Hub Committee Forward Plan     

About the Forward Plan

This is the provisional forward plan for at least four months starting September 2023.  It provides an indicative date for matters to be considered by the Hub Committee.   Where possible, the Hub Committee will keep to the dates shown in the plan.  However, it may be necessary for some items to be rescheduled and other items added.

The forward plan is published to publicise consultation dates and enable dialogue between the Hub Committee and all Councillors, the public, and other stakeholders. It will also assist the Council’s Overview and Scrutiny Committee in planning their contribution to policy development and holding the Hub Committee to account. 

The Plan is published on the Council’s website (www.westdevon.gov.uk) 

 

About the Hub Committee

The Hub Committee currently consists of nine Councillors. Each has responsibility for a particular area of the Council’s work.

·         Leader of the Council – Cllr Mandy Ewings

·         Deputy Leader of the Council, with specific responsibility for Housing – Cllr Mark Renders

·         Lead Hub Member for Enabling Inclusive and Accessible Services – Cllr Jeff Moody

·         Lead Hub Member for the Economy – Cllr Neil Jory

·         Lead Hub Member for the Natural Environment - Cllr Lynn Daniel

·         Lead Hub Member for Leisure, Health and Wellbeing - Cllr Tony Leech

·         Lead Hub Member for the Built Environment – Cllr Caroline Mott

·         Lead Hub Member for Communities – Cllr Adam Bridgewater

·         Lead Hub Member for Resources – Cllr Chris Edmonds

 

Further information on the workings of the Hub Committee, including latest information on agenda items, can be obtained by contacting Democratic Services on 01803 861105 or by e-mail to democratic.services@swdevon.gov.uk

 

 

All items listed in this Forward Plan will be discussed in public at the relevant meeting, unless otherwise indicated with *

 

 

                                                                                          

Forward Plan from September 2023

Portfolio Area

Report Title and Summary

Lead Member / SLT lead / Report Author

Documents to be considered in making decision

Date of Decision

Consultees and means of consultation

Natural Environment

Title: A Renewed Commitment to Climate Change & Biodiversity

Purpose: To consider a report that presents a draft statement of commitment on Climate Change and Biodiversity.

Cllr Daniel / Drew Powell / Adam Williams

Report of Principal Climate Change Officer

19 September 2023

 

Leader

Title: Supporting our Care Leavers: Council Tax

Purpose: To consider a report that sets out proposals in relation to providing Council Tax Exemptions for care leavers.

Cllr Ewings / Andy Bates / Geni Hotchkiss

Report of the Chief Executive

19 September 2023

 

Built Environment

Title: Planning Improvement Plan Update

Purpose: To consider progress against the six-month review of the Planning Improvement Plan and other planning matters delivered on behalf of the service.

Cllr Mott / Drew Powell / Ali Wagstaff

Report of the Assistant Director Planning

19 September 2023

 

Housing

Title: Progress Update on Housing Projects

Purpose: To consider a report that provides an update on progress against the Council’s declared Housing Crisis.

Cllr Renders / Chris Brook / Issy Blake

Report of the Head of Housing

19 September 2023

 

Leisure, Health and Wellbeing

Title: Proposed Changes to the Council Tax Reduction Scheme 2024/25

Purpose: To consider a report that proposed some revisions to the Council Tax Reduction Scheme for 2024/25.

Cllr Leech / Steve Mullineaux / Geni Hotchkiss

Report of the Head of Revenues & Benefits

19 September 2023

 

Resources and Performance

Title: 2022/23 Final Revenue and Capital Outturn

Purpose: To consider a report that presents the final Revenue and Capital Outturn figures for 2022/23.

Cllr Edmonds / Lisa Buckle / Pauline Henstock

Report of the Section 151 Officer

19 September 2023

 

Resources and Performance

Title: Revenue Budget Monitoring Report

Programme: To consider a report that presents the latest revenue budget monitoring position to the end of July 2023 (Month 4).

