Forward plan November 2025 to February 2026
November 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 |
Budget and Performance Monitoring Q2 update |
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Cabinet Member for Finance and Capital Portfolio |
Medium-term financial strategy - strategic options analysis |
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Cabinet Member for Finance and Capital Portfolio |
Write-off of Amounts Outstanding Report |
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Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Strategy |
Reorganisation proposals for Worcestershire |
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Cabinet Member for Housing, Health and Wellbeing |
Housing and Homeless Strategy Action Plans |
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Cabinet Member for Housing, Health and Wellbeing |
Provision of works in relation to the adaptations service |
December 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 |
Annual Report on Treasury Management Service and Actual Prudential Indicators |
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Cabinet Member for Finance and Capital Portfolio |
Treasury Management Strategy Statement and Annual Investment Strategy Mid-year Review Report |
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Cabinet Member for Operational Services |
Simpler Recycling - Introduction of Food Waste Collections |
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Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Strategy |
Financial Strategy 2026-2029 |
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 |
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
12 November 2025
Implications of decision
Consultation
Shape Worcestershire survey, June 2025; further public and stakeholder engagement expected
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 and September 2025: delayed because of the Government timetable for reorganisation and timing of availability of final proposals
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 Q2 update
Details of decision
Title
Budget and Performance Monitoring Q2 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
6 November 2025
All dates for consideration by Cabinet
11 November 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 £75,000
Medium term financial strategy - strategic options analysis
Details of decision
Title
Medium term financial strategy - strategic options analysis
The Decision needed
To aaprove the options 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
Not applicable
All dates for consideration by Cabinet
11 November 2025
All dates for consideration by Council
Not applicable
Implications of decision
Consultation
Public consultation in second half of November / early December
Councillors and Electoral Wards affected
All
Timetable for implementation
The consultation responses will help to formulate the proposed MTFS, Cabinet, December 2025
Spending/Saving
TBC
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
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
11 November 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
Annual Report on Treasury Management Service and Actual Prudential Indicators
Details of decision
Title
Annual Report on Treasury Management Service and Actual Prudential Indicators
The Decision needed
To approve the annual report
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
10 December 2025
Implications of decision
Consultation
Treasury Management Review Panel, CLT, Link (external consultants)
Councillors and Electoral Wards affected
All
Timetable for implementation
Spending/Saving
After Council if appropriate
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
Treasury Management Strategy Statement and Annual Investment Strategy Mid-year Review Report
Details of decision
Title
Treasury Management Strategy Statement and Annual Investment Strategy Mid-year Review Report
The Decision needed
To approve the mid-year review and all updated Prudential Indicators & Ratios
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
10 December 2025
Implications of decision
Consultation
Treasury Management Review Panel, CLT, Link (external consultants)
Councillors and Electoral Wards affected
All
Timetable for implementation
Spending/Saving
After Council if appropriate
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
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
10 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
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 – Dates TBC
All dates for consideration by Cabinet
17 December 2025 and 10 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
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 & 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
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 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
17 December 2025
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 commences 31 March 2026
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
Responsible Cabinet Member
Cabinet Member for Housing, Health and Wellbeing
Housing and Homeless Strategy Action Plans
Details of decision
Title
Housing and Homeless Strategy Action Plans
The decision needed
To agree the action plans for 2025/26
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 November 2025
All dates for consideration by Cabinet
11 November 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, green place to live, work and visit
Equality Impact Assessment
Yes, screening only
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?
No
Reason if key decision
Affects multiple wards, or one large ward
Provision of works in relation to adaptations service
Details of decision
Title
Provision of works in relation to adaptations service
The decision needed
To agree the evaluation and weighting for the 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
6 November 2025
All dates for consideration by Cabinet
11 November 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
In relation to capital spend for adaptations
Relevant Corporate Plan Priority
A clean, safe, green place to live, work and visit
Equality Impact Assessment
Not applicable
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?
No
Reason if key decision
Affects multiple wards, or one large ward
Responsible Cabinet Member
Cabinet Member for Culture, Leisure, Arts and Community Safety
Details of decision
Title
Localism
The Decision needed
Agreement to transfer in principle of various assets to town councils
Who makes the final decision?
Cabinetl
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 November 2025
All dates for consideration by Cabinet
11 November 2025
All dates for consideration by Council
Not applicable
Implications of decision
Consultation
Discussion with town councils during 2025; formal consultation on disposal of public open space
Councillors and Electoral Wards affected
Potentially all wards in Stourport, Bewdley and Kidderminster
Timetable for implementation
April 2026 onwards
Spending/Saving
Expected significant annual revenue savings
Relevant Corporate Plan Priority
Securing financial sustainability for services that local communities value
Equality Impact Assessment
Not yet. Unlikely to identify implications as decision is only about change of ownership
Additional details
Contact details
Name of Officer: Ian Miller
Job Title: Chief Executive
Telephone number: 01562 732700
Email: Ian.Miller@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 or oine large ward
Responsible Cabinet Member
Cabinet Member for Economic Regeneration, Planning and the Green Agenda
Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document
Details of decision
Title
Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document (SPD)
The Decision needed
To adopt the Planning Obligations SPD
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 the Scrutiny Committee
6 November 2025
All dates for consideration by Cabinet
11 November 2025
All dates for consideration by Council
Not applicable
Implications of decision
Consultation
Not applicable
Councillors and Electoral Wards affected
All
Timetable for implementation
Spending/Saving
Not applicable
Relevant Corporate Plan Priority
A clean, safe, 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?
No
Exemption
Does this decision contain exempt information?
No
Will the whole of or part of the report be held in private session?
Part
Reason if key decision
Affects multiple wards, or one large ward
Green Infrastructure Supplementary Planning Document
Details of decision
Title
Green Infrastructure Supplementary Planning Document (SPD)
The Decision needed
To adopt the Green Infrastructure SPD
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 November 2025
All dates for consideration by Cabinet
11 November 2025
All dates for consideration by Council
Not applicable
Implications of decision
Consultation
Not applicable
Councillors and Electoral Wards affected
All
Timetable for implementation
Spending/Saving
Not applicable
Relevant Corporate Plan Priority
A clean, safe, green place to live, work, and visit
Equality Impact Assessment
No assessment undertaken
Additional details
Contact details
Name of Officer: Fred Stuart
Job Title: Planning Officer
Telephone number: 01562 732533
Email: Fred.Stuart@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