Category: Local Government

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…

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,…

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.

Burlescombe Parish Council indicated at it’s 6 January 2025 meeting, that the parish precept could potentially increase by at least 107.47% (See: YouTube) for the 2025/2026 financial year. This increase, if approved, would set the precept at at least £25,000. For reference, the year-on-year changes in the precept over recent years are as follows:

The agenda and minutes for this meeting are available on the Burlescombe Parish Council website. Staying informed is vital for effective local participation. The council’s website provides access to key documents and information, ensuring transparency and accountability in local governance. Visit the Burlescombe Parish Council Website to review the agenda and minutes: Burlescombe Parish Council…