To receive apologies for absence, including notifications of any changes to the membership of the Board.

An apology for absence was received from Councillor Morey and it was reported that, in accordance with the wishes of the Conservative Group, the membership of the Board had been amended to include Councillor Thomas (D) in place of Councillor Bye.

To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting of the Board held on 14 March 2018.

The minutes of the meeting of the Board held on 14 March 2018 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

The Director of Children’s Services to present his report on the future of Parkfield.

The Mayor and Executive Lead for Children’s and Adult Services to answer the Board’s questions.

The Board to provide feedback on the potential recommendation to a future meeting of the Council.

The Board considered the report from the Director of Children’s Services on the future use of the Parkfield site (including MyPlace).  It was noted that a sustainable solution was likely to comprise a number of elements taken together to secure viability in the short term but with the potential to grow over time.

It was proposed that the Medical Tuition Service should relocate from Halswell House to MyPlace and that a user group be established to ensure the continued development of youth and community provision within the site.

Representatives from the community also addressed the Board on their proposals in relation to the future of the Parkfield site.

Resolved:  (i)  that the proposal to relocate the Medical Tuition Service in MyPlace, Parkfield, Paignton be supported;

(ii)        that the proposal to fund the capital expenditure associated with (i) above from any unallocated sums within the existing Children’s Services Capital Programme and up to £600,000 of prudential borrowing funded from any future premises savings and any shortfall being included in the 2019/2020 revenue budget be supported;

(iii)       that the establishment of the Torbay Youth Trust be supported;

(iv)       that the creation of a Parkfield User Group comprising representatives of young people, the Youth Trust, the Medical Tuition Service, Paignton Town Community Partnership, Torbay Community Development Trust, Torbay Community Partnerships and the Overview and Scrutiny Board be supported;

(v)        that the Parkfield User Group be established as soon as possible and be asked to consider how the use of MyPlace can be maximised; and

(vi)       that the Audit Committee be requested to review whether the Corporate Risk Register appropriately reflects all of the Council’s current risks.

To consider and agree the Board’s Annual Report.

Resolved:  that the Annual Report be approved and forwarded to the Council for consideration.