Decision

The Council has decided to approve a 12 month pilot for shared use of Exeter Port Authority vessels and associated costs.

Analysis

outcome: Recommendations were approved, including expenditure of £9,500 for vessel use and related expenses.

summary: The decision involves approving a 12 month pilot for shared use of Exeter Port Authority vessels and associated costs.

topline: The Council has decided to approve a 12 month pilot for shared use of Exeter Port Authority vessels and associated costs.

reason_contentious: The issue may be contentious due to potential concerns about shared use of resources and allocation of funds.

affected_stakeholders: ["Exeter Port Authority", "Council members", "Local residents"]

contentiousness_score: 5

political_party_relevance: There are no explicit mentions of political parties or influence in the decision.

URL: https://democracy.eastdevon.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1220

Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: Resolved: 1.    Noted the proposed 12 month pilot arrangements for the shared use of the Exeter Port Authority (EPA) rigid inflatable boat (RIB), workboat, associated training provision and plan for the existing Patrol Boat, commencing 1 August 2025; 2.    Approves expenditure of £9,500 as set out in Section 3, to cover the use of EPA vessels, fuel, personal protective equipment, and associated boat cranage and cradle costs; 3.    Received a follow-up report following completion of the 12 month pilot to review outcomes and inform future decision making.

Date of Decision: July 24, 2025