Forward plan April to July 2026
April 2026
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To be considered by |
Responsible Cabinet Member/Chairman of Regulatory Committee |
Title |
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Cabinet Member for Economic Regeneration, Planning and the Green Agenda |
Bewdley Conservation Area Character Appraisal |
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Cabinet Member for Finance and Capital Portfolio |
Budget and Performance Monitoring Q3 update |
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Cabinet Member for Housing, Health and Wellbeing |
Homelessness and Rough Sleeper Strategy 2026-31 |
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Cabinet Member for Housing, Health and Well-being |
North Worcestershire Water Management Property Flood Resilience projects contractor procurement |
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Cabinet Member for Economic Regeneration, Planning and the Green Agenda |
Local Plan Timetable and Notice of Intention to commence Local Plan Preparation |
May 2026
There are no decisions scheduled for this month
June 2026
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To be considered by |
Responsible Cabinet Member/Chairman of Regulatory Committee |
Title |
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Cabinet Member for Finance and Capital Portfolio |
Budget and Performance Monitoring Q4 update |
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Cabinet Member for Housing, Health and Wellbeing |
Housing Assistance policy |
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Cabinet Member for Housing, Health and Wellbeing |
Housing Enforcement policy |
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Cabinet Member for Economic Regeneration, Planning and the Green Agenda |
Non-Immediate Article 4 Direction |
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Cabinet Member for Finance and Capital Portfolio |
Land disposals – Burlish Country Park |
July 2026
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To be considered by |
Responsible Cabinet Member/Chairman of Regulatory Committee |
Title |
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Cabinet Member for Finance and Capital Portfolio |
Write-off of Amounts Outstanding Report |
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Cabinet Member for Finance and Capital Portfolio |
Land disposals – Burlish Country Park |
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Cabinet Member for Housing, Health and Well-being |
Homelessness and Rough Sleeper Strategy 2026-31 |
Responsible Cabinet Member
Cabinet Member for Finance and Capital Portfolio
Budget and Performance Monitoring Q3 update
Details of decision
Title
Budget and Performance Monitoring Q3 update
The Decision needed
To note the projected variances and comments in the report
Who makes the final decision?
Cabinet
By which Committee(s) and when will this item be considered? Multiple dates should be entered for any recurring item e.g., quarterly reports. Please list:
All dates for consideration by Scrutiny Committee
5 March 2026
All dates for consideration by Cabinet
8 April 2026 / Strong Leader decision
All dates for consideration by Council
Not applicable
Implications of decision
Consultation
Corporate Leadership Team and Cabinet
Councillors and Electoral Wards affected
All
Timetable for implementation
Spending/Saving
Revenue and Capital implications
Relevant Corporate Plan Priority
Equality Impact Assessment
Not applicable
Additional details
Contact details
Name of Officer: Helen Ogram
Job Title: Head of Resources
Tel No: 01562 732907
Email: helen.ogram@wyreforestdc.gov.uk
Supporting public documents
Has this decision been delayed from a previous plan?
Yes – February to May 2026
Exemption
Does this decision contain exempt information?
No
Will the whole of or part of the report be held in private session?
Reason if key decision
Expenditure or saving greater than £75,000
Budget and Performance Monitoring Q4 update
Details of decision
Title
Budget and Performance Monitoring Q4 update
The Decision needed
To note the projected variances and comments in the report
Who makes the final decision?
Cabinet
By which Committee(s) and when will this item be considered? Multiple dates should be entered for any recurring item e.g., quarterly reports. Please list:
All dates for consideration by Scrutiny Committee
4 June 2026
All dates for consideration by Cabinet
10 June 2026
All dates for consideration by Council
Not applicable
Implications of decision
Consultation
Corporate Leadership Team and Cabinet
Councillors and Electoral Wards affected
All
Timetable for implementation
Spending/Saving
Revenue and Capital implications
Relevant Corporate Plan Priority
Equality Impact Assessment
Not applicable
Additional details
Contact details
Name of Officer: Helen Ogram
Job Title: Head of Resources
Tel No: 01562 732907
Email: helen.ogram@wyreforestdc.gov.uk
Supporting public documents
Has this decision been delayed from a previous plan?
No
Exemption
Does this decision contain exempt information?
No
Will the whole of or part of the report be held in private session?
Reason if key decision
Expenditure or saving greater than £75,000
Land disposals: Burlish Country Park
Details of decision
Title
Land disposals: Burlish Country Park
The Decision needed
Approval of arrangement for disposal of part of the park.
