Issue details

Plymouth City Deal

For Council to approve the governance and direction of the Plymouth City Deal and approve Torbay Council as a key partner in the deal for the benefit of local communities.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: High level of public interest;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 27/08/2013

Decision due: 26 Sep 2013 by Elected Mayor

Lead member: Elected Mayor

Lead director: Director of Place

Contact: Charles Uzzell, Director of Place Email: charles.uzzell@torbay.gov.uk Tel: 01803 207701.

Consultation process

Details of consultation will be available in due course.

Consultees

To be confirmed.

Reason for inclusion in Forward Plan: The Plymouth City Deal has potential to bring investment into Torbay as part of the wider City Deal area. As only the second round City Deal's it could generate national interest as a strategy for economic development.

Key Risks: The City Deal is not guaranteed to be approved by government, but approval of the governance and direction by partners ensures good governance of the proposal.

If you want to make representations contact:: Alan Denby, Torbay Development Agency, 3rd Floor, Tor Hill House, Union Street, Torquay, TQ2 5QW, telephone 01803 208671, email alan.denby@tedcltd.com

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