Forward Plan February to May 2024


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

Medium Term Financial Plan 2024 - 2029

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
  • 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


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

The report 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 procurement Service.

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

N/A

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


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


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 / 26.

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


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


Governance Change in respect of approval of high value adult and child social care placements

The decision to be made on the reports

To approve a temporary mechanism for approving contracts in scope.

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

N/A

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

N/A

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


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

The report 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


Complex Needs ISL Framework

The decision to be made on the reports

Decision to delegate approval of the High Level Needs ISL Framework award to Lead Member for Adults, Health and Independence and the Director of Adult Social Services. 

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 - 13 March 2024

The consultees / consultation process

  • LT
  • CDG
  • Lead Member
  • Political Leadership
  • Cabinet

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

N/A

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


Tenancy Policy

The decision to be made on the reports

Agree the publication of the new Tenancy Policy.  

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 - 13 March 2024

The consultees/ consultation process

STH staff and STC involved tenants have been consulted on the context and language. 

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

  • South Tyneside Council South Tyneside Tenancy Strategy 2023
  • Allocations Policy - South Tyneside Council
  • Rent Grace Period Policy - South Tyneside Council

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


Sums Due to the Council considered irrecoverable

The decision to be made on the reports

To support the financial management of the Council. 

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 - 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


Community Area Forum Funding 2024 / 2025

The decision to be made on the reports

To set out a recommendation to Cabinet on how Community Area Forum (CAF) funding for 2024 / 25 should be allocated to CAF areas.

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 - 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


Treasury Management Quarterly Report - 31 December 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 31 December 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 - 13 March 2024

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


Council Budget Monitoring - October to December 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

The report 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


Microsoft Enterprise Agreement Renewal 2024

The decision to be made on the reports

To provide a recommendation to Cabinet to approve the contract award for the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement renewal. 

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 - 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


UK Shared Prosperity Fund Update & Project Approval

The decision to be made on the reports

To approve the delivery of a UKSPF funded project to tackle economic inactivity. 

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 - 13 March 2024

The consultees/ consultation process

Consultation has taken place with local partners, stakeholders and prospective delivery partners. 

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

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


Contract for the Foreshore, Beach and Sand Management arrangements

The decision to be made on the reports

Agree the appointment of Contractor. 

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 - 13 March 2024

The consultees/ consultation process

  • Operational Services - Highways, Streetscene, Open Spaces
  • Legal and Procurement
  • Lead Member

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

Returned tenders are confidential.

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


Contracts for the Vehicle Contract Hire of Mechanical Brushes for Street Cleaning

The decision to be made on the reports

Agree the appointment of Contractor. 

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 - 13 March 2024

The consultees/ consultation process

  • Operational Services - Highways, Streetscene, Open Spaces
  • Legal and Procurement
  • Lead Member

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

Returned tenders are confidential.

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


Contract for Residential Home Care - North View

The decision to be made on the reports

To agree tender approach and delegation of award for a care home contract. 

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 - 13 March 2024

The consultees/ consultation process

Consultation has taken place with residents representatives, Procurement and Legal services.

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

N/A

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


Proposal to develop a new flexible procurement framework for Alternative Provision (AP) for schools

The decision to be made on the reports

Cabinet is asked to approve the establishment of a new flexible procurement for alternative provision in 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

N/A

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

Cabinet - 13 March 2024

The consultees/ consultation process

Informal consultation has included schools, Council teams including those involved in the commissioning of AP places; alternative providers operating locally. 

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

N/A

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


Housing Assistance Policy

The decision to be made on the reports

To agree the policy content and the intension to publicise. 

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 - 13 March 2024

The consultees/ consultation process

  • LT
  • CDG
  • Lead Member
  • Political Leadership
  • Cabinet

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

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


Award of contract for the demolition of former Chuter Ede Community Association and adjacent caretaker bungalow

The decision to be made on the reports

Whether to award contract in relation to the demolition of former Chuter Ede Community Association and adjacent caretaker bungalow.

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 - 13 March 2024

The consultees/ consultation process

Consultation as part of statutory planning process. 

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

Planning reference:

  • ST/0551/23/DEM
  • ST/0420/23/DEM

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


North East Screen Industries Partnership - Inter Authority Agreement

The decision to be made on the reports

Authorise the Director of Place and Communities, in consultation with the Director of Business & Resources and the Lead Member for Economic Growth and Transport to approve and enter into an IAA in connection with North East Screen in relation to the period 2022 / 2023 and 2023 / 2024 on the terms set out in this report and other such terms as may be approved.

Approve a financial contribution of £159,560 funded from the South Tyneside UK Shared Prosperity Fund for the period 2023 / 2024 to support North East Screen Industries Partnership pursuant to the terms set out in the Business Case outlined in this report.

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 - 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


Council Housing Review

The decision to be made on the reports

Decision on the future management 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 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

All Council tenants and leaseholders via a ballot.

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

  • Campbell Tickel independent review
  • Results from the independent ballot from UK Engage

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

 


Proposal to develop a new flexible procurement framework for Alternative Provision (AP) for schools

The decision to be made on the reports

Cabinet is asked to approve the establishment of a new flexible procurement for alternative provision in 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

N/A

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

Cabinet - 13 March 2024

The consultees/ consultation process

Informal consultation has included schools, Council teams including those involved in the commissioning of AP places; alternative providers operating locally.

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

N/A

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

 


Ocean Recovery Declaration Update

The decision to be made on the reports

Members are asked to note the update contained within this report and support the Council's Ocean Recovery Declaration.

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

N/A

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

N/A

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


Ecological Emergency Annual Update

The decision to be made on the reports

The information contained within this report is in relation to the Ecological Emergency action plan and associated delivery activities supporting the Council's commitment under the Ecological Emergency Declaration.

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

  • Lead Member for Neighborhoods and Climate Change

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

  • Appendix 1 - Ecological Emergency Declaration and High Level Action Plan

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


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)

Council - 14 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


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 September 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


 

South Tyneside Pledge

The decision to be made on the reports

For full Council to receive an update on the progress, and future development, of the South Tyneside Pledge.

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

Over 230 organisations in the borough have signed up to the South Tyneside Pledge which is a partnership initiative.

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

South Tyneside Pledge website

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


 

Family Hubs Progress Report

The decision to be made on the reports

For note / 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)

Council - 14 March 2024

The consultees/ consultation process

N/A

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

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


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

The report 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