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
- John Rumney
- john.rumney@southtyneside.gov.uk
- 0191 424 7267
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
- Claire McLaren
- claire.mclaren@southtyneside.gov.uk
- 0191 424 7377
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
- Trevor Male
- Trevor.Male@southtyneside.gov.uk
- 0191 424 7666
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
- Bridget McCulla
- Bridget.mcculla@southtyneside.gov.uk
- 0191 424 6709
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
- Neil Purvis
- neil.purvis@southtyneside.gov.uk
- 0191 424 7039
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
- Phil Dixon
- Phil.dixon@southtyneside.gov.uk
- 0191 424 7661
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
- Paul McCann
- paul.mccann@southtyneside.gov.uk
- 0191 424 6545
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. https://www.whiteribbon.org.uk/ambassadors-and-champions
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
- https://www.whiteribbon.org.uk/ambassadors-and-champions
- Health and Wellbeing Strategy - South Tyneside Council
- South Tyneside Domestic Abuse Strategy - South Tyneside Council
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- Paula Phillips
- Paula.phillips@southtyneside.gov.uk
- 0191 424 6441
- Julie Connaughton
- Julie.connaughton@southtyenside.gov.uk
- 0191 424 6520
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
- John Gettins
- john.gettins@southtyneside.gov.uk
- 0191 424 7064
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
- Paul Fleming
- paul.fleming@southtyneside.gov.uk
- 0191 424 7070
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
- www.southtyneside.gov.uk/elections
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- Joanne Gelson
- joanne.gelson@southtyneside.gov.uk
- 0191 424 7169
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
- Stuart Reid
- Stuart.reid@southtyneside,gov.uk
- 0191 424 7765