Forward plan February to May 2025
February 2025
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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 |
Financial Strategy 2025-2028 |
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Cabinet Member for Finance and Capital Portfolio |
Treasury Management Strategy 2025-26 |
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Cabinet Member for Finance and Capital Portfolio |
Budget and Performance Monitoring Q3 update |
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Cabinet Member for Economic Regeneration, Planning and the Green Agenda |
Climate Change and Carbon Reduction Action Plan |
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Cabinet Member for Culture, Leisure, Arts and Community Safety |
Air Quality Action plan |
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Cabinet Member for Economic Regeneration, Planning and the Green Agenda |
Wyre Forest District Council Local Development Scheme and briefing about National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) changes |
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Cabinet Member for Operational Services |
Simpler Recycling - introduction of food waste collections |
March 2025
There are currently no decisions scheduled for this month.
April 2025
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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 |
Gilgal Conservation Area Character Appraisal |
May 2025
There are currently no decisions scheduled for this month.
Responsible Cabinet Member
Cabinet Member for Finance and Capital Portfolio
Details of decision
Title
Financial Strategy 2025-2028
The Decision needed
Endorse and recommend the updated Medium Term Finance Strategy including Cabinet Proposals, the level of net expenditure and council tax.
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
Not applicable
All dates for consideration by Cabinet
18 December 2024 and 11 February 2025
All dates for consideration by Council
26 February 2025
Implications of decision
Consultation
Public consultation in second half of November / December / Budget Consultation, CLT/Cabinet / Strategic Review Panel
Councillors and Electoral Wards affected
All
Timetable for implementation
After Council if appropriate
Spending/Saving
Revenue and Capital implications
Relevant Corporate Plan Priority
Securing financial sustainability for services the local communities value
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?
No
Will the whole of or part of the report be held in private session?
Reason if key decision
Expenditure or Saving greater than £50,000
Treasury Management Strategy 2025-26
Details of decision
Title
Treasury Management Strategy 2025-26
The Decision needed
To approve the: restated Prudential Indicators and Limits; updated Treasury Management and Investment Policy and Strategy Statements; the Minimum Revenue Provision Statement and the Authorised Limit Prudential Indicator.
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
Treasury Management Review Panel – 4 November 2024 & 3 February 2025
All dates for consideration by Cabinet
Not applicable
All dates for consideration by Council
26 February 2025
Implications of decision
Consultation
Treasury Management Review Panel, Corporate Leadership Team, Link (external consultants)
Councillors and Electoral Wards affected
All
Timetable for implementation
After Council if appropriate
Spending/Saving
Not applicable
Relevant Corporate Plan Priority
Securing financial sustainability for services the local communities value
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?
No
Will the whole of or part of the report be held in private session?
Reason if key decision
Budget and Performance Monitoring quarter 3 update
Details of decision
Title
Budget and Performance Monitoring quarter 3 update
The Decision needed
To note the projected variances and comments in the report and to consider the performance data.
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
6 February 2025
All dates for consideration by Cabinet
11 February 2025
All dates for consideration by Council
Not applicable
Implications of decision
Consultation
Cabinet and Corporate Leadership Team.
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 £50,000
Responsible Cabinet Member
Cabinet Member for Economic Regeneration, Planning and the Green Agenda
Climate Change & Carbon Reduction Action Plan
Details of decision
Title
Climate Change & Carbon Reduction Action Plan
The Decision needed
To approve the plan
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
6 February 2025
All dates for consideration by Cabinet
11 February 2025
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 and green place to live, work and visit
Equality Impact Assessment
Not applicable
Additional details
Contact details
Name of Officer: Jenny Moreton
Job Title: Principal health and sustainability officer
Tel No: 01562 732569
Email: jenny.moreton@wyreforestdc.gov.uk
Supporting public documents
Not applicable
Has this decision been delayed from a previous plan?
Yes – December 2024 to March 2025 forward plan
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
Wyre Forest District Council Local Development Scheme
Details of decision
Title
Wyre Forest District Council Local Development Scheme and briefing about National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) changes.
The Decision needed
To adopt the revised scheme and note the revised NPPF changes.
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
6 February 2025
All dates for consideration by Cabinet
11 February 2025
All dates for consideration by Council
Not applicable
Implications of decision
Consultation
Councillors and Electoral Wards affected
All
Timetable for implementation
Not applicable
Spending/Saving
Not applicable
Relevant Corporate Plan Priority
A clean, safe and green place to live, work and visit
Equality Impact Assessment
Additional details
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
Not applicable
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.
Gilgal Conservation Area Character Appraisal
Details of decision
Title
Gilgal Conservation Area Character Appraisal
The Decision needed
To adopt the Gilgal CACA 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
3 April 2025
All dates for consideration by Cabinet
8 April 2025
All dates for consideration by Council
Not applicable
Implications of decision
Consultation
The Action Plan has been consulted from 18 November 2024 for four weeks
Councillors and Electoral Wards affected
Mitton
Timetable for implementation
Not applicable
Spending/Saving
Not applicable
Relevant Corporate Plan Priority
A clean, safe and green place to live, work and visit
Equality Impact Assessment
Additional details
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
Not applicable
Has this decision been delayed from a previous plan?
Yes – January to April 2025
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.
Responsible Cabinet Member
Cabinet Member for Culture, Leisure, Arts and Community Safety
Climate Change & Carbon Reduction Action Plan
Details of decision
Title
Climate Change & Carbon Reduction Action Plan
The Decision needed
To approve the plan
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
6 February 2025
All dates for consideration by Cabinet
11 February 2025
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 and green place to live, work and visit
Equality Impact Assessment
Not applicable
Additional details
Contact details
Name of Officer: Jenny Moreton
Job Title: Principal health and sustainability officer
Tel No: 01562 732569
Email: jenny.moreton@wyreforestdc.gov.uk
Supporting public documents
Not applicable
Has this decision been delayed from a previous plan?
Yes – December 2024 to March 2025 forward plan
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
Responsible Cabinet Member
Cabinet Member for Operational Services
Simpler Recycling - introduction of food waste collections
Details of decision
Title
Simpler Recycling - introduction of food waste collections
The Decision needed
Approval to enter into a joint procurement exercise with Redditch Borough Council and Bromsgrove District Council to secure a suitably qualified operator to discharge the council's statutory duties under the Environment Act 2021 in respect of introducing a domestic food waste collection across the district.
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
6 February 2025
All dates for consideration by Cabinet
11 February 2025
All dates for consideration by Council
Not applicable
Implications of decision
Consultation
- Corporate Leadership Team
- Head of Resources and Section 151 Officer
- Procurement Officer
- Contracts Solicitor
Councillors and Electoral Wards affected
District wide
Timetable for implementation
A domestic food waste collection must be implemented by no later than 31 March 2026
Spending/Saving
Capital and revenue implications. Indicative costs for Wyre Forest District Council between £1 million and £1.2 million per annum. The Government is providing three funding streams for this New Burden Scheme.
Relevant Corporate Plan Priority
Securing financial sustainability for services the local communities value.
Equality Impact Assessment (EIA)
Detailed EIA to be carried out prior to any decision upon final service procurement arrangements and delivery of the new service.
Additional details
Contact details
Name of Officer: Steve Brant
Job Title: Head of Community and Environment
Tel No: 01562 732922
Email: Steve.Brant@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