To consider any other items that the Chair decides are urgent.

The Interim Place Manager detailed the procurement process that had been undertaken recently, confirming that Torbay Communities had been awarded a 10-year contract in partnership with Locality to assist the Board and applicants’ in delivering the Pride in Place funding.

The Interim Place Manager also confirmed that the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) had issued a formal Memorandum of Understanding, setting out practical details of how funding will be issued and Torbay Council’s responsibilities as accountable body. The Interim Place Manager confirmed that the Memorandum had been signed by the Chair of Torquay Place Leadership Board and the Chief Executive of Torbay Council. It was also explained that the Board had some responsibilities in monitoring and reporting back to MHCLG, and that while Members had seen the initial draft of the first report, a further update was required following this meeting. Members supported the principle of the Interim Place Manager finalising the report and returning it to MHCLG, and it was confirmed that the full report will be issued to Members as part of the documentation for the next meeting.