To receive apologies for absence.

To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 16 December 2025.

(a)       To receive declarations of non pecuniary interests in respect of items on this agenda.

For reference: Having declared their non pecuniary interest members may remain in the meeting and speak and, vote on the matter in question. A completed disclosure of interests form should be returned to the Clerk before the conclusion of the meeting.

(b)       To receive declarations of disclosable pecuniary interests in respect of items on this agenda.

For reference: Where a Member has a disclosable pecuniary interest he/she must leave the meeting during consideration of the item. However, the Member may remain in the meeting to make representations, answer questions or give evidence if the public have a right to do so, but having done so the Member must then immediately leave the meeting, may not vote and must not improperly seek to influence the outcome of the matter. A completed disclosure of interests form should be returned to the Clerk before the conclusion of the meeting.

(Please Note: If Members and Officers wish to seek advice on any potential interests they may have, they should contact Governance Support or Legal Services prior to the meeting.)

To consider any other items the Chairman decides are urgent.

To consider a report that seeks approval of an updated Rent and Service Charge Setting Policy, which sets the framework for implementing proposed annual rent increases for Torbay Council’s housing stock.

To receive the recommendations of the Overview and Scrutiny Board on the Cabinet’s draft budget proposals for 2026/2027 and to make final recommendations to the Council.

To consider a report that provides a high-level budget summary of the Council’s revenue and capital position for the financial year 2025/26, reviewing budgets and considering year-end forecasts. 

To consider a report that sets out the rationale for the implementation of the English Riviera Beach Excellence and Quality Standards (ERBS) as Torbay’s locally owned beach quality framework replacing participation in the Blue Flag international award scheme.

To consider a report on the Devon Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) – a joint strategy for Devon, Plymouth and Torbay.

To consider a report that responds to the Council’s recommendation to Cabinet for the Director of Pride in Place to approach Devon County Council to explore the possibilities to enable Torbay Council residents to access the Brunel Road Recycling Centre, Brunel Road, Newton Abbot.

To respond to the recommendations of the Overview and Scrutiny Board.

To consider a report that seeks approval of the Housing Standards Enforcement Policy.

To consider a report on the above.

To consider a report on the above.

To consider a report that seeks endorsement of the National Year of Reading initiative.

To consider the attached motion, notice of which has been given in accordance with Standing Order A14 by the members indicated.

To encourage more people to engage in our public meetings the Council is live streaming our Cabinet meetings on our YouTube channel in addition to recording the meetings and publishing the recording on our website.  To watch the meeting live please visit https://www.youtube.com/user/torbaycouncil.

We are also using hybrid meeting arrangements to enable officers and Councillors who are not members of the Cabinet to either attend the meeting in person or to attend the meeting remotely via Zoom.  Anyone attending the meeting remotely must use their raise hand function when they wish to speak and to declare any interests at the appropriate time.  If anyone attending the meeting remotely loses connection the meeting will continue and they will have the option to follow the meeting via the YouTube live stream.