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Minutes of the previous meeting held on 31 July 2024 PDF 176 KB Minutes: The minutes of the previous meeting held on 31 July 2024 were noted as a true and accurate record. |
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Declarations of interest Minutes: Cllr N Hookway – Minute 10; Affects Non-Registerable Interest: Member of Exmouth Town Council.
Cllr O Davey - Minute 10; Affects Non-Registerable Interest: Member of Exmouth Town Council.
Cllr T Dumper - Minute 10; Affects Non-Registerable Interest: Member of Exmouth Town Council.
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Public speaking Information on public speaking is available online Minutes: One member of the public had registered to speak at the meeting.
Mrs Ann Membery was of the view that the Placemaking in Exmouth Town and Seafront Group had spent too much time and money on the 10 year strategic plan for Exmouth, rather than making improvements to Exmouth now. She commented that the Queen’s Drive Space needs attractions for all generations to enjoy, at an affordable price. Mrs Membery added that she agreed with the content of a letter written by Mr Tweddle and recently published in the Exmouth Journal; she invited members to read it.
The Chair thanked Mrs Membery for taking the time to speak and responded that the Council needs to follow due process, and draw on the specialism of the consultants, and this takes time. He remarked that there are significant legal implications for the Council in the event that it fails to follow due process. |
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Progress Report on The Draft Options for Queen's Drive Space and Beach Gardens, Exmouth PDF 302 KB Additional documents: Minutes: The Project Manager – Place and Prosperity introduced this report which outlined the progress made to date on draft design and feasibility options for Queen’s Drive Space and Beach Gardens on Exmouth seafront.
Discussion and clarification included the following points: · Concern was expressed that the loss of car parking spaces at Beach Gardens could cause difficulties for those customers of the Pavilion who have limited mobility and who currently use the Beach Gardens car park due to its proximity to the facility. In response, it was confirmed that whilst there is an ambition to reduce the level of car domination on the seafront, the needs of users must take priority and any car parking spaces that are removed will need to be replaced so that the car parking capacity remains. · It will be important to consider car parking for all users of the Pavilion, including performers and the audience. |