Dear Residents, You will know l have been very active in opposition to this operation using Exminster Hill which is unsuitable. Latest news is with my constant lobbying of Devon County Council on this issue the applicant is possibly applying shortly for a new source of this material ( currently Marsh barton ) from Kenbury Woods, the route already approved by on site visits from both Highways officers and DCC officers would possibly be along the old dwalish road, then A379 halfing the ammount needing to access the village l will keep everyone informed as it progresses. Also those at the difficult to exit Westfield Estate l have been badgering way at DCC for some kind of Traffic measures to make exiting from this area easier and, less dangerous. At last l have made a little headway, l can out of my shrinking community fund hopefully purchase a perspex convex mirror to be mounted on private land, a resident here has offered such a site, a local builder has offered free services to mount it! lam awaitinf prices from another parish council who source this type of item once asertained l will hopefully have one in place by the close of the year latest! which l hope will make residents lives here a little safer, DCC will not object providing they do not have to fund it, maintain it, or site it and it is on private land. keep watching Councillor Kevin.A.Lake
Councillor Kevin Lake's Personal Blog
My name is Kevin Lake,Conservative Member and Teignbridge District Councillor for Kenn Valley Ward and the Parishes of Exminster, Dunchideok, Ide and Shillingfords Kennford in South Devon.
The purpose of this blog is to try and keep you informed about my role and provide you with information about developments in Teignbridge District Council and our local Ward, Kenn Valley.
My responsibilities with Teignbridge District Council include membership of the Overview & Scrutiny Committee
I will clarify my other responsibilities in future blogs...
Monday 20 September 2010
Monday 13 September 2010
Achievements Since Elected, November 2008
I thought as l am now getting to grips slowly with technology's such as my blog l should let everyone know my results so far in response to residents approaches and. pleas for assistance.
(1) Miller way two issues one being state of trees health which l quickly obtained a check by Teignbridge District Council to allay fears of nearby residents. Second being disappearance whole scale of trees on motorway embankment which acted as a traffic noise screen it appeared ominous but questions asked revealed they had to be felled due to poor root conditions and dangers of falling onto carriageway, however they did present apologies to residents for lack of communications and noise at night during works.
Berrybrook meadow, after 8 months of liaison got developer Redrow homes despite legal discussions with Teignbridge District Council over handing over area to agree to a clear up of their side of offending bank, whilst getting the parish Council who own the other side of the bank to clear that side of overgrown vegetation etc thus reducing flood risk in wet conditions etc, my then prospective MP Mel Stride helped in an initial clear up where we pulled from the bank an old pram for one!
Lately in response to complaints from residents l have through again protracted negotiations got the Environment agency to get the owner to clear two blockages on their land one under the bridge this should be done soon. The railway station reopening a very popular sensible option in the village is gaining pace Devon County Council is to include it in their overall area feasibility study of viability a definite positive move keep watching.
The Village road safety scheme not all things to everyone and not ideal has resulted in slower traffic movements so my campaigning in this achieved with the PC a safer village centre more is still to be done addressing the double crossing point for children by Exminster garage but one. The result of a cul-de-sac no through sign upon the Glebelands estate entrance as a result of please from residents was a swift Teignbridge District Council response which l hope helps them.
The complete renovations of all Exminster's Bus stops (vandalised or just worn) l hope with my community fund helping to pay largely for that l hope makes it a little more pleasant for waiting passengers a big thank you again to Stagecoach who donated £500 as well. The campaigning against the Mobile phone mast near Farm House Rise and Reddaway Drive resulted in the company listening and agreeing to move it! subsequent merger put it on hold.
Many planning applications have been presented to me for help from Townsington barns to Yeos Farm Dunchideok all have successfully been taken against officer regimentation to committee at Teignbridge District Council and won good news for the applicants, on the other side l am still opposing applications l feel are detrimental at Willhayes, and others.
I have made many donations from my community fund towards:
( 2 ) Exminster Youth Club, Exminster Summerplay scheme, Coffee on the corner,Dunchideok Parish Hall, Shillingford Village Hall, Ide for dog bin and CCTV in their community shop car park,and many others all helping in a small way for things to happen.
I strongly opposed absorption into Exeters Unitary designs and fought for Exminster to remain in Teignbridge . Bus stops have been also renovated at Kennford and, drainage brooks cleared of debris, as well as Wheelie bins provided for new residents lam also keeping an eye on the safer provision of a footpath for residents avoiding the dangerous one adjacent to the A30, this will result from a proposed development in the adjacent farm perhaps in the future at some point if the hard working PC achieve this aim.
I have been active too on many issues sometimes not always popular with everyone concerned but people know me by now that i act if something is right in principle only.
I will add more info on a more regular basis to keep all my ward informed, thank you.
Posted by Kevin at 17:42 0 comments
Midas Milbury Farm Development Exminster
Just to let everyone know l have set up a meeting with the Teignbridge District Council Planning Officer next Thursday, to look in detail at the poorly produced plans so far from Midas. This follows my concerns and, many many residents still over issues of design, overlooking, density around its borders, lack of provisions for Community, health care etc etc l will keep posted as developments occur.
I HAVE ALREADY REGISTERED OFFICIALLY MY RESOLUTION TO OBJECT TO ANY FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS ON TEIGNBRIDGE'S CORE STRATEGY DOCUMENT (LDF) TO PUT IT ON RECORD.
Please email me of your concerns and, turn up at future Parish meetings to register your concerns also thank you
Posted by Kevin at 17:02 0 comments
Monday 6 September 2010
Sentrys Orchard
Just to let concerned residents know along with the Parish Council l have on record with Teignbridge District Council policy planning department (core strategy) that l oppose any further developments in and, around Exminster unless the core issues of infrastructure are addressed as paramount.
I have also arranged prior to the next Parish Council meeting where Belway Homes representative is coming along to present (not public) to meet ahead of this with their Manager to express my concerns.
Posted by Kevin at 11:24 0 comments
Labels: belway homes, core strategy, Teignbridge