Adrian Welsh

Draft Budget Report 2026/27

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 5.15 pm - January 13, 2026

...they noted the updated General Fund and Housing Revenue Account budgetary positions, agreed to specific savings proposals within the Housing Revenue Account, and acknowledged the need to further understand the implications of the Local Government Finance Settlement for the council's financial position.

Recommendations Approved

Access to Information- Exclusion of Press & Public

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 5.15 pm - January 13, 2026

Recommendations Approved

Leisure Pricing Strategy

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 5.15 pm - January 13, 2026

...a freeze on membership prices for the forthcoming year to support affordability and encourage sustained participation, while increasing pay as you go tariffs in line with inflation and market rates.

Recommendations Approved

Crediton GP Surgery- Additional Loan

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 5.15 pm - January 13, 2026

...approved an additional loan of £150,000 to Redlands Primary Care in Crediton, alongside delegating authority to top-up an existing loan by approximately £70,000, with both loans to be repaid by June 2048 on commercial terms.

Recommendations Approved

Northern Devon Railway Development Alliance

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 5.15 pm - January 13, 2026

...officially joined the Northern Devon Railway Development Alliance to support the modernisation of the North Devon Line and approved a £1,000 contribution towards its annual convention.

Recommendations Approved