Who makes the final decision?
Council
By which Committee(s) and when will this item be considered? Multiple dates should be entered for any recurring item, e.g., quarterly reports. Please list:
All dates for consideration by Scrutiny Committee
4 June 2026
All dates for consideration by Cabinet
10 June 2026
All dates for consideration by Council
15 July 2026 (if required)
Implications of decision
Consultation
Disposal of open space will be subject to public notice
Councillors and Electoral Wards affected
Stourport, Lickhill, and Mitton
Timetable for implementation
During 2026, subject to planning permission
Spending/Saving
Capital receipts expected – amount TBC
Relevant Corporate Plan Priority
Economic growth and regeneration
Equality Impact Assessment
Not yet
Additional details
Contact details
Name of Officer: Ostap Paparega
Job Title: Deputy Chief Executive: Regeneration and Commercial
Tel No: 01562 732192
Email: ostap.paparega@wyreforestdc.gov.uk
Supporting public documents
Has this decision been delayed from a previous plan?
Yes, February to May 2026
Exemption
Does this decision contain exempt information?
Yes
Will the whole of or part of the report be held in private session?
Reason if key decision
Affects multiple Wards, or one large Ward
Write-off of Amounts Outstanding Report
Details of decision
Title
Write-off of Amounts Outstanding Report
The Decision needed
To agree the write-off of outstanding debts
Who makes the final decision?
Cabinet
By which Committee(s) and when will this item be considered? Multiple dates should be entered for any recurring item, e.g., quarterly reports. Please list:
All dates for consideration by Scrutiny Committee
Not applicable
All dates for consideration by Cabinet
9 July 2026
All dates for consideration by Council
Not applicable
Implications of decision
Consultation
Corporate Leadership Team and Cabinet
Councillors and Electoral Wards affected
Timetable for implementation
Spending/Saving
Revenue implications
Relevant Corporate Plan Priority
Equality Impact Assessment
Not applicable
Additional details
Contact details
Name of Officer: Helen Ogram
Job Title: Head of Resources and S151 Officer
Tel No: 01562 732907
Email: helen.ogram@wyreforestdc.gov.uk
Supporting public documents
Has this decision been delayed from a previous plan?
No
Exemption
Does this decision contain exempt information?
Will the whole of or part of the report be held in private session?
Reason if key decision
Expenditure or savings greater than £75,000
Land disposals: Burlish Country Park
Details of decision
Title
Land disposals: Burlish Country Park
The Decision needed
Approval of arrangement for disposal of part of the park.
Who makes the final decision?
Council
By which Committee(s) and when will this item be considered? Multiple dates should be entered for any recurring item, e.g., quarterly reports. Please list:
All dates for consideration by Scrutiny Committee
4 June 2026
All dates for consideration by Cabinet
10 June 2026
All dates for consideration by Council
15 July 2026 (if required)
Implications of decision
Consultation
Disposal of open space will be subject to public notice
Councillors and Electoral Wards affected
Stourport, Lickhill, and Mitton
Timetable for implementation
During 2026, subject to planning permission
Spending/Saving
Capital receipts expected – amount TBC
Relevant Corporate Plan Priority
Economic growth and regeneration
Equality Impact Assessment
Not yet
Additional details
Contact details
Name of Officer: Ostap Paparega
Job Title: Deputy Chief Executive: Regeneration and Commercial
Tel No: 01562 732192
Email: ostap.paparega@wyreforestdc.gov.uk
Supporting public documents
Has this decision been delayed from a previous plan?
Yes, February to May 2026
Exemption
Does this decision contain exempt information?
Yes
Will the whole of or part of the report be held in private session?
Reason if key decision
Affects multiple Wards, or one large Ward
Responsible Cabinet Member
Cabinet Member for Economic Regeneration, Planning and the Green Agenda
Bewdley Conservation Area Character Appraisal
Details of decision
Title
Bewdley Conservation Area Character Appraisal
The decision needed
WFDC to update the Bewdley Conservation Area Character Appraisal, in line with Historic England guidance.
Who makes the final decision?
Cabinet
By which Committee(s) and when will this item be considered? Multiple dates should be entered for any recurring item e.g. quarterly reports. Please list:
All dates for consideration by Scrutiny Committee
2 April 2026
All dates for consideration by Cabinet
8 April 2026
All dates for consideration by Council
Not applicable
Implications of decision
Consultation
There will be 6 weeks public consultation period, subject to Cabinet approval.
