To receive apologies for absence.

An apology for absence from the physical meeting room was given by Councillor Tyerman, however Councillor Tyerman was present in the virtual meeting room from where he contributed to the meeting but was not part of the decision making process.

(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, are set out in the Record of Decisions appended to these Minutes.

To consider a report that seeks approval to commence public consultation on the Local Transport Plan (2025-2040).

To consider a report that seeks delegated approval to award a contract for building-based housing related support service and accommodation for 20 homeless adults at any one time in temporary accommodation.

To consider a report on the Annual Local Account 2023/2024 which sets out what has been achieved for local people in relation to adult social care.