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8 Dec 2018

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Accountability, Cranbrook, EDDC, Licensing Committee

“The fight against fast food continues …” but … but …

Cranbrook Town Council wants to block a kebab van from selling food in The town:
https://www.midweekherald.co.uk/news/the-fight-against-fast-food-continues-cranbrook-councillors-object-to-kebab-van-s-seven-days-a-week-trading-bid-1-5807445

Cranbrook has only a pub for eating out, which sells a mix of what is crudely called “healthy food” and junk food:
https://www.cranberry-farm.co.uk/our-food/?menu=513118

Cranbrook is installing outdoor barbecues at its “country park” where no doubt junk food will be cooked:
https://www.midweekherald.co.uk/news/plans-for-outdoor-barbecues-to-be-installed-in-cranbrook-before-easter-2019-but-council-is-looking-to-share-the-cost-1-5810127

Is it fair to try to stop the van? A poll says 58% want it.

EDDC liberalised street trading rules to encourage more street trading.

Confusing!

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1 Apr 2017

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Accountability, Democracy, EDBF, EDDC, Exmouth, Licensing Committee, Philip Skinner, Regeneration, Transparency

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Exmouth Regeneration Board: an East Devon Business Forum clone?

“Board Structure

Voting Members

 EDDC Portfolio Holder for Economy (who shall be the Chair)
 EDDC Portfolio Holder for Sustainable Homes and Communities (Vice Chair)
 EDDC Exmouth Champion
 EDDC Tourism Champion
 2 x Devon County Councillor (one who shall represent Exmouth)
 2 x Exmouth Town Councillor

And then one representative from each of;

 Clinton Devon Estates
 Exmouth Chamber of Commerce
 Exmouth Licensed Victuallers Association
 Exmouth Community Organisations Liaison Panel
 Exe Estuary Partnership representative

Non-Voting Members
 Alderman Tim Wood

And then one representative from each of;
 Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group representative
 Leisure East Devon representative
 Exmouth tourism business (eg holiday accommodation)
 Food and drink business (eg restaurateur)
 Exmouth landowner
 Exmouth commercial developer”

Click to access combinedcabagenda050417publicversion.pdf

page 89

SO reminiscent of the East Devon Business Forum!!!

And why Clinton Devon Estates when EDDC bought out their restrictive covenant on the site? What exactly is their interest?

Why a licensed victualler – don’t we have enough of them at EDDC already!

Alderman Tim Woods – don’t go there, Owl. So reminiscent of … no, no, no do NOT go there!

All the usual suspects, many of whom have, or will have, vested interests in the final outcome. No-one with REAL scrutiny teeth.

Peter Halse as Chairman!!!

Same old … same old … same Old Boys …

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8 Sep 2016

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Why has EDDC done a special press release for a private venue?

Even under the guise of “Heritage Week” why has EDDC put out this council press release for a privately owned and run venue?

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/news/2016/09/heritage-day-sees-historic-home-open-to-the-public-for-the-first-time/

Does EDDC own the building? It appears not. Why did they choose it to put on some ” outdoor activities” for children there when they have coastal towns and wetlands available?

Councillor Ian Chubb says:

“Our heritage and planning staff worked closely with Rockbeare Manor to deliver a refurbishment of the highest quality, advising on local apple varieties for the new orchard, for example. Our Growth Point and Countryside teams have partnered with the new owner to run this event, because the historic manor and landscaped parkland is such an important asset to the growing East Devon community.”

Were the heritage and planning staff paid for this consultancy advice? If it was free is it available to owners of other private properties in East Devon? If it was paid for – can other people access these busy EDDC employees for a fee?

EDDC now has a good number of current and former members of the hospitality industry as serving councillors, at least three of whom are currently on the EDDC Licensing Committee.

They must be careful who they sup with.

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19 May 2016

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Development Management Committee, Licensing Committee, Paul Diviani

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When does private become public and public become private? A very fine line

Remember this post from 20 April 2016 when several of our local dignitaries enjoyed a very chummy night out at the opening of the Deer Park Hotel’s new Orangery?

Publicans and ex-publicans enjoy a jolly good night out …

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Colin Brown, East Devon District Councillor for Dunkeswell, EDDC Development Management Committee and Licensing Enforcement Committee, of the Monkton Court Hotel, Honiton; director of Bell Vue Developments

Paul Diviani, Leader EDDC, Devon County Councillor and Local Enterprise Partnership board member and formerly of the Stockland Arms Hotel, Stockland

Jenny Wheatley-Brown, also of the Monkton Court Hotel, Honiton and Conservative candidate for district council seat (lost) at Seaton at the last election and also director of Bell Vue Developments

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John O’Leary, EDDC Councillor, Licensing Enforcement Committee, with special responsibility for the Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Honiton and Town Councillor for Honiton St Pauls, also formerly of the Stockland Arms Hotel, Stockland

at The Deer Park Country House Hotel for the unveiling of it’s orangery.”

Well, it appears that all of them considered that they were being invited to this knees up in their private capacities, since none of them have declared the event in their “Hospitality and Gifts” expenses at EDDC.

What a very, very, very fine line our politicians tread.

So, if the Deer Park comes before either the Development Management Committee or the Licensing Committee in future Messrs Brown and O’Leary can sit on them with clear consciences.

And for your delectation, here is how the night was described by one attendee:

The building boasts floor-to-ceiling palatial arched windows and decadent chandeliers, and mosaic flooring with dapper decor throughout.  The lavish bash was held in Honiton last Friday (April 15).  Mike Arscott, sales and marketing director at Deer Park Hotel, said “The orangery launch party was an outstanding success.  “It was a genuine privilege to gather over 300 friends, colleagues and constructors together to celebrate the completion of our latest phase of development.  “I am extremely proud of the new facilities at Deer Park and look forward to welcoming many old and new faces back to see the beauty and style we have put back into this stunning country house.  “The party wouldn’t have been a success without the support from our local suppliers. The madness of the cabaret acts and magic performers plus a simply spiffing fireworks display, will live long in all our memories.”

http://www.eastdevon24.co.uk/news/grand_orangery_unveiling_at_deer_park_is_a_success_1_4501090

Unfortunately, the “Gifts and Hospitality” page of the EDDC website appears to be offline at the moment, but when it is up and running again, you can access it here:

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/councillor-conduct/gifts-and-hospitality/