To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the extraordinary meeting of the Council held on 20 November 2025.

For reference:  Having declared their non pecuniaryinterest members may remain in the meeting and speak and, vote on the matter in question.  A completed disclosure of interests form should be returned to the Clerk before the conclusion of the meeting.

For reference:  Where a Member has a disclosable pecuniary interest he/she must leave the meeting during consideration of the item.  However, the Member may remain in the meeting to make representations, answer questions or give evidence if the public have a right to do so, but having done so the Member must then immediately leave the meeting, may not vote and must not improperly seek to influence the outcome of the matter.  A completed disclosure of interests form should be returned to the Clerk before the conclusion of the meeting.

(Please Note:  If Members and Officers wish to seek advice on any potential interests they may have, they should contact Governance Support or Legal Services prior to the meeting.)

To receive any communications or announcements from the:

Ø  Civic Mayor, including presentation of the Gold National Britain in Bloom Award to Torquay in Bloom and presentation of long service awards to Councillors and staff;

Ø  Leader of the Council;

Ø  Overview and Scrutiny Co-ordinator; or

Ø  Chief Executive.

To respond to the submitted questions asked under Standing Order A12.

To consider the recommendations of the Cabinet and a report that provides an overview of the current Council Tax Support Scheme and the proposed change for the financial year 2026/27.

To consider a report on the above.

To consider the recommendation of the Cabinet and a report that provides a high-level budget summary of the Council’s revenue and capital position for the financial year 2025/26, reviewing budgets and considering year-end forecasts.

To consider the recommendation of the Cabinet and a report that sets out the Corporate Parenting Strategy which builds on previous versions and represents the Council’s unrelenting intention to fulfil its role to the highest standard thereby ensuring that our children and young people receive the best possible support.

To consider the recommendation and a report that seeks approval of the Licensing Act 2003 - Proposed Licensing Statement of Principles (Licensing Policy) 2026 – 2031.

To consider a report on the above.

To consider a report that sets out the required action to enable commencement of preparations for a possible Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) process for the delivery of a relocated Waste Transfer Station and Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) on land adjacent to the existing operation.

To note a report on the Treasury Management Mid – Year Review 2025/26.

To encourage more people to engage in our public meetings the Council is live streaming our Council meetings on our YouTube channel in addition to recording the meetings and publishing the recording on our website.  To watch the meeting live please visit https://www.youtube.com/user/torbaycouncil.