Forward plan March to June 2026

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

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

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

2 April 2026

All dates for consideration by Cabinet

8 April 2026

All dates for consideration by Council

13 May 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?

No

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

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

Details of decision

Title

Homelessness and Rough Sleeper Strategy 2026-31

The decision needed

Homelessness and Rough Sleeper Strategy 2026-31

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

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