Forward Plan September to December 2024

This page lists the forward plan for current Council reports from September to December.

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

Appointment of contractors for Children's Residential Homes and Assessment Centre

Appointment of contractors to undertake remaining works on two Childrens Residential Homes (Grant St and Hebburn New Town) and one Childrens Assessment Centre (Seton / Fox Avenue) following previous contractor entering administration.

Value of contracts will exceed £250,000.

Whether the decisions are key decisions

The decisions are key decisions.

The Chief Executive has agreed that the call-in procedure will not operate for this matter due to urgency.

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)

  • Delegation on the basis of urgency
  • Decision made by Chief Executive and Director of Childrens Services
  • Date of decision to be confirmed (following tender process)

The consultees / consultation process

  • Leader of Â鶹ÊÓƵ
  • Deputy Leader of Â鶹ÊÓƵ

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

The full value of the contracts, as well as previous budgets / cost estimates will be made available to decision-makers following tender process.

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

South Tyneside Local Plan

o endorse the submission of the Publication draft Local Plan for Examination in Public.

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)

Cabinet 27 August 2024 and Council 5 September 2024

The consultees/ consultation process

Two formal stages of consultation have been undertaken.

Regulation 18 stage took place from 20 June 2022 to 14 August 2022 and Regulation 19 stage from 15 January 2024 to 3 March 2024.

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

Publication draft Local Plan and supporting evidence base:

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

Internal Audit Annual Report 2023 / 24

This report is for information only having previously been considered by Audit Committee who are responsible for this under the Constitution.

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 confidential / does contain exempt information.

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

Cabinet - 4 September 2024

The consultees/ consultation process

N/A

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

None - include as appendix to report

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

Modern Workplace Programme - Appointment of contractor

Whether or not to award a contract to undertake works to South Shields Town Hall, including Customer Services.

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 - 4 September 2024

The consultees/ consultation process

Significant internal officer and member consultation in relation to the proposed plans.

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

N/A

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

Treasury Management Quarterly Report - 30 June 2024

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 2024.

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 - 4 September 2024

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

Award of the NEPO 513 Legal Services Framework

Whether to approve the award of the Legal Services Framework Agreement and delegate authority to the Director of Governance and Corporate Affairs to award individual calloff agreements as they are required.

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 - 4 September 2024

The consultees/ consultation process

NEPO has consulted with member authorities and prospective suppliers.

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

Legal Framework Contract Strategy Document and NEPO 513 Outcomes Report.

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

Northumbria Safer Roads Partnership

Enter the new regional partnership to have a road safety partnership involving the local authorities and the Police.

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 - 4 September 2024

The consultees/ consultation process

Lead member discussions on progress of the new partnership.

There will be publicity campaigns and engagement opportunities throughout the lifespan of the new partnership.

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

  • 'Charging for driver re-training courses' within Home Office , updated August 2022

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

Biodiversity Net Gain - Delivery

Consider the short term BNG options outlined in the report and make a decision on how to proceed and provide appropriate authorisations to allow this to proceed.

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 4 September 2024

The consultees/ consultation process

  • Lead Member for Neighborhoods and Climate Change
  • Joint Climate Change Ecological Emergency Members Working Group. Meeting to be held on 12 August 2024.

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

N/A

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

CivicaPay Contract Renewal

Approval of contract award.

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 - 4 September 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

Modern Slavery Transparency Statement 2024

binet asked to review and endorse Modern Slavery Transparency Statement 2024 for publication on the website to ensure continued compliance with s54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015.

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 - 4 September 2024

The consultees/ consultation process

Reviewed by the Modern Slavery Coordination Group in May 2024.

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

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

Treasury Management Annual Report

The Director of Business and Resources is required to submit an annual report on Treasury Management activities to Council in order to comply with the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy Code of Practice on Treasury Management.

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 - 7 August 2024

Council - 5 September 2024

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

Review of Public Protection Enforcement Policies

To seek Council approval for an updated General Enforcement Policy for the Council's Public Protection Services and the introduction of several supplementary service-specific enforcement policies.

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 - 5 September 2024

The consultees / consultation process

Our Place Scrutiny Committee on 13 June 2024

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

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

Report to Appoint Independent Representatives to Scrutiny Committees

Decision required to appoint Independent Representatives to Council Scrutiny Committees (subject to successful interview process in advance).

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 - 5 September 2024 (subject to successful interview process in advance)

The consultees / consultation process

Constitution Committee will be consulted in advance

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

Full Council Report from Constitution Committee re: update to Constitution. 14 May 2024.

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

Report to Appoint the Membership of Committees of the Council

For Full Council to appoint membership of the Committees of the Council in line with the political balance of the Council.

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 - 5 September 2024

The consultees / consultation process

Affected Members and Full Council.

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

Full Council Paper re: Appointments / Political Balance 14 May 2024.

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

Influencing Strategy

For Full Council to receive an update on the Council's approach to raising the profile of South Tyneside amongst key influencers.

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 - 5 September 2024

The consultees / consultation process

N/A

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

Influencing Strategy Update Report provided to Cabinet in September 2023

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

Council Budget Monitoring - April to June 2024

This budget monitoring report forms part of our regular quarterly cycle in relation to financial management.

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)

Cabinet - 2 October 2024

The consultees / consultation process

N/A

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

None

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

Scrutiny Commission on Tackling Graffiti in South Tyneside

Members are asked to consider the scrutiny report from the Our Place Scrutiny Committee, including the recommendations the Committee has made.

