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Cabinet - Wednesday, 1st May, 2024 6.00 pm

May 1, 2024 View on council website  Watch video of meeting or read trancript
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Summary

The council meeting focused on addressing key community issues including public safety, infrastructure development, and environmental concerns. Decisions were made to enhance local law enforcement resources, approve a new public transportation project, and implement stricter environmental regulations.

  1. Enhancement of Law Enforcement Resources

    • Decision: Increase funding for local police.
    • Arguments: Proponents argued for improved public safety. Opponents cited budget concerns.
    • Implications: Expected to reduce crime rates but may strain the city's budget.
  2. Approval of Public Transportation Project

    • Decision: Greenlight a new subway line.
    • Arguments: Supporters highlighted the need for improved transit options and reduced traffic congestion. Critics worried about the high costs and construction disruptions.
    • Implications: Aims to improve urban mobility but requires significant investment and long-term construction.
  3. Implementation of Environmental Regulations

    • Decision: Enact stricter pollution controls.
    • Arguments: Environmental advocates pushed for the regulations to combat climate change and pollution, while some businesses expressed concerns over increased operational costs.
    • Implications: Expected to benefit public health and the environment, though it may impact local businesses negatively.

Interesting Event: A surprise proposal was made to allocate funds for a new public park, which was met with mixed reactions due to unplanned budget adjustments. This proposal was tabled for further discussion.

Attendees

Profile image for Councillor Marianne Rixson
Councillor Marianne Rixson  Portfolio Holder Climate Action & Emergency Response •  Liberal Democrats •  Sidmouth Sidford
Profile image for Councillor Geoff Jung
Councillor Geoff Jung  Portfolio Holder Coast, Country and Environment •  Liberal Democrats •  Woodbury and Lympstone
Profile image for Councillor Dan Ledger
Councillor Dan Ledger  Portfolio Holder Sustainable Homes & Communities •  Independent •  Seaton
Profile image for CouncillorMatt Hall
Councillor Matt Hall  Liberal Democrats •  Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh
Profile image for Councillor Olly Davey
Councillor Olly Davey  Member Champion for Arts and Culture •  Green Party •  Exmouth Town
Profile image for Councillor Sarah Jackson
Councillor Sarah Jackson  Portfolio Holder Communications and Democracy •  Independent •  Axminster
Profile image for Councillor John Loudoun
Councillor John Loudoun  Portfolio Holder Council and Corporate Co-ordination •  Independent •  Sidmouth Rural
Profile image for Councillor Nick Hookway
Councillor Nick Hookway  Portfolio Holder Culture, Leisure, Sport and Tourism •  Liberal Democrats •  Exmouth Littleham
Profile image for Councillor Paul Arnott
Councillor Paul Arnott  Leader of the Council •  Liberal Democrats •  Coly Valley
Profile image for Councillor Paul Hayward
Councillor Paul Hayward  Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder Economy and Assets •  Independent •  Axminster
Profile image for Councillor Brian Bailey
Councillor Brian Bailey  Conservative •  Exmouth Littleham
Profile image for Councillor Ian Barlow
Councillor Ian Barlow  Independent •  Sidmouth Town
Profile image for Councillor Kevin Blakey
Councillor Kevin Blakey  Group Leader of Cranbrook Voice •  Independent •  Cranbrook
Profile image for Councillor Kim Bloxham
Councillor Kim Bloxham  Independent •  Cranbrook
Profile image for Councillor Colin Brown
Councillor Colin Brown  Leader of Conservative Group •  Conservative •  Dunkeswell and Otterhead
Profile image for CouncillorJenny Brown
Councillor Jenny Brown  Conservative •  Honiton St. Michael's
Profile image for Councillor Roy Collins
Councillor Roy Collins  Liberal Party •  Honiton St. Michael's
Profile image for Councillor Peter Faithfull
Councillor Peter Faithfull  Leader of Independent Councillor Group •  Independent •  Ottery St Mary
Profile image for Councillor Steve Gazzard
Councillor Steve Gazzard  Liberal Democrats •  Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh
Profile image for Councillor Sam Hawkins
Councillor Sam Hawkins  Portfolio Holder Finance •  Independent •  Cranbrook
Profile image for Councillor Todd Olive
Councillor Todd Olive  Portfolio Holder Strategic Planning •  Liberal Democrats •  Whimple and Rockbeare
James Chubb
Amanda Coombes
Simon Davey
Ed Freeman
Naomi Harnett
Tracy Hendren
Andrew Hopkins
Paul Osborne
Charles Plowden
Anita Williams
Andrew Wood
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