{"id":329,"date":"2015-11-16T15:29:21","date_gmt":"2015-11-16T15:29:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beta.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/?page_id=329"},"modified":"2026-04-23T15:45:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T14:45:04","slug":"joint-advisory-committee","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/joint-advisory-committee","title":{"rendered":"Joint Advisory Committee"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <strong>Grand Western Canal Joint Advisory Committee (JAC)<\/strong> brings together all organisations with an interest in the management, protection and future of the Grand Western Canal Country Park and Local Nature Reserve. Its role is to support strong partnership working, ensuring the Canal continues to be well\u2011managed, valued, and enjoyed by the local community and visitors alike.<\/p>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Canal Management<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The management of the Grand Western Canal Country Park is carried out by the Canal Ranger Service, part of Devon County Council\u2019s Public Rights of Way and Country Parks Team.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Devon County Council aims to maintain and conserve for the future the integrity of the Grand Western Canal Country Park and Local Nature Reserve as a peaceful, attractive and wildlife-rich corridor for everyone to enjoy.<\/p>\n<p>To support this, the Council aims to:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Protect and enhance the natural environment for current and future generations<\/li>\n<li>Provide a safe and welcoming space where a range of appropriate recreational activities can take place<\/li>\n<li>Support enjoyable visits for a wide variety of users, including local residents and visitors<\/li>\n<li>Promote and demonstrate good practice across this multi\u2011interest site<\/li>\n<li>Deliver benefits to local communities and visitors, encouraging wellbeing, learning and appreciation of the Canal\u2019s heritage and wildlife<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>How the <\/strong><strong>Joint Advisory Committee <\/strong><strong>operates<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The JAC provides an important forum for discussing canal\u2011related matters, ensuring that decisions reflect the needs of users, partners and local communities. The Committee\u2019s advice to Devon County Council is highly valued and plays a key role in shaping the ongoing management of the Grand Western Canal.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The JAC is chaired alternately by Devon County Council and Mid Devon District Council members (one\u2011year terms)<\/li>\n<li>Meets twice a year (March and October) \u2013 and also has a Summer Site Visit.<\/li>\n<li>Is supported by Mid Devon District Council, who provide the secretariat for the committee and host the meetings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2919 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2021\/12\/JAC-site-visit-viewing-Community-Patrol-Boat-4.8.21-e1774601704929-800x335.jpg\" alt=\"Members of the Canal Joint advisory Committee viewing the Community Patrol Boat during their annual site visit held on 4.8.21\" width=\"800\" height=\"335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2021\/12\/JAC-site-visit-viewing-Community-Patrol-Boat-4.8.21-e1774601704929-800x335.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2021\/12\/JAC-site-visit-viewing-Community-Patrol-Boat-4.8.21-e1774601704929-300x126.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2021\/12\/JAC-site-visit-viewing-Community-Patrol-Boat-4.8.21-e1774601704929-768x321.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2021\/12\/JAC-site-visit-viewing-Community-Patrol-Boat-4.8.21-e1774601704929-1536x643.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2021\/12\/JAC-site-visit-viewing-Community-Patrol-Boat-4.8.21-e1774601704929-640x268.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/grandwesterncanal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2021\/12\/JAC-site-visit-viewing-Community-Patrol-Boat-4.8.21-e1774601704929.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Date of the next Canal Joint Advisory Committee meeting:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> Monday 5th October 2026<br \/>\n<strong>Time:<\/strong> 7pm<br \/>\n<span class=\"st\"><strong>Location:<\/strong> Phoenix House, Phoenix Lane, Tiverton\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The public are welcome to attend and there is a public question time programmed at the start of each meeting.\u00a0 If attending online, please register with MDDC member services by emailing <a href=\"mailto:Committee@middevon.gov.uk\">Committee@middevon.gov.uk<\/a> by 4pm before the meeting if you wish to ask a question.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Joint Advisory Committee Members<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Below is a list of the various organisations that are members of the GWC JAC. If you wish to contact any GWC JAC members a list of their contact details as well as agendas and minutes from previous meetings are available on the <a href=\"https:\/\/democracy.middevon.gov.uk\/ieListMeetings.aspx?CId=184&amp;Year=0\" rel=\"noopener\">Mid Devon District Council website<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"table-scroll\"><table class=\"datatable\" style=\"background-color: ##ffffff\" border=\"1\" summary=\"\" cellpadding=\"3\">\n<tbody>\n<tr valign=\"top\">\n<th scope=\"col\">Groups represented<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Votes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\">\n<td style=\"width: 617px;height: 24px\">Devon County Council \u00a0&#8211; Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Environment and Transport<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18px;height: 24px\">1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\">\n<td style=\"width: 617px;height: 24px\">Devon County Council \u2013 Member for Tiverton