Issue details

English Riviera Tourism Company

The Council needs to determine how it wishes to proceed with the English Riviera Tourism Company (ERTC) after 1st April 2016 and/or in light of a possible 'Yes' vote for the proposed Torbay Retail & Tourism Business Improvement District (TRTBID).

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: High level of public interest;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 24/06/2015

Decision due: 23 Jul 2015 by Council

Lead member: Executive Lead for Business

Lead director: Divisional Director Business Services

Contact: Kevin Mowat, Director of Strategic Projects Email: kevin.mowat@torbay.gov.uk.

Consultation process

Meetings, Policy Development Group and circulation of the draft report to Council.

Consultees

Consultation will take place with the multi-stakeholder Task Group set up by the Council to progress the proposed Torbay Retail & Tourism Business Improvement District (TRTBID). The English Riviera Tourism Company (ERTC) will also be consulted along with a number of representative Councillors.

Reason for inclusion in Forward Plan: The decision will provide clarity to the retail and tourism business sectors ahead of a vote in respect of the proposed Torbay Retail & Tourism Business Improvement District (TRTBID). A clear policy will be established regarding the future use of the Council's tourism brand and associated assets. Employees of the English Riviera Tourism Company (ERTC) will better understand the Council's intentions regarding the future of that commissioned service.

Key Risks: The vote for the proposed Torbay Retail & Tourism Business Improvement District (TRTBID) will commence in mid-October and will be informed by an associated Business Plan. This key decision is required to ensure that a meaningful Business Plan can be circulated ahead of the vote.

If you want to make representations contact:: Kevin Mowat, telephone (01803) 292429, email Kevin.Mowat@torbay.gov.uk, address Harbour Office, Beacon Quay, Torquay. Devon. TQ1 2BG

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