Councillor Peter Jones

Policy Development Committee

From: Council - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 6.30 pm - September 24, 2025

...the Council of North Devon approved recommendations from the Policy Development Committee, including adopting the amended Air Quality Strategy, considering further funding for Age Concern North Devon, appointing a working group to improve healthcare engagement, and establishing a Pannier Market Working Party.

Recommendations Approved

Dispensation for "dual hatted" County Councillors for Local Government Re-organisation

From: Governance Committee - Monday, 22nd September, 2025 6.30 pm - September 22, 2025

...to allow them to participate in deliberations and votes on Local Government Reorganisation matters, the Committee granted standing dispensations to Cllrs Caroline Leaver, Bell, Biederman, Jusef, Wilson, and Peter Lever, with specific limitations and an expiration date.

For Determination

LGA Governance Review - update to the Constitution

From: Governance Committee - Monday, 22nd September, 2025 6.30 pm - September 22, 2025

... the Council updated the Constitution to reflect recommendations from the LGA Governance Review, including renaming the Policy Development Committee to the Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee, clarifying committee terms of reference, and redistributing officer delegated powers.

For Determination

Review of RIPA Policy

From: Governance Committee - Monday, 22nd September, 2025 6.30 pm - September 22, 2025

...that the Council's Procedure for Ensuring Compliance with RIPA (Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000) is appropriate and shall remain as currently drafted, with the exception of updating Jon Triggs and Nina Lake's job titles to reflect their current positions.

For Determination

Exclusion of Public and Press and Restriction of Documents

From: Governance Committee - Monday, 22nd September, 2025 6.30 pm - September 22, 2025

Recommendations Approved