Issue - meetings

(An Item to be considered by the Committee in accordance with the Cabinet Procedure Rules and Regulation 5 of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012, no representations having been received to such consideration taking place under Regulation 5(5) thereof.)

To interview shortlisted applicants for the above vacant holding(s) (timetable and supporting documents circulated separately).

(a)  Dungeons Farm, Cullompton

RESOLVED

          (i)  that the tenancy of Dungeons Farm, Cullompton be offered to Mr DM on the subject to contract terms and conditions proposed.

          (ii)   that the tenant of Perriton Barton Farm, Whimple be required to surrender his tenancy of the holding and the County Council accept the short notice of surrender.

          (iii)  That Perriton Barton Farm, Whimple be advertised to let on the open market to new entrants as a starter farm for a term of seven years commencing 25 March 2024 and terminating 25 March 2031, subject to terms being agreed.

(b)  Markhams Farm, Ide

RESOLVED

          (i)    that the tenancy of Markhams Farm, Ide be offered to Mr OJ on the subject to contract terms and conditions proposed.

          (ii)   that the tenant of Middle Yeo Farm, Down St Mary be required to surrender his tenancy of the holding and the County Council accept the short notice of surrender.

          (iii)  that Middle Yeo Farm, Down St Mary be advertised to let on the open market to new entrants as a starter farm for a term of seven years commencing 25 March 2024 and terminating 25 March 2031, subject to terms being agreed

(An item taken under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 during which the press and public were excluded, no representations having been received to such consideration under Regulation 5(5) of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012).

The Head of Digital Transformation and Business Support reported on the circumstances of these relettings.

The Committee then considered the rent for the holdings and interviewed prospective tenants.

(a)  Dungeons Farm, Cullompton

It was MOVED by Councillor Brook, SECONDED by Councillor Yabsley and

RESOLVED

          (i)  that the tenancy of Dungeons Farm, Cullompton be offered to Mr DM on the subject to contract terms and conditions proposed.

          (ii)   that the tenant of Perriton Barton Farm, Whimple be required to surrender his tenancy of the holding and the County Council accept the short notice of surrender.

          (iii)  That Perriton Barton Farm, Whimple be advertised to let on the open market to new entrants as a starter farm for a term of seven years commencing 25 March 2024 and terminating 25 March 2031, subject to terms being agreed.

(b)  Markhams Farm, Ide

It was MOVED by Councillor Yabsley, SECONDED by Councillor Brook and

RESOLVED

          (i)    that the tenancy of Markhams Farm, Ide be offered to Mr OJ on the subject to contract terms and conditions proposed.

          (ii)   that the tenant of Middle Yeo Farm, Down St Mary be required to surrender his tenancy of the holding and the County Council accept the short notice of surrender.

          (iii)  that Middle Yeo Farm, Down St Mary be advertised to let on the open market to new entrants as a starter farm for a term of seven years commencing 25 March 2024 and terminating 25 March 2031, subject to terms being agreed

(An Item to be considered by the Committee in accordance with the Cabinet Procedure Rules and Regulation 5 of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012, no representations having been received to such consideration taking place under Regulation 5(5) thereof.)

To interview shortlisted applicants for the above vacant holding(s) (timetable and supporting documents circulated separately).

RESOLVED that the tenancy of Lower Parks Farm, Crediton be offered to Mr SH on the subject to contract terms and conditions proposed and in the event that Mr SH does not take up the offer of tenancy the farm can be offered in the alternative to Mr NR as runner up.

(An item taken under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 during which the press and public were excluded, no representations having been received to such consideration under Regulation 5(5) of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012).

The Head of Digital Transformation and Business Support (Interim) reported on the circumstances of this reletting.

The Committee then considered the rent for the holdings and interviewed prospective tenants.

Lower Parks Farm, Crediton

It was MOVED by Councillor Yabsley, SECONDED by Councillor Gent and

RESOLVED that the tenancy of Lower Parks Farm, Crediton be offered to Mr SH on the subject to contract terms and conditions proposed and in the event that Mr SH does not take up the offer of tenancy the farm can be offered in the alternative to Mr NR as runner up.

