That the Cabinet:

1.         recognises the benefits of reading for educational attainment, wellbeing and social inclusion and declares its formal support for the National Year of Reading;

2.         welcomes the campaign objectives and commits to working with Council partners including local libraries, schools, community groups, literacy organisations and businesses to promote reading across Torbay communities; and

3.         request that the Director if Corporate Services completes the online pledge to start the actions that will be taken by the Council.