Decision details

Torbay Council Enterprise Fund - Retail Grant 2025/2026

Decision Maker: Head of Economy

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

That an allocation of £5000 of Torbay Council’s Enterprise Fund retail Grant 2025/26 be awarded to Ben Norton, owner of Bank in Torquay for improvement costs including crucial external redecoration, a new kiosk and improved lighting. Recipient will cover remaining costs, which total 50% or more of the total investment.

 

Reasons for the decision:

The application met the criteria for the Enterprise Fund Retail Grant.

 

Alternative options considered:

The alternative option was that the application was refused.

 

Implementation:

15 October 2025.

Information:

Determination of an application made to the Enterprise Fund – Retail Grant 2025/2026.

 

Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:

None.

Publication date: 01/04/2026

Date of decision: 10/10/2025