A milestone was reached in the development of joint working for the benefit of Torbay with the inaugural meeting of the Torbay Strategic Partnership at Cockington Court on Tuesday, 21st September 2004.  

Councillor Harris, the Leader of Torbay Council was elected as Chairman of the Partnership.  The Partnership agreed its constitution and discussed how it would work with local ward partnerships to support the vision of the Community Plan - a healthy and prosperous community living, learning and relaxing in a safe and beautiful bay.

The meeting followed the launch of the Partnerships Torbay Community Plan, which sets out the principles and action plan for the body along with resources and accountability.  The plan is aimed at improving the quality of life in Torbay and has been developed in consultation with a wide range of public, private and voluntary sector agencies in the area.

The Torbay Community Plan was launched at Occombe Farm in Preston and a commemorative tree was planted.

The original twelve members of the Partnership are set out below:

• Cultural Partnership - John Clamp
• Devon and Cornwall Constabulary - Chief Superintendent Liam McGrath
• Executive Member for Learning and Cultural Services - Councillor Chris Lomas
• Safer Communities Torbay - Chief Inspector Carl Langley
• Torbay Council - Councillor Chris Harris (Chairman)
• Torbay Council - Councillor Nick Bye
• Torbay Development Agency Ltd - Peter Bushell
• Torbay Environment Forum - Dominic Acland
• Torbay Housing Partnership - Julian Tuck
• Torbay Partnership Committee - Andrea Colborne
• Torbay Primary Care Trust - Peter Colclough
• Torbay Voluntary Service - Carol Schneider

Ward Partnerships Background

On Wednesday 1st October 2003 Community Police Officers (Neighbourhood Beat Managers) met with Ward Councillors to agree the development and structure of future Ward Partnership Meetings.  It is planned that the meetings will become regular fixtures and involve other members of the community.

Draft Community Plan

A Summary and Full Version of the draft  Community Plan is available at Torbay Council's Connection Offices and all Libraries in Torquay, Paignton and Brixham.  

Related Documents

Torbay Strategic Partnership - Constitution

Torbay's Community Plan - Draft Summary

Torbay's Community Plan -Draft (Full)

Notes from Ward Partnership meeting, 1st October 2003

TSP Meeting Agenda - 10th September 2002

TSP Meeting Minutes - 10th September 2002

TSP Meeting Agenda - 21st October 2002

TSP Meeting Minutes - 21st October 2002

TSP Meeting Agenda - 27th November 2002

TSP Meeting Minutes - 27th November 2002

TSP Meeting Agenda - 12th March 2003

TSP Meeting Minutes - 12th March 2003

TSP Meeting Agenda - 4th June 2003

TSP Meeting Minutes - 4th June 2003

TSP Core Group Meeting Agenda - 23rd June 2003

TSP Core Group Meeting Minutes - 23rd June 2003

TSP Core Group Meeting Agenda - 25th July 2003

TSP Core Group Meeting Minutes - 25th July 2003

TSP Core Group Meeting Agenda - 3rd September 2003

TSP Core Group Meeting Minutes - 3rd September 2003

TSP Core Group Meeting Agenda - 6th October 2003

TSP Core Group Meeting Minutes - 6th October 2003

TSP Core Group Meeting Agenda - 4th February 2004

TSP Core Group Meeting Minutes - 4th February 2004

TSP Core Group Meeting Agenda - 10th March 2004

TSP Core Group Meeting Minutes - 10th March 2004

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