A new vision for Torbay will be unveiled today which is designed to lead the resort forward for future development and investment.
The regeneration blueprint entitled The New English Riviera - The Mayor's Vision - is expected to spark controversy and get people talking about improvements for the Bay for the next 20 years.Ahead of the launch Mr Bye said: "It is a really exciting day. I have had a taste of the new vision and I am very excited. I would almost be disappointed if it doesn't cause some controversy and strong opinions."
More than 50 building projects and environmental improvements have been identified by Torbay Council and its regeneration arm, the Torbay Development Agency.
These have been investigated by consultants LDA Design from Exeter, who have prioritised projects from the list as well as consulting with the community to add new ideas to it.
More than 300 ideas have been suggested and these have again been streamlined to those that are achievable and fit within the new vision which is designed to turn around the Bay's economy.
"I don't want people to just say 'that's alright' and take no notice of it," said Mr Bye.
"It is great to hear what people's thoughts are. It is all very positive about building the Bay up and getting that sense of pride that we live somewhere very special. In recent years we have either forgotten that or not made the most of it. This is about meeting our wonderful natural environment with an equal built environment and it is a way of getting investment and boosting our economy for everybody's benefit."
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