Councillor Graham Bell

Business brought forward by or with the consent of the Chair

From: Extraordinary, Council - Wednesday, 27th August, 2025 6.30 pm, NEW - August 27, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Formation of Joint Planning Committee and Review of Political Balance

From: Extraordinary, Council - Wednesday, 27th August, 2025 6.30 pm, NEW - August 27, 2025

...to address a cross-boundary planning application for a solar farm, the Council approved the formation of a Joint Planning Committee with Torridge District Council, comprising nine councillors from North Devon and nine from Torridge, and delegated authority to officers to agree on the committee's terms of reference, while also agreeing to review the political balance of its committees.

For Determination

Local Government Reorganisation

From: Extraordinary, Council - Wednesday, 27th August, 2025 6.30 pm, NEW - August 27, 2025

... that the Council noted the report on Local Government Reorganisation, provided comment on preferred next steps subject to the availability of ongoing work results, and acknowledged work on both the 1:4:5 model and options with a more North Devon focus.

For Determination

To approve as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 7 July 2025 (attached).

From: Strategy and Resources Committee - Monday, 11th August, 2025 10.00 am - August 11, 2025

...to approve as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 7 July 2025.

Recommendations Approved

Work Programme 2025-26

From: Strategy and Resources Committee - Monday, 11th August, 2025 10.00 am - August 11, 2025

...to approve the Work Programme for the Strategy and Resources Committee for the period of August 2025 to March 2026, encompassing various topics such as performance and financial management, local government reorganisation, solar generation, car park updates, biosphere consultation, park depot, sea pool, air quality strategy, council tax schemes, budget reviews, and treasury management.

Recommendations Approved