Cllr John Downes

...noted the results of the Mid Devon Residents Survey 2025.

...recommend to Council that the calculation of the NNDR1 net yield of £22,047,906 from 3,606 business rated properties be noted and approved for 2026/27, with proportions distributed according to statutory regulations, and that Central Government will reimburse the Council for rate reductions due to new reliefs and multipliers, while also noting changes to the Business Rates Discretionary Relief Policy.

...awarded a new six-year gas servicing contract to British Gas Social Housing Ltd, t/a PH Jones Ltd, with delegated authority granted to the S151 Officer to finalize the agreement.

...the draft Bow Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan was approved for public consultation, with delegated authority given to the Director of Place and Economy to finalize consultation arrangements.