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

The Leader of the Council, Councillor Steve Darling expressed his sincere thanks to all colleagues at the Council, partner agencies and community volunteers who had ensured the continued delivery of services during COVID-19.

The Cabinet considered the following matters, full details of which are set out in the Record of Decisions appended to these Minutes.

To consider a report that sets out a proposal for the Council to join the Co-operative Councils Innovation Network. 

To consider a report that seeks approval of the Housing Strategy Delivery Plan.

To consider passing a resolution to exclude the press and public from the meeting prior to consideration of the following items on the agenda on the grounds that exempt information (as defined in Paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended) is likely to be disclosed.

Councillor Steve Darling proposed and Councillor Cowell seconded the motion, which was agreed by the Cabinet unanimously, as set out below:

that the press and public be excluded from the meeting prior to consideration of the items 9,10,11 and 12 on the agenda on the grounds that exempt information (as defined in paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended)) was likely to be disclosed.

Prior to consideration of the items in Minutes 99d, 99e, 99f, 99g, 99h and 99i the press and public were formally excluded from the meeting.

To consider the exempt report detailed above.

(Note: during this item Councillor Law lost connection and was unable to take part in the remainder of the meeting.)

To consider potential investment opportunities.

There were no new investment opportunities to consider.

To consider any new Economic Growth Fund investment opportunities.

(Note: during this item Councillor Long and David Thomas lost connection and were unable to take part in the remainder of the meeting.)

To receive an update on existing investments.

The Cabinet received an update on existing investments in particular the impact the COVID-19 pandemic was having on the Council’s investment portfolio.