Issue - meetings

To receive and consider the reports, minutes and recommendations of the recent meetings as follows:

1.     Cabinet

-        7 February 2023

-        7 March 2023

-        4 April 2023

2.     Scrutiny Committee

-        17 April 2023

3.     Audit Committee

-        28 March 2023

4.     Environment PDG

-        14 March 2023

5.     Homes PDG

-        21 March 2023

6.     Community PDG

-        28 March 2023

7.     Economy PDG

-        16 March 2023

8.     Planning Committee

-        1 March 2023

-        15 March 2023

-        5 April 2023

9.     Standards Committee

-        8 February 2023

The Leader presented the report of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 7 February 2022.

1.    Pay Policy (minute 133)

The Leader MOVED, seconded by Councillor D J Knowles

THAT the recommendations of the Cabinet as set out in Minute 133 be ADOPTED

Following discussion and upon a vote being taken the MOTION was declared to have been CARRIED.

Reason for the Decision – The Localism Act 2011 requires an annually published Pay Policy be adopted by the Council.

2.    Establishment (Minute 134)

The Leader MOVED, seconded by Councillor A Wilce

THAT the recommendations of the Cabinet as set out in Minute 134 be ADOPTED

Following discussion and upon a vote being taken the MOTION was declared to have been CARRIED.

Reason for the Decision – The Constitution states that the Establishment should be received by Council annually.

3.    Cullompton Town Centre Masterplan (Minute 137)

The Leader MOVED, seconded by Councillor DJ Knowles

THAT the recommendations of the Cabinet as set out in Minute 137 be ADOPTED

Following discussion and upon a vote being taken the MOTION was declared to have been CARRIED.

Reason for the Decision – So that the Draft Cullompton Town Centre Masterplan Supplementary Planning Document and Delivery Plan can be approved.

4.    East Cullompton (Culm Garden Village) Masterplan SPD (Minute 139)

The Leader MOVED, seconded by Councillor G Barnell

THAT the recommendations of the Cabinet as set out in Minute 139 be ADOPTED

Following discussion and upon a vote being taken the MOTION was declared to have been CARRIED.

Reason for the Decision – So that the revised East Masterplan Supplementary Planning Document could be adopted.

5.    Policy Framework (Minute 142)

The Leader MOVED, seconded by Councillor C P Daw

THAT the recommendations of the Cabinet as set out in Minute 142 be ADOPTED

Following discussion and upon a vote being taken the MOTION was declared to have been CARRIED.

Reason for the Decision – the Constitution states that the Policy Framework must be approved by Council each year.

6.    Schedule of Meetings (Minute 143)

The Leader MOVED, seconded by Councillor G Barnell

THAT the recommendations of the Cabinet as set out in Minute 143 be ADOPTED

Following discussion and upon a vote being taken the MOTION was declared to have been CARRIED.

Reason for the Decision – there was a need for Council to approve the schedule of meetings.

The Cabinet were presented the annual pay policy report* which complied with the legislative requirements of the Localism Act 2011 relating to senior pay in particular the role of the Chief Executive, Directors and other senior officers.

The following was discussed:

-        For 2022/23 Mid Devon District Council employees received a cost of living wage rise. With talks for 2023/24 expected to commence significantly earlier, this would hopefully help with the retention and recruitment of staff.

RESOLVED: That Cabinet recommend to Council the Pay Policy 2023.

(Proposed from the Chair)

Reason for Decision: As stated in the report.

Note: *report previously circulated and attached to the minutes