May 2026

ST HILARY PARISH COUNCIL Meeting Friday 8th May 2026

Attendance

Cllrs G Ford,(Chairman), M Ryan, (V/Chairman) P Behrens, J Howells,

P Rule, S Taylor, T Thomas.

Apologies for absence

Cllrs M West, R King. C/Cllr J Martin

Public Question Time

Mr K Eade asked if there was any more information concerning the

proposed Campsite at Belvedere,, Cllr Taylor replied that there is a lot

of rubbish at the site but no sign of any progress.

It was then discussed about the role of Cornwall Council and the lack of

support with this issue and also the solar farm application at

Trevarthian. It was agreed that the Chaiman write to the Chief

Executive and the various departments and local MP Andrew George to

express our feelings about the lack of support.

C/Cllr Martins report

This report is on file

Minutes of the last meeting

It was proposed by Cllr Ryan and seconded by Cllr Thomas that the

Chairman sign the minutes circulated prior to this meeting as being a

correct record of that meeting, Agreed (1 abst,Cllr Taylor)

Declarations of Interests

Nothing Raised

Finance & Accounts for payment

1, R E Calfe

It was proposed by Cllr Taylor and seconded by Cllr Behrens that the

Council accept payment of all cheques, All Agreed

Planning

PA26/02152

PA26/01675.

After a discussion it was proposed by Cllr Ryan and seconded by Cllr

Howells to recommend approval of both applications but also support

the Ramblers and World Heritage views onnthis application, All Agreed

CALC

It was proposed that we subscribe for another year and after a long

debate it was proposed by Cllr Ryan and seconded by Cllr Taylor that

we rejoin, A vote was taken and the motion was carried

by a majority of five votes to one .

NDP Report to the Parish Council Meeting May 2026.pdf

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CIL Payments

No progress reported.

Change of Meeting Date

After a long and varied discussion, it was decided to defer this item to the next meeting.

Co Option of a New Councillor.

The Clerk reported that there are two applicants for the vacancy, and that interviews will take place at The Old Schoolroom on the 22nd May 2026 at 19.00.

Reports for Consideration

Cllr Rule - Nothing to report

Cllr Behrens - Asked about a property in Relubbus and if it was a listed building

Cllr Thomas - Nothing to report

Cllr Howells - Are Enforcement aware of the new building at Bay Tree Nurseries, which is not a garage as previous application. Friendship Woods is a mess and should be cleared as soon as possible.

Cllr Taylor - Nothing to report

Cllr Ford - Nothing to report

The Chairman then closed the meeting at 21.45pm