Forward Plan January to April 2025 (revised 13 December)

This page lists the forward plan for current Council reports from December 2024 to March 2025.

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

Jarrow Hall - Roofing Project

Appointment of Contractor. 

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)

Delegated Powers used on the basis of urgency pursuant to Paragraph 18, Section 1 of the scheme of delegation.

Decision made by Director of Place Strategy in consultation wit the Leader and Deputy Leader, the Chair of Overview and Scrutiny was consulted on this decision - 6 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

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

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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

IT Hardware & Peripherals Framework

Approval of Framework 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 not contain exempt information.

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

Cabinet - 8 January 2025

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

The award of Fire Door Alterations Programme Contract 

To decide whether to award the contract to the first ranked tenderer.

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 - 8 January 2025

The consultees / consultation process

Consultation will be carried out with the residents of each building in turn to agree the best way to deliver the works with the least disruption to the building users.

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

There are no background documents, this is in response to regulation

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

Stronger Shores Project delivery update

To approve increases to funding partner agreements.

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 - 8 January 2025

The consultees / consultation process

Legal and Procurement Service Stronger Shores Partnership Board members have signed off.

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

N/A

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

Council Budget Monitoring - April to September 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)

Council - 8 January 2025

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

Contract Award for Finance and Procurement Solution

To award contract for replacement system.

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 - 8 January 2025

The consultees / consultation process

Consultation with range of system users to inform tender specification.

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 8 January 2025

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

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

Approval to proceed with the SEND provision 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 8 January 2025

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
  • Previous Cabinet Report - 2 October 2024

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

South Tyneside Performance Update Quarter 2 / End of September 2024-2025

For information / Cabinet are asked to note the performance update for the quarter ending 30 September 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 8 January 2025

The consultees / consultation process

N/A

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

The South Tyneside Vision, Ambitions and Strategy

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

Treasury Management Mid Year Review - 30 September 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 up to 30 September.

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 - 23 January 2025 (Cabinet 27 November 24)

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

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 - 23 January 2025

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

Council Tax Reduction Scheme 2025/26

This report outlines the proposed Council Tax Reduction Scheme (CTRS) to apply from 1 April 2025.

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 - 23 January 2025

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

Report of the Chair and Vice Chair of the Audit Committee

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)

Council - 23 January 2025

The consultees / consultation process

Chair of Audit Committee

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

N/A

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

Annual Report 2024

For information / Council are asked to note the achievements and progress as detailed in the Annual Report 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 - 23 January 2025

The consultees / consultation process

N/A

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

The South Tyneside Vision, Ambitions and Strategy

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

Joint Housing Protocol for Care Leavers

To approve the draft protocol to support care leavers in their housing choices and prevent homelessness.

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 - 23 January 2025

The consultees / consultation process

The Housing Strategy team worked with the South Tyneside Care Leavers Council to develop this protocol.

The Care Leavers Council is for young people aged 16+ years who are care experienced to improve services for care leavers in South Tyneside.

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

N/A

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

Gambling Act 2005 Policy Review 2025- 2028

Approve the new Gambling Act 2005 Policy.

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 23 January 2025

The consultees / consultation process

  • Local residents and businesses
  • Local Councillors
  • Local Members of Parliament
  • Northumbria Police
  • Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service
  • Local Environmental Health
  • Local Safeguarding Children's Board
  • Local safeguarding Adults Board
  • Director of Public Health
  • Local Planning Authority
  • His Majesty's Revenue and Customs
  • Gambling Commission
  • Local Community Safety Partnership Pubwatch
  • Gambling trade bodies
  • Premises licence holders
  • Gambling problem support groups
  • Gaming machine suppliers

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

Draft Gambling Act Policy 2025-2028

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

Report to appoint to the membership of certain Committees of the Council

To appoint to certain committees.

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 23 January 2025

The consultees / consultation process

All employers within the Pension Fund were provided an opportunity put forward a nomination. Any resident can come forward and request an application for appointment to a CAF at any time.

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

N/A

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

Highways Capital Programme 2025-28

To approve the works programme.

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 5 February 2025

The consultees / consultation process

No Consultation, this works programme is evidence led.

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

The background data is computer generated survey data.

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 - 19 February 2025
  • Council - 20 March 2025

The consultees / consultation process

Consultation taking place with key stakeholders, including Poverty Group and South Tyneside Youth Council.

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

TBC

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

South Tyneside Pledge

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 - 19 February 2025
  • Council - 20 March 2025

The consultees / consultation process

Consultation taking with key stakeholders, including members of the Pledge and Council teams.

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

TBC

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

Pupil Admission Arrangements for Primary and Secondary Schools - September 2026

To agree the pupil admissions arrangements for the academic year 2026/2027.

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

Admissions Authorities from neighbouring LA's, Volunary aided and Community Schools, Trust Schools and Academies.

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

See appendices to reports

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

  • Stuart Easingwood

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

Recommissioning of Adult Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service

Approval of new contract.

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 - 19 March 2025

The consultees / consultation process

Consultation will be held with both internal and external partners, providers and service users on any proposed model of the service.

Partnerships will include Substance misuse Partnership, South Tyneside Alcohol Alliance, Mental Health Alliance, Children's and Adult's Safeguarding.

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

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

Access and Egress Solutions

Approve the 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 - 19 March 2025

The consultees / consultation process

Nikki Carter / Cllr Ruth Berkley Lead Member Adults, Health and Independence 

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

Procurement exercise in progress, Cabinet report to follow.

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

Refresh of the alcohol strategy

Alcohol Strategy to be adopted by 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 - 20 March 2025

The consultees / consultation process

A range of stakeholders will be consulted as part of the strategy development, this will include (but not limited to) individuals with lived experience, Living Well Alliance, HealthNet (VCS partners), South Tyneside's Alcohol Alliance and Scrutiny.

The Alcohol Strategy will be fed through Governance including PHLT, PHLMB, Adult Safeguarding, HWB Scrutiny and Cabinet.

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

N/A

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