To consider the submitted report on the above.

The Council received a report on a proposal to invest £250,000 from reserves over two years to increase tourism inward investment and marking activity to help improve visitor numbers and spending in line with the Council’s objectives.

It was proposed by Councillor Excell and seconded by the Vice-Chairman, Councillor Stringer:

(i)         that £250,000 be released from reserves over two years to support the key areas of tourism, maritime event and inward investment marketing; and

(ii)        that the Chief Executive of the Torbay Development Agency be instructed to identify appropriate delivery options for the marketing spend.

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