Issue - meetings

Communications

Meeting: 22/02/2024 - Council (Item 87)

Communications

To receive any communications or announcements from the Civic Mayor, the Leader of the Council, the Overview and Scrutiny Co-ordinator or the Chief Executive.

Minutes:

The Leader of the Council:

 

a)    referred to the announcement that Torquay United Football Club (TUFC) had filed for administration.  He advised that TUFC was an important part of the community and provided assurance that the Council would engage with interested parties to support the Club.  The Leader of the Council also confirmed the Council would continue to hold the freehold for the football ground;  and

 

b)    advised the decision of the Council to consult on devolution was now in progress with consultation running from 12 February to 24 March 2024.  The Leader of the Council referred to the consultation sessions, advised a website had been established (www.devontorbaydeal.org.uk) and encouraged people to get involved and learn more about the proposals.

 

The Overview and Scrutiny Co-ordinator also made reference to the news that TUFC had gone into administration and advised that Members of the Overview and Scrutiny Board would be reviewing how they could assist.