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The Parish Council
How do I contact the Town Clerk? Telephone 01297 552460
Or to email click the address below
Where is the Council Office? In the Feoffees Town Hall, Market Place, Colyton
When is the Council Office open to the public? The doors are open for the general public from 10.30 to 12.00 on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
Access for the disabled: Please make an appointment OR use the door entry phone at the entrance to the Feoffees Town Hall. A ground floor meeting can then be arranged.
How often is the Council elected? Every four years.
When does the Parish Council Meet? On the 2nd Monday in the month.
Sub Committees
Planning meets normally two weeks after the Council meeting each month.
Finance meets normally two weeks after the Council meeting each month.
Amenities normally meets quarterly after the other sub committees.
Declaration of councillors' interests
http://eastdevon.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/parish-and-town-councils/register-of-interests-for-town-and-parish-councillors/colyton-parish-council/
Who are the Feoffees? See the Colyton History Society
website for
the full historical detail of the Feoffees
www.colytonhistory.co.uk/colyton-history-brief.php Dog Exclusion Notice Click here:
Dog Exclusion Notice
How to arrange for burials & memorials (Parish Council cemetery) INTERMENTS
In 1998 the Feoffees became a registered charity - “Parish Lands
Charity” No. 243224 - but the trustees still retain and use the
title “Colyton Chamber of Feoffees”
They meet regularly and administer the assets of the charity for the
benefit of the inhabitants of the parish of Colyton. The Parish
Council must appoint five nominated trustees to the charity with a
four year period of office.
The Town Hall is owned by the Feoffees: The Parish Council office
is in the Town Hall and council meetings are held in the
Mortimer Room. See the Feoffees website at
http://www.colytonfeoffees-townhall.org.uk Cemetery
Regulations & fees with effect from 1st April 2019
inscription is allowed until prior written permission
has been obtained from
Colyton Parish Council.
backfill of graves are performed by the Undertakers.
did not exceed 1 month
.................................................................................
£0.00
For the interment of the body of a child whose age at
the time of death did not
exceed 18 years
..............................................................................................
£0.00
For the interment of the body of a person whose age at
the time of death
exceeded 18 years
..........................................................................................
£374.00
For the interment of cremated remains
...................................................... £151.00
For the scattering of cremated remains
....................................................... . £76.50
EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS OF BURIAL
Including Deed of Assignment; purchased for 100 years:
Burial
plot
......................................................................................................
£620.00
Burial Plot for a child whose age at time of
death
does not exceed 18 years. …………………………………………………
£0.00
Cremation plot
...............................................................................................
£212.00
GRAVESTONES, TABLETS AND INSCRIPTIONS
- The erection of a memorial is not permitted until the Exclusive Rights of Burial have been purchased
- Any memorial other than an approved headstone, tablet or vase will be permitted only at the discretion of the Parish Council
- Cremation stones to be 15 inches wide
- Kerb stones are not permitted
- No flowers, trees or shrubs are to be planted in grave or cremation plots
For a headstone or tablet with first inscription (grave number to be
inscribed on the back) £198.00
For a headstone with a vase incorporated £198.00
For a vase only, £130.00
For each additional inscription £108.00
Colyton Parish Council, Feoffees Town Hall, Colyton EX24 6JR
POLICE
Report Crimes or Anti-Social Behaviour: To report an incident where an immediate response is not required or a crime has not been committed call 101.
Report an emergency, for instance if a crime is being committed: If the offenders are nearby or an incident requires immediate attendance call 999
To speak to our local Neighbourhood Policing Team at Seaton: contact: PC Richard Jenkins Tel. 01297 626727 To email PC Richard Jenkins click the email address below:-
or contact PCSO 30196 Mike McGauley Tel. 01297 626700
To email PCSO 30196 Mike McGauley click the email address below:-
Police Station: Seaton Police Station, 76 Queen Street,
Seaton, EX12 2RJ
Tel. 01297 626700
Neighbourhood Policing website:
http://neighbourhoodpolicing.devon-cornwall.police.uk/BCU-1663/Sector-1739/NB-1744
See also the Seaton Rural Website enter “seaton rural” into Bing or Yahoo
or Google.
Roads
Report poor road conditions: Responsibility for Highway maintenance rests with Devon County Council. Please report problems to East Area Highways telephone 0845 155 1004 or to email click the email address below:-
Please send a copy of your email to the Parish Council with any complaints (click the Contact Us button on the menu). Our County Councillor chairs regular meetings of the Colyton Traffic Group, the group includes council and highways representatives.
Planning Applications
Find out about a Planning application: East Devon District
Council have responsibility for the application of the Planning
Regulations. All the information about the planning procedures are
shown on the EDDC website
www.eastdevon.gov.uk/planning/
Planning applications are issued to the Parish Council for their
views but any final decision is taken by the District Council.
It can be helpful to send a copy of your message to the Parish Council about any
planning issues.
Housing
Applications for Housing: East Devon District Council are
also the responsible authority for the provision of housing. If you
are in housing need apply to the Housing Department of EDDC.
Allotments
Apply for an Allotment: submit and application to the Parish Clerk in writing, the Council have full, half and quarter plots for rent although there is normally a waiting list.
Hire a Hall:
Several halls are available in the parish for private hire to hold parties, family celebrations or other functions. Listed below are the contacts persons to arrange a booking:Feoffees Town Hall – Enquiries for Town Hall bookings to:
Gail Jarman
01297
551384, see also
http://www.colytonfeoffees-townhall.org.uk
Playing Fields Pavilion – Carol Turner, Booking Sec Tel:
01297 553396
Colyford Memorial Hall – Booking Secretary
Carol Rapley on 01297 553808, see also
www.colyfordvillage.co.uk
Reece-Strawbridge Youth Centre: Rooms are available for hire with kitchen and lavatory facilities. To enquire about donations, facilities and bookings click the email address below:-
Link Hospital Car Service
What is Colyton Link? Link was started in January 1983 with
the aim of helping people. Colyton Link is an independent
local charity; its main activity is to organise and operate a car
service to transport people door-to-door for medical treatment. In addition its
publication 'Link Lines', details all the organisations in the parish
and is distributed to every household and especially to any
newcomers. The Link organisation was expanded in 2009 to included
all of Colyford.
For general information (not car service) contact Sylvia Benton,
Colyton Link Secretary
01297 552140
To use the Colyton Link car service: Please ring 0300 123 3345 between 8.30am and 5.30am Mon. to Fri.
Medical
Colyton Medical Centre: Tel:
01297 552728
Seaton Medical Centre: Tel: 01297 20877
See the new Medical Center website:
http://www.seatonandcolytonmedicalpractice.nhs.uk
ColytonLibrary
Telephone: 01297 552877.
See our website
http://www.friendsofcolytonlibrary.co.uk
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