Cllr Edmonds / Lisa Buckle / Pauline Henstock

Report of the Section 151 Officer

19 September 2023

 

Resources and Performance

Title: Review of Capital Programme (Capital Programme Monitoring) and Review of Earmarked Reserves

Purpose: To consider a report that presents the latest capital programme monitoring position to the end of July 2023 (Month 4).

Cllr Edmonds / Lisa Buckle / Clare Scotton

Report of the Section 151 Officer

19 September 2023

 

Resources and Performance

Title:  Medium Term Financial Strategy

Purpose:  To consider a report that presents the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (2024/25 – 2028/29).

Cllr Edmunds/Lisa Buckle

Report of the Section 151 Officer

19 September 2023

 

Leader

Title: Draft Corporate Strategy

Purpose: To consider a report that presents the draft Corporate Strategy for the Council and the proposed approach to consultation.

Cllr Ewings / Andy Bates / Neil Hawke

Report of the Assistant Director – Strategy and Organisational Development

21 November 2023

 

Resources and Performance

Title: Review of Capital Programme; Review of Earmarked Reserves

Purpose: To consider a report that sets out a review of the Capital Programme and Earmarked Reserves.

Cllr Edmonds / Lisa Buckle

Report of the Section 151 Officer

21 November 2023

 

Leader

Title: Draft Revenue and Capital Budget Proposals 2024/25

Purpose: To consider a report that sets out a draft set of Revenue and Capital Budget proposals for 2024/25.

Cllr Ewings / Lisa Buckle

Report of the Section 151 Officer

21 November 2023

 

Economy

Title: Rural Broadband Connectivity

Purpose: To consider a report that provides the Committee with a position statement on rural broadband in the West Devon Borough area.

Cllr Jory / Steve Mullineaux / Gemma Bristow

Report of the Community Digital Connectivity Officer

21 November 2023

 

Housing

Title: Social Housing & Private Sector Housing Landlords

Purpose: To consider a report that sets out a series of proposals related to Social Housing and Private Sector Housing Landlords.

Cllr Renders / Chris Brook / Issy Blake

Report of the Head of Housing

21 November 2023

 

Resources & Performance

Title: Q1 and Q2 Write-Off Report

Purpose: To consider a report that outlines the proposed write-offs for approval for the periods Quarter 1 and Quarter 2 of 2023/24.

Cllr Edmonds / Lisa Buckle / Geni Hotchkiss

Report of the Head of Revenues and Benefits

21 November 2023

 

Leader

Title: Corporate Strategy and Delivery Plans 2024-28

Purpose: To consider a report that seeks to recommend to Council adoption of both an updated Corporate Strategy and set of Delivery Plans for 2024-28.

Cllr Ewings / Andy Bates / Neil Hawke

Report of the Assistant Director – Strategy and Organisational Development

30 January 2024

 

Leader

Title: Draft Revenue and Capital Budget Proposals 2024/25

Purpose: To consider a report that sets out a draft set of Revenue and Capital Budget proposals for 2024/25.

Cllr Ewings / Lisa Buckle

Report of the Section 151 Officer

30 January 2024

 

Leisure, Health & Wellbeing

Title: Dog Control Public Space Protection Orders

Purpose: To consider a report that presents the results of the public consultation exercise into the Dog Control Public Space Protection Orders.

Cllr Leech / Steve Mullineaux / Karen Proctor

Report of the Principal Environmental Health & Licensing Officer

30 January 2024

 

Built Environment

Title: Conservation Area Appraisals: Tavistock & Okehampton

Purpose: To consider a report that seeks to adopt the proposed new Conservation Area Appraisals for Tavistock & Okehampton.

Cllr Mott / Drew Powell / Ali Wagstaff

Report of the Assistant Director / Planning

30 January 2024

 

Built Environment

Title: Okehampton Neighbourhood Plan

Purpose: To consider a report that presents the draft Neighbourhood Plan and seeks approval for it to proceed to Referendum.

Cllr Mott / Drew Powell / Graham Swiss

Report of the Senior Strategic Planning Officer

TBC