Councillor Helen Walker

Order of Agenda

From: Governance Committee - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 6.30 pm - November 11, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Audit Recommendation Tracker

From: Governance Committee - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 6.30 pm - November 11, 2025

...to note the actions taken to address identified risks since the previous Governance Committee meeting on 22 September 2025 and to raise any concerns arising from the list of outstanding actions on the Pentana system.

For Determination

Dispensation for "dual hatted" Parish/Town and District Councillors for Community Governance Review

From: Governance Committee - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 6.30 pm - November 11, 2025

...to allow Cllrs Norman, Cann, Haworth-Booth, Orange, Quinn and Walker, who are also Town and Parish Councillors, a standing dispensation to participate in Community Governance Review deliberations and votes, expiring upon conclusion of the review or after four years.

For Determination

Annual Review of the Committee’s Effectiveness

From: Governance Committee - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 6.30 pm - November 11, 2025

...to note the report following the self-assessment workshop, facilitated by Devon Assurance Partnership, which examined the Committee's purpose, function, membership and effectiveness, in accordance with CIPFA best practice, and to draft an action plan, with officer support, to address areas identified for improvement.

For Determination

Community Governance Review - Draft Recommendations

From: Governance Committee - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 6.30 pm - November 11, 2025

...to approve the draft recommendations and proposals outlined in Appendices B, C, D, E, and F to go forward for a second consultation regarding the Community Governance Review.

For Determination