Agenda and decisions

To approve and sign the minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday 10^th February 2026.

RESOLVED

that the minutes of the previous meeting on Tuesday 10^th March 2026 be agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

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To update the Executive on the call in of the Executive decision on 10^th February 2026 relating to Teignmouth Lido.

RESOLVED

That the Executive:

1.     Notes the recommendation of Overview & Scrutiny to reconsider the decision not to open Teignmouth Lido in 2026.

2.     Agrees to the ambition of opening Teignmouth Lido in the 2026 season, subject to any necessary maintenance and repair works to the site and the recruitment of staff.

3.     Instructs officers to seek legal advice regarding procurement and Asset of Community Value (ACV) compliance.

4.     Agrees that any proposal for community operation must:

A)    follow a transparent and fair process.

B)    comply with the Localism Act 2011.

C)   comply with the Procurement Act 2023.

5.     Notes that no binding commitment to transfer, lease or exclusive operation shall be entered into until legal and procurement compliance is confirmed.

To note forthcoming decisions anticipated on the Executive Forward Plan

Members of the Public may ask questions of the Leader or an Executive Member. A maximum period of 15 minutes will be allowed with a maximum of period of three minutes per questioner.

To follow: To seek approval for the policy change to Devon Home Choice, the Social Housing Register for Teignbridge and Devon local authorities.

RESOLVED

The Executive approve the policy decision to offer an additional preference on the housing register for households seeking to downsize large family homes.

To seek approval to commence work on a new Local Plan for Teignbridge and agree a timetable and budget for the project.

RESOLVED

That the Executive:

1.     Commence preparation of the Teignbridge Local Plan 2029–2044, prioritising actions to address the shortfall in housing provision created by the updated standard method calculations.

2.     Agree the Local Development Scheme as set out in Appendix 1 to come into effect on 20 March 2026.

3.     Agree a budget of £105,000 for year one of the project (2026/27).

4.     Reconvene the Local Plan Working Group as per the Terms of Reference set out in Appendix 2.

Executive Member Decisions