal start to preparing a new plan for our area and there are regulations which set out that process. This process is set out in the Town and Country Planning regulations.
For further information, please contact Rebecca Black [email protected] or another member of the Strategic Planning Team on 01822 813556.
Dartmoor Forest Parish Council partners with the Duchy of Cornwall to provide grass cutting services in Princetown and Postbridge
Dartmoor Forest Parish Council, in Partnership with the Duchy of Cornwall, St Michael and All Angels Church and, potentially from 2015, the Dartmoor National Park Authority, is inviting tenders for a combined grass cutting contract for Princetown and Postbridge.
A copy of the Invitation to Tender can be downloaded by clicking on the icon below. The single point of contact for all enquiries in the Parish Clerk.
Dartmoor Forest Parish Council, in Partnership with the Duchy of Cornwall, St Michael and All Angels Church and, potentially from 2015, the Dartmoor National Park Authority, is inviting tenders for a combined grass cutting contract for Princetown and Postbridge.
A copy of the Invitation to Tender can be downloaded by clicking on the icon below. The single point of contact for all enquiries in the Parish Clerk.
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Police and Crime Commissioner announces new Police and Crime Plan for Devon, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
http://www.devonandcornwall-pcc.gov.uk/Document-Library/Police-and-Crime-Plan-Summary-2014-FINAL.pdf
http://www.devonandcornwall-pcc.gov.uk/Document-Library/Police-and-Crime-Plan-Summary-2014-FINAL.pdf
11 March 2014 - Ann Inman Retires as Parish Clerk
Ann Inman has retired as Clerk to Dartmoor Forest Parish Council after more than 9 years service, as Parish Clerk, Responsible Financial Officer and Burial Clerk to Postbridge Cemetery. Only the second Parish Clerk appointed to Dartmoor Forest after the Parish was split off from Lydford in 1987 Ann was instrumental in bringing the Parish administration into the modern era.
At her last meeting on 11 March Alison Geen and David Worth, Co-Chairs of Dartmoor Forest Parish Council, presented Ann with a painting by local artist John Stones of a landscape within the Parish to commemorate her time serving Dartmoor Forest.
Alison said, “All of us on the Parish Council would like to say a big thank you to Ann for her unfailing dedication to the Clerk’s role and to Dartmoor Forest Parish over the last 9 years. David and I both agree that having Ann at our elbow during the meetings we chaired has been enormously reassuring. Her preparation for meetings and advice during them has always been helpful.
Whilst the clerk’s role is relatively small time wise compared perhaps to her career days as an IT Executive, Ann has always shown 100 % commitment to the task. I’m sure that extra minutes and hours were put in to some jobs but I’ve never heard a complaint.
Ann has also been willing to get involved in other, often voluntary tasks, locally such as acting booking clerk for the Community Centre which kept things running through a difficult time for the Centre.
She has followed tasks through, terrier like, until completion and has not seemed fazed by the complex legalities and paperwork, although I know that there will be certain items from the agendas that Ann will be very glad to never hear of again - funding for the Princetown Toilets will be one! We are very grateful to her for always being ready to get involved in these matters.”
Ann leaves her successor, Nigel Tigwell, a strong act to follow.
Ann Inman has retired as Clerk to Dartmoor Forest Parish Council after more than 9 years service, as Parish Clerk, Responsible Financial Officer and Burial Clerk to Postbridge Cemetery. Only the second Parish Clerk appointed to Dartmoor Forest after the Parish was split off from Lydford in 1987 Ann was instrumental in bringing the Parish administration into the modern era.
At her last meeting on 11 March Alison Geen and David Worth, Co-Chairs of Dartmoor Forest Parish Council, presented Ann with a painting by local artist John Stones of a landscape within the Parish to commemorate her time serving Dartmoor Forest.
Alison said, “All of us on the Parish Council would like to say a big thank you to Ann for her unfailing dedication to the Clerk’s role and to Dartmoor Forest Parish over the last 9 years. David and I both agree that having Ann at our elbow during the meetings we chaired has been enormously reassuring. Her preparation for meetings and advice during them has always been helpful.
Whilst the clerk’s role is relatively small time wise compared perhaps to her career days as an IT Executive, Ann has always shown 100 % commitment to the task. I’m sure that extra minutes and hours were put in to some jobs but I’ve never heard a complaint.
Ann has also been willing to get involved in other, often voluntary tasks, locally such as acting booking clerk for the Community Centre which kept things running through a difficult time for the Centre.
She has followed tasks through, terrier like, until completion and has not seemed fazed by the complex legalities and paperwork, although I know that there will be certain items from the agendas that Ann will be very glad to never hear of again - funding for the Princetown Toilets will be one! We are very grateful to her for always being ready to get involved in these matters.”
Ann leaves her successor, Nigel Tigwell, a strong act to follow.