What are we?
West Hill Residents
Association is a non-political organisation which works with
local and county councillors and other agencies for the benefit
of the village .
What do we do?
We focus on maintaining and
improving the quality of life for residents.
Traditionally, our main
areas of focus have been planning, traffic and road safety, but
we are always open to new projects and more recently we have
been involved in talks with McColl’s on ways they could be more
responsive to residents’ needs.
Our work with traffic and
road safety has meant regular liaison with statutory bodies,
such as Devon County Council and our local county councillor,
Roger Giles.
On planning issues, such as
extensions and new developments, we offer, where appropriate,
observations to Ottery St Mary Town Council and East Devon
District Council.
We work closely with local
councillors Bloxham and Wright. Our observations on planning
issues are guided by the West Hill Village Design Statement.
This was researched, published and distributed by us in 2006.
The design statement, supported by Her Majesty’s Inspector,
recommends, among other issues, that all development is in
keeping with our “unique rural identity”.
If you are unsure about a
planning issue and would like more information, we suggest you
first of all discuss it with the central planning team at East
Devon District Council. They can be contacted on 01395 571531 or
you can visit the council’s website at
www.eastdevon.gov.uk/planning_services
How do I get involved?
It’s a great feeling to
make a contribution to your local community and we are always
delighted to hear from people who are interested in joining our
committee. If you are considering getting involved our
Chairman/Secretary, Dan Jelly, is always available for an
informal chat on 814189 or come along to one of our public
meetings which take place in February, June and October, details
of which will be posted up around the village.
How do I become a member
of WHRA?
Annual membership is £5
with a further £1 for each additional member of a household over
18 who wishes to become a voting member. Application forms and
subscriptions are available from the post office or by clicking
on the website link. Members can also pay by standing order.
Subscriptions are due on 1 April annually.
Our Next Meeting is
It is our AGM in the Village Hall on
Monday 14th June at 7pm
when Mr Bob Challacombe of BT Openreach will talk about
"Broadband in West Hill".
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WHRA Membership Form |
WHRA Constitution |
Local Planning |
Village Design Statement |
Minutes of last meeting |
Current Planning Applications |
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Minutes 25th March |
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