To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 15 August 2023.

The Minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 15 August 2023 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

(a)       To receive declarations of non pecuniary interests in respect of items on this agenda.

For reference: Having declared their non pecuniary interest 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.

(b)       To receive declarations of disclosable pecuniary interests in respect of items on this agenda.

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.)

The Director of Pride in Place declared a personal interest in Item 7 Future Options for the Structure and Operation of Torbay Economic Development Company Limited as he is a Council appointed Director on the Board of the Torbay Economic Development Company Limited.

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

The Leader of the Council welcomed Councillor Billings to the Cabinet, advising Members that Councillor Billings will be the portfolio holder for Pride in Place, Culture & Events and Parking

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 makes recommendations relating to future of the Torbay Economic Development Company Limited (trading as TDA).

To consider a report that recommends the direction for TorVista Homes a wholly owned company of Council.

To consider a report that seeks approval to launch for public consultation the Community and Corporate Plan 2023-2043.

To consider a report that seeks approval of the Adult Social Care Strategy.

To consider a report that seeks approval of “The Big Plan- Working together to make Torbay a better place to live for people with learning disabilities 2023-2028”.

To note the report on the above.

To consider a report that seeks approval to award the contract for a Trauma Informed Practice Reflective Learning Programme.

To consider a report that seeks approval to award the contract for the purchase of E5 M365 licences.

To consider a report that provides a high-level budget summary of the Council’s revenue and capital position for the financial year 2023/24, comparing budgets with year-end forecasts.

To consider a report on the above.

To consider the following motions, notice of which has been given in accordance with Standing Order A13 by the members indicated.