To receive apologies for absence.

An apology for absence was received from Councillor Stockman.

To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 16 November 2021.

The Minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 16 November 2021 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 thanked all staff within Children’s Services and local businesses for supporting our cared for and care experienced children and young people through a challenging year.  Councillor Law also thanked the wider Council staff for working throughout the pandemic and was disappointed that the Council was in the position of having to hold face to face decision making meetings, due to the Government not extending the Covid Regulations that would have permitted the Council to hold these meetings remotely.

The Leader of the Council, Councillor Steve Darling, provided an update on the levels of vaccination within Torbay and praised those volunteering at the vaccination centre and encouraged people to volunteer when they could.

The Cabinet considered the following matters, full details of which (including the Cabinet’s decisions) are set out in the Record of Decisions appended to these Minutes.

To consider a report that seeks to develop the former WC’s at Corbyn Head and Preston (North), with investment from the Growth Fund to form café/restaurant premises with provision of community facilities.

To consider a report that seeks approval of the Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodation Strategy.

To consider a report that seeks approval of the Infrastructure Asset Management Policy and Asset Management Strategy.

To consider a report that sets out the Local Government’s Association (LGA) and Local Partnerships (LP) Report on their review of the Council’s Wholly Owned Companies with a primary focus on the TDA.

To consider the report of the Member Champion for Foster Carers.

To consider the report of the member Champion for Climate Change.

To consider the report of the Overview and Scrutiny Board on the Local Environmental Quality Outline Plan and formally respond to the recommendations contained within the submitted report.

To consider the report of the Overview and Scrutiny Board on the draft Asset Management Plan and formally respond to the recommendations contained within the submitted report.