As part of the 2010/11 budget setting process,

Torridge District Council and North Devon Council are carrying out a

joint consultation event with the business community, at 6pm on the 8th

December, on our proposed budget plans.

The Torridge and North Devon Business Forum, on Tuesday 8th

December 2009, will provide useful information and an opportunity for

the business communities in Torridge and North Devon to have their

voices heard.

As well as a presentation on the councils' budgets

for the coming year, there will be presentations by the Valuation

Office Agency (Revaluation 2010), and North Devon Plus. Council officers will also be on hand to provide information and advice on any business rate issues.

The

Forum is being held at Torridge District Council's Caddsdown offices in

Bideford and starts at 6pm with a light buffet provided.

The

event is open to all business ratepayers from the districts. If you

would like to attend, please contact Torridge's Finance Department on

01237 428968.

Agenda

Light refreshments available from 6pm

1 - 6.25pm – Introductions (Jenny Wallace)

2 - 6.30pm – Valuation Office (Eric Gilbert)

3 - 6.50pm – Business Rates (Martin Reader)

4 - 7.00pm– Budget Presentation from Torridge (Graeme Booth)

5 - 7.15pm – Budget Presentation from North Devon (Steve Hearse)

6 - 7.30pm – North Devon Plus (Steve Pitcher)

7 - 7.50pm – Conclusion and Final Questions

8pm Close