Agenda and minutes

To approve and sign the minutes of the meeting held on 7 February 2023.

The minutes of the meeting held on 7 February were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Deputy Chair.

None.

To note forthcoming decisions anticipated on the Executive Forward Plan

RESOLVED that the Forward Plan be noted.

The Executive Member for Economy and Jobs presented the report which provided an update on the progress of the Future High Street Fund Newton Abbot.

The Head of Place & Commercial Services clarified that the objections from Newton Abbot Town Council to the loading bay element of the plans for Queen Street have now been withdrawn, although the Town Council still maintain objections to other elements of that scheme.

RESOLVED that the report be noted.

The vote was unanimous.

The Executive Member for Corporate Services presented the report to provide Members with an overview of the current status of the Strategic & Corporate risks which was referred from Audit Scrutiny on 18 January 2023.

RESOLVED that the actions being taken to reduce risks to the achievement of the council’s objectives be noted.

The vote was unanimous.

The Executive Member for Homes, Communities, IT & Cost of Living Crisis presented the report to advise Members of the findings of the Homes England Compliance Audit Report.

Members congratulated the Housing Services on their performance and the resulting good audit.

RESOLVED that the report be noted.

The vote was unanimous.

To receive a verbal update from the relevant Executive Members.

Background information:

Levelling Up Fund Round 2: explanatory note on the assessment and decision-making process - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

The Executive Member for Planning updated Members on the Levelling Up Bid.

Members voiced their disappointment that the application was not successful.

RESOLVED that the Council continued to explore funding opportunities to support this and similar projects.

The vote was unanimous.