Councillors and Electoral Wards affected
Bewdley
Timetable for implementation
12-month notice period from the published date
Spending/Saving
Not applicable
Relevant Corporate Plan Priority
A clean, safe, green place to live, work and visit.
Equality Impact Assessment
A detailed Equality Impact Assessment exercise will be carried out as part of the action plan development
Contact details
Name of Officer: Jamie Richards
Job Title: Conservation Officer
Tel No: 01562 732533
Email: jamie.richards@wyreforestdc.gov.uk
Supporting public documents
Not applicable
Has this decision been delayed from a previous plan?
No
Exemption
Does this decision contain exempt information?
Will the whole of or part of the report be held in private session?
Reason if key decision
Affects multiple Wards, or one large Ward.
Local Plan Timetable and Notice of Intention to commence Local Plan Preparation
Details of decision
Title
Local Plan Timetable and Notice of Intention to commence Local Plan Preparation
The decision needed
To agree
Who makes the final decision?
Cabinet
By which Committee(s) and when will this item be considered? Multiple dates should be entered for any recurring item e.g. quarterly reports. Please list:
All dates for consideration by Scrutiny Committee
2 April 2026
All dates for consideration by Cabinet
8 April 2026
All dates for consideration by Council
Not applicable
Implications of decision
Consultation
Not applicable
Councillors and Electoral Wards affected
All
Timetable for implementation
Publish Local Plan timetable and Notice of intention to commence Local Plan in April 2026
Spending/Saving
Not applicable
Relevant Corporate Plan Priority
Economic growth and regeneration
Equality Impact Assessment
Not yet
Contact details
Name of Officer: Helen Hawkes
Job Title: Planning Manager
Tel No: 01562 732517
Email: helen.hawkes@wyreforestdc.gov.uk
Supporting public documents
Not applicable
Has this decision been delayed from a previous plan?
No
Exemption
Does this decision contain exempt information?
Will the whole of or part of the report be held in private session?
Reason if key decision
Affects multiple Wards, or one large Ward.
Non-Immediate Article 4 Direction
Details of decision
Title
Non-Immediate Article 4 Direction
The decision needed
Agree to confirm the non-immediate direction following public consultation
Who makes the final decision?
Cabinet
By which Committee(s) and when will this item be considered? Multiple dates should be entered for any recurring item e.g. quarterly reports. Please list:
All dates for consideration by Scrutiny Committee
4 June 2026
All dates for consideration by Cabinet
10 June 2026
All dates for consideration by Council
Not applicable
Implications of decision
Consultation
Public Consultation 20 February to 6 April
Councillors and Electoral Wards affected
Kidderminster
Timetable for implementation
If agreed, the non-immediate direction would commence on 20 February 2027
Spending/Saving
Not applicable
Relevant Corporate Plan Priority
A clean, safe, green place to live, work and visit.
Equality Impact Assessment
An equality impact assessment screening exercise was undertaken and a full assessment is not required as there were no adverse effects for those with a protected characteristic
Contact details
Name of Officer: Fred Stuart
Job Title: Planning Officer
Tel No: 01562 732533
Email: fred.stuart@wyreforestdc.gov.uk
Supporting public documents
Not applicable
Has this decision been delayed from a previous plan?
No
Exemption
Does this decision contain exempt information?
Will the whole of or part of the report be held in private session?
Reason if key decision
Affects multiple Wards, or one large Ward.
Responsible Cabinet Member
Cabinet Member for Housing, Health and Wellbeing
Homelessness and Rough Sleeper Strategy 2026-31
Details of decision
Title
Homelessness and Rough Sleeper Strategy 2026-31
The decision needed
To approve the strategy goes out for consultation
Who makes the final decision?
Cabinet
By which Committee(s) and when will this item be considered? Multiple dates should be entered for any recurring item e.g. quarterly reports. Please list:
All dates for consideration by Scrutiny Committee
2 April 2026
All dates for consideration by Cabinet
8 April 2026
All dates for consideration by Council
Not applicable
Implications of decision
Consultation
We will consult with members and the public regarding the strategy.
Councillors and Electoral Wards affected
All
Timetable for implementation
The strategy will go out for consultation for a minimum of six weeks.
Spending/Saving
Not applicable
Relevant Corporate Plan Priority
A clean, safe, green place to live, work and visit
Equality Impact Assessment
An Equality Impact Assessment screening has been completed, and there were no negative impacts
Contact details
Name of Officer: Kate Bailey
Job Title: Head of Strategic Growth
Tel No: 01562 732560
Email: kate.bailey@wyreforestdc.gov.uk
Supporting public documents
Has this decision been delayed from a previous plan?
