We have identified 50 evidence-based social value themes for Torbay Council in South West across 48 service areas. These insights are derived from the latest council meeting transcripts and can inform your social value strategy for bids and tenders.
Submit proposal to government
The council decided to submit the local government reorganisation proposal to government rather than send a short letter supporting an alternative model. The recorded vote was 18 for and 17 against, s…
“"the proposal for local government reorganization is set out in appendix one be submitted to government" / "there were 18 votes for 17 votes against. …”
Four-unitary reorganisation plan
The council endorsed a policy position for Devon local government reorganisation built around four councils, with Torbay remaining a standalone unitary. This is a major structural change that will sha…
“"Together these create four councils, one connected Devon. ... Torbay continuing as a strong standalone unitary council with proven success in integra…”
£20m borrowing for social housing
Council approved prudential borrowing to help fund ongoing schemes to deliver social rented housing, with an indicative output of around 200 homes over the next 2-3 years. This is a significant capita…
“"we are seeking approval for 20 million pounds of credential borrowing on terms acceptable to the finance director to part fund a number of ongoing sc…”
£500k Affordable Housing S106
Officers reported a negotiated affordable housing contribution of £500,000 for the 90-dwelling Studley Knoll scheme, with payments staged at 50% before further occupation and the balance before the 50…
“there is a negotiated affordable housing offer of £500,000 to be paid for an off-site provision with certainty provided through a 50% of this paid pri…”
EV charging rollout authorised
Torbay is moving ahead with a government-funded EV infrastructure programme and has delegated authority to award concession contracts and associated land agreements. The report states the council has …
“"the divisional director for planning housing and climate emergency be given delegated authority to award the concession contracts and Associated land…”
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