Decision

1.     
That the delivery of the Torbay Resident Discount
Scheme as outlined in the submitted report be approved for launch
in September 2024.

 

2.     
That the Director of Pride in Place seeks to keep
the operational budget of the scheme within the £200,000
allocated within the Council’s 2024/2025 budget, and within
any budget set for the scheme in future years.
 

3.     
That the Director of Pride in Place in consultation
with the Cabinet Member for Pride in Place and Parking, and
Director of Finance, be given delegated authority be given to
approve future changes to the scheme.
 

4.     
That the Director of Pride in Place in consultation
with the Cabinet Member for Pride in Place and Parking, and
Director of Finance, be given delegated authority to offer
residents on low incomes a reduction on the entry cost of the
scheme, in the event the Director is not satisfied that the scheme
will achieve a neutral or positive impact on financial equality for
those on low income solely through the provision of leisure and
retail offers intended to target these groups.
 

5.     
That the Director of Pride in Place be given
delegated authority to award the contract(s) in respect of the
services of external suppliers for the printing and posting of
promotional materials, and resident cards and permits for use in
the scheme.