(An Item to be considered by the Committee in accordance with the Cabinet Procedure Rules and Regulation 5 of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012, no representations having been received to such consideration taking place under Regulation 5(5) thereof.)

To interview shortlisted applicants for these vacant holdings (timetable and supporting documents circulated separately).

(An item taken under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 during which the press and public were excluded, no representations having been received to such consideration under Regulation 5(5) of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012).

(a)    Lower Northchurch Farm, Yarnscombe

RESOLVED that the tenancy of Lower Northchurch Farm, Yarnscombe be offered to Mr AG on the subject to contract terms and conditions proposed.

(b)   Lower Parks Farm, Crediton

RESOLVED that further interviews of additional potentially suitable prospective tenants be conducted as soon as practically possible to ensure the best possible tenant is selected.

(An item taken under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 during which the press and public were excluded, no representations having been received to such consideration under Regulation 5(5) of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012).

The Head of Digital Transformation and Business Support (Interim) reported on the circumstances of this reletting.

The Committee then considered the rent for the holdings and interviewed prospective tenants.

(a)    Lower Northchurch Farm, Yarnscombe

It was MOVED by Councillor Brook, SECONDED by Councillor Gent and

RESOLVED that the tenancy of Lower Northchurch Farm, Yarnscombe be offered to Mr AG on the subject to contract terms and conditions proposed.

(b)   Lower Parks Farm, Crediton

It was MOVED by Councillor Brook, SECONDED by Councillor Gent and

RESOLVED that further interviews of additional potentially suitable prospective tenants be conducted as soon as practically possible to ensure the best possible tenant is selected.

(An Item to be considered by the Committee in accordance with the Cabinet Procedure Rules and Regulation 5 of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012, no representations having been received to such consideration taking place under Regulation 5(5) thereof.)

To interview shortlisted applicants for these vacant holdings (timetable and supporting documents circulated separately).

(An item taken under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 during which the press and public were excluded, no representations having been received to such consideration under Regulation 5(5) of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012).

(a)       Little Stone Farm, South Molton

RESOLVED that the tenancy of Little Stone Farm, South Molton be offered to Mr AJW on the subject to contract terms and conditions proposed and in the event that Mr AJW does not take up the offer of tenancy the farm can be offered in the alternative to Mr JT as runner up.

(b)       Hurlditch Farm, Lamerton

RESOLVED that the tenancy of Hurlditch Farm, Lamerton be offered to Mr WP on the subject to contract terms and conditions proposed and in the event that Mr WP does not take up the offer of tenancy the farm can be offered in the alternative to Mr GWE as runner up.

(c)       Endfield Farm, Sandford

RESOLVED that the tenancy of Endfield Farm, Sandford be offered to Mr PB on the subject to contract terms and conditions proposed and in the event that Mr PB does not take up the offer of tenancy the farm can be offered in the alternative to Mr BF as runner up.

(An item taken under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 during which the press and public were excluded, no representations having been received to such consideration under Regulation 5(5) of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012).

The Head of Digital Transformation and Business Support (Interim) reported on the circumstances of this reletting.

The Committee then considered the rent for the holdings and interviewed prospective tenants.

(a)       Little Stone Farm, South Molton

It was MOVED by Councillor Yabsley, SECONDED by Councillor Brook and

RESOLVED that the tenancy of Little Stone Farm, South Molton be offered to Mr AJW on the subject to contract terms and conditions proposed and in the event that Mr AJW does not take up the offer of tenancy the farm can be offered in the alternative to Mr JT as runner up.

(b)       Hurlditch Farm, Lamerton

It was MOVED by Councillor Brook, SECONDED by Councillor Gent and

RESOLVED that the tenancy of Hurlditch Farm, Lamerton be offered to Mr WP on the subject to contract terms and conditions proposed and in the event that Mr WP does not take up the offer of tenancy the farm can be offered in the alternative to Mr GWE as runner up.

