Agenda and minutes

To approve the Minutes of the meeting held on 12 August 2022

The minutes of the previous meeting were agreed as a correct record and would be signed by the Chair.

The Head of Building Control introduced the report. He highlighted that Devon Building Control had recommenced hosting events, and that 4 team members had been nominated for national awards. There would be a press release to raise awareness of this. There had also been a nomination for a team of the year award.

Resolved

That the report be noted.

The Head of Building Control introduced the report to the committee. He highlighted the markets were changing but had been improving, and that applications were being administered within an 8-week period. Due to new regulations, Building Control would need to take on increased enforcement work in addition to applications. The Committee were also informed that inspections were being carried out 24 hours after request. Market share had increased this quarter.

Resolved

That the report be noted.

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 items on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in the relevant paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act.

It was proposed by Councillor Bastone and seconded by Councillor Taylor that under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the press and public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the follow items on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 3 of Part I of Schedule 12A of the Act.

Resolved

That the press and public be excluded.

The Head of Business Control introduced the report to the committee. The discussion included staffing, enforcement, finance, and recruitment. The committee were informed that feedback continued to be positive.

Resolved

That the report be noted.

The Head of Building Control introduced the report to the committee. The discussion included budget and IT support.

Resolved

That the report be noted.

The Committee discussed the impact of the new safety regulations on staffing. The discussion included training, enforcement, finance, and an upcoming awards ceremony.