Agenda and minutes

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

An apology for absence was received from Councillor Henderson

Resolved that the apology be noted

No other apologies received

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

None were received.

To approve, sign and adopt the minutes of the Assets & Facilities Sub-Committee meeting held on 23^rd January 2023.

Members considered the minutes of the Assets & Facilities Sub-Committee meeting held on 6^th February 2023

It was Resolved that the minutes of the Assets & Facilities Sub-Committee meetings held on 6^th February 2023 be approved and signed as a correct and accurate record of the meeting

Proposed by Cllr Palmer

Seconded Cllr Ash

Unanimous

Updates on any outstanding action points:

·         Cllr Atkins to approach the OPCC in pursuit of a grant

·         P&FM to approach the Gardening Club to discuss Bitton Park

Update on outstanding action points:

• Cllr Atkins to approach the OPCC in pursuit of a grant – Ongoing, Cllr Atkins said she was still pursuing an OPCC grant.

• P&FM to approach the Gardening Club to discuss Bitton Park – Ongoing, PFM gave an update on discussions with the Gardening Club and the Friends of the Orangery taking on the Bitton Park and Town flower planting and maintenance

PFM gave an update on the project and stated that progress was currently on hold due to the issues with the town toilets transfer from Teignbridge District Council

The Town Clerk gave an update following the recent Extraordinary Council Meeting of 8^th March 2023 regarding Teignbridge District Council’s change of position regarding the town toilet transfer. The committee wished to have recorded how disappointed they were that this had been raised at such a late stage in proceedings.

The Town Clerk went onto report that he had also just received notice that the transfer of the land at the bottom of Bitton Park had also been put on hold at the 11^th hour by Teignbridge District Council. In light of this the Committee also asked that it be recorded how dismayed and saddened that this had also occurred and felt that this may have been caused by Teignbridge District Councillors interfering in already agreed and approved resolutions by Teignmouth Town Council.

No future meetings have been scheduled in light of the election of a new Council and its subsequent Committees in May 2023

See previous detail in action point update. Further, we have had offer of assistance in finding a suitable contractor should the Gardening Club and Friends of the Orangery not be able to carry out all the town planting and maintenance.

Presentation on community energy project and the implications for the TTC estate

Unfortunately, due to personal reasons the presentation could not be given. It was decided, as we are due an election in the very near future, by the committee that this item should be considered by the incumbent Council at that time.

There were no new actions to recap on from this meeting.