Forward Plan January to April 2024 (revised 18 January)
This page lists the forward plan for current Council reports from January to April 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
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
- Holly Bainbridge
- holly.bainbridge@southtyneside.gov.uk
- 0191 424 7350
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
- 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
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
- Paul McCann
- paul.mccann@southtyneside.gov.uk
- 0191 424 6545
Employer Defence Recognition Scheme and update on Armed Forces
The decision to be made on the reports
Borough Council is asked to observe the presentation of the Ministry of Defence's Gold Award for its Employer Recognition Scheme and to note progress since the last update to Borough Council in November 2022.
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
Engagement has taken place with Armed Forces Forum.
Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker
South Tyneside Armed Forces Community Covenant
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- Hayley Johnson (Corporate Lead Engagement, Communication and Support Services)
- 01914247014
Medium Term Financial Plan 2024 - 2029
The decision to be made on the reports
The report summarises the Cabinet's draft budget recommendations to Cabinet as well as the Capital and Investment Strategy 2023 - 28 and the Treasury Management Strategy 2024 - 25.
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 31 January 2024 and Council 22 February 2024
The consultees/ consultation process
- Overview and Scrutiny Committee
- Business Sector Consultation
- Third Sector Consultation
Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker
n/a
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- Stuart Reid
- Stuart.reid@southtyneside,gov.uk
- 0191 424 7765
Skills Bootcamp Contract Awards
The decision to be made on the reports
Award of Skills Bootcamp Contracts.
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 14 February 2024
The consultees/ consultation process
The timescale constraints associated with the content of the report has meant it was not possible to undertake external consultation.
Consultation has been taken internally with corporate legal colleagues and the Corporate ocurement Service.
Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker
n/a
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- Kevin Thompson
- kevin.thompson2@southtyneside.gov.uk
- 0191 424 6584
Cumulative Impact Assessment
The decision to be made on the reports
To ensure that members are aware of the removal of the Special Policy Area, the consequential impact on future licence applications and of the reasons why maintaining the Special Policy Area would, at the present time, be inappropriate and unlawful.
Cabinet members are requested to note the content of the report.
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 14 February 2024
The consultees/ consultation process
Cumulative Impact assessment (consultation took place from 14 November 2023 to 12 December 2023).
Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker
- Cumulative Impact Assessment 2023
- Licensing Act Policy 2021 - 2026
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- Laurence Waldock
- laurence.waldock@southtyneside.gov.uk
- 0191 424 7946
Broadband Contract for Schools
The decision to be made on the reports
Agree a new contract for Broadband for participating South Tyneside Schools.
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
Participating South Tyneside Schools.
Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker
n/a
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- Beverley Scanlon
- Beverley.scanlon@southtyneside.gov.uk
- 0191 424 7352
Pupil Admission Arrangements 2025 (Community and Voluntary Controlled Schools)
The decision to be made on the reports
To agree the pupil admission arrangements for the academic year 2025 / 2026.
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
Admissions authorities e.g. academies / VA schools , community schools, neighbouring LAs.
Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker
See appendices to reports.
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- Beverley Scanlon
- Beverley.scanlon@southtyneside.gov.uk
- 0191 424 7352
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
- Claire Mawson
- Claire.Mawson@southtyneside.gov.uk
- 424 6455
Our South Tyneside Report 2024
The decision to be made on the reports
For Cabinet to approve the Our South Tyneside 2024 report; the annual summary of publicly-available data about the borough.
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 13 March 2024
The consultees/ consultation process
Teams across the Council consulted in pulling the relevant data together.
Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker
- Our South Tyneside Report 2023
- South Tyneside Council - Annual Report 2023
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- Rory Sherwood-Parkin (Corporate Lead for Policy and Insight)
- rory.sherwood-parkin@southtyneside.gov.uk
- 07812 514 191
Safer Accommodation for victims and families of Domestic abuse - Contract Award
The decision to be made on the reports
Agree contract award to successful bidder following procurement exercise.
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 March 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
- Paula Phillips
- paula.phillips@southtyneside.go.uk
- 0191 424 64411
- Karen Dixon
- Karen.dixon@southtyneside.gov.uk
- 0191 424 4052
Elected Member Champion Review 2023 / 2024
The decision to be made on the reports
Borough Council is asked to note the engagement programme of the Member Champions, which support Cabinet Member portfolios and the delivery of Our Council Strategy.
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 14 March 2024
The consultees/ consultation process
The Champions Role is to engage with services to understand and champion specific areas of work.
Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- Hayley Johnson (Corporate Lead Engagement)
- Hayley.johnson@southtyneside.gov.uk
- 01914247014
Cost of Living Response Update and Anti-Poverty Strategy
The decision to be made on the reports
For Full Council to receive an update on the partnership response to the cost of living crisis and approve the South Tyneside Anti-Poverty Strategy.
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 14 March 2024
The consultees/ consultation process
The South Tyneside multi-agency Poverty Group and has been closely involved in this work, as well as wider partners (particularly through the Anti-Poverty Summit in Sept 2023).
Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker
Summary output from the Anti-Poverty Summit 2023.
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- Rory Sherwood-Parkin (Corporate Lead for Policy and Insight)
- rory.sherwood-parkin@southtyneside.gov.uk
- 07812 514 191
Sexual Health Service Options
The decision to be made on the reports
n/a
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 15 May 2024
The consultees/ consultation process
n/a
Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker
Link provided to governments policy on PRS.
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- Graeme Greig
- Graeme.greig@southtyneside.gov.uk
- 07483 364034