25 July 2012 - East Devon District Council

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28 Motion 2 – East Devon Business Forum (continued) 27 Meeting of the Council, 25 July 2012 In proposing the motion, Councillor Claire Wright referred to the current shrinking economy; it was vital for businesses to retain their viability. She said that the Business Forum was dominated by landowners and developers who had undue influence on development within the district. She did not feel that the Forum was sufficiently representative of the local business community. The Council made a financial contribution to the Forum and provided administrative support. Councillor Wright said that this was inappropriate and should cease. In seconding the motion, Councillor Ben Ingham said that it was an important role for the Council to support local business and had a long record of doing so. He said that East Devon was a district of small businesses and the Forum was not sufficiently representative. Further comments from Councillors in support of the motion included the importance of public perception and that the public might believe the Forum to be dominated by major developers. It was suggested that the Forum should be separate from the Council and managed independently. The Leader outlined the history of the Council‟s support for business within the district with the aim of achieving a thriving economy. He said that the East Devon Business Forum was an invaluable conduit for information exchange at very moderate cost and invited the Portfolio Holder – Economy to address the Council. Councillor Godbeer emphasised the importance of establishing a healthy dialogue with the business community and to help support a thriving economy. A strong business base within the district helped to attract further growth to the area. Councillor Graham Brown, Chairman of the Business Forum added that he was proud of the achievements of the Forum which was open to all businesses. Councillor Ray Bloxham, Portfolio Holder – Corporate Business said that there were no grounds for questioning the integrity of the Forum and if there were any concerns, then these should properly be referred to the Monitoring Officer. In summing up, Councillor Claire Wright said that her concerns had been an ongoing issue for some time and referred to employment land proposals accepted by the Council in 2008. The motion was put to the vote and lost.
28 Meeting of the Council, 25 July 2012 *29 Changes to Membership - Office Relocation Working Party RESOLVED (1) that Councillors Vivien Duval Steer, Ben Ingham, Helen Parr and Steve Wragg‟s resignation from the Office Relocation Working Party be formally acknowledged as there was now potential for a conflict of interest due to their membership of the Development Management Committee; (2) that Councillors Jill Elson, Frances Newth and Pauline Stott (Conservative Group) and Douglas Hull (Liberal Democrat Group) be appointed to the Office Relocation Working Party. (Note – although invited to nominate a representative, the Independents Group declined to do so – Councillor Jill Elson was then nominated to fill the vacancy.) *30 Changes to Member Champion appointment RESOLVED (1) that Councillor Philip Skinner‟s request to resign as Rural Broadband Champion due to work commitments be formally acknowledged; (2) that the Leader‟s appointment of Mike Howe as Rural Broadband Champion be noted. *31 Up-date to Outside Bodies representation 1.Lower Exe Mooring Authority Management Committee 2. Citizens’ Advice Service East Devon (CASED) RESOLVED (1) that Honorary Alderman Bernard Hughes be appointed as substitute EDDC representative on the Lower Exe Mooring Authority Management Committee. (2) that Councillor Alan Dent be appointed as the Council‟s representative on the Citizens‟ Advice Service East Devon (CASED) to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Councillor John Humphreys from this position due to commitments as Mayor of Exmouth. Chairman ........................................... ….. Date ....................................................
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