To receive apologies for absence.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Chris Lewis and Tranter.

To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 26 November 2024.

The Minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 26 November 2024 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman subject to Minute 67 being amended to read ‘That the Notice of Motion in respect of Winter Fuel Payments be rejected amended.

(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 of the Commercial Policy, which sets out how the Council’s Contract Procedures will be implemented.

To consider a report that seeks approval for the procurement and subsequent award of contracts to provide a set EOTAS education programme for children and young people (CYP), who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and are unable to attend school.

To consider a report that sets out the Annual Director of Public Health Report 2024: Women’s Health.

To consider a report that sets out the appointment of a Member Champion for the Armed Forces.

This item was deferred.