(c)       Endfield Farm, Sandford

It was MOVED by Councillor Yabsley, SECONDED by Councillor Gent and

RESOLVED that the tenancy of Endfield Farm, Sandford be offered to Mr PB on the subject to contract terms and conditions proposed and in the event that Mr PB does not take up the offer of tenancy the farm can be offered in the alternative to Mr BF as runner up.

(An Item to be considered by the Committee in accordance with the Cabinet Procedure Rules and Regulation 5 of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012, no representations having been received to such consideration taking place under Regulation 5(5) thereof.)

To interview shortlisted applicants for this vacant holding (timetable and supporting documents circulated separately).

RESOLVED that:

(i)        the tenancy of Great Blakewell Farm, Chittlehampton be offered to Mrs JRW and Mr ML as a progression tenancy on the subject to contract terms and conditions proposed and in the event that Mrs JRW and Mr ML do not take up the offer of tenancy the farm can be offered in the alternative to Mr OJ as runner up;

(ii)       Mrs JRW be required to surrender her tenancy of Little Stone Farm, South Molton with effect from 25 March 2023; and

(iii)      Little Stone Farm, South Molton be advertised to let on the open market to new entrants as a starter farm for a term of seven years commencing 25 March 2023 and terminating 25 March 2030, subject to terms being agreed.

(An item taken under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 during which the press and public were excluded, no representations having been received to such consideration under Regulation 5(5) of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012).

The Head of Digital Transformation and Business Support (Interim) reported on the circumstances of this reletting.

The Committee then considered the rent for the holdings and interviewed prospective tenants.

It was MOVED by Councillor Yabsley, SECONDED by Councillor Brook and

RESOLVED that:

(i)        the tenancy of Great Blakewell Farm, Chittlehampton be offered to Mrs JRW and Mr ML as a progression tenancy on the subject to contract terms and conditions proposed and in the event that Mrs JRW and Mr ML do not take up the offer of tenancy the farm can be offered in the alternative to Mr OJ as runner up;

(ii)       Mrs JRW be required to surrender her tenancy of Little Stone Farm, South Molton with effect from 25 March 2023; and

(iii)      Little Stone Farm, South Molton be advertised to let on the open market to new entrants as a starter farm for a term of seven years commencing 25 March 2023 and terminating 25 March 2030, subject to terms being agreed.

(An Item to be considered by the Committee in accordance with the Cabinet Procedure Rules and Regulation 5 of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012, no representations having been received to such consideration taking place under Regulation 5(5) thereof.)

To interview shortlisted applicants for these vacant holdings (timetable and supporting documents circulated separately).

(a)  Coppa Dolla Farm, Denbury

RESOLVED that the tenancy of Coppa Dolla Farm, Denbury be offered to Mr JI on the subject to contract terms and conditions proposed and in the event that Mr JI does not take up the offer of tenancy the farm can be offered in the alternative to Mr AH as runner up.

(b)  Nunford Farm, Colyton

RESOLVED that the tenancy of Nunford Farm, Colyton be offered to Mr ST on the subject to contract terms and conditions proposed.

(An item taken under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 during which the press and public were excluded, no representations having been received to such consideration under Regulation 5(5) of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012).

The Head of Digital Transformation and Business Support reported on the circumstances of this reletting.

To interview applicants for the following holdings due to be vacated by current tenants in the foreseeable future (timetable and supporting documents circulated separately).

The Committee then considered the rent for the holdings and interviewed prospective tenants.

(a)  Coppa Dolla Farm, Denbury

It was MOVED by Councillor Brook, SECONDED by Councillor Whitton and

RESOLVED that the tenancy of Coppa Dolla Farm, Denbury be offered to Mr JI on the subject to contract terms and conditions proposed and in the event that Mr JI does not take up the offer of tenancy the farm can be offered in the alternative to Mr AH as runner up.

