To consider the attached report on the creation of the above Business Improvement District.

The Council received a report on a proposal to create a Business Improvement District within Brixham town centre and the Babbacombe and St Marychurch district of Torquay, to facilitate high profile events, better co-ordinated marketing, environmental improvements (such as street cleaning) and increased security.

It was proposed by Councillor Pritchard and seconded by Councillor Faulkner (A):

(i)         that a ballot of businesses within the prescribed areas in Brixham town centre and the Babbacombe and St Marychurch district of Torquay to assess the wish to establish a Business Improvement District; and

(ii)        that the Deputy Chief Executive, in consultation with the Mayor and Group Leaders, be nominated to cast the Council vote.

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

(Note:  prior to consideration of Minute 311, the Mayor declared his personal interest.)