To consider the recommendation of the Cabinet to approve the Corporate Parenting Strategy 2022-25.

The Council considered the recommendation of the Cabinet and submitted report on the adoption of the Corporate Parenting Strategy 2022-2025 which formed part of the Council’s Policy Framework.  Members noted the Strategy set out Torbay’s aspirations to be the best corporate parents we can be, including how the Council will work alongside our partners to achieve this.

Councillor Bye proposed and Councillor Chris Lewis seconded a motion as set out below:

that the Corporate Parenting Strategy 2022-25, as set out in the submitted report, be approved. 

During the debate Councillor Law proposed and Councillor Steve Darling seconded an amendment objecting to the Strategy as follows:

that the Council formally objects to the adoption of the Corporate Parenting Strategy 2022- 2025on the basis that the introduction should include all Councillors and Officers at Torbay Council as corporate parents, rather than the Corporate Parenting Board.

In accordance with the Constitution at F4.9, the Council therefore requires the Cabinet to consider this objection at its meeting on 17 October 2023 and either:

a)         submit a revision of the Corporate Parenting Strategy 2022- 2025 with the reasons for any amendments to the Council for its consideration;  or

b)         inform the Council of any disagreement that the Cabinet has with any of the Council’s objections and the Cabinet’s reasons for any such disagreement.

The amendment was put to the vote and declared lost.

Councillor Bye’s and Councillor Chris Lewis’ original motion was then considered by the Council which was agreed (unanimously), as set out below:

that the Corporate Parenting Strategy 2022-25, as set out in the submitted report, be approved. 

To recommend to Council the approval of the Corporate Parenting Strategy 2022-25.