Agenda

To receive any apologies for absence and notice of appointment of substitutes.

The Group to note the protocol for remote meetings.

To receive any questions relating to items on the Agenda from members of the public and replies thereto.

Councillors are reminded of the requirement to declare any interest,

including the type of interest, and reason for that interest, either at this

stage of the meeting or as soon as they become aware of that interest.

Members to consider whether to approve the minutes as a correct record of the meeting held on 5 November 2020.

To receive any announcements that the Chairman may wish to make.

To receive a report from the Head of Planning, Economy and Regeneration providing Members with update information regarding the Growth, Economy & Delivery team’s latest COVID19 emergency economic and community response activities. To also update Members on the Devon-wide economic recovery work and seek Members’ endorsement for the current business support and economic recovery activities.

To receive an update from the Group Manager for Financial Services regarding the income and expenditure position so far in the year.

To receive a report previously considered by the Cabinet on 7 January 2021 and to discuss any further changes that the Policy Development Group may require prior to the formal recommendation of the budget proposals to Cabinet and Council in February.

Members are asked to note that the following items are already identified in the work programme for the next meeting:

·         Covid 19 Economic Response Update

·         Performance and Risk

·         Financial Monitoring

Note: This item is limited to 10 minutes. There should be no discussion on the items raised.