Placemaking in Exmouth Town and Seafront Group

Terms of Reference – Revised in February 2024 following Cabinet approval  

·       To provide a reference group of district and town councillors and stakeholders with officer support to inform progress and to make recommendations to East Devon District Council’s Cabinet to enable it to take forward the successful delivery of Exmouth Queen’s Drive Redevelopment.

·       To provide a reference group of district and town councillors and stakeholders with officer support to make recommendations to East Devon District Council’s Cabinet on the development and management of Placemaking in Exmouth Town and Seafront including the Ocean building.

·       To receive briefings and reports from officers and to act as a point of reference for the successful delivery Placemaking in Exmouth Town and Seafront.

·       To monitor progress on achieving the delivery of the Placemaking in Exmouth Town and Seafront.

·       To advise on and input to external expert and professional consultancy.

·       To support further engagement of public and stakeholders.

·       To promote best practice, help overcome barriers and promote optimal outcomes for the benefit of Placemaking in Exmouth Town and Seafront.

·       To promote the objectives and successes of Placemaking in Exmouth Town and Seafront.

·       To liaise with and share information with Exmouth Town Council and relevant Stakeholder groups as appropriate.   To assist the Delivery Group they may, through the Chair, invite individuals with relevant expertise to attend on a ‘one-off’ basis to discuss a particular issue. The District Council will provide the secretariat service for the Placemaking in Exmouth Town and Seafront Group.   The Placemaking in Exmouth Town and Seafront Group will be open to the public (Part A) but may have a private part to the meeting (Part B) to discuss confidential and sensitive matters.   To ensure that there is public awareness of the Placemaking in Exmouth Town and Seafront Group’s activities, discussions and project progress, notes of meetings will be publicly available and published as part of the District Council’s Cabinet agendas.   Placemaking in Exmouth Town and Seafront Group will be subject to review in two years’ time to assess need for continuation and/or whether any changes are appropriate.