Torbay Sports Strategy

In 2003 Torbay developed its first Sports Strategy. A Plan for Sport aims to review the actions achieved since the development of the strategy and identifies the future priorities in sport across a range of organisations. This will take into account the new priorities identified in the community plan and the new Local Area Agreement form Torbay.

Torbay Council produced a Plan for Sport Torbay in association with local and regional partners involved in sport. The plan was developed through comprehensive consultation with individuals, sports clubs and young people together with input from local Councillors, Torbay Sports Partnership and Torbay Sports Council. Sport England also gave assistance and much needed support.

The plan focuses on the sporting needs and aspirations of the community and the opportunities and benefits which sport has to offer. The Local Area Agreement (LAA) is a new contract between central and local government to deliver the priorities of local people. All authorities have such an agreement in place by 2007. These agreements will enable partnership working between the agencies, and local communities. The agreements will be for three years and will have specific targets which local authorities and their partners have to reach. The Local Area Agreements are split into a number of categories: Children and Young People, Safer and Stronger Communities, Healthier Communities and Older People, and Economic Development and Enterprise. Sport plays a part in all of these themes to a greater or lesser extent and in two cases have stretch targets identified against childhood and adult obesity. Torbay's Plan for Sport sets out a framework for development, a rationale for funding, and the setting of pathways for lifelong learning and sporting excellence.

You can download a copy of the Plan for Sport in Torbay below, or alternatively please contact the Community & Sports Officer.

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