South Devon University Technical College Newton Abbot

The BID for the South Devon University Technical College (14-19) to be located in Newton Abbot was launched on Friday 28th September.

Details of what a UTC is, the BID & events for parents and pupils can be found by following this link or contacting South Devon College or Exeter University:

http://emps.exeter.ac.uk/utc/

Draft Submission Plan Teignbridge 2013-2033 :)

Long time no write - the various committee stages of Plan Teignbridge have taken I estimated some 20hrs of time in Chamber and umpteen out. But it can now go forward to a period of 6 weeks consultation before being sent to the Planning at Bristol for their consideration, and Examination.

The debates in Committee enabled all Councillors to participate, although the number of absent Councillors at the Special Council Meeting to finalise the Plan was, I have to say, disappointing for such an important document.

The full amended Plan details will be appearing on the TDC website, and in case readers have difficulty downloading, here is the press release:

http://www.teignbridge.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=16658

Teignbridge's 20 year vision for homes, employment, leisure, infrastructure and the environment has been approved by a special meeting of the Full Council on Friday 21 September.

The decision followed seven hours of debate and amendment of the Plan, with Teignbridge's councillors considering the draft and changes proposed by previous committee meetings earlier in the month.

It signals a hugely important step forward in the council's plan making process, and means that Teignbridge will now be able to submit Plan Teignbridge for a full inspection by an independent Planning Inspector working on behalf of the Government.

It's anticipated that this will happen in Summer 2013, with the council hoping to adopt the completed Plan by the end of 2013 if the Inspector finds it 'sound'.  Once adopted it will provide a comprehensive planning blueprint for Teignbridge between 2013 - 2033, directing where new things go and offering much better protection for places the council does not earmark for development.

Before the inspection there will be a fresh public consultation where people can formally support or object to aspects of the Plan.  The purpose of the consultation is for any group, individual, or organisation to make comments on the 'soundness' of the Plan, and these will be submitted to the Government and Inspector along with the Plan.

Full details of this consultation will be announced by Teignbridge in coming months, and people can stay up to date at www.teignbridge.gov.uk/planteignbridge,www.facebook.com/planteignbridge or on Twitter @PlanTeignbridge.

Cllr Philip Vogel, Teignbridge Executive Spokesperson for Housing and Planning said:

"Much like a tapestry, the complex strands of many policies in Plan Teignbridge weave together to create a comprehensive picture of Teignbridge's economic and housing future.

"This isn't paint by numbers, it's about a detailed balancing of needs and setting the foundation for the next twenty years and beyond for housing, economy and environment.  This includes the mix of retail and rental homes, including custom-build; encouraging employers into the District; promoting cycle and green and leisure facilities; promoting carbon reduction and environmental issues; all the while ensuring that the infrastructure and community benefits are available for the whole community of Teignbridge.

"Plan Teignbridge 2012-2033 is a vision for future generations, not just our immediate future.  The Inspector will welcome local views on the final draft, and we'll be letting people know how they can have their say soon."

33 recommendations were put to the Full Council, including those made by the council's Executive and its Overview and Scrutiny (O&S) Committee, both of which debated the plan earlier in September.  The report to the council noted all of these recommendations, including details of where the Executive and O&S agreed and disagreed.  Members were also able to put forward their own suggestions for changes, which were voted on as the Council worked policy by policy through the 127 page document.

Among the changes made to the Plan were a reduced allocation of 250 homes (down from 280) for Penn's Mount, Kingsteignton; the removal of part of Osbourne Street Car Park in Newton Abbot as a site for 40 homes; amendments in Dawlish to reduce the size of a sites at the south of Shutterton Lane and west of Southdowns Road and concentrate housing on a site north west of Secmaton Lane; the removal of the Bradley Bends site in Bovey Tracey; a new policy relating to Ashburton and Buckfastleigh, where Teignbridge cooperates with planning authority Dartmoor National Park; and a five hectare additional buffer of farmland by Seale Hayne farm.

A debate was also had on the merits of requiring affordable housing from builders, set against the need for them to be able to afford contributions to local infrastructure such as roads, parks, schools, leisure centres and more.  This resulted in the plan requiring:

• 20% affordable housing for developments in Newton Abbot and Kingsteignton
• 25% affordable housing in Dawlish, Teignmouth and the South West of Exeter
• 30% affordable housing elsewhere.

These requirements would apply to all developments of five homes or more homes, with developers also paying a Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) on full market-rate homes, helping to fund local infrastructure.  The council's plan for CIL is being created separately, and will be subject to a separate consultation and inspection.

The Full Council also agreed a new monitoring framework to check progress against the Plan's goals and a five yearly review of the Plan to take account of progress and new information.  A note was also added, making clear that the agreed level of affordable housing could still not fully meet local need as that would require rates of 40%, but that the rates reflect what the council considered realistic and practical to deliver.  These rates will be part of the five yearly review.

A full list of changes to the Plan will be available online through a link atwww.teignbridge.gov.uk/planteignbridge within two weeks.  A final version of the Plan which reflects these changes will be written and published in coming months.

ASHBURTON NEIGHBOURHOOD REPORT - AUGUST 2012

Apology for the lack of Police reports from the local team over the past couple of months.  It has been a very busy summer for us, what with the Olympics and local incidents of flooding.  Hopefully now that the dust has settled we will get back to updating you monthly what we are doing.