No
Exemption
Does this decision contain exempt information?
No
Will the whole of or part of the report be held in private session?
-
Reason if key decision
Affects multiple Wards, or one large Ward
North Worcestershire Water Management Property Flood Resilience projects contractor procurement
Details of decision
Title
North Worcestershire Water Management Property Flood Resilience projects contractor procurement
The decision needed
To agree the proposed procurement mechanism for undertaking property flood resilience works
Who makes the final decision?
Cabinet
By which Committee(s) and when will this item be considered? Multiple dates should be entered for any recurring item e.g. quarterly reports. Please list:
All dates for consideration by Scrutiny Committee
2 April 2026
All dates for consideration by Cabinet
8 April 2026
All dates for consideration by Council
Not applicable
Implications of decision
Consultation
Consultation with Legal and Procurement has occurred. Consultation with the Environment Agency and the Local Levy Team that support applications for funding
Councillors and Electoral Wards affected
All
Timetable for implementation
Procurement processes complete in May 2026 and works to be undertaken from June 2026 for approx.18 months
Spending/Saving
Capital program has already been amended. Funding is 100% from external sources, being Flood Defence Grant in Aid and Local Levy funding
Relevant Corporate Plan Priority
A clean, safe, green place to live, work and visit
Equality Impact Assessment
Yes. slightly positive implications for persons on low income. who would not have been able to afford the work themselves
Contact details
Name of Officer: Richard Osborne
Job Title: Principal EHO
Tel No: 01562 732564
Email: richard.osborne@wyreforestdc.gov.uk
Supporting public documents
Has this decision been delayed from a previous plan?
No
Exemption
Does this decision contain exempt information?
No
Will the whole of or part of the report be held in private session?
-
Reason if key decision
-
Details of decision
Title
Housing Assistance Policy
The decision needed
To approve the policy
Who makes the final decision?
Cabinet
By which Committee(s) and when will this item be considered? Multiple dates should be entered for any recurring item e.g. quarterly reports. Please list:
All dates for consideration by Scrutiny Committee
4 June 2026
All dates for consideration by Cabinet
10 June 2026
All dates for consideration by Council
Not applicable
Implications of decision
Consultation
Not applicable
Councillors and Electoral Wards affected
All
Timetable for implementation
Not applicable
Spending/Saving
Not applicable
Relevant Corporate Plan Priority
A clean, safe, green place to live, work and visit
Equality Impact Assessment
An Equality Impact Assessment screening has been completed, and there were no negative impacts
Contact details
Name of Officer: Kate Bailey
Job Title: Head of Strategic Growth
Tel No: 01562 732560
Email: kate.bailey@wyreforestdc.gov.uk
Supporting public documents
Has this decision been delayed from a previous plan?
No
Exemption
Does this decision contain exempt information?
No
Will the whole of or part of the report be held in private session?
-
Reason if key decision
Affects multiple Wards, or one large Ward
Details of decision
Title
Health Action Plan
The decision needed
To agree the action plans for 2026
Who makes the final decision?
Cabinet
By which Committee(s) and when will this item be considered? Multiple dates should be entered for any recurring item e.g. quarterly reports. Please list:
All dates for consideration by Scrutiny Committee
5 February 2026
All dates for consideration by Cabinet
11 February 2026
All dates for consideration by Council
Not applicable
Implications of decision
Consultation
Developed in consultation with Wyre Forest Collaborative
Councillors and Electoral Wards affected
All
Timetable for implementation
Not applicable
Spending/Saving
Not applicable
Relevant Corporate Plan Priority
Economic growth and regeneration
Equality Impact Assessment
A detailed Equality Impact Assessment exercise will be carried out as part of the action plan development
Contact details
Name of Officer: Jenny Moreton
Job Title: Principal Health and Sustainability Officer
Tel No: 01562 732569
Email: jennifer.moreton@wyreforestdc.gov.uk
Supporting public documents
Has this decision been delayed from a previous plan?
No
Exemption
Does this decision contain exempt information?
Will the whole of or part of the report be held in private session?
Reason if key decision
Details of decision
Title
Housing Enforcement Policy
The decision needed
To approve the policy
Who makes the final decision?
