Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Capital expenditure +£250,000 and outside Capital Plan;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: Goodrington with Roselands;

Decision due: 28 Feb 2013 by Council

Lead member: Executive Lead for Safer Communities and Transport

Lead director: Charles Uzzell

Contact: Sue Cheriton, Executive Head of Residents and Visitor Services Email: sue.cheriton@torbay.gov.uk.

Consultation process

Consultees

Reason for inclusion in Forward Plan: This will be a key facility for cycling within the South West with the nearest similar facilities being in Bournemouth and Newport. The facility will provide training facilities for cycling and allow off road training for young cyclists. The facility can also be used for racing events. The off road track can also be used for other sports such as wheelchair racing, roller blading, jogging or model car racing.

Key Risks: The cost of running the facility could be a revenue pressure in future years. Soft market testing has indicated that the income should cover running expenses but may not be enough to cover the capital repayment costs. Cost of construction could be higher than expected however, the works are reasonably low risk.

If you want to make representations contact:: Patrick Carney, (01803) 207710, Fax (01803) 207639, Email Patrick.Carney@torbay.gov.uk, Address Torbay Council, Town Hall, Castle Circus, Torquay, TQ1 3DR