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| Full Council 7 October 2025 |
Where will the Kings Portrait be hung in the new office? |
In Manor Office, the location hasn't been decided but it will be put up when the office is in a fit state, to prevent damage. Public will be made aware when this happens. |
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| Full Council 2 September 2025 |
Independents for Crediton have thoughts for improving the scope and deliver of the town council grants, with the town council policy being very basic. There are some organisations that may not be aware of the fund, and the town council could have a more proactive approach. Should organisations be allowed to apply for funding for hardship funds where the cost of membership or equipment is too high for some? |
Chair asked for thoughts and comments to be provided in writing, for consideration when the policy is reviewed. |
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| Full Council 2 September 2025 |
Is there an update on the bus shelter at Redlands? |
Devon County Council advise that Tesco have not yet granted permission to install the bus shelter, but would like to install a bus shelter comprising a 3 bay shelter with seating, timetable, hard standing and a sedum plant living roof - the shelter would be configured to allow for passenger access. |
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| Full Council 2 September 2025 |
Is there an update on the Crediton signs? |
Devon County Council are chasing the order through with the contractor engaged. Once they have a response the website will be updated. |
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| Full Council 4 July 2025 |
When is the renovation work at Old Landscore School going to start, what renovations are proposed, and how much time has the council allocated to it?
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This plan may still be optimistic, and we appreciate that it will inevitably need to be flexed to take into account other needs, priorities and issues as they arise, not least the moving and settling into Manor Office which will be the main priority in the coming quarter.
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Old Landscore School Redevelopment Plan
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Feasibility & Visioning
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Community Needs Assessment: Re-engage with local groups, organisations, and stakeholders to identify desired uses (e.g., meeting rooms, co-working spaces, youth centre) have changed to develop Business Plan.
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Building Survey: Review structural and condition survey covering the building’s integrity, asbestos presence, and suitability for conversion.
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Initial Plans: Obtain initial plans including accessibility upgrades, energy efficiency, and compliance with modern standards.
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Reporting: Business Plan to Full Council for consideration, review and subsequent approval.
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Planning & Permissions
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Planning Permission: Liaise with Conservation Officer to understand her views and based on her feedback submit a full planning application especially as structural changes are likely to be required. Include items from sustainability discussion too.
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Consult and obtain Building Regulations: Ensure compliance with fire safety, accessibility (Part M), insulation, and ventilation standards.
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Design & Funding
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Architectural Plans: Fully develop detailed plans that balance modern use with preservation based on discussions and feedback.
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Public Consultation: Share plans with the community for feedback and support as necessary.
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Funding Applications: Apply for grants to assist with the building and assess the appropriate "corporate" structure.
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Procurement & Tendering
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Tender Process: Issue tenders for contractors, ensuring they have experience with heritage and/or community buildings.
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Contract(s) Awarded: Select based on quality, experience, and cost.
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Construction & Fit-Out
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May-26
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Phased Work : Depending on funding and use, consider phased development (unlikely but to be considered).
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Sustainability Upgrades: Include insulation, solar panels, heat pumps, and LED lighting where feasible.
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Final Inspections: Ensure all work complies with building regulations and planning conditions.
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Launch & Operation
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"Soft" Launch/Opening: Open with limited services to test operations.
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Official Opening: Host a community event to celebrate and promote the new facility.
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Ongoing Management: Set up an appropriate management committee or trust structure to oversee bookings, maintenance, and programming.
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The above will vary depending on the building’s condition, planning complexity, and funding type/availability. Some actions will fall into more than one phase but not repeated several times as this would over complicate this high level plan.
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27 October 2025: The Town Council have approved the Town Clerk to investigate and obtain quotes from professionals to progress the OLS project. |
Community
01 April 2025 |
I cannot be the only person to notice how much the buses waiting at both the St Lawrence Green stop and the stop outside the Museum, are causing traffic chaos (and probably leading to increased pollution) in the town.
