Forward plan June to September 2025
June 2025
To be considered by |
Responsible Cabinet Member/Chairman of Regulatory Committee |
Title |
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1. Scrutiny 2. Cabinet |
Cabinet Member for Finance and Capital Portfolio |
Budget and Performance Monitoring Q4 update |
1. Scrutiny 2. Cabinet |
Cabinet Member for Economic Regeneration, Planning and the Green Agenda |
Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) |
1. Scrutiny 2. Cabinet |
Cabinet Member for Economic Regeneration, Planning and the Green Agenda |
Development Brief site SA.S6 Supplementary Planning Document |
1. Scrutiny 2. Cabinet |
Cabinet Member for Economic Regeneration, Planning and the Green Agenda |
Green Infrastructure SPD
|
1. Scrutiny 2. Cabinet |
Cabinet Member for Culture, Leisure, Arts and Community Safety |
National Lottery Heritage Fund – Brinton Park Project |
July 2025
To be considered by |
Responsible Cabinet Member/Chairman of Regulatory Committee |
Title |
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1. Cabinet |
Cabinet Member for Finance and Capital Portfolio |
Write-off of Amounts Outstanding Report |
August 2025
There are currently no decisions scheduled for this month.
September 2025
To be considered by |
Responsible Cabinet Member/Chairman of Regulatory Committee |
Title |
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1. Council |
Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Strategy |
Reorganisation proposals for Worcestershire |
Responsible Cabinet Member
Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Strategy
Reorganisation proposals for Worcestershire
Details of decision
Title
Reorganisation proposals for Worcestershire
The decision needed
To decide whether to endorse the final proposals
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
Not applicable
All dates for consideration by Council
September 2025
Implications of decision
Consultation
Public and stakeholder engagement expected after May 2025
Councillors and Electoral Wards affected
All wards
Timetable for implementation
Shadow elections May 2027, reorganisation 1 April 2028
Spending/Saving
Significant revenue implications e.g. redundancy costs
Relevant Corporate Plan Priority
Securing financial sustainability for services that local communities value
Equality Impact Assessment
No assessment undertaken
Contact details
Name of Officer: Ian Miller
Job Title: Chief Executive
Tel No: 01562 732700
Email: ian.miller@wyreforestdc.gov.uk
Supporting public documents
Has this decision been delayed from a previous plan?
Yes, from May 2025: delayed as result of Government timetable for reorganisation in Worcestershire
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
Responsible Cabinet Member
Cabinet Member for Finance and Capital Portfolio
Budget and Performance Monitoring quarter 4 update
Details of decision
Title
Budget and Performance Monitoring quarter 4 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
5 June 2025
All dates for consideration by Cabinet
10 June 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 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
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
8 July 2025
All dates for consideration by Council
Not applicable
Implications of decision
Consultation
Cabinet and Corporate Leadership Team.
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
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
Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document (SPD)
Details of decision
Title
Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document (SPD)
The Decision needed
To consider the planning obligations requested by the Council and partners from developers, to revoke redundant Supplementary Planning Documents
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 June 2025
All dates for consideration by Cabinet
10 June 2025
All dates for consideration by Council
Not applicable
Implications of decision
Consultation
The SPD will be subject to consultation prior to adoption
Councillors and Electoral Wards affected
All
Timetable for implementation
Spending/Saving
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: Robert Wall
Job Title: Planning Officer
Telephone number:
Email: robert.wall@wyreforestdc.gov.uk
Supporting public documents
Has this decision been delayed from a previous plan?
Yes – March to June 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.
Development Brief site SA.S6 Supplementary Planning Document
Details of decision
Title
Development Brief site SA.S6 Supplementary Planning Document
The decision needed
To approve the Supplementary Planning Document
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 June 2025
All dates for consideration by Cabinet
10 June 2025
All dates for consideration by Council
Not applicable
Implications of decision
Consultation
Councillors and Electoral Wards affected
All
Timetable for implementation
Spending/Saving
Relevant Corporate Plan Priority
A clean, safe and green place to live, work and visit
Equality Impact Assessment
No – only a screening assessment
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
Green Infrastructure SPD
The Decision needed
Agree that the draft Green Infrastructure SPD can go out for 4 week 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
8 May 2025
All dates for consideration by Cabinet
10 June 2025
All dates for consideration by Council
Not applicable
Implications of decision
Consultation
The scoping report was consulted upon for four weeks in February 2025
Councillors and Electoral Wards affected
All
Timetable for implementation
Spending/Saving
Relevant Corporate Plan Priority
A clean, safe and green place to live, work and visit
Equality Impact Assessment
A screening assessment has taken place and no negative impacts were identified.
Additional details
Contact details
Name of Officer: Sally Horne
Job Title: Senior Planning Policy Officer
Telephone number: 01562 732524
Email: sally.horne@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.
Responsible Cabinet Member
Cabinet Member for Culture, Leisure, Arts and Community Safety
National Lottery Heritage Fund – Brinton Park Project
Details of decision
Title
National Lottery Heritage Fund – Brinton Park Project
The Decision needed
Agree demolition and reconstruction of Sons of Rest pavilion. Agree additional project costs to be released from Evergreen Fund
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 June 2025
All dates for consideration by Cabinet
10 June 2025
All dates for consideration by Council
Not applicable
Implications of decision
Consultation
CLT, Planning Officers, Building Control
Councillors and Electoral Wards affected
Blakebrook and Habberley South
Timetable for implementation
Work on site by ecology and contractor w/c 9 June 2025
Prior approval application for demolition
Contractor takes possession of site
Spending/Saving
Spending £460,000 from Evergreen Fund
Relevant Corporate Plan Priority
A clean, safe and green place to live, work and visit
Equality Impact Assessment
An Equalities Impact Screening Assessment is not required. The replacement building will comply with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 and will provide at least equivalent access for disabled people as the current building
Additional details
Contact details
Name of Officer: Steve Brant
Job Title: Head of Community and Environment
Telephone number: 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
Expenditure or Saving greater than £75,000