In line with the terms of reference as agreed by General Services Committee, this report provides an update to Cabinet on the recent work of the Lower Thames Crossing Task Force.

To agree the next steps in implementing the Grays South Regeneration: Civic Offices Project.

The report addresses the issues raised in the following motion and asks Cabinet to agree if the information contained in the report is sufficient, and whether a further report or details would be required in response: “This Council calls on Cabinet to commit to looking at each private contract and assess whether, or not, it could be fulfilled locally and begin a process of bringing private contracts back in-house as soon as possible so that the Council can maximise benefits for Thurrock rather than multi-national corporations.” Motion raised by Cllr Aker MEP at Council 27 June 2018.

To gain Cabinet approval for plans to improve the mental health of children and young people in Thurrock through implementation of a school wellbeing service for schools and young people.

To approve the acquisition of land for economic development purposes.

To agree to the construction of a new residential care facility on the White Acre/ Dilkes Wood sites in South Ockendon, to enable the Council to provide temporary and permanent residential care fit for the 21^st century. In addition, to develop a plan in conjunction with NHS partners, for an integrated medical centre for South Ockendon on the adjacent health centre site.

Approval of the Annual Report of the Director of Public Health 2018.

To set out the proposals for the HRA service delivery during 2019/20 and agree the budget and rents.

To seek review, approval and adoption of the draft Community Hubs and Libraries Strategy setting out the priorities and future delivery model for an integrated service.

To seek approval from Cabinet to re-procure the services providing Children’s Transport for four years from September 2019.

To keep Cabinet updated on the progress of the current capital programme.

To inform Cabinet of the findings of the Council’s Adult Social Care Mental Health Peer Review, including recommendations and next steps.

This report provides Cabinet with a summary of performance against the Corporate Scorecard 2018/19, a basket of key performance indicators.  These indicators are used to monitor the performance of key corporate priority activities and enables Members, Directors and other leaders to form an opinion as to the delivery of these priorities.

This report provides Cabinet with a summary of performance against the Corporate Scorecard 2018/19, a basket of key performance indicators.  These indicators are used to monitor the performance of key corporate priority activities and enables Members, Directors and other leaders to form an opinion as to the delivery of these priorities.

To note the councils forecast financial position for 2018/19.

To note the councils forecast financial position for 2018/19.

This report is being submitted in order to obtain Cabinet approval to make changes to the existing Fees and Charges Pricing Strategy for financial year 2019-20.