Agenda

Council - Wednesday, 15th April, 2026 6.00 pm

Venue: Council Chamber, Blackdown House, Honiton

Contact: Andrew Melhuish, Democratic Services Manager email andrew.melhuish@eastdevon.gov.uk 01395 517541

Items
No.	Item
1.	Apologies
2.	Declarations of interest Guidance is available online to Councillors and co-opted members on making declarations of interest
3.	Minutes of the previous meeting PDF 254 KB
4.	Public speaking Information on public speaking is available online
5.	Matters of urgency Information on matters of urgency is available online
6.	Announcements from the Chairman and Leader
7.	Confidential/exempt item(s) To agree any items to be dealt with after the public (including the Press) have been excluded. Thereare no itemswhich officersrecommendshould be dealtwithin thisway, but if confidential minutes from Cabinet and/or the Council’s Committees are being discussed, Officers may recommend consideration in the private part of the meeting.
8.	To answer questions asked by Members of the Council pursuant to Procedure Rules No. 9.2 and 9.5 PDF 152 KB
9.	Reports from the Cabinet and the Council's Committees and questions on those reports PDF 103 KB Additional documents: Minutes , 04/03/2026 Cabinet , item 9. PDF 121 KB Minutes , 01/04/2026 Cabinet , item 9. PDF 168 KB Minutes , 11/02/2026 Licensing and Enforcement Committee , item 9. PDF 107 KB Minutes , 24/02/2026 Planning Committee , item 9. PDF 59 KB Minutes , 24/03/2026 Planning Committee , item 9. PDF 105 KB There are a further 5 documents.View the full list of documents for item 9.
10.	Recommendation from Strata Joint Executive Committee - Strata Business Plan 2026/2027 PDF 50 KB Additional documents: Appendix 1.Strata Business Plan and Strategy.Report , item 10. PDF 552 KB Strata Business Plan 2026-2027 v0.1 , item 10. PDF 843 KB
11.	Recommendation from Constitution Working Group - Part 2: Delegated Powers of Committees PDF 301 KB
12.	Recommendation from Constitution Working Group - LATCo Terms of Reference PDF 256 KB
13.	Recommendation from Constitution Working Group - Overview and Scrutiny Committees Terms of Reference PDF 218 KB
14.	Motion on Notice - Protection of Terrestrial Television Access PDF 159 KB Motion 1: Protection of Terrestrial Television Access Proposed by: Councillor Stuart Hughes Seconded by: Councillor Colin Brown Supported by: Councillors Mike Goodman, Jenny Brown, Iain Chubb, Helen Parr, Ben Ingham and Brian Bailey This Council notes: · Ongoing national discussions regarding the potential future switch?off of terrestrial television services in the UK. · That a significant number of residents in East Devon — particularly older people, those on low incomes, and those in rural areas — rely on terrestrial TV as their primary means of accessing news, public information, and entertainment. · That many households do not have access to reliable, affordable broadband and would face financial or practical barriers in transitioning to internet?based television services. This Council believes: · That access to public service broadcasting is a vital public good. · That any transition away from terrestrial TV must not disadvantage vulnerable residents or deepen digital exclusion. · That Government must ensure universal, affordable alternatives are in place before any switch?off is considered. This Council resolves to: 1. Write to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport expressing this Council’s concerns and requesting clarity on the Government’s long?term plans for terrestrial TV. 2. Urge the Government to guarantee that no switch?off will occur until reliable, affordable broadband and suitable equipment are available to all households. 3. Request that Government commits to fully funded support for residents who would face financial or practical barriers in transitioning to digital?only services. 4. Share this motion with East Devon’s Members of Parliament, inviting their support and asking them to raise the issue in Parliament.