Forward Plan December 2023 to March 2024


This page lists the forward plan for current Council reports from December 2023 to March 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

It is confidential / does contain exempt information. 

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

Cabinet - 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


Business Centre ICT Procurement

The decision to be made on the reports

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 and 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

It 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


South Tyneside Local Plan: Regulation 19 Consultation

The decision to be made on the reports

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

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 - 3 January 2024

The consultees/ consultation process

6 weeks public consultation: January 2024 - February 2024.

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

n/a

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


Council Budget Monitoring - July to September 2023

The decision to be made on the reports

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

It is not confidential / does not 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


Council Tax Long Term Empty Properties

The decision to be made on the reports

This report outlines proposals to reduce the period which a property would remain empty before triggering a council tax premium payment.

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 - 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 Performance Update Quarter 2 / End September 2023-2024

The decision to be made on the reports

For information / Cabinet are asked to note the performance update for the quarter ending 30 September 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 - 3 January 2024

The consultees/ consultation process

n/a

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

South Tyneside Council Vision and Strategy - www.southtyneside.gov.uk/vision

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


Westoe Educational Charity Annual Accounts 2022 / 23

The decision to be made on the reports

Approval of Annual Accounts.

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 - 3 January 2024

The consultees/ consultation process

n/a

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

Finance Team Files.

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


Annual Review of the Strategy

The decision to be made on the reports

For information / Council are asked to note the achievements and progress as detailed in the Annual Review of the Strategy 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 3 January 2024 and Council 18 January 2024.

The consultees/ consultation process

n/a

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

South Tyneside Council Vision and Strategy - www.southtyneside.gov.uk/vision

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


Ofsted Inspection

The decision to be made on the reports

The purpose of the report is to provide feedback from recent Ofsted Inspection.

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

n/a

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

n/a

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

  • Stuart Easingwood

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


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


Treasury Management Mid year Review - 30 September 2023

The decision to be made on the reports

There is a requirement to submit a mid-year review to the Executive on Treasury Management activity and on the exercise of delegated powers.

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 (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


0-19 service contract extension request

The decision to be made on the reports

To extend the 0-19 service contract for 1 year.

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 - 14 February 2024

The consultees/ consultation process

No consultation on the extension of the contract has taken place.

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

Section 75 agreement.

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


Council Housing Review - 13 December 2023

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.