Forward plan January to April 2026
January 2026
There are currently no decisions scheduled for this month.
February 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 |
Financial Strategy 2026 - 2029 |
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Cabinet Member for Finance and Capital Portfolio |
Budget and Performance monitoring Q3 update |
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Cabinet Member for Finance and Capital Portfolio |
Treasury Management Strategy 2026 - 2027 |
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Cabinet Member for Operational Services |
Simpler Recycling - Introduction of Food Waste Collections |
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Cabinet Member for Economic Regeneration, Planning and the Green Agenda |
Climate Change Action Plan |
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Cabinet Member for Housing, Health and Wellbeing |
Cost of Living Action Plan |
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Cabinet Member for Housing, Health and Wellbeing |
Health Action Plan |
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Cabinet Member for Economic Regeneration, Planning and the Green Agenda |
Planning for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) - Article 4 Direction |
March 2026
There are currently no decisions scheduled for this month.
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 Economic Regeneration, Planning and the Green Agenda |
Biodiversity Net Gain SPD |
Responsible Cabinet Member
Cabinet Member for Finance and Capital Portfolio
Details of decision
Title
Financial Strategy 2026-2029
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
Strategic Review Panel – 2 December 2025, 7 January 2026 and 29 January 2026
All dates for consideration by Cabinet
17 December 2025 and 11 February 2026
All dates for consideration by Council
25 February 2026
Implications of decision
Consultation
Public Consultation timing TBC/Budget Consultation, CLT/Cabinet / Strategic Review Panel
Councillors and Electoral Wards affected
All
Timetable for implementation
After Council if appropiate
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
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
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 February 2026
All dates for consideration by Cabinet
11 February 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
Treasury Management Strategy 2026-27
Details of decision
Title
Treasury Management Strategy 2026-27
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 –
3 November 2025 and 9 February 2026
All dates for consideration by Cabinet
Not applicable
All dates for consideration by Council
25 February 2026
Implications of decision
Consultation
Treasury Management Review Panel, CLT, Link (external consultants)
Councillors and Electoral Wards affected
All
Timetable for implementation
After Council if appropiate
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
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
Responsible Cabinet Member
Cabinet Member for Housing, Health and Wellbeing
Details of decision
Title
Cost of living 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 Cost of Living forum
Councillors and Electoral Wards affected
All
Timetable for implementation
Spending/Saving
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
Responsible Cabinet Member
Cabinet Member for Economic Regeneration, Planning and the Green Agenda
Planning for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) - Article 4 Direction
Details of decision
Title
Planning for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) - Article 4 Direction
The decision needed
The WFDC to implement a non-immediate Article 4 Direction for the removal of permitted development rights for the change of use from Use Class C3 to C4 within Kidderminster.
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
8 January 2026
All dates for consideration by Cabinet
11 February 2026
All dates for consideration by Council
Not applicable
Implications of decision
Consultation
Not applicable
Councillors and Electoral Wards affected
Kidderminster
Timetable for implementation
12 month Notice Period from published date
Spending/Saving
Not applicable
Relevant Corporate Plan Priority
A clean, safe, green place to live, work and visit
Equality Impact Assessment
Not applicable
Contact details
Name of Officer: Fred Stuart
Job Title: Planning Officer
Tel No: 01562 732533
Email: fred.stuart@wyreforestdc.gov.uk
Supporting public documents
None supplied
Has this decision been delayed from a previous plan?
Yes – December 2025 to March 2026
Exemption
Does this decision contain exempt information?
No
Will the whole of or part of the report be held in private session?
No
Reason if key decision
Affects multiple wards, or one large ward
Details of decision
Title
Climate Change Action Plan
The decision needed
To agree the action plan 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 Green Alliance
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
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
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
5 March 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 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.
Details of decision
Title
Biodiversity Net Gain Supplementary Planning Document (SPD)
The decision needed
WFDC to adopt the Biodiversity Net Gain supplementary planning document to provide additional guidance on the implementation of statutory Biodiversity Net Gain under the Environment Act (2021), and other Local/National Biodiversity Policies.
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
Draft SPD – 2 April 2026
Final SPD – 2 July 2026
All dates for consideration by Cabinet
Draft SPD – 8 April 2026
Final SPD – 9 July 2026
All dates for consideration by Council
Not applicable
Implications of decision
Consultation
Four Week Scoping Exercise November-December 2025
Six Week Draft Consultation - April-May 2026.
Councillors and Electoral Wards affected
All Wards - District-Wide SPD
Timetable for implementation
Scoping Exercise - Nov-Dec 2025
Preparation of SPD and Evidence Basis - Jan-Mar 2026
Draft SPD - March 2026
Draft Consultation - April-May 2026
Adoption - July 2026
Spending/Saving
Not applicable
Relevant Corporate Plan Priority
A clean, safe, green place to live, work and visit.
Equality Impact Assessment
Not applicable
Contact details
Name of Officer: James Glennie
Job Title: Planning Officer
Tel No: 01562 732515
Email: james.glennie@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 Operational Services
Simpler Recycling - Introduction of Food Waste Collections
Details of decision
Title
Simpler Recycling - Introduction of Food Waste Collections
The decision needed
If new burdens funding matches the costs of delivering the service, will advise Cabinet and will proceed as planned. If it does not then will request permission from Cabinet to proceed beyond the grant funding envelope
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
11 February 2026
All dates for consideration by Council
Not applicable
Implications of decision
Consultation
CLT, Procurement, Contracts Solicitor
Councillors and Electoral Wards affected
District wide
Timetable for implementation
Service due to commence 31 March 2026 but timing depends on private sector capacity (including ability to deploy vehicles).
Spending/Saving
Capital and revenue implications including grant funding
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 prior to any decision upon final service procurement arrangements and the actual delivery of the new service
Contact details
Name of Officer: Ostap Paparega
Job Title: Deputy Chief Executive: Regeneration and Commercial
Tel No: 01562 732291
Email: ostap.paparega@wyreforestdc.gov.uk
Supporting public documents
Cabinet report 8 April 2025
Has this decision been delayed from a previous plan?
Yes, August to November 2025
Exemption
Does this decision contain exempt information?
No
Will the whole of or part of the report be held in private session?
No
Reason if key decision
Expenditure or saving greater than £75,000