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 - 2 October 2024

The consultees / consultation process

  • Place Select Scrutiny Committee (2023 / 24)
  • Council Employees

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

N/A

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

Highways Asset Management Software

To make a direct award of contract supply highways asset management software.

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 - 2 October 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

South Tyneside Performance Update - Quarter 1 / End of June 2024 - 2025

For information / Cabinet are asked to note the performance update for the quarter ending 30 June 2024.

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 - 2 October 2024

The consultees / consultation process

N/A

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

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

Proposal to establish permanent SEND Resource Provision at West Boldon Primary School

Cabinet are asked to approve the publication of the Statutory Proposal to establish a permanent additional resource provision (ARB) at West Boldon Primary School.

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)

Cabinet - 2 October 2024

The consultees / consultation process

Statutory consultation as per school organisation regulations

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

DfE Statutory Guidance: Making Significant Changes (prescribed alterations) to maintained schools.

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

Matrix Young People's Drug and Alcohol Service

Cabinet are asked to consider options for the future commissioning model for the Matrix Service (children and young people's substance misuse service).

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 - 2 October 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

First Homes - Interim Policy

Decision on amending the current policy to increase the level of discount within higher value villages areas of Cleadon, East Boldon and Whitburn.

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 - 17 October 2024

The consultees / consultation process

Consultation with Neighbourhood Forums and internally with relevant officers

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

  • Amended Policy
  • Viability Assessment from Local Plan analysis

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

Report to update the Council Constitution with regards to transfer of housing services from South Tyneside Homes to the Council

Decision required to update the Constitution in readiness for transition on 1 November 2024.

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 - 17 October 2024

The consultees / consultation process

Constitution Committee will be consulted in advance.

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

All relevant Policy documents together with information on Scheme of Delegations and Proper Officers will be provided.

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

Launch of the Loneliness and Isolation Strategy and JSNAA

Full Council to approve the strategy, and support the launch and implementation.

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 - 17 October 2024

The consultees / consultation process

A number of partners including council, NHS and voluntary sector organisations have been involved in the coproduction of the strategy

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

  • Copy of Strategy once finalized
  • Copy of the JSNAA

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

Principal Social Worker Annual Report

Members are asked to note annual report and work associated with the role of the Principal Social Worker for Adult Social Care and the Priorities for the forthcoming Year.

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 contain exempt information.

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

Cabinet - 17 October 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

Disaster Recovery Solution

Approval of contract award.

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 - 30 October 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

Crowdstrike Contract Renewal

Approval of contract award.

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 - 30 October 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

Domestic Abuse Strategy Refresh and Update of JSNAA

The Council are asked to endorse the strategy and JSNAA.

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 October 2024

The consultees / consultation process

No formal consultation required. Lead Member, Public Health leadership team have been briefed. Internal and external partners have contributed to the reports where relevant.

The Strategy and JSNAA that Council agree to it being published in Jan 2025 as per the duty within the Domestic Abuse Act.

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

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

Child Poverty Strategy

For Full Council to agree a strategy to tackle Child Poverty (following agreement of the Anti-Poverty Strategy in March 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)

Cabinet 27 November 2024 and Council 23 January 2024

The consultees / consultation process

N/A

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

Summary output from the Child Poverty Summit Sep 24

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

South Tyneside Pledge

For Full Council to receive an update on the progress, and future development, of the South Tyneside Pledge.

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)

Cabinet 27 November 2024 and Council 23 January 2024

The consultees / consultation process

Over 250 organisations in the borough have signed up to the South Tyneside Pledge which is a partnership initiative

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

South Tyneside Pledge website:

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

Anti-Social Behaviour Policy

To recommend the approved to ASB enforcement within the policy and agree a 3 yearly review cycle.

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 - 24 November 2024

The consultees / consultation process

Our place Scrutiny Committee Sept 24

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

N/A

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

Recommissioning of the 0 - 19 Service Following the 1 Year Extension to Monitor the 5 - 19 Service

Whether to recommission the 0 - 19 service from 2025 onwards

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)

Cabinet - 19 March 2025

The consultees / consultation process

Consultation about the service took place with young people, teachers and service staff themselves in 2023.

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

N/A

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

Stop Smoking Service Expansion and Vapes - One Year on

A review of the Stop Smoking Service and how the distribution of vapes is having an impact on smoking rates and service engagement.

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 - 20 March 2025

The consultees / consultation process

Potential to gather feedback from providers about how the updated service and vape option is going.

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

N/A

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

Oral Health Workplan

Agreement / discussion on key objectives to be included in the Oral Health Workplan.

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 - 20 March 2025

The consultees / consultation process

Plans to consult with the Oral Health Promotion Team and partners that might be affected by proposed changes

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

N/A

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

Corporate Complaints, Compliments and Comments Policy 2024

To approve the Council's updated Complaints, Compliments and Comments 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)

Council 5 September 2024 (this item has been deferred)

The consultees / consultation process

Draft policy has been consulted with the Council's Standards Committee.

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

Draft policy will be included with papers.

Local Government Ombudsman Complaint Code:

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

Contract Award for Adult Advocacy Provision

Agree to tender exercise and contract award.

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)

Deferred

The consultees / consultation process

Service model has been fully co-produced

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

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