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Strategy and Resources Committee - Monday, 3rd November, 2025 10.00 am

November 3, 2025 Strategy and Resources Committee View on council website  Watch video of meeting

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  • ...the minutes of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting held on 6 October 2025 were approved as a correct record.

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  • ...the committee noted the actions being taken to ensure performance is at the desired level, as detailed in the Quarter 2 Performance Report for 2025/2026, encompassing updates on programme performance and KPIs across five programme areas in relation to the Corporate Plan objectives.

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  • ...the Strategy and Resources Committee approved contributions to and from earmarked reserves, noted the movement on the Strategic Contingency Reserve, approved variations to the Capital Programme 2025/26 to 2027/28, released funds for specific capital schemes, and noted sections dealing with Treasury Management, Debt Management, and General Debtors.

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  • Work Programme 2025-26
    Recommendations Approved

    ...to approve the recommendations within the Work Programme for the Strategy and Resources Committee for the period November 2025 to April 2026, encompassing topics such as local government reorganisation, financial management, air quality, the Exmoor National Park Management Plan, carbon footprint updates, treasury management, park team depot, Lynton Agency performance, trade waste service review, future high street updates, biodiversity duty report, solar generation, Parkwood Leisure Centre update, council tax reduction scheme, council tax discounts and premiums, biodiversity, fees and charges for services, the revenue budget, capital programme, medium-term financial strategy, treasury management strategy statement, 10-year capital strategy, and council-owned marine facilities.

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  • ...to endorse the Exmoor National Park Management Plan 2025-2030, also known as the 'Partnership Plan for Exmoor'.

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  • ...the committee formally adopted the Council's Air Quality Strategy for a period of five years to meet statutory responsibilities and demonstrate a commitment to protecting public health and the environment.

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  • ...to enable members to ensure North Devon Council reduces its carbon emissions in line with its Climate Emergency Declaration, the committee noted the results of the 2025 carbon audit, the options for reducing emissions, and that the report provides a basis for discussion on the way forward.

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  • ...to recommend to full Council the approval of changes to the prudential indicators and to note the Mid-Year Treasury Management Report 2025/26 and the treasury activity within it.

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Attendees

Profile image for Councillor Christopher Norman
Councillor Christopher Norman Liberal Democrats • Roundswell Ward
Profile image for Councillor Graham Bell
Councillor Graham Bell Non-Aligned • Braunton East Ward
Profile image for Councillor David Clayton
Councillor David Clayton Leader of the Council • Liberal Democrats • Barnstaple with Westacott Ward
Profile image for Councillor Paul Crabb
Councillor Paul Crabb Leader of the Conservatives • Conservative • Ilfracombe East Ward
Profile image for Councillor Julie Hunt
Councillor Julie Hunt Liberal Democrats • Marwood Ward
Profile image for Councillor David Knight
Councillor David Knight Liberal Democrats • Roundswell Ward
Profile image for Councillor Ricky Knight
Councillor Ricky Knight Green Party • Heanton Punchardon Ward
Profile image for Councillor Caroline Leaver
Councillor Caroline Leaver Liberal Democrats • Newport Ward
Profile image for Councillor Peter Leaver
Councillor Peter Leaver Deputy Leader of the Council • Liberal Democrats • Barnstaple with Westacott Ward
Profile image for Councillor Pru Maskell
Councillor Pru Maskell Conservative • Braunton West and Georgeham Ward
Profile image for Councillor Robin Milton
Councillor Robin Milton Independent • Bishops Nympton Ward
Profile image for Councillor John Patrinos
Councillor John Patrinos Independent • Lynton and Lynmouth Ward
Profile image for Councillor Malcolm Prowse
Councillor Malcolm Prowse Leader of the North Devon Independents • Independent • Bratton Fleming Ward
Profile image for Councillor Malcolm Wilkinson
Councillor Malcolm Wilkinson Liberal Democrats • Mortehoe Ward

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Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet 03rd-Nov-2025 10.00 Strategy and Resources Committee.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack 03rd-Nov-2025 10.00 Strategy and Resources Committee.pdf

Minutes

Printed minutes 03rd-Nov-2025 10.00 Strategy and Resources Committee.pdf

Additional Documents

Minutes of Previous Meeting.pdf
Performance Report - 20252026 Quarter 2.pdf
Appendix 1 Performance Report - 20252026 Quarter 2.pdf
Financial Management report - Quarter 2 2025-26.pdf
Appendix A.pdf
Appendix B.pdf
Appendix C.pdf
Appendix D.pdf
Mid-Year Treasury Management Report 202526.pdf
Appendix A Mid-Year Treasury Management Report 202526.pdf
Adoption of Air Quality Strategy.pdf
2025 Update to the Councils carbon footprint.pdf
Appendix 1 2025 Update to the Councils carbon footprint.pdf
Endorsement of the Exmoor National Park Management Plan.pdf
Work Programme NOV 2025.pdf
Appendix 1 Draft Air Quality Strategy.pdf
Appendix 1Exmoor National Park Management Plan.pdf