Forward Plan November to February 2024

This page lists the forward plan for current Council reports from November to January, 2024

The lists below show current reports and: 

  • the decision to be made on the reports
  • whether the decisions are key decisions
  • whether the report or part of it confidential or containing exempt information
  • the date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or Council)
  • the consultees/ consultation process
  • any background documents/ information available to the decision-maker
  • the contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address

Approval of contracts for high value adult and children's care placements

The decision to be made on the reports

Decision to delegate approval of urgent high value adult and children's care placements to the relevant Director and Lead Member with provision for reporting decisions to cabinet.

Whether the decisions are key decisions

The decisions are key decisions.

Whether the report or part of it is confidential or containing exempt information

It is not confidential / does not contain exempt information. 

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or Council)

Cabinet - 29 November 2023

The consultees/ consultation process

Internal consultation with leadership and lead officers informed by input from legal services and procurement

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

n/a

The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address

People Strategy

The decision to be made on the reports

Provides Cabinet with an update on Our People Strategy 2023-26 which aligns with, and supports delivering, our ambitions and strategic priorities.

Whether the decisions are key decisions

The decisions are not key decisions.

Whether the report or part of it is confidential or containing exempt information

It is not confidential / does not contain exempt information. 

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or Council)

Cabinet - 29 November 2023

The consultees/ consultation process

Employee Consultative Forum

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

n/a

The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address

Road Marking Contract Tender Award

The decision to be made on the reports

To appoint external road marking contractors to undertake the road markings on the Council owned carriageways within the borough, whereby instructed.

Whether the decisions are key decisions

The decisions are key decisions.

Whether the report or part of it is confidential or containing exempt information

The report is confidential / does contain exempt information.

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or Council)

Cabinet - 29 November 2023

The consultees/ consultation process

n/a

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

n/a

The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address

Framework Contract for the provision of Reactive Repairs and Maintenance for Kitchen Equipment

The decision to be made on the reports

The purpose of the report is to recommend that cabinet approve the new Framework contract for the provision of Reactive Repairs, Service and Maintenance of Kitchen equipment, commencing the 1st January 2024.

Whether the decisions are key decisions

The decisions are key decisions.

Whether the report or part of it is confidential or containing exempt information

The report is confidential / does contain exempt information.

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or Council)

Cabinet - 29 November 2023

The consultees/ consultation process

Framework Tender process completed.

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

Procurement File.

The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address

Data Protection Policy - 2023 refresh

The decision to be made on the reports

To approve the refreshed version of the Council's Data Protection Policy.

Whether the decisions are key decisions

The decisions are not key decisions.

Whether the report or part of it is confidential or containing exempt information

The report is not confidential / does not contain exempt information.

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or Council)

Cabinet - 29 November 2023

The consultees/ consultation process

n/a

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

n/a

The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address

Viking Energy Network Jarrow and Hebburn Energy Network Transfer of Assets to Special Purpose Vehicles

The decision to be made on the reports

  • Consider / approve the transfer of Assets to the two SPVs
  • Consider / agree the proposed structure of each SPV, including the appointment of Directors
  • Consider / agree to provide a loan facility to both SPVs

Whether the decisions are key decisions

The decisions are key decisions.

Whether the report or part of it is confidential or containing exempt information

The report is confidential / does contain exempt information. Paragraph 3 of part 1

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or Council)

Cabinet - 29 November 2023

The consultees/ consultation process

Internal consultation with leadership and lead officers informed by input from legal services and procurement.

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

Lead Member

The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address

Treasury Management Mid year Review - 30 September 2023

The decision to be made on the reports

There is a requirement to report quarterly to the Executive on Treasury Management activity and on the exercise of delegated powers. This report is for the quarter ended 30 June 2023

Whether the decisions are key decisions

The decisions are not key decisions.

Whether the report or part of it is confidential or containing exempt information

The report is not confidential / does not contain exempt information.

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or Council)

Cabinet - 29 November 2023

The consultees/ consultation process

n/a

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

Treasury Management File

The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address

Domestic Abuse Annual Update and White Ribbon Campaign 2023

The decision to be made on the reports

  • The Council are asked to acknowledge the work of the domestic abuse partnership board.
  • The Council are asked to take action and support the 'Change the Story' campaign promoting White Ribbon Day and the messages throughout the 16 days of activism.
  • We also ask all members to sign up as either ambassadors or champions via the White Ribbon organisation.

Whether the decisions are key decisions

The decisions are not key decisions.

Whether the report or part of it is confidential or containing exempt information

The report is not confidential / does not contain exempt information.

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or Council)

Council - 30 November 2023

The consultees/ consultation process

No formal consultation required. Lead Member, Public Health Leadership Team have been briefed.

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address

 

Report of the Chair and Vice Chair of the Audit Committee

The decision to be made on the reports

For information.

Whether the decisions are key decisions

The decisions are not key decisions.

Whether the report or part of it is confidential or containing exempt information

The report is not confidential / does not contain exempt information.

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or Council)

Cabinet - 30 November 2023

The consultees/ consultation process

Chair of Audit Cttee

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

n/a

The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address

Northumbria Road Safety Partnership

The decision to be made on the reports

The creation of a regional road's safety partnership.

Whether the decisions are key decisions

The decisions are key decisions.

Whether the report or part of it is confidential or containing exempt information

The report is confidential / does contain exempt information.

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or Council)

Council - 3 January 2024

The consultees/ consultation process

n/a

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

n/a

The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address

Statutory review of polling districts, places and stations

The decision to be made on the reports

To decide on the designation of polling districts, places and stations.

Whether the decisions are key decisions

The decisions are not key decisions.

Whether the report or part of it is confidential or containing exempt information

The report is not confidential / does not contain exempt information.

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or Council)

Cabinet - 18 January 2024

The consultees/ consultation process

4-week consultation from 9 October to 3 November 2023.

Consultees:

  • The Acting Returning Officer for both constituencies
  • Ward councillors, candidates and election agents at 2023 elections
  • Members of Parliament
  • Local constituency parties
  • the Young Peoples Parliament
  • Crest
  • Inspire
  • Age Concern
  • Holder House Group
  • CIC Group
  • Mencap
  • Blissaility
  • AutismAble

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

  • Notice of Review
  • Acting Returning Officer's Representation
  • Responses to the consultation
  • Minutes of Constitutional Committee with recommendation to Council

The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address

Council Tax Reduction Scheme 2024 / 25

The decision to be made on the reports

This report outlines the proposed Council Tax Reduction Scheme (CTRS) to apply from 1 April 2024.

Whether the decisions are key decisions

The decisions are key decisions.

Whether the report or part of it is confidential or containing exempt information

The report is not confidential / does not contain exempt information.

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or Council)

Council - 18 January 2024

The consultees/ consultation process

12 weeks consultation including public survey and attendance at each Community Area Forum.

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

Council Tax reduction Scheme Survey and results.

The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address