Decision details

Helicopter Landing Facility in Torbay

Decision Maker: Elected Mayor

Decision status: Recommendations approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

Following the outcome of a feasibility study, to explore the potential for and delivery of a helipad, to facilitate connectivity to regional, national and international markets and promote investment in Torbay.

Decision:

That the decision of the Mayor taken on 14 December 2015 in respect of the allocation of £10,000 to carry out a feasibility study to explore the potential for and delivery of a helipad in Torbay be rescinded.

Reasons for the decision:

That upon further consideration of the issues raised by Overview and Scrutiny the Mayor no longer wishes to proceed with his original decision.

Alternative options considered:

None

Implementation:

This decision will come into force immediately.

Information:

On 14 December 2015, the Mayor made the following decision:

 

“That the Chief Finance Officer be requested to allocate £10,000 from the 2015/16 Corporate Management budget to enable officers to carry out a feasibility study to explore the potential for and delivery of a helipad in Torbay.”

 

The Mayor has further considered the issue and his decision is set out above.

Publication date: 06/01/2016

Date of decision: 06/01/2016