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the Cabinet of Torbay Council

August 19, 2025 Cabinet View on council website  Watch video of meeting

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“Will the Secretary of State examine Torbay's Local Plan?”

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The Cabinet of Torbay Council met to discuss the proposed adoption of the Torbay Local Plan, consider a report on the progress of the Torbay Story, and review the council's Quarter 1 Performance and Resources.

Torbay Local Plan 2024-2040

The Cabinet was scheduled to discuss the Torbay Local Plan 2024-2040. The local plan is a document that guides future development in the area1. It outlines the vision, objectives, and policies for how land should be used and developed over a specific period. The Torbay Local Plan will eventually be submitted to the Secretary of State for examination.

The report pack included a recommendation to approve the Torbay Local Plan for submission.

Torbay Story

The Cabinet was scheduled to receive an update on the Torbay Story. The Torbay Story is a project that aims to create a compelling narrative and identity for the area, with the goal of attracting investment, visitors, and talent.

The report pack included a recommendation to note the progress that has been made.

Quarter 1 Performance and Resources

The Cabinet was scheduled to review the Quarter 1 Performance and Resources report. This report provides an overview of the council's performance against its key objectives and financial performance during the first quarter of the financial year.


  1. Local plans are required by the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004. 

Attendees

Profile image for Councillor Adam Billings
Councillor Adam Billings Cabinet Member for Pride in Place and Parking Conservative Churston with Galmpton
Profile image for Councillor Nick Bye
Councillor Nick Bye Cabinet Member for Children’s Services Conservative Wellswood
Profile image for Councillor Chris Lewis
Councillor Chris Lewis Cabinet Member for Place Development and Economic Growth and Deputy Leader of the Council Conservative Preston
Profile image for Councillor David Thomas
Councillor David Thomas Leader of the Council and Leader of the Conservative Group Conservative Preston
Profile image for Councillor Jacqueline Thomas
Councillor Jacqueline Thomas Cabinet Member for Tourism, Culture & Events and Corporate Services and Chairwoman of Standards Committee Conservative Kings Ash
Profile image for Councillor Hayley Tranter
Councillor Hayley Tranter Cabinet Member for Adult and Community Services, Public Health and Inequalities Conservative Goodrington with Roselands
Profile image for Councillor Alan Tyerman
Councillor Alan Tyerman Cabinet Member for Housing and Finance Conservative Churston with Galmpton
Profile image for Councillor Christine Carter
Councillor Christine Carter Shadow Cabinet Member for Pride in Place, Transport and Parking Liberal Democrat Roundham with Hyde
Profile image for Councillor Darren Cowell
Councillor Darren Cowell Leader of the Independent Group, Scrutiny Lead for Housing, Finance, Corporate and Place Based Services, Shadow Deputy Leader of the Cabinet and Shadow Cabinet Member for Housing and Finance Independent Group Shiphay
Profile image for Councillor Margaret Douglas-Dunbar
Councillor Margaret Douglas-Dunbar Scrutiny Lead for Place Development, Economic Growth and Culture and Shadow Cabinet Member for Adult and Community Services, Public Health and Inequalities Liberal Democrat Clifton with Maidenway
Profile image for Councillor Cat Johns
Councillor Cat Johns Scrutiny Lead for Adults, Community Services, Public Health and Inequalities Liberal Democrat Clifton with Maidenway
Profile image for Councillor Barbara Lewis
Councillor Barbara Lewis Chair of Regulatory Committee Conservative Preston
Profile image for Councillor Swithin Long
Councillor Swithin Long Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group, Overview and Scrutiny Co-ordinator and Shadow Leader of the Cabinet Liberal Democrat Barton with Watcombe
Profile image for Councillor Anna Tolchard
Councillor Anna Tolchard Conservative St Peters with St Marys

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Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet Tuesday 19-Aug-2025 17.30 Cabinet.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack Tuesday 19-Aug-2025 17.30 Cabinet.pdf

Minutes

Minutes Public Pack 14072025 Cabinet.pdf

Additional Documents

Budget Monitoring Revenue and Capital Outturn 2025 26 Quarter 1 App1.pdf
Budget Monitoring - Revenue and Capital Outturn 2025 26 Quart 1 Revised Officer Report Tuesday 19-.pdf
Torquay Town Centre Vision Revised Officer Rec.pdf
Torquay Town Centre Vision Revised Officer Recommendation Tuesday 19-Aug-2025 17.30 Cabinet.pdf
LADO Annual Report 2024-25 Appendix.pdf
Youth Justice Service Plan 25-26 report for Cabinet.pdf
LADO Annual Report 2024-25.pdf
Youth Justice Service Plan 2025-26 Appendix.pdf
Local Account Summary Adult Social Care 2024-25.pdf
Local Account Summary Adult Social Care 2024-25 Appendix.pdf
Acquisition of land for the delivery of affordable homes.pdf
Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy Action Plan.pdf
Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy Appendix.pdf
Turnkey acquisitions for social housing.pdf
Torquay Town Centre Vision.pdf
Torquay Town Centre Vision Appendix.pdf
Budget Monitoring Revenue and Capital Outturn 2025 26 Quarter 1.pdf
Review of the Cabinet Capital Working Party Terms of Reference.pdf
Budget Monitoring Revenue and Capital Outturn 2025 26 Quarter 1 Revised Officer Report.pdf