There were no declarations of interest made by members in respect of items on this agenda.

Agreed  the minutes of the meeting held on 8 November 2016.

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 were no questions from members of the public.

Leader shared data from the Plymouth Growth Board regarding wages with Plymouth seeing a stronger wage growth than London.

The Leader further reported that an executive decision had been taken today to select the preferred development partner to develop the former site of the Quality Inn Hotel.  The Leader introduced John and Chris Henley form Henley Real Estates who reported that they would be delivering 1620, a 5-star hotel and residential site bringing into the city a £50 million investment.  This developed would be delivered by 2020 in line with the historic Mayflower celebrations.

Councillor Mrs Bowyer (Cabinet Member for Health and Adult Social Care) presented the Sustainability and Transformation Plan.  The Leader welcomed Councillor Mrs Aspinall, Chair of the Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Panel who stated that this was a top priority for the panel moving forward and was looking forward to working closely with the Cabinet Member to achieve the best outcomes for the city.

Cabinet noted the recommendations and agreed an additional recommendation -

1.         The attached version of the Sustainability and Transformation Plan for Wider Devon and the engagement and involvement from members and officers across the Council.

2.         The proposal to undertake a comprehensive analysis of the financial inequity across Devon which has implications for funding in Plymouth and that a further update will be brought to Cabinet when this work is complete.

3.         A Sustainability and Transformation Plan briefing to be arranged and all Councillors to be invited to attend.

Councillor Bowyer (Leader) presented the Council’s Corporate Plan monitoring report and commitment progress report.  He reported that the plan was progressing well and the majority of the areas were on track and in line with expectations.

Agreed that Cabinet note the Corporate Plan Quarter 1 and Quarter 2 monitoring report and commitments progress report.

Councillor Darcy (Cabinet Member for Finance/ICT) presented the draft Budget 2017/18.  It was reported that they were continuing to progress the budget, had clarity on the financial risks and were reducing the budget gap further.

Agreed that –

1.         The proposed revenue budget is presented to scrutiny committees in January 2017.

2.         Members and officers continue to work on solutions in order to close the existing budget gap in 2017/18 in order to present a balanced budget at Full Council in February 2017.

3.         Cabinet consider findings from consultation, feedback from scrutiny committees and any material changes announced in the final settlement for Plymouth City Council in early February 2017.

Councillor Ricketts (Cabinet Member for Transport and Housing Delivery) presented the Parking Modernisation Plan which reports a number of changes to parking services.  It was announced that an additional dementia friendly car parking space would be introduced in Plympton, Plymstock, Southway, Crownhill and West Park Car parks.  Councillor Mrs Bowyer (Cabinet Member for Health and Adult Social Care) announced that Plymouth had been recognised and received the Dementia Friendly Community City of the Year Award.

Agreed  –

1.         To undertake 21 day consultation beginning January 2017 on proposals for change as set out in the Parking Modernisation Plan.

2.         That following consultation and consideration at scrutiny, final recommendations will be considered by Cabinet in February 2017.