Agenda and decisions

To receive apologies for absence from the meeting.

Public contributions in accordance with the current scheme.  .(The deadline for registering  to speak is by 2pm Thursday 21^st November 2024. To register please email dem.services@torridge.gov.uk).

Members with interests to declare should refer to the Agenda item and describe the nature of their interest when the item is being considered.

To receive the report of the Estates Support Officer

RESOLVED:

That the recommendation to amend the name from “Babbage” to “Fowler Drive” be approved.

(Vote: For – unanimous)

To receive the report of the Estates Manager.

RESOLVED:

That it be approved to acquire the electric replacement vehicles as detailed in the report.

(Vote: For – unanimous)

To receive the report of the Councillor Climate Change Working Group

RESOLVED.

That the following recommendation be refused –

Whilst recognising the serious climate impact of carbon emissions generated by the meats and dairy industry and with reference to TDCs net zero carbon target, it is recommended that this council serves 50% plant-based food at its internal meetings and events, and it aims to increase plant-based offerings at its external sites, and generally aims to raise awareness in the Torridge area of the benefits of a plant-based diet.

(Vote: For - 9, Against - 2, Abstentions - 1)

The Chair to move:

That the public be excluded from the remainder of the meeting because of the likely disclosure of exempt information by virtue of paragraph   XXXXXX   of Part I and paragraph 10 of Part 2 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.