Councillor David Worden

Work programme.

From: Policy Development Committee - Thursday, 11th September, 2025 6.30 pm - September 11, 2025

...to approve the recommendations outlined in the Policy Development Work Programme for the period October 2025 – March 2026, encompassing various agenda items such as transport, financial management, service plans, budget reviews, and potential future policy development.

Recommendations Approved

Local Government Reorganisation

From: Extraordinary, Council - Wednesday, 27th August, 2025 6.30 pm, NEW - August 27, 2025

... that the Council noted the report on Local Government Reorganisation, provided comment on preferred next steps subject to the availability of ongoing work results, and acknowledged work on both the 1:4:5 model and options with a more North Devon focus.

For Determination

Formation of Joint Planning Committee and Review of Political Balance

From: Extraordinary, Council - Wednesday, 27th August, 2025 6.30 pm, NEW - August 27, 2025

...to address a cross-boundary planning application for a solar farm, the Council approved the formation of a Joint Planning Committee with Torridge District Council, comprising nine councillors from North Devon and nine from Torridge, and delegated authority to officers to agree on the committee's terms of reference, while also agreeing to review the political balance of its committees.

For Determination

Business brought forward by or with the consent of the Chair

From: Extraordinary, Council - Wednesday, 27th August, 2025 6.30 pm, NEW - August 27, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Infrastructure and Monitoring

From: Joint Planning Policy Committee - Friday, 18th July, 2025 10.00 am - July 18, 2025

Recommendations Approved