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Annual Council, Full Council - Tuesday, 21st May, 2024 10.00 am

May 21, 2024 View on council website Watch video of meeting
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Summary

The meeting focused on the election of the Chair and Deputy Chair for the upcoming term. Councillor Rosie Dawson was elected as the new Chair, and Councillor Suzanne Sanders was elected as the Deputy Chair.

  1. Election of the Chair:

    • Councillor Rosie Dawson was proposed by Councillor Riggly and seconded by Councillor Riggy Keeling. Dawson was praised for her effectiveness and experience, including her recent term as Dawlish Mayor.
    • Councillor Clarence was also proposed for a second term by Councillor DAWS but declined the nomination, expressing gratitude for the consideration and his past service.
    • Councillor Jane Taylor was then proposed by Councillor DAWS and seconded by Councillor MACKRICK. Taylor was noted for her governance experience and previous role as Chair of King's Kurzwell Parish Council.
    • The vote resulted in 24 votes for Dawson, 9 for Taylor, and 9 abstentions. Councillor Rosie Dawson was declared the new Chair.
  2. Election of the Deputy Chair:

    • Councillor Suzanne Sanders was proposed by Councillor VICLE and seconded by Councillor Keeling. Sanders was recognized for her contributions as a new Councillor.
    • Councillor John Radford was also proposed by Councillor Taylor and seconded by another Councillor. Radford was highlighted for his fairness, experience as Chair of King's Castle Parish Council, and his independent thought.
    • The vote resulted in 24 votes for Sanders and 17 for Radford. Councillor Suzanne Sanders was declared the new Deputy Chair.

Councillor Rosie Dawson and Councillor Suzanne Sanders both expressed their commitment to fairness and respect for all members and staff, emphasizing the importance of working together for the benefit of Teignbridge.