 

Over the past month 81 incidents were reported to us from Ashburton of which 15 of these concerned the A38 and a further 8 were traffic related incidents in the town itself.

 

7 incidents of anti-social behaviour were reported, 5 of these were complaints of youths gathering at the bus stop in West Street in the evenings causing distress to neighbours and passersby. Matters are in hand to prevent further ASB here. We have increased patrols in the area and have requested extra support from colleagues from Newton Abbot. 2 local youngsters were taken home to parents when one incident was witnessed by local officers and a crime is being investigated whereby damage was caused to the bus stop roof. We have been speaking to the Town Council to see if steps can be taken to secure the bus stop in the evenings.  We would urge local residents to call us when the issues are occurring so that we can respond promptly.

 

We received 4 calls to the swimming pool when youngsters had gained entry after it was closed.  This is an annual issue, which hopefully will now be resolved now the summer has finished and the evening is getting darker.

 

15 crimes were reported to us from the town.  They include

1 offence of burglary which was to the Bank Youth Project, where a 16yr old male was arrested. We have had 6 offences of theft reported to us, including 3 crimes of shoplifting were the offenders have been dealt with.  A local male was also arrested for being drunk and disorderly in the town centre, after refusing to leave a shop having already been removed from the same store ½ hour before hand.

 

In Bickington 5 incident were reported to us, including 1 where a spaniel dog was reported chasing sheep – the dog owner has been dealt with for this.  2 crimes were recorded from the area. A male was also cautioned for possessing a shotgun without a licence following a warrant at an address.

 

In Widecombe 5 incidents were reported, including a barn fire at Ponsworthy on 2^nd August and an injured walker needing help on Mel Tor on 6^th August. No crimes were recorded.

 

Please report any suspicious activity or behaviour at the time on the new non-emergency telephone number of 101 – or use 999 in an emergency situation, ie if a crime is being committed.

 

 

My next Police surgery at the Ashburton Information Centre is from 10-11am on Wednesday 26^thSeptember.

 

 

I can be contacted at Ashburton Police Station via the Central no. 101 or via e-mail –Teignbridge@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk

 

Alternatively the totally confidential Crimestoppers no.0800 555111 can be used to pass information to the Police.

 

 

                                                            PC 4486 Dudley

 

Buckfastleigh Neighbourhood report – August 2012

Apology for the lack of Police reports from the local team over the past couple of months.  It has been a very busy summer for us, what with the Olympics and local incidents of flooding.  Hopefully now that the dust has settled we will get back to updating you monthly what we are doing.

Over the past month there have been 68 incidents reported to us from the Buckfastleigh area.  9 of these related to domestic incidents at the same address.  As a result of these incidents a male has been arrested and given bail conditions that hopefully will prevent further issues. 4 incidents relate to calls about local youths riding a mini moto or quad bike in the Gipsy Lane area.  We have increased patrols in this area in order to catch those involved with a few to seizing the vehicles and dealing with those riders for any traffic offences that are detected.  Youngsters often find riding these vehicles fun, and they probably are as long as they are used in the proper environment.  Insurance cover is needed when they are used on the road to protect other road users in the event of accidents and if we find a rider without insurance they may find themselves liable to a hefty fine and 6 penalty points being put on their licence.  This may in turn affect their ability to obtain insurance in the future.

We have had 14 crimes reported to us from the town which include 4 assaults, 1 offence of possession drugs, 2 offences under the communications act (often linked to either making malicious calls or sending malicious messages), 1 burglary, 4 theft offences.  The burglary offence was to a business unit where entry was gained by forcing the door and cash taken. 2 of the theft offences related to Charity boxes being stolen from The Mill Shop and the South Devon Railway Station.

One male was arrested for dangerous driving after a police officer witnessed him driving through a no entry sign and wrong way along one way street. On stopping the vehicle he was subsequently found to be over the alcohol limit and was also arrested for this offence.

1 crime was reported to us from the Dean Prior area which relates to credit card fraud offence. 5 incidents were reported to us all related to the A38.

From the West Buckfastleigh area we have had no crimes reported to us. There were 4 incidents reported to us, 1 of which related to four males seen riding motorbikes in private fields and on the road with no helmets.  2 related to a domestic and incident between neighbours whilst another related to a male who had got stuck in some mud.

Holne was crime free. 3 incidents were reported, one relating to  card cloning and two relating to people who had got themselves lost, and needed our help to find them..

We can be contacted via the central switchboard no. 101 or via e-mail –Teignbridge@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk

PC 4939 Alison HOOPER,  PCSO 30577  Tamzin CAMPBELL-MOSELEY

 

Holidays Are Over - Its Official

Holidays over its back to the grindstone at Teignbridge. The Draft Submission Local Plan Teignbridge 2013-2033 is up and running, with the document being issued in August at http://www.teignbridge.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=1626 

Overview & Scrutiny have had the opportunity to go through the document and made recommendations  to the Executive due 13th September 2012 http://www.teignbridge.gov.uk/index.aspx?ArticleID=16630

The Executive will go through the document and make recommendations to Full Council due Friday 21st September. 

Plan Teignbridge 2013 -2033 is the document that captures and encapsulates the aspirations for houses, jobs and green infrastructure for the next generation and beyond.