that the Cabinet works with the Group Leaders to explore how Ward Councillors can add value in the community by engaging with residents to raise awareness of climate change and encouraging increased take up of recycling.

That the Local Account as set out in Appendix 1 to the submitted report be approved.

That the Council Redesign Transformation Plan be approved.

That the TDA Director of Asset Management, Investment and Housing, in consultation with the Interim Chief Executive, be authorised to dispose of the freehold interest of land area 2,178 sq. m adjacent to Broomhill Way, Torquay.

(i)            that the proposed renewal of the current shared Trading Standards Service arrangement with Devon County Council, Somerset County Council and Torbay Council for a ten-year period starting from 01 April 2021 be approved; and

(ii)          that the proposed extension of the current shared service arrangement with Devon County Council, Somerset County Council and Torbay Council for delivery of the Trading Standards Service to also include Plymouth City Council be approved.

That the recommendations, as set out in the Exempt Cabinet Minute 118h , be approved.

i)     that the Cabinet’s action plan prepared in response to the Anti-Poverty Review conducted by the Overview and Scrutiny Board be approved as published; and

ii)    that the Overview and Scrutiny Board, be requested to monitor the implementation of the Cabinet’s action plan prepared in response to the Anti-Poverty Review.

(i)            That the implementation of a Permit scheme to manage road and street works in Torbay as set out in the submitted report be supported, and:

(ii)          That the proposed Policy for Torbay Council’s Permit Scheme for Road and Street Works, as set out in the Appendix 1 to the submitted report and the proposed Fee Structure as set out in Appendix 2 to the submitted report to manage the Highway Permit scheme, be approved, and:

(iii)         That Cabinet instructs the Director of Corporate Services to make the Legal Order under Part 3 of the Traffic Management Act 2004 to provide the required legal powers for Torbay Council to operate a Highway Permit Scheme.

We are submitting this draft policy document for approval by the Cabinet to go out to the wider public and partners for consultation.  The intention is for the final policy document to be brought back to full Council for approval once informed by the community consultation.  It is currently intended that the consultation of this document will form a significant part of Communities Week (Community Conference).

That the draft Community Engagement and Empowerment Strategy be published and that the views of the community be sought on how the Council can best engage with and empower its communities.

The Resources and Waste Strategy will inform both members and residents of Torbay's direction of travel regarding recycling waste collection, residual waste collection, waste disposal, associated climate change issues and future possible alignment with neighbouring authorities.

That the draft Resources and Waste Management Strategy be released for consultation by council so that it can be adopted as the document that can take Torbay forward to achieve a balanced budget, higher recycling rates and at the same time make improvements with regard to the Climate Emergency.

That Cabinet recommends to Council:

i)     To authorise the disposal of the land shaded yellow on the plan at Appendix 1 to a Housing Association in return for nomination rights into 100% of the properties in perpetuity under the Local Government Act 1972: General Disposal Consent Order 2003.

ii)    To delegate authority to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Portfolio holder to agree the detailed terms of any transfer including agreed timescales for the development.

This is the Strategic Agreement with Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust which provides health and care on behalf of two commissioners - Torbay Council and NHS Devon Clinical Commissioning Group.  The Agreement outlines the outcomes which will be delivered within the financial envelope agreed and, specifically for the Council, gives transparency to the delivery of Adult Social Services on behalf of the Council.

That the Cabinet recommend to the Council:

i)          that the Adult Care Strategic Agreement between Torbay Council, Devon Clinical Commissioning Group and Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust set out at Appendix 1 to the submitted report be approved; and

ii)         that in the event there are minor changes requested by the Board of the Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust which meets subsequent to the decision of the Council, the agreement or negotiation of the minor changes be delegated to the Director of Adult Social Services, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Adults and Public Health.