To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting of the Council held on 12 September 2024.

For reference:  Having declared their non pecuniaryinterest 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.

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 receive any communications or announcements from the:

Ø  Civic Mayor, including the presentation of long service awards to Councillors and staff;

Ø  Leader of the Council;

Ø  Overview and Scrutiny Co-ordinator; or

Ø  Chief Executive.

To receive petitions and any oral representations from the public in accordance with Standing Order A23 as set out below:-

Stop the Closure of Torquay Pitch and Putt

To hear and respond to any written questions or statements from members of the public which have been submitted in accordance with Standing Order A24.

To respond to the submitted questions asked under Standing Order A12.

To consider the attached motions, notice of which has been given in accordance with Standing Order A13 by the members indicated:

To consider the recommendations of the Cabinet and a report that provides an overview of the current Council Tax Support scheme and the proposed changes for the financial year 2025/26.

To consider a report on the above.

To consider the recommendations of the Cabinet and a report that provides a high-level budget summary of the Council’s revenue and capital position for the financial year 2024/25, reviewing budgets and considering year-end forecasts.

To consider the recommendations of the Cabinet and a report that sets out the required action by Cabinet and Council to form a tripartite partnership between Torbay Council, Arts Council England and Paignton Picture House Trust to deliver the full restoration of Paignton Picture House as part of the regeneration of Paignton Town Centre.

To consider the recommendations of the Cabinet and a report that seeks to enable commencement of preparations for a possible Compulsory Purchase Order process for the redevelopment of Union Square shopping centre and surrounding properties.

To consider the recommendations of the Cabinet and a report that sets out the required action by Council to enable commencement of preparations for a possible Compulsory Purchase Order process for the redevelopment of The Strand (7-14 The Strand Formerly Debenhams Site and 43/45/47/55/57/59 The Terrace) and surrounding properties.

To consider the recommendations of the Cabinet and a report that outlines the feedback from the consultation on the Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy and the amendments undertaken to produce the final strategy prior to its approval.

To consider the recommendations of the Cabinet and a report that seeks approval of the Statement of Principles (Gambling Policy) 2025 – 2028.

To consider a report that sets out a review of the political balance of the Council to ensure places on Committees and Working Parties are allocated in accordance with the relevant statutory and Constitutional requirements. 

To consider the recommendations of the Cabinet and a report that sets out the results of a consultation exercise and proposals for a revised polling district and polling station scheme.

To confirm Anna Cole as the Statutory Officer appointment to the Director of Adult Social Services.

To note a report that sets out a review of Treasury Management activities during the first part of 2024/25.

To encourage more people to engage in our public meetings the Council is live streaming our Council 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.