Joint Press Release from Devon County Council and High Bickington Community Property Trust, 15/12/2009

A community led development in High Bickington has been kickstarted today (Tuesday 15 December) with a major £850k funding boost from Devon County Council.

Little Bickington Farm

After many months of negotiation, the “Section 106 Agreement” (a legal agreement between Torridge DC, the Parish Council and the CPT) has finally been signed, allowing Torridge to formally issue the planning consent. The Business Plan has also been completed and sent to potential funders. Good progress is being made towards raising the required grants and loans from banks, Government and charitable sources. We hope to be able to make a start on the affordable housing, workshops and infrastructure in early 2010.

Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting
Held on Wednesday 11 November 2009
In the Meeting Point, High Bickington at 7.30pm

Present:
Myc Riggulsford (Chairman), Mike Leatham (Vice-Chairman), Chris Brown, David Brown, Stella Burrows, Roger Keen, Stan Maskell, Peter Tucker.

In attendance:
David Venner – Community Property Trust; 3 members of the public; Mrs Di Carter, Clerk

Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting
Held on Wednesday 14 October 2009
In the Meeting Point, High Bickington at 7.30pm

Present:
Myc Riggulsford (Chairman), Chris Brown, Stella Burrows, Roger Keen, Mike Leatham, Peter Tucker.

In attendance:
1 member of the public; Mrs Di Carter, Clerk

Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting
Held on Wednesday 9 September 2009
In the Meeting Point, High Bickington at 7.30pm

Present:
Myc Riggulsford (Chairman), Chris Brown, David Brown, Stella Burrows, Roger Keen, Mike Leatham, Stan Maskell, Peter Tucker.

In attendance:
David Venner – Community Property Trust; 3 members of the public; Mrs Di Carter, Clerk