A reminder that the Overview and Scrutiny Committee starts at 6.30 p.m tomorrow, in the Council Chamber.

NB The public may ask questions at the start of the meeting, OR after an agenda item. They should however inform the Chair and Democratic Services Officer of when they wish to speak, before the meeting starts.

One agenda item concerns the ongoing costs of preparations for the planned move from the Knowle, which EDDC has said is ‘cost-neutral’. This link to a Freedom of Information request has some relevant questions raised: https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/costs_of_relocating_eddc_hq_vs_r#outgoing-329994

Click here for this evening’s full agenda: http://www.eastdevon.gov.uk/combined_o_s_agenda_300114.pdf

Questions can be put this Thursday 30 Jan, 6.30 p.m at Knowle, when the Overview and Scrutiny Committee meets.

Please note that in addition to the public question time at the start of this meeting, members of the public may ask questions after an agenda item. They should however inform the Chair and Democratic Services Officer of when they wish to speak, before the meeting starts.

Save our Sidmouth understands that Richard Cohen will be presenting a proposal,for adoption by the Cabinet,for a budget for the preparation for EDDC Office Relocation,of £200,000 per annum for the next two financial years.
EDDC’s response to a Freedom of Information request about Knowle relocation costs by SOS Chair, Richard Thurlow, is to date, 32 days overdue.