To receive apologies for absence.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Steve Darling and Stockman.  In the absence of the Leader of the Council, the Deputy Leader of the Council, Councillor Cowell chaired the meeting.

To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 19 April 2022 and 10 May 2022.

The Minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 19 April and 10 May 2022 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

To receive any communications or announcements from the Leader of the Council including a presentation from Groundworks.

Members received a presentation from Liz Muir and Davina Luther on the work of Groundwork across Torbay and the wider South Devon area.  The Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Councillor Cowell welcomed the projects developed by Groundwork in Torbay and appreciated the innovative approach to creating forms of green space in predominantly urban areas.

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 consider a report that seeks consent to fund the redevelopment of 12-14 Strand.

To consider a report that seeks approval to launch public consultation on the reviewed English Riviera Destination Management Plan (DMP).

To consider a report on the above.

To consider a report that seeks to ensure we have sound governance and oversight in place to assure ourselves, and the people of Torbay that Adult Social Care (ASC) is delivering what it should, and that the voice of the lived experience of the people and communities of the people of Torbay is informing and shaping everything we do. 

To consider the recommendations of the Children and Young People’s Overview and Scrutiny Board on Safe Places for Young People and formally respond to the recommendations contained within the submitted report.