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Cllr Malcolm Matthews
CllrMalcolmMatthews@dartmouthtowncouncil.gov.uk
Cllr Liz Moseley
CllrLizMoseley@dartmouthtowncouncil.gov.uk
Cllr James (Jim) Pittman
CllrJamesPittman@dartmouthtowncouncil.gov.uk
Cllr Dawn Shepherd
CllrDawnShepherd@dartmouthtowncouncil.gov.uk
Cllr Graham Webb (Deputy Mayor)
CllrGrahamWebb@dartmouthtowncouncil.gov.uk
Cllr Mandy Webber
CllrMandyWebber@dartmouthtowncouncil.gov.uk
DISTRICT COUNCIL WARD MEMBERS FOR DARTMOUTH: Cllr Ged Yardy –
Cllr.Ged.Yardy@
southhams.gov.uk
Cllr Jonathan Hawkins –
Cllr.jonathan.hawkins@
southhams.gov.uk Cllr Ben Cooper –
Cllr.Ben.Cooper@
southhams.gov.uk
COUNTY COUNCIL WARD MEMBER FOR DARTMOUTH: Cllr Simon Rake –
simon.rake@devon.gov.uk
THE SLAPTON LINE
Horrified is of course not too strong a term to sum up the community’s response to the devastation suffered by the Slapton Line following the recent storms; it is the arterial lifeblood for the residents and businesses dependent on an uninterrupted coastal link. As we wait to hear the conclusions of those who are in a position to make decisions about the road’s future, our MP, Caroline Voaden, has organised an on-line petition calling for support to repair this vital road.
To ensure that local voices are heard and local fears are understood, Dartmouth Town Council, in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce, has organised a pub- lic meeting which will be attended by our MP and take place in the Guildhall.
The Town Council also believes that it is vital that focus is maintained on the enforced closure of Warfleet Road, two years after the failure of the wall supporting the highway. To this end we are constantly engaging with our County Councillor, Cllr Simon Rake, and ensuring that pressure on Devon County Council is maintained.
In the grand scheme of things, these roads may seem to be of little value when compared to the busy highways serving large cities, but they are essential to the communities which they do serve and therefore their timely re-instatement deserves the same amount of consideration and backing.
For the on-line petition calling for support to repair this vital road, please click on the QR code or go to:
https://www.caroli-
nevoaden.com/coastal- erosion-at-start-bay
Pic © Office of Caoline Voaden MP MARKET SQUARE TREES –
WHAT’S HAPPENING AND WHY You may have noticed that work is being carried out in the vicinity of the trees in the Market Square and perhaps wondered what is planned, especially as trees play such a vital role in our environment.
The trees in the Market Square car park are protected as part of the Dartmouth Conservation Area, and the Town Council has a duty to monitor the health of the trees and assess any risks to public safety. A Quantified Tree Risk Assessment (QTRA) has been carried out on the trees in the Market Square. This is a recognised method for assessing and managing tree-related risks to people and property. Unfortunately, this assessment found that: • T1 – Crab Apple tree Shows fungal growth and hollowing in the stem. This means that there is a 1 in 3,000 risk of harm which is classed as unacceptable where risk is imposed on others. The assessment conclusion recommended: the removal and replacement of T1 with a fastigiate tree such as Horn- beam or Ginkgo. • T2 – Sorbus (Rowan) Is in poor condition, with less than 50% leaf cover and the recommendation therefore was: to remove and replace T2 with a fastigiate Hornbeam or Ginkgo. All recommended works have been approved by South Hams District Council, with no objections raised. What happens next The Council will temporarily cordon off the area during works, remove the two trees and grind stumps below ground level, repair the surrounding tarmac as needed and replant with suitable replacement trees (fastigiate tree such as Hornbeam or Ginkgo) By carrying out this work in the quieter months of the year, the Council’s intention was to minimise disruption, but unfortunately the contractors’ availability was during the half term week which has obviously caused problems, for which the Council apologises.
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