The Leader moved Cabinet minutes CA.31 – CA.33 (5 October 2021); CA.36 (2 November 2021) and CA.39 – CA.42 (7 December 2021) and made a statement to the Council on the following matters:-

·            Continued support to communities and businesses throughout the pandemic.

·            Local Government Reorganisation.

·            The £4m redevelopment of Thirsk and Sowerby Leisure Centre.

·            The development of Hambleton Crematorium at Maple Park.

·            Consultation on the draft budget prior to consideration at Cabinet in February 2022.

·            Elections in May 2022.

A number of questions were asked based on the statement.  The main issues which the Leader responded to were in relation to:-

·            Ongoing review regarding the appointment of Interim Section 151 Officer.

·            Ingleby Arncliffe Neighbourhood Plan Adoption.

The Decision:

That the reports, resolutions and recommendations of the following meetings of the Cabinet be received, approved and adopted:-