Forward Plan November 2023 to February 2024 revised

This page lists the forward plan for current Council reports from November to February 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

Council Housing Review

The decision to be made on the reports

Feedback on the findings of the independent review of Council housing.

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 on 13 December 2023.

The consultees / consultation process

Review has consulted with a number of stakeholders.

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

Independent report on review.

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

The Chair and Vice-Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee were given notice of this decision to be made on 30 November: Part D Rules of Procedure, Section 4, Rule 19 Special Urgency.

Business Centre ICT Procurement

The decision to be made on the reports

The purpose of the report is to seek approval to award a contract for the delivery of data and telecommunications services at the Council's four managed workspace buildings (business centres):

  • South Shields Business Works
  • One Trinity Green
  • The Quadrus Centre
  • Jarrow Business Centre

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 on 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

South Tyneside Local Plan

The decision to be made on the reports

This report seeks approval to undertake public consultation on the Regulation 19 South Tyneside Local Plan and publish the supporting evidence base.

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

Cabinet on 3 January 2024.

The consultees / consultation process

6 weeks public consultation:

January 2024 to February 2024

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

It is not confidential / does not contain exempt information. 

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

Borough Council on 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 & election agents at 2023 elections
  • Members of Parliament
  • Local constituency parties
  • 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

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

It is not confidential / does not contain exempt information.

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

Borough 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