To receive apologies for absence.

An apology for absence was received from Councillor Stockman.

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

The Cabinet Member for Economic Regeneration, Tourism and Housing (Councillor Long) updated members on Torbay’s allocation of the Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund and how it would be allocated over the next three years, including supporting regeneration and skills.  Councillor Long advised how Torbay’s allocation was lower when compared to Plymouth and Cornwall.

The Cabinet Member for Corporate and Community Services (Councillor Carter) advised that she had attended a welcome drop-in session organised by the Council for Ukrainian refugees.  Councillor Carter expressed thanks to those who organised the session, which provided help and signposting and made those attending feel welcomed to Torbay.

The Cabinet Member for Children’s Services (Councillor Law) updated members on the Holiday Activities and Food Programme and provided reassurance that, despite the arrival of travellers at Clennon Valley, the programme was continuing to run and places were available for young people to attend.

The Leader of the Council (Councillor Steve Darling) updated members on a visit to Brixham Fish Market with Councillor Long following an invitation from Brixham Trawler Agents.  Councillor Darling advised that the market was very busy, with a large volume of the catch being transported by land, resulting in a high volume of traffic.  Addressing the pressures demonstrated in Brixham would be considered as part of the next Levelling Up Bid to the Government.  He added that South Devon College were considering apprenticeships within the fishing industry which would get young people interested in the trade.

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 on the above.

To consider a report that seeks the award of a contract.

To consider a report that seeks approval to award a contract.

To consider a report that seeks approval to award a contract.