To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 15 June 2021.

The Minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 15 June 2021 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

To receive any communications or announcements from the Leader of the Council.

The Cabinet Member for Infrastructure, Environment and Culture, Councillor Morey, provided an update on the submission of bids for electric buses and installation of electric vehicle charging points.

The Leader of the Council, Councillor Steve Darling, updated Members on the transmission rate of Covid-19 within Torbay, whilst recognising the need to open the economy he urged residents to continue practising ‘hands, face, space’.

The Cabinet considered the following matters, full details of which (including the Cabinet’s decisions and recommendations to Council) are set out in the Record of Decisions appended to these Minutes.

To consider the attached motions, notice of which has been given in accordance with Standing Order A14 by the members indicated.

To note a report that sets out the progress being made to establish a Torbay Climate Partnership.

To consider a report that seeks approval of the prioritised Council Business Plan 2021/2022.

To consider a report that sets out the proposed Business Plan for the Company for the forthcoming two financial years (April 2021 to March 2023).

To consider a report that provides a high-level budget summary of the Council’s final revenue and capital position for the financial year 2020/21.

To consider a report on the above.

To consider a report that seeks approval for a 25 year peppercorn lease to be granted to the Medical Tuition Services (MTS) for a lease of MyPlace, Parkfield Torbay, Colin Rd, Paignton.

To consider a report that provides an update on the progress of the Children’s Services Sufficiency Strategy (2019) and present the updated 3 year sufficiency Strategy 2021/24.

To consider a report that seeks approval to commence public consultation on the Draft Licensing Statement of Picniples 2022 to 2025.