Agenda and minutes

To approve and sign the minutes of the meeting held on 22 August 2023.

The minutes of the meeting held on 22 August 2023 were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

None.

To note forthcoming decisions anticipated on the Executive Forward Plan

The Leader advised that a report ‘100% Council Tax Discount for Care Leavers’ would be added to the Forward Plan.  

RESOLVED that the Forward Plan be noted.

The Executive Member for Corporate Resources presented the report. He proposed the recommendation with the following three additional recommendations, this was seconded by the Leader:-

(1)            That the Sunday Parking permit for the full day remain at £1, with free parking in all our car parks after 6pm;

(2)            That a blue badge yearly permit be introduced so that a holder of the disabled blue badge can park in an off road car parking space for the allotted time of the blue badge for a yearly cost of £30.00 for 1 year, £50.00 for 2 years or £70.00 for 3 years to be used in any Teignbridge owned car park; and

(3)            The New Road Car Park, Starcross and the Kingskerswell Car Park will be allowed a residents permit which would allow people to pay monthly, 3 months, 6 months or a year - we are aware off the limited parking spaces so it doesn't guarantee a parking space but it takes away the hassle of feeding the meter each day. For simplicity permits charges which apply at the Strand Car Park in Starcross will be the same for the New Road car park and Kingskerswell which could be done on a trial basis for the next six months and see how it goes before the 2024-25 budget is set.

He advised that the Council would be reviewing all those car parks that currently did not offer permits such as Osborn Street, Newton Abbot to see if the Council could help local residents.

The Chief Finance Officer & Head of Corporate Services commented that he was disappointed that officers were only advised of the additional recommendations 15 minutes before the start of the meeting. He advised that due to this short notice he was unable to advise of any resulting cost and IT implications and added that an Equality Impact Assessment would also need to be undertaken.

RECOMMENDED that Full Council approves the revised fees and charges listing to be implemented with effect from 1 October 2023 (car parking with effect from 1 November 2023) with the following additions:-

(1)            That the Sunday Parking permit for the full day remain at £1, with free parking in all our car parks after 6pm;

(2)            That a blue badge yearly permit be introduced so that a holder of the disabled blue badge can park in an off road car parking space for the allotted time of the blue badge for a yearly cost of £30.00 for 1 year, £50.00 for 2 years or £70.00 for 3 years to be used in any Teignbridge owned car park; and

(3)            The New Road Car Park, Starcross and the Kingskerswell Car Park will be allowed a residents permit which would allow people to pay monthly, 3 months, 6 months or a year - we are aware off the limited parking spaces so it doesn't guarantee a parking space but it takes away the hassle of feeding the meter each day. For simplicity permits charges which apply  ...  view the full minutes text for item 55.

The Executive Member for Corporate Resources presented the report.

RESOLVED to:-

(1)            Note the draft revenue results for 2022/23;

(2)            Approve the draft year end capital and updated programme as shown at appendix 1;

(3)            Approve the revenue budget variations for 2023/24 as shown at appendix 2; and

(4)            Note the updated lending list as shown at appendix 3; and

RECOMMEND to Council that the draft treasury management results for 2022/23 at appendix 4 are noted.

The vote was unanimous. 

The Leader presented the report.

Non-Executive Members spoke on this item.

RECOMMENDED to Full Council:-

(1)  to approve the scope and process for reviewing the Council Strategy as set out in the report and Appendix 1; and

RESOLVED to:-

(2)  Approve a budget of £80,000 to fund additional officer, digital and/or consultancy support as required to prepare the Council Strategy, as well as consultation and engagement activities associated with its preparation; and

(3)  Establish a Working Group of District Councillors to oversee the review of the Council Strategy.

The vote was unanimous. 

The Executive Member for Planning presented the report.

Non Executive Members spoke on this item.

RESOLVED to:-

(1)            Agree the timetable set out in Section 4.1.6 in the circulated report; and

(2)            Approve the Local Development Scheme as attached at Appendix 1 to come into effect on 20 September 2023. 

The vote was unanimous.

The Leader advised that the Market Hall had been temporary closed until next week to enable works to be undertaken to secure rotten beams and that the Wilko Store would be closing at the end of the week.

Non Executive Members spoke on this item.

RESOLVED that the report be noted.

The vote was unanimous. 

RECOMMENDED that, under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the press and public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following item on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in the relevant paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act.

RESOLVED that under Section 100(A)(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the Press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act.

Cllr Jeffries left before the vote was taken on this item.

The Executive Member for Teignbridge 100 presented the report.

RESOLVED:-

(1)  To note the progress made in respect of the Teignbridge 100 programme pipeline;

(2)  That subject to the proposed housing development at Sherborne House, Newton Abbot being granted planning consent the Asset Manager be given authority to negotiate a Deed of Variation with the Heath Authority in respect of part of the  Sherbourne House Car Parking effected by the development, to be replaced with an equivalent number of parking permits for the Multi Story Car Park at Sherborne Road, Newton Abbot.

(3)  That subject to the proposed housing development at Sherborne House, Newton Abbot being granted planning consent Members approved that the homes would be rented at social rents (subject to a valid Business Case) and that a Local Lettings Plan would be developed to include a percentage of allocations to downsizers, whilst balancing the high demand for 1 bedroom accommodation on Devon Homechoice.

The vote was unanimous.

Executive Member Decisions

Noted.