To receive apologies for absence.

An apology for absence was received from Councillor Chris Lewis.

To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 9 June 2026.

The Minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 9 June 2026 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

(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 following non-pecuniary interests were declared:

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 seeks approval for the acquisition and linked redevelopment for Projects 4 and 5 of the Accommodation Repurposing Programme.

To consider a report that seeks approval of the Business Case for the Redevelopment of former Crossways Shopping Centre, Paignton for the Delivery of Extra Care Housing.

To consider a report that seeks approval to publish the Regulation 19 “publication version” of the Torbay Local Plan 2025-45 for consultation.

To consider a report that seeks approval to launch the Torbay Destination Management Plan for public consultation.

To consider a review of the Taxi Table of Fares (Taxi Tariff), following a request to increase the Hackney Carriage fare tariff in Torbay.

To respond to the recommendations of the Overview and Scrutiny Board.