Agenda and minutes

In accordance with Minute 30, mobile phones be limited to personal use only (in case of emergencies) and in which case the Councillor is to leave the room to respond. Councillors must switch their mobile phones to silent during the meeting to avoid disruption.

To receive, note and where requested, approve the reasons for apologies for absence.

An apology for absence was received from Councillor V Rudge.

Resolved that the apology be noted.

To declare any disclosable interests relating to the forthcoming items of business (if any).

None were received.

To receive and consider requests for dispensation (if any).

There were no dispensations.

To consider the attached correspondence from DTC.

Standing Orders were suspended in order that Dawlish Mayor, Cllr R Dawson could speak.

Proposed: Cllr R Phipps

Seconded: Cllr M Jackman

Carried unanimously

Cllr R Dawson then gave a potted history of Dawlish MIU which they lost in 2019 and which they are looking to re-instate which would be of mutual benefit to Teignmouth. 

It was suggested that this should be a joint venture for ‘Our MIU’

Proposed: Cllr R Phipps

Seconded: Cllr C Myers

Carried unanimously

Proposed Volunteer Cllr P Lloyd and Volunteer Deputy, Cllr C Myers

Proposed: J Atkins

Seconded: M Jackman

Carried unanimously

To approve, sign and adopt the minutes of the meeting held on 12^th September 2023.

Members considered the minutes of the Council meeting held on 12^th September 2023.

Resolved that the minutes of the Council meeting held on 12^th September 2023 be approved and signed as a correct and accurate record of the meeting.

Proposed: Cllr C Williams

Seconded: Cllr D Cox

Carried unanimously

To receive and approve the 2023 conclusion of External Audit.

To receive and approve the 2023 conclusion of External Audit.

Proposed: Cllr C Williams

Seconded: Cllr D Cox

Carried unanimously

To receive and approve the list of payments for August.

Cllr P Lloyd questioned Teignbridge District Council charge of £13,260.43 – confirmed this was due to May Election costs.

Accepted.

Proposed: Cllr S Walsh

Seconded: Cllr R Phipps

Carried unanimously

To receive the minutes of the Finance Meeting of 18^th July 2023 and approve the actions therein.

Minutes to be taken as read and approve the actions therein.

Proposed: Cllr C Williams

Seconded: Cllr J Jackson

Carried unanimously

To receive the minutes of the Assets & Facilities Meeting of 11^th September 2023 and approve the actions therein.

Minutes to be taken as read and approve the actions therein.

Proposed: Cllr C Williams

Seconded: Cllr M Jackman

Carried unanimously

Council resolves to; Extend the remit of the strategy and objectives working group. To include a communications strategy.

The group together with officers involved in communications, will then receive 2 sets of training from “Breakthrough Training” the SLCC partner in this sector specific field.

·         Communicating with your community Part 1: Creating a communications strategy 2 hours

·         Communicating with your community Part 2: Engaging with your community 2 hours

With the aim of reporting back to full council with a proposed “communication strategy” within 6 months.

Council resolves to; Extend the remit of the strategy and objectives working group. To include a communications strategy.

The group together with officers involved in communications, will then receive 2 sets of training from “Breakthrough Training” the SLCC partner in this sector specific field.

• Communicating with your community Part 1: Creating a communications strategy 2 hours
• Communicating with your community Part 2: Engaging with your community 2 hours

With the aim of reporting back to full council with a proposed “communication strategy” within 6 months.

Proposed: Cllr P Lloyd

Seconded: Cllr L Chasteau

Carried unanimously