Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Capital expenditure +£250,000 and outside Capital Plan;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: Wellswood;

Decision due: 18 Jul 2013 by Council

Lead member: Executive Lead for Tourism, Culture and Harbours

Lead director: Commissioner of Place and Environment

Contact: Sue Cheriton, Executive Head of Residents and Visitor Services Email: sue.cheriton@torbay.gov.uk.

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Consultees

Reason for inclusion in Forward Plan: The chalets and huts at Meadfoot are now beyond economic repair, this provides an opportunity to replace the existing 50 year old units to improve the rental offer, and increase the regular income. Meadfoot has a substantial waiting list for Beach chalets and a current 100% occupancy; this development will enable the council to increase the number of units thus increasing footfall and providing a further potential to improve the café and toilet provision in a second phase. • Increase seasonal, weekly and day let rental income by increased number of units • Increase chalet / hut winter charges due to improved facilities. • Savings can be made on existing and planned maintenance for a number of years • Develop increased winter footfall spreading economic activity over the shoulder months and increase the potential for further economic development

Key Risks: Risks the Council could face include: Potential risk of reduced income if the Council do not make the improvements Reduced income due to completion date slippage as a result of poor weather, planning, technical problems. Potenital low take up due to economic climate Potential customer complaints if transferred to higher priced facility

If you want to make representations contact:: Patrick Carney telephone 01803 207710, email patrick.carney@torbay.gov.uk, postal address Torbay Council, Town Hall, Castle Circus, Torquay, TQ1 3DR