To receive any communications or announcements from the Civic Mayor including the presentation of certificate of appreciation to the Torbay Airshow volunteers, the Leader of the Council, the Overview and Scrutiny Co-ordinator, or the Chief Executive.

The Worshipful The Mayor of Torbay and the Chief Executive presented the first Air Show Volunteers appreciation and recognition certificates to voluntary groups, councillors and officers, for their time and commitment in supporting the delivery of the English Riviera Air Show 2024.  The following received certificates at the meeting:

Voluntary groups:

Carol Beasley, Patrick Beasley, Alan Tozer and Anne Tozer on behalf of the Lions Club of Paignton

Alan Crocker on behalf of React Disaster Response

Volunteers:

Julie Bryant (collected by Councillor Bryant)

Stuart Crosscombe

Martin Faulkner

John Munford

Dot Swann

Councillors Bryant, Fellows, David Thomas, Jackie Thomas, Tranter and Tolchard

Officers:

Julie Aunger

Phil Black

Emma Falconer

Jo Penhaligon

Matthew Redmond

Niki Redmond

Catherine Williams

The Chief Executive advised those who were unable to attend the meeting would be receiving their certificates by post.

The Leader of the Council:

1.    Drew Members’ attention to consultation being undertaken on a new way of working to improve services for children with additional needs including Special Educational Needs (SEND).  The Leader of the Council highlighted the ways to get involved and provide feedback on the proposals, including an online survey, and virtual and in person events across Torquay, Paignton and Brixham.  Further details of the events were available via the Cabinet Member for Children’s Services or the Leader of the Council;  and

2.  Referred to the National Care Leavers week which was taking place at the end of October 2024, and advised this year’s theme was ‘All of Us We are One’, connecting communities.  The Leader of the Council highlighted the many events planned across Torbay, including a sponsored event by the Care Experienced Team, and urged all Members to contribute.  Social Media for the event was live with the hashtag #NCLW and #NCLWTorbay.

The Overview and Scrutiny Co-ordinator advised Members of the Overview and Scrutiny Board’s Spotlight Review on Water and Flooding, with South West Water and the Environment Agency attending.  The review was scheduled for 8 October 2024, to be held in the Banking Hall, Torquay Town Hall and was open to the public to attend.