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

The Leader of the Council, Councillor Steve Darling, provided an update on COVID-19 and urged residents to continue to adhere to social distancing.  He also thanked colleagues and partners for their continued hard work in responding to the ongoing pandemic.

The Cabinet Member for Economic Regeneration, Tourism and Housing, Councillor Long, informed Members that he had an opportunity to tour the New Hampton by Hilton Hotel development on Torwood Street which was due to open in January 2021 presenting a much needed boost to the economy.

The Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, Councillor Law, advised that National Adoption Week launched a campaign to address some of the myths surrounding who can adopt children.  She encouraged all to visit www.adoptsouthwest.org.uk to find out more.

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 receive the submitted report to launch the consultation for the Revenue and Capital Budgets for 2021/2022.  (Please note the report for this item will be published on the day of the Cabinet Meeting.)

To consider a report on the above.

To note an update on the proposed structure and governance arrangements for the Devon Integrated Care System.

The Cabinet noted an update on the proposed structure and governance arrangements for the development of an integrated care system for Devon in particular the establishment of a Devon Shadow Integrated Care System Partnership Board.

To consider a report on the above.

Following the change in membership of political groups’ on the Council, to consider reviewing the membership of the Local Plan Working Party to 3 Conservatives, 3 Liberal Democrats and 3 Independents.  (Note:  Political Balance does not apply to Cabinet appointed Working Parties.)