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I have raised thie issue of the beach hut increase at Teignbridge in the Overview and Scrutiny Committee yesterday. The proposed budget was an item on the agenda and I robustly advised that the vast increase could not be justified in beach hut rents.  The portfolio Holder for finance has advised me that he will reconsider the increase and I am waiting to hear what the outcome is going to be.

One of the many changes during my lifetime has been the move from active outdoor child’s play to a more sedentary, indoors, isolationist, iPad existence.I am therefore particularly pleased that the current administration at Teignbridge has invested and is continuing to invest significantly in children’s play. These works will be undertaken in time for this summer. Teignbridge is working closely ...

Been told that some are having difficulty with that link that I've posted above. If so, try copying and pasting it - am told that is another way of accessing the form. Alternatively go to the Dawlish Town Council website. https://www.dawlish.gov.uk/horse-chestnut-tree-carving/

2 Feb 2022

Some will know that a diseased tree, sited on the lawn, was recently felled and now only its stump is left. Dawlish Town Council would like people to let them know what should happen to the stump. Should it be left as is, or should it be carved into something? You can register your thoughts via this link: ...

The last increase was last year and every other year before that

Lynne
Lynne
1 Feb 2022

Thank you but that doesn't quite answer my question which was: when was the last annual increase? Have now found a link on TDC's website showing proposed fees (2022-2023) and previous fees. Look on page 2 of each fee schedule for info concerning Beach Hut Hire. I cannot see any reference to annual rental charges in the fees  for 2021-22, 2020-2021, and 2019-2020. That is why I am ...

Lindapetherick
Lindapetherick
1 Feb 2022

It has increased annually before by 5%

Lynne
Lynne
1 Feb 2022

Thank you. Do you know the last time that there was an increase in rent for those renting on an annual basis? (as opposed to daily or weekly).

Lindapetherick
Lindapetherick
1 Feb 2022

Hi Lynne The beach hut owners who have contacted me paid £488.06 last year the propose rent for 22/23 will be £750.  As a Teignbridge Councillor I will be robustly resisting this huge increase.

Lynne
Lynne
31 Jan 2022

Okay so.........in the absence of any info regarding this proposed increase being on TDC's website if anyone reading this knows someone or knows someone who knows someone (you get the giste) who has received notification from TDC about an increase in rental costs please can that information be posted on here. eg what the charge was in 2021 and what is being proposed for 2022. Thanks.