Members considered a motion in relation to the development of a Tourism Business Improvement District notice of which was given in accordance with Standing Order A14.

It was proposed by Councillor Darling and seconded by Councillor Pentney:

This Council notes the success of the English Riviera Tourism Company in promoting tourism and raising standards of tourism in the Bay. 

This Council also notes the significant financial stress that Torbay Council faces in the next few years. 

In light of the above, this Council opposes the development of a bay wide Business Improvement District and will instead establish a Tourism Business Improvement District for Torbay to ensure the long term financial stability for the English Riviera Tourism Company. 

In accordance with Standing Order A14.3(a), the motion stood referred to the Mayor.  The Mayor referred the motion to the Place Policy Development Group to enable wider examination and to identify further potential economic benefits for the Bay.