5 September 2012 - East Devon District Council

*22 Urgent item – Flooding emergency report (continued)
Cabinet, 11 July 2012
A Devon-wide flood recovery meeting after the weekend had been held to assess the
damage and to agree actions - set out in 2.3 of the report. Lessons had been learnt
from the emergency but overall response had been good and effective assistance
had been provided to the communities affected.
Members recognised the responsibility of land and waterway owners - proactive
measures including keeping drains and ditches clear were crucial. Members also
discussed issues around insurance and sewer capacity.
Councillor Moulding, Portfolio Holder – Strategic Development and Partnerships
proposed that a hardship fund be set up to help local people affected; the fund to be
similar to the one set up after the flooding of Ottery St Mary in 2008.
Members extended their thanks to the staff involved who had shown great
commitment and professionalism under harrowing conditions. Community effort was
praised, particularly in helping to clear debris. Members also valued the work of
partnership agencies.
RESOLVED (1) that the actions taken during the recent flooding
emergency and Devon-wide agreed actions at the Flood
Recovery Meeting (as set out at Paragraph 2.3 of the
report) be noted.
*23 Exclusion of the Public
(2) that a Relief Fund be set up (to a maximum of £10,000) to
match-fund public and local council donations; the Fund
to be administered by the Portfolio Holders – Strategic
Development and Partnerships and Finance who will
establish criteria for relief and assess applications
received, in consultation with the Head of Finance and
local Ward Members.
RESOLVED: that the classification given to the documents to be submitted to
the Cabinet be confirmed, and that the reports relating to
exempt information, be dealt with under Part B.
*24 Forward Plan
Members noted the contents of the Forward Plan for the period 1 July to 31 October
2012. An up-dated version had been circulated at the meeting.
*25 Matters referred to the Cabinet
There were no matters referred to the Cabinet by the Overview and Scrutiny
Committee or the Council.
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