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Minutes pdf icon PDF 186 KB

To approve as a correct record and sign the minutes of the previous Extraordinary Council meeting on 17 November 2022 and Council on 29 November 2022.

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

It was proposed by the Executive Member for Sport, Recreation and Culture, seconded by the Executive Member for Recycling, Household Waste and Environmental Health that the minutes be approved.

 

RESOLVED that the minutes of the Extraordinary meeting on 17 November 2022 and the meeting 29 November 2022 be approved and signed as a correct record by the Deputy Chair.

 

2.

Announcements

Announcements only from the Chair of Council, Leader, Members of the Executive or the Managing Director.

 

Changes to the Committee Members as advised by Group Leaders

 

Conservative Group

 

Cllr Tume to sit on Strata Joint Scrutiny Committee

Cllr Russell to sit on Planning Committee

 

Independent Group

 

Cllr Clarance replaced Cllr Haines on Planning Committee

Cllr Haines replaced Cllr Hocking as substitute for Planning Committee

 

South Devon Alliance Group

 

Cllr Patch to sit on Standards Committee

 

Minutes:

The Vice-Chair wished the Chair Cllr Nuttall a speedy recovery.

 

3.

Declarations of interest

Minutes:

Cllr Morgan declared a interest in respect of minute no.8 - Teignbridge Proposed Submission Local Plan 2020 to 2040- as she had campaigned on an aspect of the Local Plan and clarified that she would stay, speak and vote on the matter.

 

4.

Council Tax Base 2023/24 pdf icon PDF 154 KB

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Minutes:

The Executive Member for Corporate Resources presented the report to approve the Council Tax base and thanked the Chief Financial Officer and his team for all their work. He proposed the recommendation, this was seconded by the Leader and carried.

 

RESOLVED that the council tax base of 50,215 for 2023/24 be approved.

 

5.

Recommendation from Executive 6 December 2022 - Council Tax Reduction Scheme 2023/24 pdf icon PDF 2 MB

To consider the recommendation of Executive 6th December, 2022

RECOMMENDED to Council that the Council Tax Reduction Scheme (attached as Appendix A) be adopted for the year 2023-24 with the income amounts uprated in line with any annual uprating in primary benefits.

 

Minutes:

It was proposed by the Executive Member for Corporate Services and seconded by the Leader that the recommendation be approved. This was carried unanimously.

 

The Executive Member for Corporate Services thanked the Service Lead for Revenue, Benefits and Customer Support and the team for their hard work on putting together this scheme.

 

RESOLVED that the Council Tax Reduction Scheme (attached as Appendix A) be adopted for the year 2023-24 with the income amounts uprated in line with any annual uprating in primary benefits.

 

6.

Recommendation from Executive 3 January 2023 - Council Tax Premiums

To consider the recommendation of Executive 3rd January, 2023

 

RECOMMENDED to Council that it approve:

 

(a)  The application of the current premium of 100% for all dwellings which are unoccupied and substantially unfurnished (empty dwellings) after 1 year instead of 2, with effect from 1st April 2024;

 

(b)  The application of a premium of 100% for all dwellings which are unoccupied but substantially furnished with effect from 1st April 2024; and

 

(c)   That the S151 Officer be given delegated powers in consultation with the relevant Executive Member to implement the policy in line with the Council’s requirements and any guidance given by the Secretary of State.

 

 

 

 

 

Minutes:

It was proposed by the Executive Member for Corporate Services and seconded by the Leader that the recommendation be approved. This was carried.

 

RESOLVED that:-

 

(a)  The application of the current premium of 100% for all dwellings which are unoccupied and substantially unfurnished (empty dwellings) after 1 year instead of 2, with effect from 1st April 2024 be approved;

 

(b)  The application of a premium of 100% for all dwellings which are unoccupied but substantially furnished with effect from 1st April 2024 be approved; and

 

(c)   That the S151 Officer be given delegated powers in consultation with the relevant Executive Member to implement the policy in line with the Council’s requirements and any guidance given by the Secretary of State.

 

7.

Implications of Michael Gove MP's statement on changes to the Planning System pdf icon PDF 323 KB

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Executive Member for Planning proposed the recommendation, this was seconded by the Leader and carried.

RESOLVED to:-

 

(1)        Note the content of this report and appendices; and

 

(2)        Proceed to consider the report on the Local Plan consultation as set out on the agenda.

 

8.

Teignbridge Proposed Submission Local Plan 2020 to 2040 pdf icon PDF 525 KB

Minutes:

The Executive Member for Planning presented the proposed Submission (Regulation 19) Teignbridge Local Plan 2020 to 2040 and associated documents, with a recommendation to publish them for a minimum 6-week period of public consultation, followed by submission of the Plan and associated documents to the Secretary of State for the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.

 

The Executive Member for Planning proposed the recommendation as set out in the circulated report with an amendment to recommendation 9 to read:--

 

Following consultation, submit the Proposed Submission Local Plan 2020 to 2040, associated documents, and all representations made to the Plan, to the Secretary of State for the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities to begin proceedings for Public Examination. This will include granting delegated authority to the Head of Place and Commercial Services, in consultation with the Executive Member for Planning and the Chair of the LPWG to recommend minor modifications to the Inspector prior to submission, while any major modifications will be referred to Full Council.

 

And an additional recommendation 10 to read:-

 

Subject to the current proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework coming into effect which relate specifically to housing requirements becoming ‘advisory’, the Council commits to undertake a review of the district’s housing needs immediately following adoption of the 2020-2040 Local Plan, which takes into account forthcoming census-based household and population projections and, if a lower housing requirement is identified, proceed with an urgent partial review of the Plan which reflects a lower housing needs target

 

This was seconded by the Leader.

