The Committee noted that neither application represented an urgent application to be considered outside the normal grants process. However, the Committee also noted that £850 remained in the Council’s 2026-27 grants budget.
It was proposed by Councillor K Hind, seconded by Councillor P Lawrence and resolved to award the following:
the last £200 of the £750 required to the Society for Nautical Research.
£200 to the North Devon Forum for Autistic Spectrum Conditions and ADHD.
(Vote – For: 9, Against: 0, Abstentions: 0)
The Committee noted the updates regarding the Manor Court presentments.
The Committee considered a report regarding working arrangements for office-based Council employees during periods of high temperatures.
It was proposed by Councillor S Inch, seconded by Councillor P Lawrence and resolved to agree the hot weather plan.
(Vote - For: 9, Against: 0, Abstentions: 0)
Due to the sensitive or confidential nature of the following item it was proposed by Councillor D Bushby seconded by Cllr P Lawrence and resolved to exclude the press and public from the remainder of the meeting on the basis of Section 1 paragraph 2 of the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960 which stipulated that a council may, by resolution, exclude the public from a meeting (whether during the whole or part of the proceedings) whenever publicity would be prejudicial to the public interest by reason of the confidential nature of the business to be transacted or for other special reasons stated in the resolution and arising from the nature of that business or of the proceedings.
(Vote – For: 9, Against: 0, Abstentions: 0)
The Committee noted an update by its asset transfer working group.
The Committee noted an update regarding the procurement of the Council’s Christmas Lights.
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