Forward Plan November to January 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

North East Devolution

The decision to be made on the reports

To consider whether to consent to the making of the statutory order to create a new mayoral combined authority for the North East region and abolish the existing combined authorities (NTCA and NECA). 

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 - 1 November 2023

The consultees/ consultation process

n/a

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

The "minded to" North East Devolution Deal, Governance Review Scheme and Cabinet Report dated 18 January 2023

Committee meeting

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

Proposed Extension of Public Spaces Protection Order - Dog Control

The decision to be made on the reports

To agree the proposal to extend the existing Dog Control PSPO for three years from 5th November 2023.

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 - 1 November 2023

The consultees/ consultation process

Statutory Consultation undertaken 11th August - 8th September

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

n/a

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

Upgrade of the National Cycle Route (NCN1) - Direct Contract Award

The decision to be made on the reports

The purpose of this report is to seek Cabinet approval for the direct award to the in-house construction team, for the construction work in relation to the upgrade of the National Cycle Route network along the A183 Coast Road from South Shields to tie in with the newly completed Coast Road realignment scheme.

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 - 1 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

Local Government Boundary Commission Review Update

The decision to be made on the reports

No Decision to be 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

It is not confidential / does not contain exempt information. 

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

Cabinet - 1 November 2023

The consultees/ consultation process

No consultation undertaken by the Council - Commission will be consulting.

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

https://www.lgbce.org.uk/all-reviews/south-tyneside

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

5G Innovation Region Bid

The decision to be made on the reports

at a procurement decision be made on the delivery of the 5G Innovation Region project. The Council, as part of the wider North East partnership, is bidding for funding for this through DSIT.

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 - 1 November 2023

The consultees/ consultation process

Consultation undertaken with regional partners as part of the North East bid.

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

5G Innovation Region competition information published by Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) is available at: 5G Innovation Regions: GOV.UK: open for applications.

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

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

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

Cabinet - 1 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

Modern Slavery Transparency Date

The decision to be made on the reports

Cabinet is asked to give approval for the proposed 2022-2023 Modern Slavery Transparency Statement so that it can be uploaded to the Council's website, satisfying duties under 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 - 1 November 2023

The consultees/ consultation process

South Tyneside Modern Slavery Strategy 2022-24.

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

n/a

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

Extension of Agency Contract

The decision to be made on the reports

Approve extension of contract for a period of 18 months from 31/10/2023 to 30/04/2025

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 not confidential / does not contain exempt information.

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

n/a

The consultees/ consultation process

Stuart Reid/Cllr Joanne Bell, Lead Member Finance, corporate Governance and Support Services

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

The Council utilises a framework for its agency temporary workers via North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) through a neutral vendor (managed service) and NEPO are extending the current arrangement for a period of 18 months.

In accordance with regulation 72 (3)(c) of PCR2015, NEPO have made the decision to extend the NEPO508 arrangement from the existing end date of 31/10/2023 to 30/4/2025 due to the ambiguous operating environment.

Ongoing consultation and proposed amendments relating to the sourcing and supply of contingent labour for social care present significant uncertainty and risk the viability of a future solution.

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

Adult Social Local Account

The decision to be made on the reports

This report provides an overview of South Tyneside's Adult Social Care Local Account, a report that describes how ASC has support people over the financial year 22/23, identifying what has been achieved, improvements made and further areas of development.

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

n/a

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)

Cabinet - 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)

Council - 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
  • www.southtyneside.gov.uk/elections

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