Issue details

Options for Future of Delivery of Tourism, Marketing and Event Support

 

 

At the Council meeting held on 29 September 2011 Members considered the recommendations of the Overview and Scrutiny Board following the call-in of the Mayor’s decision regarding the options for future delivery of tourism, marketing and events support as set out in the submitted report.  

 

The Mayor had submitted an amendment to his original decision which was circulated at the meeting and agreed by the Council.  The Mayor considered the recommendations of the Council and approved their recommendations as set out in (i) to (iii) above.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Revenue Budget variation +£250,000;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Decision due: 29 Sep 2011 by Council

Decision due: 29 Sep 2011 by Elected Mayor

Lead member: Mayor and Executive Lead for Employment and Regeneration, Finance and Audit

Lead director:

Contact: Steve Parrock, Chief Executive of TDA Email: steve.parrock@tda.uk.net.

Consultation process

Meetings, discussion papers and presentations.

Consultees

Members, English Riviera Tourism Company, Riviera International Conference Centre Ltd, Torbay Town Centres Company, Council Senior Leadership team, Torbay Sports Council, Torbay Harbour Committee and others.

Reason for inclusion in Forward Plan: These objectives will lead to economic benefits for the area and will support the development of the tourism sector which remains a significant source of employment, investment and other benefits for Torbay.

Key Risks: The key risks are set out in the report to Council of 13 July 2011 and include lack of engagement and support from the sector.

If you want to make representations contact:: Alan Denby, telephone (01803) 208671, email alan.denby@tedcltd.com

Decisions

 

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