Forward plan September to December 2026
September 2026
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To be considered by |
Responsible Cabinet Member/Chairman of Regulatory Committee |
Title |
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1. Scrutiny 2. Cabinet |
Budget and Performance Monitoring Q1 update |
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1. Council |
Local government reorganisation |
October 2026
There are currently no decisions scheduled for this month.
November 2026
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To be considered by |
Responsible Cabinet Member/Chairman of Regulatory Committee |
Title |
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Medium term financial strategy - strategic options analysis |
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Write-off of Amounts Outstanding Report |
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Budget and Performance Monitoring Q2 update |
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Land disposal - Burlish Country Park |
December 2026
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To be considered by |
Responsible Cabinet Member/Chairman of Regulatory Committee |
Title |
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Annual Report on Treasury Management Service and Actual Prudential Indicators |
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Treasury Management Strategy Statement and Annual Investment Strategy Mid-year Review Report |
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Financial Strategy 2027-2030 |
Local government reorganisation
Details of decision
Title
Local government reorganisation
The decision needed
Any steps required in light of Government decision e.g. creation of joint committee
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
23 September 2026
Implications of decision
Consultation
Not applicable
Councillors and Electoral Wards affected
All wards
Timetable for implementation
Autumn 2026
Spending/Saving
No significant implications expected
Relevant Corporate Plan Priority
Securing financial sustainability for services that local communities value
Equality Impact Assessment
Not required
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?
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
Budget and Performance Monitoring Q1 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
3 September 2026
All dates for consideration by Cabinet
16 September 2026
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: Director 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 £75,000
Medium term financial strategy - strategic options analysis
Details of decision
Title
Medium-term financial strategy - strategic options analysis
The Decision needed
To approve 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 2026
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 2026
Spending/Saving
TBC
Relevant Corporate Plan Priority
Equality Impact Assessment
Not applicable
Additional details
Contact details
Name of Officer: Helen Ogram
Job Title: Director 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 £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 2026
All dates for consideration by Council
Not applicable
Implications of decision
Consultation
Cabinet and Corporate Leadership Team.
Councillors and Electoral Wards affected
Not applicable
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: Director 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 £75,000
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
5 November 2026
All dates for consideration by Cabinet
11 November 2026
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: Director 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 £75,000
Land disposal Burlish Country Park
Details of decision
Title
Land disposal Burlish Country Park
The Decision needed
To make the decision on whether or not to dispose of part of Burlish Country Park to Kidderminster Harriers Football Club subject to completion of legal documentation and planning permission.
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
1 October 2026
All dates for consideration by Cabinet
11 November 2026
All dates for consideration by Council
Not applicable
Implications of decision
Consultation
Cabinet and Corporate Leadership Team.
Wider public consultation as part of the public notice relating to the disposal will form part of this report.
Councillors and Electoral Wards affected
Stourport, Lickhill & Mitton
Timetable for implementation
During 2026, subject to planning permission
Spending/Saving
Capital receipt expected – amount TBC
Relevant Corporate Plan Priority
Economic growth and regeneration
Equality Impact Assessment
Will form part of the report
Additional details
Contact details
Name of Officer: Faye Parrett
Job Title: Director of Commercial Services
Tel No: 01562 732187
Email: faye.parrett@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?
Part
Reason if key decision
Affects multiple Wards, or one large Ward
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
2 November 2026
All dates for consideration by Cabinet
Not applicable
All dates for consideration by Council
9 December 2026
Implications of decision
Consultation
Treasury Management Review Panel, MUFG Group (external consultants), and Corporate Leadership Team.
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: Director 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
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 and 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: 2 November 2026
All dates for consideration by Cabinet
Not applicable
All dates for consideration by Council
9 December 2026
Implications of decision
Consultation
Treasury Management Review Panel, MUFG Group (external consultants) and Corporate Leadership Team.
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: Director 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
Details of decision
Title
Financial Strategy 2027-2030
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
16 December 2026 and 10 February 2027
All dates for consideration by Council
24 February 2027
Implications of decision
Consultation
Public Consultation timing TBC/Budget Consultation, Strategic Review Panel, Cabinet and Corporate Leadership Team.
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: Director 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 £75,000