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The
Cabinet had before it a report * from the Strategic Manager
Growth, Economy and Delivery introducing the work of the Northern
Devon Railway Development Alliance (NDRDA) to develop a strategic
outline business case for significant capital investment in the
North Devon Line between Exeter and Barnstaple.
 
RESOLVED that:
 
1.    
That Mid Devon District Council supports the
Northern Devon Railway Development Alliance (NDRDA) by officially
joining the alliance to achieve delivery of a modernisation
programme for the North Devon (Tarka) Line passenger rail services
between Exeter and Barnstaple, to achieve the associated economic,
social and environmental benefits for our local communities and
businesses.

 
2.    
A financial contribution of £1,000 to support
the third annual convention of the NDRDA scheduled for March 2026
at a location in Mid Devon be APPROVED.
 
Note: *Report previously circulated