Poundstock Parish Council - Ordinary Meeting 20 May 2026
Stephen Blake was unanimously elected as Chair and Michelle Carter unanimously elected as Vice-Chair for the year.
Planning Matters – None
(Note the PC website includes a list of all Poundstock Planning Applications.)
New hall for Poundstock
Cllr Blake reported that progress is being made to achieve cost reductions for the construction of the new community hall.
Widemouth Toilets
Agreed that a rental and servicing agreement be entered into for the provision of nappy disposal unit. Also the new showers are functioning well and favourable comments have been received from users.
View Point North Car Park
The council is investigating registering the site as an Asset of Community Value.
Widemouth Bay Café Licensing Hearing
The Chair was delegated to be the allocated speaker at the licencing hearing.
Ordinary Meeting 17 June 2026
External Audit of Parish Accounts
The external review has been completed at a cost of £2550. The Chair noted that additional fees arose due to the fourth objection to the annual review by the same parishioner. Members noted that as in previous years, the External Audit found no fault with the Council’s accounts. The Chair expressed concern regarding the financial impact of responding to such objections.
Widemouth Bay Car Park Levy
Concern that Cornwall Council’s email does not accord with the PC’s understanding. The Chair will follow up with Cornwall Council.
Planning Matters
Downs Barton – pre-application advice for improvements – Noted
Kennacot House - to remove restrictions for holiday use only - Noted
New Hall for Poundstock
The Chair gave an update. The project is being considered as two phases:
1. Construction of the Hall 2. Landscaping of the surrounding area. Total cost is approximately £1.7 million. Members considered cost-saving measures.
Other Matters
-The Leader of Cornwall Council recently visited and was informed about the ongoing concerns with issues of wastewater and sewage at Widemouth Bay.
-Cllr Chopak reported on proposed changes to planning consultation where Parish Councils will no longer be consulted on routine householder applications. Cornwall Council is seeking to retain parish councils as consultees.
-Traffic calming Marine Drive – this has been deferred for this financial year, the Chair will write to Cornwall Council to request this is reconsidered.
For the full minutes and future agendas, visit poundstock-pc.gov.uk
For the full Parish Council minutes and future agendas, visit poundstock-pc.gov.uk
Council meetings take place at 7.00 pm on the first and third Wednesday of each month. In the summer, meetings are typically held at the Gildhouse, Vicarage Lane (EX23 0AU), in the winter, they are usually held at the Beach House, Widemouth Bay (EX23 0AW).
Contact Lynn Pluess 07768 100560 Website: www.poundstock-pc.gov.uk