The meeting covered several important topics, including the approval of minutes, a strategic asset plan, the Future High Streets Fund, and a motion regarding South West Water. Key decisions were made on the strategic asset plan and the motion about South West Water.

Strategic Asset Plan

Councillor Palesor presented the strategic asset plan, emphasizing the importance of knowing and managing council assets effectively to support services. The plan will guide policies for the next five years, allowing for individual decisions on each asset. Councillor Palesor thanked Tom Phillips and his team for their work on the document. The plan was unanimously approved by the executive.

Future High Streets Fund

Councillor Palethorpe provided an update on the Future High Streets Fund, focusing on the Market Square and Market Walk projects. A planning application is expected soon, and the PAR project adjustment request for the remaining £2 million is being developed. Meetings with business owners on Queen Street have been positive, despite concerns about the impact on their businesses. The update was unanimously accepted.

Motion on South West Water

Councillor McGregor introduced a motion to write to the secretaries of state to address South West Water's discharges into local watercourses, estuaries, and coastal environments. Councillor Cox supported the motion, expressing no confidence in South West Water due to their prioritization of dividends over infrastructure investment. The motion was unanimously approved, with the addition of writing to local MPs.

Public Questions

Jenny Dingsdale raised concerns about harmful ideology within the council and requested an internal investigation. Councillor Goodman Bradbury responded that a written response would be provided, and Dingsdale would be copied into the email to the Prevent Partnership.

Other Business

• Councillors Williams and Buscombe were welcomed to the executive.
• The executive forward plan was noted without comments.
• Councillor McGregor's question regarding the Bishop's Teignton Scout Hut covenant was addressed, with a report expected after the election period.

The meeting concluded with no further comments or questions.