Cabinet
By which Committee(s) and when will this item be considered? Multiple dates should be entered for any recurring item e.g. quarterly reports. Please list:
All dates for consideration by Scrutiny Committee
4 June 2026
All dates for consideration by Cabinet
10 June 2026
All dates for consideration by Council
Not applicable
Implications of decision
Consultation
Not applicable
Councillors and Electoral Wards affected
All
Timetable for implementation
Not applicable
Spending/Saving
Not applicable
Relevant Corporate Plan Priority
A clean, safe, green place to live, work and visit
Equality Impact Assessment
An Equality Impact Assessment screening has been completed, and there were no negative impacts
Contact details
Name of Officer: Kate Bailey
Job Title: Head of Strategic Growth
Tel No: 01562 732560
Email: kate.bailey@wyreforestdc.gov.uk
Supporting public documents
Has this decision been delayed from a previous plan?
No
Exemption
Does this decision contain exempt information?
No
Will the whole of or part of the report be held in private session?
-
Reason if key decision
Affects multiple Wards, or one large Ward
Details of decision
Title
Health Action Plan
The decision needed
To agree the action plans for 2026
Who makes the final decision?
Cabinet
By which Committee(s) and when will this item be considered? Multiple dates should be entered for any recurring item e.g. quarterly reports. Please list:
All dates for consideration by Scrutiny Committee
5 February 2026
All dates for consideration by Cabinet
11 February 2026
All dates for consideration by Council
Not applicable
Implications of decision
Consultation
Developed in consultation with Wyre Forest Collaborative
Councillors and Electoral Wards affected
All
Timetable for implementation
Not applicable
Spending/Saving
Not applicable
Relevant Corporate Plan Priority
Economic growth and regeneration
Equality Impact Assessment
A detailed Equality Impact Assessment exercise will be carried out as part of the action plan development
Contact details
Name of Officer: Jenny Moreton
Job Title: Principal Health and Sustainability Officer
Tel No: 01562 732569
Email: jennifer.moreton@wyreforestdc.gov.uk
Supporting public documents
Has this decision been delayed from a previous plan?
No
Exemption
Does this decision contain exempt information?
Will the whole of or part of the report be held in private session?
Reason if key decision
Details of decision
Title
Health Action Plan
The decision needed
To agree the action plans for 2026
Who makes the final decision?
Cabinet
By which Committee(s) and when will this item be considered? Multiple dates should be entered for any recurring item e.g. quarterly reports. Please list:
All dates for consideration by Scrutiny Committee
5 February 2026
All dates for consideration by Cabinet
11 February 2026
All dates for consideration by Council
Not applicable
Implications of decision
Consultation
Developed in consultation with Wyre Forest Collaborative
Councillors and Electoral Wards affected
All
Timetable for implementation
Not applicable
Spending/Saving
Not applicable
Relevant Corporate Plan Priority
Economic growth and regeneration
Equality Impact Assessment
A detailed Equality Impact Assessment exercise will be carried out as part of the action plan development
Contact details
Name of Officer: Jenny Moreton
Job Title: Principal Health and Sustainability Officer
Tel No: 01562 732569
Email: jennifer.moreton@wyreforestdc.gov.uk
Supporting public documents
Has this decision been delayed from a previous plan?
No
Exemption
Does this decision contain exempt information?
Will the whole of or part of the report be held in private session?
Reason if key decision
Homelessness and Rough Sleeper Strategy 2026-31
Details of decision
Title
Homelessness and Rough Sleeper Strategy 2026-31
The decision needed
To approve the strategy goes out for consultation
Who makes the final decision?
Cabinet
By which Committee(s) and when will this item be considered? Multiple dates should be entered for any recurring item e.g. quarterly reports. Please list:
All dates for consideration by Scrutiny Committee
2 July 2026
All dates for consideration by Cabinet
89 July 2026
All dates for consideration by Council
Not applicable
Implications of decision
Consultation
We have consulted with members and the public regarding the strategy for a six week period in April-May
Councillors and Electoral Wards affected
All
Timetable for implementation
The strategy will go out for consultation for a minimum of six weeks.
Spending/Saving
Not applicable
Relevant Corporate Plan Priority
A clean, safe, green place to live, work and visit
Equality Impact Assessment
An Equality Impact Assessment screening has been completed, and there were no negative impacts
Contact details
Name of Officer: Kate Bailey
Job Title: Head of Strategic Growth
Tel No: 01562 732560
Email: kate.bailey@wyreforestdc.gov.uk
Supporting public documents
Has this decision been delayed from a previous plan?
No
Exemption
Does this decision contain exempt information?
No
Will the whole of or part of the report be held in private session?
-
Reason if key decision
Affects multiple Wards, or one large Ward