That, the Heritage Strategy, as set out in Appendix 1 and 2 to the submitted report, be adopted subject to the Assistant Director Planning, Housing & Climate Emergency, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Infrastructure, Environment and Culture, being given delegated authority to approve any necessary minor amendments to the documents.

The Torbay Heritage Strategy focuses and co-ordinates a number of key recommendations including; a clear set of objectives for managing and protecting heritage assets, it is a tool to involve and inspire key partners and stakeholders, attract visitors and support our economy and respond to climate change whilst recognising our wide ranging internationally recognised heritage.

The existing Strategy was out of date and was never adopted. A new Strategy was required to reflect the current situation.

This decision will come into force and may be implemented on 30 November 2020 unless the call-in procedure is triggered (as set out in the Standing Orders in relation to Overview and Scrutiny)

Torbay’s current Heritage Strategy dates from 2011. It was not formally adopted by Torbay Council and has never been reviewed.  Numerous changes have impacted the culture and heritage sector since that time.

The purpose of the new Torbay Heritage Strategy is to clarify Torbay Council’s approach to heritage, and to enable the Council to confirm and develop plans for specific locations.  The new documents set out statutory requirements (e.g. Listed Buildings, Conservation Area Appraisals, Scheduled Ancient Monuments and non-designated heritage assets).

Councillor Morey proposed and Councillor Long seconded a motion that was agreed unanimously by the Cabinet, as set out above.

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