 

The Planning Policy Manager outlined the process undertaken in the compilation of the plan and the close working with the Local Plan Working Group.

 

The Local Plan Working Group Chair, Cllr Goodman-Bradbury commented on the input of the members on the allocation of sites and policies.

 

During debated Members raised queries and concerns on the calculations of the housing numbers for the district, climate change policies and how far they could go to improve the sustainability of new homes, impact on and capacity of drainage/sewage systems, effect of the recession on the building of new homes, the need to look at options for high density housing on brownfield sites and to ensure that sites had sustainable transport links.

 

The recommendation was put to the vote and carried:-

 

RESOLVED to:-

 

(1)    Approve the Proposed Submission (Regulation 19) Teignbridge Local Plan 2020 to 2040 (Appendix A) for at least a 6-week period of public consultation;

 

(2)    Approve the Policies Map (Appendix B) for at least a 6-week period of public consultation;

 

(3)    Approve the Sustainability Appraisal Report (Appendix C) for at least a 6-week period of public consultation;

 

(4)    Approve the Habitats Regulations Assessment (Appendix D) for at least a 6-week period of public consultation;

 

(5)    Approve the Draft Community Infrastructure Levy Charging Schedule (Appendix E) for at least a 6-week period of public consultation;

 

(6)    Note the content of the Consultation Statement for the Part 1, 2 and 3 Regulation 18 consultations (Appendix  ...  view the full minutes text for item 8.

9.

Recommendation from Executive 3 January 2023 - Notice of Motion - lasting memorial to the late Queen Elizabeth II and acknowledges the accession of King Charles III

To consider the recommendation of Executive Tuesday, 3rd January, 2023

 

RECOMMENDED to Council that this Council creates a lasting memorial to our late Queen Elizabeth II and acknowledges the accession of King Charles III by planting two trees (trees of appropriate size and type) in prominent and appropriate locations within the grounds of Old Forde House. One tree to the memory of Queen Elizabeth and one tree to commemorate the accession of King Charles. The cost of acquiring and planting the trees be funded by unspent Councillor Community Funds (when the scheme closes at the end of February 2023) and if required through other budget savings in this financial year.

 

An invitation be extended to the Lord-Lieutenant of Devon, the Royal Household, the Districts Town Mayors and the Chairs of the Town and Parish Councils to attend the tree planting ceremony.

 

Minutes:

The Leader proposed the recommendation, this was seconded by Cllr Bullivant and carried.

 

The Leader clarified that the submission for Councillor Community fund applications would close on 28 February 2023, it would only be unallocated Councillor Community funds that would used towards the purchase of the trees.

 

RESOLVED that this Council creates a lasting memorial to our late Queen Elizabeth II and acknowledges the accession of King Charles III by planting two trees (trees of appropriate size and type) in prominent and appropriate locations within the grounds of Old Forde House. One tree to the memory of Queen Elizabeth and one tree to commemorate the accession of King Charles. The cost of acquiring and planting the trees be funded by unspent Councillor Community Funds (when the scheme closes at the end of February 2023) and if required through other budget savings in this financial year.

 

An invitation be extended to the Lord-Lieutenant of Devon, the Royal Household, the Districts Town Mayors and the Chairs of the Town and Parish Councils to attend the tree planting ceremony.

 

10.

Notice of Motion

Notice of Motion’s shall be referred to the appropriate Committee meeting. The mover of the motion can outline the proposal and then it will stand adjourned. The motion may be debated to assist debate later if agreed by two-thirds of Council Members.

 

The following motion on Teignmouth Hospital - supporting Patients and the Community has been presented by Cllr D Cox and supported by Cllrs Connett, H Cox, Dewhirst, G Hook, J Hook, Jeffries, Keeling, Nutley, Parker, Swain, Taylor and Wrigley

 

Across Devon, Community Hospitals such as Teignmouth have played a vital role in healthcare, providing of range of inpatient and outpatient healthcare close to the community.

 

Over the past two decades, Devon has seen a steady and relentless decline in community hospital beds and services. Teignmouth is no exception.

 

Pressures on the acute hospitals, such as Torbay, are immense and made worse by the lack of beds in the community to which patients could be discharged by Torbay.

 

Recent figures from NHS England show an average of 41 beds per day were occupied by people ready to be discharged from Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust in October – though this was down from 45 the month before, a local media outlet has reported.

 

While positively welcoming the proposed new Health Hub in the centre of Teignmouth, this council also affirms its support for Teignmouth Hospital and believes it should continue to play an integral part in the healthcare provision for the town and the wider district.

 

Council asks the Managing Director to write to: The Chairs and Chief Executives of the Torbay & South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, Devon Clinical Commissioning Group, The relevant Members of Parliament and the Secretary of State for Health asking for a review of the hospital closure plans, mindful of the pressures on local acute hospitals through delayed discharges to other appropriate provision.

 

Minutes:

Cllr D Cox presented his Notice of Motion regarding Teignmouth Hospital.

 

The Vice-Chair Cllr Clarance proposed that the matter debated at this meeting, this was seconded by Cllr MacGregor put to the vote and lost as two thirds of the members did not support debate of this matter today. The item was referred to the next Executive.

 

11.

Councillor Questions pdf icon PDF 427 KB

Members of the Council may ask questions of the Council subject to procedural rules.

 

Minutes:

Member questions and responses attached to agenda.

 

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