Attendees

Profile image for Councillor Joan Atkins
Councillor Joan Atkins  Shadow Portfolio Holder for Environment, Climate and Sustainability •  Conservative •  Teignmouth Central
Profile image for Councillor Janet Bradford
Councillor Janet Bradford  Independent Group •  College
Profile image for Councillor Phil Bullivant
Councillor Phil Bullivant  Conservative Group Leader, Deputy Chair of Standards Commiittee, and Shadow Portfolio Holder for Corporate Strategy, Devolution, Strategic Partnerships and Governance •  Conservative •  Bradley
Profile image for Councillor Richard Buscombe
Councillor Richard Buscombe  Executive Member for Housing and Homelessness •  Liberal Democrats •  Bradley
Profile image for Councillor Chris Clarance
Councillor Chris Clarance  Independent Group Leader & Shadow Portfolio Holder for Corporate Strategy, Devolution, Strategic Partnerships and Governance •  Independent Group •  Shaldon & Stokeinteignhead
Trish Corns
Profile image for Councillor David Cox
Councillor David Cox  Deputy Chair of Planning Committee •  Liberal Democrats •  Teignmouth Central
Profile image for Councillor Richard Daws
Councillor Richard Daws  Independent Group •  Ambrook
Profile image for Councillor Rosie Dawson
Councillor Rosie Dawson  Chair of Council and Chair of Procedures Committee •  Liberal Democrats •  Dawlish North East
Profile image for Councillor John Farrand-Rogers
Councillor John Farrand-Rogers  Liberal Democrats •  Moretonhampstead
Martin Flitcroft
Profile image for Councillor Alison Foden
Councillor Alison Foden  Liberal Democrats •  Dawlish South West
Profile image for Councillor Keeley Gearon
Councillor Keeley Gearon  Independent Group •  Kingsteignton East
Profile image for Councillor Linda Goodman-Bradbury
Councillor Linda Goodman-Bradbury  Executive Member for Neighbourhood Services •  Liberal Democrats •  Dawlish North East
Profile image for Councillor Alex Hall
Councillor Alex Hall  Shadow Portfolio Holder for Economy, Estates and Major Projects •  Conservative •  Buckland & Milber
Profile image for Councillor Robert Hayes
Councillor Robert Hayes  Chair of Licensing Committee •  Liberal Democrats •  Bushell
Profile image for Councillor Andy Henderson
Councillor Andy Henderson  Liberal Democrats •  Teignmouth West
Profile image for Councillor Jackie Hook
Councillor Jackie Hook  Executive Member for Environment, Climate and Sustainability •  Liberal Democrats •  Bushell
Profile image for Councillor Michael Jackman
Councillor Michael Jackman  Liberal Democrats •  Teignmouth East
Profile image for Councillor Mike James
Councillor Mike James  Liberal Democrats •  Dawlish South West
Councillor Nina Jeffries
Profile image for Councillor Richard Keeling
Councillor Richard Keeling  Leader •  Liberal Democrats •  Chudleigh
Profile image for Councillor Kevin Lake
Councillor Kevin Lake  Shadow Portfolio Holder for Planning and Building Control •  Conservative •  Kenn Valley
Profile image for Councillor Andrew MacGregor
Councillor Andrew MacGregor  Shadow Portfolio Holder for Housing and Homelessness •  Independent Group •  Bishopsteignton
Profile image for Councillor Jack Major
Councillor Jack Major  Liberal Democrats •  Ashburton & Buckfastleigh
Christopher Morgan
Profile image for Councillor Sally Morgan
Councillor Sally Morgan  Chair of Audit Scrutiny Committee •  Liberal Democrats •  Bovey
Profile image for Councillor Liam Mullone
Councillor Liam Mullone  Independent Group •  College
Profile image for Councillor John Nutley
Councillor John Nutley  Executive Member for Leisure and Recreation •  Liberal Democrats •  Ashburton & Buckfastleigh
Profile image for Councillor Charles Nuttall
Councillor Charles Nuttall  Chair of Standards Committee •  Liberal Democrats •  Kenn Valley
Profile image for Councillor David Palethorpe
Councillor David Palethorpe  Deputy Leader & Executive Member for Economy, Estates and Major Projects •  Liberal Democrats •  Ipplepen
Profile image for Councillor Colin Parker
Councillor Colin Parker  Chair of Planning Committee •  Liberal Democrats •  Buckland & Milber
Profile image for Councillor Paul Parker
Councillor Paul Parker  Shadow Portfolio Holder for Economy, Estates, Major Projects, Environment, Climate and Sustainability •  Independent Group •  Ambrook
Profile image for Councillor John Parrott
Councillor John Parrott  Executive Member for Finance and Corporate •  Liberal Democrats •  Kenn Valley
Profile image for Councillor Ron Peart
Councillor Ron Peart  Conservative •  Kingsteignton East
Amanda Pujol
Profile image for Councillor Stephen Purser
Councillor Stephen Purser  Conservative •  Teign Valley
Profile image for Councillor John Radford
Councillor John Radford  Shadow Portfolio Holder for Environmental Services •  Independent Group •  Kerswell-with-Coombe
Profile image for Councillor Stuart Rogers
Councillor Stuart Rogers  Shadow Portfolio Holder for Leisure, Recreation, Housing, and Homelessness •  Conservative •  Ashburton & Buckfastleigh
Profile image for Councillor Dave Rollason
Councillor Dave Rollason  Deputy-Chair of Licensing & Regulatory Committee •  Liberal Democrats •  Kingsteignton West
Profile image for Councillor Mike Ryan
Councillor Mike Ryan  Shadow Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Recreation •  Independent Group •  Buckland & Milber
Profile image for Councillor Suzanne Sanders
Councillor Suzanne Sanders  Chair of Overview & Scrutiny Committee & Deputy Chair of Council •  Liberal Democrats •  Chudleigh
Sarah Selway
Phil Shears
Tim Slater
Profile image for Councillor Martin Smith
Councillor Martin Smith  Shadow Portfolio Holder for Finance and Corporate •  Conservative •  Bovey
Profile image for Councillor Robert Steemson
Councillor Robert Steemson  Independent Group •  Haytor
Profile image for Councillor Andrew Swain
Councillor Andrew Swain  Liberal Democrats •  Teign Valley
Profile image for Councillor Gary Taylor
Councillor Gary Taylor  Executive Member for Planning and Building Control •  Liberal Democrats •  Kenton & Starcross
Profile image for Councillor Jane Taylor
Councillor Jane Taylor  Shadow Portfolio Holder for Neighbourhood Services •  Independent Group •  Kerswell-with-Coombe
Profile image for Councillor Bill Thorne
Councillor Bill Thorne  Shadow Portfolio Holder for Environmental Services •  Conservative •  Kingsteignton West
Profile image for Councillor Stuart Webster
Councillor Stuart Webster  Conservative •  Bovey
Profile image for Councillor Peter Williams
Councillor Peter Williams  Executive Member for Environmental Services •  Liberal Democrats •  Teignmouth East
Paul Woodhead
Profile image for Councillor Martin Wrigley
Councillor Martin Wrigley  Liberal Democrats •  Dawlish North East