To receive any communications or announcements from the:

Ø  Civic Mayor, to include:

Ø  a presentation on the Believe to Achieve Celebration.

(Please note that the scheduled apology from Councillor Steve Darling has been removed from the agenda pending consideration of the matter by the Local Government Ombudsman.)

Ø  Leader of the Council; and

Ø  Chief Executive.

The Worshipful The Mayor of Torbay welcomed local athletes to the meeting who were representing the Torbay on the Move Believe to Achieve Programme.  Members noted the programme had supported over 37 athletes to progress to county, regional, national and international competition levels.  On behalf of the Council, The Worshipful The Mayor of Torbay congratulated the excellent achievements and celebrated the exceptional sporting talent within Torbay.

The Chief Executive led a minute’s silence for Su Rumford, a former member of staff, and Mike James, a former Councillor, who had sadly passed away.