To receive apologies for absence.

To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 15 October 2024.

(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.)

To consider any other items the Chairman decides are urgent.

To consider a report that provides an overview of the current Council Tax Support scheme and the proposed changes for the financial year 2025/26.

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, reviewing budgets and considering year-end forecasts.

To consider a report that sets out the required action by Cabinet and Council to form a tripartite partnership between Torbay Council, Arts Council England and Paignton Picture House Trust to deliver the full restoration of Paignton Picture House as part of the regeneration of Paignton Town Centre.

To consider a report that sets out the required action by Council to enable commencement of preparations for a possible Compulsory Purchase Order process for the redevelopment of The Strand (7-14 The Strand Formerly Debenhams Site and 43/45/47/55/57/59 The Terrace) and surrounding properties.

To consider a report that outlines the feedback from the consultation on the Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy and the amendments undertaken to produce the final strategy prior to its approval.

To consider a report that seeks approval of the Statement of Principles (Gambling Policy) 2025 – 2028.

To consider a report that sets out the results of a consultation exercise and proposals for a revised polling district and polling station scheme.

To consider a report that responds to the Notice of Motion made to the Cabinet on 13 February 2024, regarding Vision Rehabilitation Services.

To formally respond to the report of the Overview and Scrutiny Board on the Events Strategy.

To consider and formally respond to the Report of the Children and Young People's Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Board on Support for Young People.

To consider the following motions, notice of which has been given in accordance with Standing Order A14 by the members indicated:

To encourage more people to engage in our public meetings the Council is live streaming our Cabinet meetings on our YouTube channel in addition to recording the meetings and publishing the recording on our website.  To watch the meeting live please visit https://www.youtube.com/user/torbaycouncil.

We are also using hybrid meeting arrangements to enable officers and Councillors who are not members of the Cabinet to either attend the meeting in person or to attend the meeting remotely via Zoom.  Anyone attending the meeting remotely must use their raise hand function when they wish to speak and to declare any interests at the appropriate time.  If anyone attending the meeting remotely loses connection the meeting will continue and they will have the option to follow the meeting via the YouTube live stream.