(b)  Nunford Farm, Colyton

It was MOVED by Councillor Brook, SECONDED by Councillor Yabsley and

RESOLVED that the tenancy of Nunford Farm, Colyton be offered to Mr ST on the subject to contract terms and conditions proposed.

(An Item to be considered by the Committee in accordance with the Cabinet Procedure Rules and Regulation 5 of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012, no representations having been received to such consideration taking place under Regulation 5(5) thereof.)

To interview shortlisted applicants for these vacant holdings (timetable and supporting documents circulated separately).

(a)  Thorndon Farm, Broadwoodwidger

RESOLVED that the tenancy of Thorndon Farm, Broadwoodwidger be offered to Mr CF on the subject to contract terms and conditions proposed and in the event that Mr CF does not take up the offer of tenancy the farm can be offered in the alternative to Mr SE as runner up.

(b) Ten Oaks Farm, Roborough

RESOLVED that the tenancy of Ten Oaks Farm, Roborough be offered to Mr DF on the subject to contract terms and conditions proposed.

(c)  Perriton Barton Farm, Whimple

RESOLVED that the tenancy of Perriton Barton Farm, Whimple be offered to Mr DM on the subject to contract terms and conditions proposed.

(An item taken under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 during which the press and public were excluded, no representations having been received to such consideration under Regulation 5(5) of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012).

The Head of Digital Transformation and Business Support reported on the circumstances of this reletting.

To interview applicants for the following holdings due to be vacated by current tenants in the foreseeable future (timetable and supporting documents circulated separately).

The Committee then considered the rent for the holdings and interviewed prospective tenants.

(a)  Thorndon Farm, Broadwoodwidger

It was MOVED by Councillor Brook, SECONDED by Councillor Whitton and

RESOLVED that the tenancy of Thorndon Farm, Broadwoodwidger be offered to Mr CF on the subject to contract terms and conditions proposed and in the event that Mr CF does not take up the offer of tenancy the farm can be offered in the alternative to Mr SE as runner up.

(b) Ten Oaks Farm, Roborough

It was MOVED by Councillor Brook, SECONDED by Councillor Yabsley and

RESOLVED that the tenancy of Ten Oaks Farm, Roborough be offered to Mr DF on the subject to contract terms and conditions proposed.

(c)  Perriton Barton Farm, Whimple

It was MOVED by Councillor Brook, SECONDED by Councillor Yabsley and

RESOLVED that the tenancy of Perriton Barton Farm, Whimple be offered to Mr DM on the subject to contract terms and conditions proposed.

(An Item to be considered by the Committee in accordance with the Cabinet Procedure Rules and Regulation 5 of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012, no representations having been received to such consideration taking place under Regulation 5(5) thereof.)

To interview shortlisted applicants for these vacant holdings (timetable and supporting documents circulated separately).

(a)  Higher Artiscombe Farm, Gulworthy

RESOLVED that the tenancy of Higher Artiscombe Farm, Gulworthy be offered to Mr JW on the subject to contract terms and conditions proposed and in the event that Mr JW does not take up the offer of tenancy the farm can be offered in the alternative to Mr SE as runner up.

(b)  Little Stone Farm, South Molton

RESOLVED that the tenancy of Little Stone Farm, South Molton be offered to Mrs JRW on the subject to contract terms and conditions proposed and in the event that Mrs JRW does not take up the offer of tenancy the farm can be offered in the alternative to Mr CF as runner up.

(An item taken under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 during which the press and public were excluded, no representations having been received to such consideration under Regulation 5(5) of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012).

The Head of Digital Transformation and Business Support reported on the circumstances of this reletting.

To interview applicants for the following holdings due to be vacated by current tenants in the foreseeable future (timetable and supporting documents circulated separately).

The Committee then considered the rent for the holdings and interviewed prospective tenants.

