To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 11 July 2023.

The Minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 11 July 2024 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

(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.)

No interests were declared.

The Cabinet considered the following matters, full details of which (including the Cabinet’s decisions and recommendations to Council) are set out in the Record of Decisions appended to these Minutes.

To consider a review of the Taxi Table of Fares (Taxi Tariff), following a request to increase the Hackney Carriage fare tariff in Torbay.

To consider a report that sought authorisation to let the 5 new business units at Lymington Road at a market rent and on standard commercial lease terms as and when suitable tenants are identified.

To consider a report that seeks agreement to consult on the implementation of a locality model across the area, in order to bring services together to support the children and young people of Torbay in their local community.

To consider a report that seeks delegated authority for the Director of Children’s Services to award a contract upon the completion of a satisfactory procurement exercise.

To consider the Fostering Annual Report.

To consider the Local Authority Designated Officer Annual Report.

To consider the annual report of the Independent Reviewing Service.

To consider a report that establishes Cabinet Working Parties and makes a recommendation to the Council to establish a Local Plan Working Party.

To consider a report that provides a high-level budget summary of the Council’s revenue and capital position for the financial year 2024/25.

Members noted the submitted report and revised officer recommendation circulated on 15 August 2024.