The Council made the following recommendation to the Mayor:

It was proposed by Councillor Lewis and seconded by Councillor Baldrey:

That the Mayor be recommended:

(i)         that the use of the Chestnut school site for a Primary Support Centre and the base for the Torbay Music service (Torbay Academy of Performing Arts - TAPA) be approved; and

(ii)        that the Director of Children’s Services be authorised to enter into discussions with The South Devon Gym club to discuss the Chestnut school site being the long term venue for the club.

On being put to the vote, the motion was declared carried (unanimous).

The Mayor considered the recommendation of the Council as set out above at the meeting and the record of his decision, together with further information, is attached to these Minutes.