Issue - meetings

The Council’s outside organisations representatives to report on any meetings of the appointed outside organisation in the past few months, whether they  attended, a report on the meeting if they did so, the role the outside organisation(s) they represent plays in promoting and aligning with the Council's priorities, policies and strategies, and advising on partnership discussions which are open and in the public domain.

-          Devon Rail Forum – Cllr Parrott

-          Local Government Association – Cllr Keeling

-          LGA District Councils’ Network Assembly – Cllr Keeling

-          PATROL (Parking and Traffic Regulations Outside London) Joint Committee - Cllr Palethorpe

The Chair requested that future update reports include the cost to the Council of having a representation on the outside organisation.  

RESOLVED

The update agenda reports of the Council’s representatives appointed to the following outside organisations be received.

·         Devon Rail Forum and that Devon County Council be asked what the intention of this group is, and if it is to continue how will this happen.

·         Local Government Association

·         LGA District Councils’ Network Assembly

·         PATROL (Parking and Traffic Regulations Outside London) Joint Committee.

The Chair referred to the agenda reports from the Council’s appointed representatives for the following outside organisations:

·         Devon Rail Forum

·         Local Government Association

·         LGA District Councils’ Network Assembly

·         PATROL (Parking and Traffic Regulations Outside London) Joint Committee.

The agenda reports summarised the purpose of the organisation, attendance requirements, feedback on the work of the organisation, the role the outside organisation plays in promoting and aligning with the Council's priorities, policies and strategies, the value that the Council brings to the origination, why the organisation needs the Council, and any other relevant information for OS.

The Leader advised that the Council’s representation on both the Local Government Association and the District Councils’ Network Assembly made a valuable contribution to the working of the Council.  

Full presentations can be viewed on the webcast at Agenda for Overview and Scrutiny Committee on Tuesday, 11th November, 2025, 10.00 am - Teignbridge District Council

The Chair requested that future update reports include the cost to the Council of having a representation on the outside organisation.  

RESOLVED

The update agenda reports of the Council’s representatives appointed to the following outside organisations be received.

·         Devon Rail Forum and that Devon County Council be asked what the intention of this group is, and if it is to continue how will this happen.

·         Local Government Association

·         LGA District Councils’ Network Assembly

·         PATROL (Parking and Traffic Regulations Outside London) Joint Committee.