East<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18px;height: 24px\">1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\">\n<td style=\"width: 617px;height: 24px\">Devon County Council \u2013 Member for Willand and Uffculme<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18px;height: 24px\">1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\">\n<td style=\"width: 617px;height: 24px\">Mid Devon District Council \u2013 Cabinet Member for Environment and Services<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18px;height: 24px\">1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\">\n<td style=\"width: 617px;height: 24px\">Mid Devon District Council \u2013 Members for Cranmore (3 councillors)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18px;height: 24px\">3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\">\n<td style=\"width: 617px;height: 24px\">Mid Devon District Council \u2013 Member for Halberton<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18px;height: 24px\">1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\">\n<td style=\"width: 617px;height: 24px\">Mid Devon District Council \u2013 Members for Canonsleigh (2 councillors)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18px;height: 24px\">2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\">\n<td style=\"width: 617px;height: 24px\">Tiverton Town Council<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18px;height: 24px\">1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\">\n<td style=\"width: 617px;height: 24px\">Halberton Parish Council<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18px;height: 24px\">1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\">\n<td style=\"width: 617px;height: 24px\">Sampford Peverell Parish Council<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18px;height: 24px\">1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\">\n<td style=\"width: 617px;height: 24px\">Burlescombe Parish Council<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18px;height: 24px\">1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\">\n<td style=\"width: 617px;height: 24px\">Holcombe Rogus Parish Council<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18px;height: 24px\">1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\">\n<td style=\"width: 617px;height: 24px\">Friends of the Grand Western Canal<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18px;height: 24px\">1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\">\n<td style=\"width: 617px;height: 24px\">Mid Devon Wildlife<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18px;height: 24px\">1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\">\n<td style=\"width: 617px;height: 24px\">JAC Wildlife Advisory Group (an ad hoc working group)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18px;height: 24px\">1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\">\n<td style=\"width: 617px;height: 24px\">Inland Waterways Association<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18px;height: 24px\">1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\">\n<td style=\"width: 617px;height: 24px\">Tiverton and District Angling Club<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18px;height: 24px\">1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\">\n<td style=\"width: 617px;height: 24px\">Devon Bird Watching and Preservation Society &#8211; NE Devon Branch<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18px;height: 24px\">1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\">\n<td style=\"width: 617px;height: 24px\">Tiverton Sea Cadets<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18px;height: 24px\">1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\">\n<td style=\"width: 617px;height: 24px\">Cycling UK<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18px;height: 24px\">1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\">\n<td style=\"width: 617px;height: 24px\">The Tiverton Canal Co.<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18px;height: 24px\">1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\">\n<td style=\"width: 617px;height: 24px\">Mid Devon Moorings<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18px;height: 24px\">1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\">\n<td style=\"width: 617px;height: 24px\">Canal Businesses Group<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18px;height: 24px\">1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\">\n<td style=\"width: 617px;height: 53px\">\n<h4><b>Officers<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18px;height: 53px\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\">\n<td style=\"width: 617px;height: 24px\">Devon County Council \u2013 Public Rights of Way and Country Parks Manager<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18px;height: 24px\">0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\">\n<td style=\"width: 617px;height: 24px\">Devon County Council \u2013 Country Park Manager (Grand Western Canal)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18px;height: 24px\">0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\">\n<td style=\"width: 617px;height: 24px\">Mid Devon District Council \u2013 Director of Community Services<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18px;height: 24px\">0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\">\n<td style=\"width: 617px;height: 24px\">Mid Devon District Council \u2013 Democratic Services Officer<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18px;height: 24px\">0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/privacy\/privacy-notices\/privacy-notice-for-grand-western-canal-country-park-customers\/\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Privacy policy<\/a>\u00a0for Grand Western Canal Country Park customers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Grand Western Canal Joint Advisory Committee (JAC) brings together all organisations with an interest in the management, protection and future of the Grand Western Canal Country Park and Local Nature Reserve. 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