Will Topps - Councillor for North Devon (Bickington Ward)

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

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

Councillor Will Topps

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended ^{Note this may include planned future meetings.}

Decisions from Meetings

Local Government Reorganisation

Formation of Joint Planning Committee and Review of Political Balance

Business brought forward by or with the consent of the Chair

Harbour Board

Policy Development Committee

Summary

Councillor Will Topps

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

Decisions from Meetings

Local Government Reorganisation

Formation of Joint Planning Committee and Review of Political Balance

Business brought forward by or with the consent of the Chair

Harbour Board

Policy Development Committee

Summary

Meetings Attended ^{Note this may include planned future meetings.}