To receive apologies for absence.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Steve Darling and Stockman.  Councillor Cowell, Deputy Leader of the Council chaired the meeting in the absence of the Councillor Steve Darling.

To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 30 August 2022.

The Minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 30 August 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 Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Councillor Cowell invited Reverend Nathan Kiyaga to share with Members the work faith leaders had been undertaking to tackle food poverty and cost of living crisis in Torbay.  Reverend Kiyaga informed Members that there were in the region of 14,000 people accessing food banks, the faith community had been using funding to support affordable food clubs and social supermarkets and from October a mobile food bank.  It was hoped that wrap around support would also be developed, in order to become a one stop centre, bringing services to people.

Reverend Kiyaga also advised that faith leaders were reviving school pastors who would assist and guide young people.  Reverend Kiyaga explained that when young people were coming together, they were not necessarily making the choices you would expect then to make.  Therefore, the youth pastors were creating safe spaces with adult guidance to ensure right choices and opportunities are available to young people. 

Reverend Kiyaga confirmed that the faith community were committed to working in partnership in order for Torbay to thrive.  Members thanked Reverend Kiyaga for attending the meeting and his inspirational approach and commitment to serving the residents of Torbay.

The Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance informed Members that following the Chancellor of the Exchequers establishment of Investment Zones, the Council would be actively pursuing the opportunity to be selected.

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 support for Vision and Charter for a “social movement” around Food in Torbay.

To consider a report that provides a high-level budget summary of the Council’s revenue and capital position for the financial year 2022/23.

To consider a report that seeks approval to enter into a new long lease agreement with the existing tenant, which will permit further investment and access to funding to undertake significant and immediate repairs.

To consider a report that seeks approval to enter into a new long lease agreement with the existing tenant which will permit further investment and access to funding.

To consider a report that set out SWISCo’s strategy to minimise use of Glyphosate (herbicide), and the trialling of any practical implications or alternative methods.