To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 14 June 2022.

The Minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 14 June 2022 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 Children’s Services, Councillor Law advised Members that 11 July 2022, marked the 27^th Anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide and led a minute silence as a mark of respect.

The Cabinet Member for Economic Regeneration, Tourism and Housing, Councillor Long advised Members that the Cabinet were aware of representations in respect of the condition of the building at 62-70 Victoria Street, Paignton and that officers were in discussion with the owners with regards to its condition.  However, Councillor Long wanted to reassure Members and the public that should these discussions not result in a positive outcome the Cabinet would request officers explore other options including a Compulsory Purchase Order.

The Cabinet Member for Infrastructure, Environment and Culture, Councillor Morey informed Members that officers had submitted a bid to the Levelling Up Fund Round 2 for a cycleway between Lowes Bridge and Newton Abbot.

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 a report that summarises the feedback on the growth options consultation, and recommends the next steps of an updated Local Plan.

To consider a report that seeks to introduce an opt in, charged for kerbside green waste collection service.

To consider a report that seeks approval to launch public consultation on the Torbay Economic Growth Strategy and Action Plan.

To consider the recommendations of the Overview and Scrutiny Board on the Turning the Tide on Poverty update and formally respond to the recommendations contained within the submitted report.

To recommend to Council the adoption of the Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy.

To consider a report that seeks approval of the Annual Local Account 2021/22.

To consider a report that provides a high-level budget summary of the Council’s revenue and capital position for the financial year 2021/22.