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.

To sign and confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 22 March 2016.

The minutes of the meeting held on 22 March 2016 were agreed.

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.

There was one question from a member of the public.  The questioner attended the meeting and was given the response as follows –

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

Plymouth and South West Devon Joint Local Plan – sites consultation

Councillor Nicholson (Deputy Leader) introduced Jonathan Bell (Head of Development Planning) and Hannah Sloggett (Neighbourhood Planning Manager) provided an update on the joint local plan.

Cabinet members that would like to host a community event would be provided support.

The Cabinet thanked all officers involved with the plan.

Cabinet noted the consultation timetable and process as set out in the report.

Tracey Lee, Chief Executive will present the Corporate Plan 2016 – 19 which sets out the new administration’s vision for the next three years – as one team serving our city.

Councillor Bowyer (Leader) introduced Giles Perritt (Assistant Chief Executive) and Candice Sainsbury (Senior Policy, Performance and Partnership Advisor) who presented the Corporate Plan 2016 – 19.  The Cabinet were asked to note the Corporate Plan with the proviso that more work would be undertaken on the performance framework before going to Full Council in 11 July 2016.  The Leader asked each Cabinet member to highlight how their portfolio of work linked to the Corporate Plan.

Cabinet agreed –

1.         the Corporate Plan 2016 – 19 and recommends it to Full Council for adoption; and

2.         notes the proposed performance framework to deliver the Corporate Plan.

Giles Perritt, Assistant Chief Executive submitted a schedule of appointments to be confirmed by Cabinet, following the Council’s Annual General Meeting held on 20 May 2016.

Giles Perritt (Assistant Chief Executive) submitted a schedule of appointments to be

confirmed by Cabinet, following the Council’s Annual General Meeting held on 20 May 2016.

Agreed that the appointments are confirmed as indicated on the schedule subject to Plymouth Urban Fringes Development Plan to be changed to South West Devon Joint Local Plan Member Steering Group.