(a)  Higher Artiscombe Farm, Gulworthy

It was MOVED by Councillor Yabsley, SECONDED by Councillor Brook and

RESOLVED that the tenancy of Higher Artiscombe Farm, Gulworthy be offered to Mr JW on the subject to contract terms and conditions proposed and in the event that Mr JW does not take up the offer of tenancy the farm can be offered in the alternative to Mr SE as runner up.

(b)  Little Stone Farm, South Molton

It was MOVED by Councillor Brook, SECONDED by Councillor Yabsley and

RESOLVED that the tenancy of Little Stone Farm, South Molton be offered to Mrs JRW on the subject to contract terms and conditions proposed and in the event that Mrs JRW does not take up the offer of tenancy the farm can be offered in the alternative to Mr CF as runner up.

(An Item to be considered by the Committee in accordance with the Cabinet Procedure Rules and Regulation 5 of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012, no representations having been received to such consideration taking place under Regulation 5(5) thereof.)

To interview shortlisted applicants for these vacant holdings (timetable and supporting documents circulated separately).

(a)  Topshayes Farm, Aylesbeare

RESOLVED

(i)     that the tenancy of Topshayes Farm, Aylesbeare be offered to Mr IP as a progression tenancy on the subject to contract terms and conditions proposed;

(ii)    that the 26.74 acres or thereabouts of land at Thorne Farm, Ottery St Mary be offered to Mr IP for an initial term of up to three and a half years and on a  Farm Business Tenancy Agreement commencing 1 October 2021 and terminating 25 March 2025, subject to terms being agreed;

(iii)   that Mr IP be required to surrender his tenancy of Thorndon Farm, Broadwoodwidger with effect from 25 March 2022; and

(iv)  that Thorndon Farm, Broadwoodwidger be advertised to let on the open market to new entrants as a starter farm for a term of seven years commencing 25 March 2022 and terminating 25 March 2029, subject to terms being agreed.

(b)  Higher Artiscombe Farm, Gulworthy

No internal applications for Higher Artiscombe Farm having been received,  Members discussed advertising the farm on the open market as a new entrant opportunity in the alternative.

RESOLVED hat Higher Artiscombe Farm, Gulworthy be advertised to let on the open market to new entrants as a starter farm for a term of seven years commencing 25 March 2022 and terminating 25 March 2029, subject to terms being agreed.

(An item taken under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 during which the press and public were excluded, no representations having been received to such consideration under Regulation 5(5) of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012).

The Head of Digital Transformation and Business Support reported on the circumstances of these re-lettings.

The Committee then considered the rent for the holdings and interviewed prospective tenants.

(a)  Topshayes Farm, Aylesbeare

It was MOVED by Councillor Yabsley, SECONDED by Councillor Brook and

RESOLVED

(i)     that the tenancy of Topshayes Farm, Aylesbeare be offered to Mr IP as a progression tenancy on the subject to contract terms and conditions proposed;

(ii)    that the 26.74 acres or thereabouts of land at Thorne Farm, Ottery St Mary be offered to Mr IP for an initial term of up to three and a half years and on a  Farm Business Tenancy Agreement commencing 1 October 2021 and terminating 25 March 2025, subject to terms being agreed;

(iii)   that Mr IP be required to surrender his tenancy of Thorndon Farm, Broadwoodwidger with effect from 25 March 2022; and

(iv)  that Thorndon Farm, Broadwoodwidger be advertised to let on the open market to new entrants as a starter farm for a term of seven years commencing 25 March 2022 and terminating 25 March 2029, subject to terms being agreed.

(b)  Higher Artiscombe Farm, Gulworthy

No internal applications for Higher Artiscombe Farm having been received,  Members discussed advertising the farm on the open market as a new entrant opportunity in the alternative.

It was MOVED by Councillor Yabsley, SECONDED by Councillor Brook and

RESOLVED hat Higher Artiscombe Farm, Gulworthy be advertised to let on the open market to new entrants as a starter farm for a term of seven years commencing 25 March 2022 and terminating 25 March 2029, subject to terms being agreed.