That Torbay’s Story 2011-2020 Child Poverty Strategy – A Call for Action (as set out in Appendix 1 to the submitted report) be supported.

The Child Poverty Strategy will underpin the approach of the Council and its partners in the long term improvement of outcomes for children, young people and families.  Breaking the cycle of poverty will be fundamental to creating positive outcomes and will provide a major contribution to the long term regeneration of Torbay.

None.

This decision will come into force and may be implemented on 25 July 2012 unless the call-in procedure is triggered (as set out in Standing Orders in relation to Overview and Scrutiny).

The Child Poverty Act 2010 places a statutory duty on partners to develop a joint strategy to reflect the Government’s commitment to eradiate child poverty by 2020.  The Child Poverty Strategy and action plan ensures that Council services, communities and local partners take responsibility and contribute to eradicating child poverty in Torbay.  The plan will specifically tackle hot spots identified in the needs assessment to ensure that the cycle is broken and today’s children do not become the parents of poor children tomorrow.

The Mayor supported the recommendations of the Council made on 12 July 2012, as set out in his decision above.

None.