Decision

That:
 

a)    
The proposed Integration Plan and the Heart of the
Southwest Local Enterprise Partnership (HOTSWLEP) transfer of
functions into the Council by 1 April 2024 be approved;

 

b)    
Delegated authority be given to the Director of
Pride in Place in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Place
Development and Economic Growth and the Director of Finance to
agree transfer arrangements and agreements with Somerset, Plymouth
and Devon councils that cover operational implementation of the LEP
functions, and the allocations of LEP residual funding, resources,
and assets to the four upper tier councils;

 

c)     
Delegated authority be given to the Director of
Pride in Place in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Place
Development and Economic Growth approval of any minor changes to
the Integration Plan; and

 

d)    
The submission of a business case for Torbay,
including Plymouth and Devon to bid for transitions funding from
Government up to £240,000 be approved.