An apology for absence was received from Penny Burnside.

The above decision was called-in by Councillors Cowell, Parrott, James, Morey and Ellery on 23 July 2012.

The reasons for the call-in are:

1. The members are concerned about the apparent lack of community consultation prior to the mayor’s decision regarding the future of the ‘Banjo’ site.

2. What evaluation was made of the potential benefits between a private sector development of the ‘Banjo’ site and a council funded solution?

3. What was the content of the presentation to the Conservative Group, prior to full Council’s consideration of the issue, that was not shared with the other member groups?

4. Why was there no reference in the report to Council (Report for Agenda Item 8, Council meeting held 12 July 2012) to ongoing discussions with promoters of the Ocean Circle development?

5. What is the mayor’s view of the absence of a view from Environment Agency? And, similarly what is the mayor’s view of English Heritage’s refusal to endorse the scheme?

Supporting Documents

Record of Decision

Report presented to the Meeting of the Council on 12 July 2012

The Board considered the details of a call-in by five Members of the Council of the decision by the Mayor to instruct the Executive Head (Resident and Visitor Services) let the contract to demolish the upper deck and widen the lower deck of the banjo on Princess Promenade at Torquay.

The Call-in Promoter (Councillor Cowell) set out the reasons for calling-in the decision and each of the Call-in Supporters also addressed the Board about their concerns regarding the decision.

The Board heard a representation from a potential private sector developer for the site.

The Mayor responded to the points raised by both the Call-in Promoter and Supporters and the Members of the Board.

Resolved:  that no further action be taken.