To receive apologies for absence.

An apology for absence was received from the Leader of the Council, Councillor Steve Darling.  In the absence of the Leader of the Council, the Deputy Leader of the Council, Councillor Cowell chaired the meeting.

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

The Cabinet Member for Economic Regeneration, Tourism and Housing, Councillor Long informed Members that voting for the preferred artist for the Agatha Christie artwork had concluded with the winning artist being announced next week.

The Cabinet Member for Infrastructure, Environment and Culture, Councillor Morey provided an update on the waste and recycling services which had been impacted by Covid-19.  Councillor Morey thanked the residents of Torbay for their patience during this challenging period.

The Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, Councillor Law, thanked Sutton Seeds for donating packets of seeds to Torbay’s Looked After Children as part of a project to improve mental health and wellbeing.  Councillor Law also thanked Great Western Railway for providing 50 young people with work experience placements.

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

To consider a report that details a nomination to list parts of the Parkfield Estate as an Asset of Community Value.

To consider a report that seeks to award a contract that is over £50,000.

To consider a report on the above.

To consider the Fostering Annual Report which sets out Torbay’s vision for the Fostering Service.

To consider the recommendations of the Overview and Scrutiny Board on the Childcare Sufficiency Report and formally respond to the recommendations contained within the submitted report.

To consider a report on the appointment of a Member Champion for the Queens Platinum Jubilee.