Author: Canonsleigh Residents Association
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Parish Meeting Cancelled
The convenors regret to inform you that the Parish Meeting scheduled for 17 January 2025 has been cancelled. This decision follows the Parish Council’s recent communications (See: Website), which have created a divisive and unproductive atmosphere. Our intention was to provide an open forum to discuss the precept. However, the Council’s focus on the possibility…
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What They Didn’t Say
At 20:06 on 9 January 2025 we wrote to Burlescombe Parish Council saying: “We are writing to clarify two important points regarding the upcoming meeting. Firstly, we agree with the Parish Council’s concerns about parish polls. They are expensive, typically have low turnout, and often fail to reflect the views of the wider community. However,…
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Burlescombe Parish Council Election Uncontested Due to Lack of Candidates
The Burlescombe Parish Council election, scheduled for 6 February 2025, has been declared uncontested as no candidates were nominated for the vacant seat. Next Steps: Community Engagement: For more information, visit the Mid Devon District Council website.
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Community Survey: How Would You Feel About a Potential Precept Increase?
We have been asked to gather feedback from the community about a possible increase in the precept. While the exact amount isn’t decided yet, it could potentially increase by at least 107.47% (See: YouTube). This means the precept could more than double, rising from £12,049.69 to over £25,000 (See: Website). This survey is here to…