The buses that run every 20 minutes or so, have a habit of sitting at the stop on the green for 5 minutes, backing up traffic at the traffic lights on the green, especially during peak work/school run times.
The more serious issue is the bus that I quite often see sitting at the stop outside the Museum. It's not uncommon for it to wait there for 10 minutes before driving away, and as such a bus seems to do this every 20-30 minutes, there are often queues of traffic sitting behind it for long periods. The stop is also in a stupid location in my opinion, directly on the junction of Searle Street. Anyone attempting to exit Searle Street has limited visibility because the bus blocks their view, and they take a risk pulling out if a vehicle is attempting to drive around the bus.
Can nothing be done about either stop locations or the time periods the buses sit at these stops waiting (especially outside the museum).
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CTC will contact the bus companies to discuss the long wait times and report back with the findings. |
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Community
01 April 2025
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Mid Devon District Council (MDDC) has seemingly allocated over £200,000 to assist with traffic flow improvements in the Western Gateway, St Lawrence Green, and/or High Street areas. This sum includes approximately £35,000 from McDonald's and over £80,000 from Lidl, as published in MDDC's financial statement in November. Councillor Downes mentioned he was unaware of the specific purpose of these funds as the management falls under the county council. But are any other Town Council members aware of what this money is to be used for?
If the answer to the above question is "no", can I ask why the Town Council is not consulted at all regarding such significant funding decisions that relate to Crediton?
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The Chair confirmed that Crediton Town Council (CTC) is not aware of the earmarked use for this money as it is passed to Mid Devon District Council (MDDC) to administer. The Chair outlined previous discussions that had taken place regarding the western gateway including a proposal to take a section out of St Lawrence Green to create a bus stop, which CTC objected to, as well as ideas included in CTC’s Traffic & Urban Realm Study to help traffic move more smoothly, which Devon County Council (DCC) objected to. Further investigation will be carried out into the use of this S106 money. |
27 October 2025: Discussions are underway to understand what, if anything can be undertaken to facilitate the use of S106 funds in a more productive manner. |
Full Council
19 March 2024 |
Please could the council also address a request from a resident asking for a bus shelter with a roof on Threshers where the Stagecoach 5 bus starts and terminates? |
The council will willingly support the individual and other residents with such a request. In the first instance they would need to contact the council officers at the Council Offices. |
Update 14 October 2024: Conversations have taken place with Devon County Council and it has been determined that there is insufficient space for a bus stop at the location in question. |
Full Council
19 March 2024 |
What progress has been made with regard to new toilets at Newcombes Meadow?
Given that you have found it impossible to keep a toilet open on Union Road, will the town council consider offering to run the single toilet at St Lawrence Green instead?
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The council continues to liaise with Mid Devon District Council with regards to the provision of new toilets and more information will be shared as soon as firm dates are available.
The council have not been approached to run such a facility, certainly since its change of use.
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Update 14 October 2024: we are continuing to work with MDDC on this matter. The legal side of the project is being finalised.
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Council Affairs & Finance
12 March 2024 |
(ref to article in The Guardian today) Will the town council be making an application to the UK Government for a free portrait of the king – for which the latest application date is 2nd February? |
The council sought views of the public as to portrait and as a result will not be ordering a copy of the portrait at this time. The deadline of 2 February you refer to is, we understand, for eligible institutions including principal Local Authorities, courts, schools, police forces and fire and rescue services. Portraits for these eligible institutions were expected to be delivered between February and April 2024. Starting in February, the second phase of the scheme was planned to be extended to include town, parish and community councils and Ministry of Defence-sponsored cadet forces - this is because the scheme is being delivered in stages, to help manage the supply of portraits.
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Update 14 October: A decision was made to apply for a copy of the King's portrait at the last Oversight Committee meeting as mentioned below.
Update 5 August 2024: Following further representation from members of the public, this issue will be reconsidered at the September meeting of the Oversight Committee
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