Cabinet Members will be asked to make any declarations of interest in respect of items on this agenda.  A flowchart providing guidance on interests is attached to assist councillors.

There were no declarations of interest made by members in accordance with the code of conduct.

To sign and confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 10 November 2015.

The minutes of the meeting held on 10 November 2015 were agreed subject to two corrections –

The Leader informed the Cabinet that, in line with other Committees, it would no longer be noted when a member joined or left the meeting.

To receive questions from the public in accordance with the Constitution.

Questions, of no longer than 50 words, can be submitted to the Democratic Support Unit, Plymouth City Council, Ballard House, Plymouth, PL1 3BJ, or email to democraticsupport@plymouth.gov.uk. Any questions must be received at least five clear working days before the date of the meeting.

One question was submitted by a member of the public for this meeting, in accordance with Part B, paragraph 11 of the Constitution.

In the absence of the questioner, a written response would be sent to him as set out below -

The Leader indicated that he would be referring the matter to Natural England as it would appear that an act of a serious nature had taken place and needed investigation.

To receive reports on business which, in the opinion of the Chair, should be brought forward for urgent consideration.

There were no items of urgent business.

Giles Perritt (Assistant Chief Executive) will submit a report seeking ratification of the Cabinet appointments to committees, outside bodies and advisory groups to Cabinet submitted to the Annual Meeting of the City Council for 2015/16.

Agreed that Councillor Tuffin would replace Councillor Penberthy on the Plymouth Waterfront Partnership Advisory Board.

Councillor Ricketts (Chair of the Working Plymouth Scrutiny Panel Co-operative Review Group) has been invited to attend to present the recommendations in the report of the Working Plymouth Scrutiny Panel following a co-operative review into Living Streets. 

Anthony Payne (Strategic Director for Place) will submit a report responding to the recommendations in the scrutiny report.

Cllr Ricketts, Chair of the Working Plymouth Scrutiny Panel presented the report of the co-operative review on ‘Living Streets’.

Questions were taken by Gill Peele (Business Manager), Adrian Trim (Head of Highways, Parking and Marine Services) and Paul Anderson (Amey).

Agreed to accept the recommendations of the scrutiny report subject to recommendation (4) paragraph (p) being amended to –

(p) failure to meet the date agreed with ward members due to circumstances within Amey’s control (i.e. not weather or safety related etc.) then the issue would be reviewed by the Head of Highways, the Cabinet Member and a briefing will be sent to the ward members affected before a penalty notice is issued.

The Chief Executive will submit a report on the Indicative 2016/17 Revenue Budget plus the two year financial forecast 2016/17 – 2019/20 Capital Programme.

Councillor Lowry presented the Indicative 2016/17 Revenue Budget and Financial Forecast 2016/17 – 2019/20 Capital Programme.

He informed Cabinet that there would be further announcements once the full settlement had been received.

Agreed that –

To consider passing a resolution under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 to exclude the press and public from the meeting for the following item(s) of business on the grounds that it (they) involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act, as amended by the Freedom of Information Act 2000.  At the time this agenda is published no representations have been made that this part of the meeting should be in public.

(Members of the public to note that, if agreed, you will be asked to leave the meeting).

There were no items of exempt business.

Leader thanked staff and Cabinet Members for their hard work during the year a wished everyone a Merry Christmas.