Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Atiya-Alla, Barrand, Dart, Howgate, Kennedy, Manning, Mills, Pentney, Sykes and John Thomas.

No interests were declared.

To respond to the outstanding questions 1, 2, 4, 6, 7 and 8 asked under Standing Order A12.

Members received the supplementary questions and answers which were not presented at the Council meeting on 7 March 2023, due to the absence of Councillors Steve Darling and Morey.

Supplementary questions were answered by Councillors Steve Darling and Morey, arising from their responses to the questions in respect of questions 2, 4, 6 and 8.

To consider the recommendation of the Cabinet in respect of the Housing Strategy 2023-2030.

The Council considered the recommendations of the Cabinet on the proposed Housing Strategy 2023-2030.  The Strategy was the over-arching strategic document which pulled together all aspects of the Council’s strategic housing function and how the Council and its partners would improve the delivery, affordability and quality of housing in Torbay.

Councillor Long proposed and Councillor Cowell seconded a motion, which was agreed by the Council as set out below:

that the Torbay Housing Strategy 2023-2030, as set out in Appendix 1 to the submitted report, be approved.

To consider the recommendation of the Cabinet in respect of the Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Strategy.

The Council considered the recommendations of the Cabinet on the proposed Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Strategy.  The Strategy was the over-arching strategic document which helped to create safe spaces, support victims and addressed behaviours of those causing harm so that Torbay’s vulnerable residents and their children could thrive.

Councillor Carter proposed and Councillor Stockman seconded a motion, which was agreed (unanimously) by the Council as set out below:

that the Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Strategy as set out in Appendix 1 to the submitted report, be approved.