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KNIGHTON HILL PROPOSED HOUSING ALLOCATION
The South Hams DC Development Framework, Site Allocation Plan, will be examined by an Inspector to ensure that it is sound. The Inspector will take into account all the comments made by interested parties.
A PreHearing Meeting is to be held on 21 September 2010 at Follaton House, Totnes, commencing at 11 am, when the Inspector will outline what he proposes to do regarding the examination of the documents.
If you wish to attend the PreHearing then please let South Hams know by 2 September 2010.
The formal Hearing will take place around November 2010.
Further details are shown on the attached link below.
PreHearing Details
LOCAL PUBS
I am delighted to infom you that the Odd Wheel pub in Wembury, has now re-opened, thanks to a concerted effort by the Wembury community to ensure that it did not remain closed for long.
The Parish Council welcome the new landords to Wembury and wish them every success with the newly revamped Odd Wheel pub.
Please ensure that you support your local pub.
WEMBURY TREE WARDEN
Adam King was appointed the new Tree Warden for the Wembury Parish last year and already he has been involved in several landscaping schemes.
He is currently liaising with Wembury School and hopes to create a Community Orchard on land owned by the school. In addition, he is looking at suitable tree planting and landscaping around the Wembury Playing Field. If you would like to help Adam with these projects then please contact him.
Adam is also speaking to the Woodland Trust about the future management of Longland Brake Woodland in Heybrook Bay. If you are interested in helping with the future maintenance of this woodland then please contact Adam.
Adam King is a Landscape Architect, a Chartered member of the Landscape Institute and currently runs a planning, environment and landscape team for a Plymouth consultancy. Adam lives with his wife and young family in Church Road, Wembury and can be contacted about tree matters on 01752 863770 or by email on adamking85@googlemail.com .
ANNUAL RETURN FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2010
The Wembury Parish Council Annual Return has now been audited by both the Internal and External Auditor and accepted without any further action.
The main page of the Annual Report can be viewed by using the link below.
Annual Report Main Page
Any person who wishes to have a copy of the Annual Report should use the link below to obtain a copy of the Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2010.
To obtain a Copy of Annual Return
Details are also posted on the two main notice boards in the Wembury and Down Thomas villages.
Affordable Housing Options in Devon
Devon Home Choice is a choice based letting scheme in Devon, where homes available for let will be advertised through Devon Home Choice each week.
For Devon Home Choice details contact South Hams DC on 01803 861234 or email to devonhomechoice@southhams.gov.uk
NEW FOOTPATH THROUGH CLITTERS WOOD
The National Trust opened another circular footpath route from Wembury through Clitters Wood on 30 October 2009 by walking the route with a band of enthusiastic followers.
Official Opening of the Footpath
This is the third new footpath route around Wembury which the National Trust has opened over the last two years. See details below and the National Trust link under the 'Our Community' section of the website.
Clitters Wood Footpath Route
The National Trust previously opened a 5 mile circular route from Wembury village which passes through Wembury woods.
The proposed footpath route
Further National Trust details and local newsletter in the 'Our Community' section of the website above.
DOG OWNER FINED
An irresponsible dog owner was recently fined £200 plus costs for walking his dog on a South Hams DC beach where dogs are banned during the summer months. Dog fouling is again becoming a problem within Wembury Parish despite numerous signs warning irresponsible dog owners that they can be fined.
Please collect any dog waste in a plastic bag and put it in a dog bin, or any public litter bin, or take it home and put it in your grey bin. There are certain areas where there is persistant dog fouling. If any member of the public can let me know the names of those responsible or any details of such on offence then I will ensure that the Dog Warden makes a call to speak to the person concerned.
Repeated offenders will be fined. Save your money and act responsibly.
See below the problems that dog faeces can cause to small children.
DOG FOULING
Dog fouling in any part of Wembury Parish is unacceptable, but is particularly worrying when it is left where children play. Dog faeces are known to carry the toxicara parasite, which can cause blindness in children. There is also concern that E-coli may be passed by contact with dog faeces.
The Dogs (Fouling of Land) Act 1996 states that dog fouling must be picked up and disposed of forthwith. Bagged faeces may be deposited in a dog bin, litterbin or household dustbin. Bags to collect dog fouling can be obtained from most stores or local shops.
There is NO EXCUSE for any dog fouling in the playing field, or indeed anywhere else in the Parish. The South Hams Council Dog Warden is aware of our problems and will be making extra visits to the area. Please make sure that you are not subject to a £50 on the spot fine or a maximum £1,000 fine if taken to court.
As well as being unsightly and messy, dog fouling can be a serious health hazard. Please help us to clean the area up and make it a safe environment in which our children can play.
Should you see any offence occur or have any information, please contact your Parish Council or the Dog Warden on 01803 861117.
All information is treated in the “strictest confidence”.
UPDATE FOR THE DISCOVERING WEMBURY BOOK
The Wembury Local History Society have kindly provided suitable information for an update sheet for the Discovering Wembury Book. The book can be purchased from the Clerk, shops or other outlets within the Wembury Parish.
The update sheet can be downloaded free of charge from the link below.
Update for the Discovering Wembury Book
The Mewstone
Wembury Point
Wembury Point Paths