Forward Plan March to June 2024 (revised 12 March)
This page lists the forward plan for current Council reports from March to June 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
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
- Paula Phillips, 0191 424 64411, paula.phillips@southtyneside.go.uk
- Karen Dixon. 0191 424 4052, Karen.dixon@southtyneside.gov.uk
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
- Nikki Carter
- 0191 4247284
- nikki.carter@southtyneside.gov.uk
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
- Anna Milner
- 07526532305
- Anna.Milner@southtyneside.gov.uk
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
- Dawn Dennison (Revenue Benefits and Customer Services Operational Manager)
- 0191 424 4282
- Dawn.dennnison@southtyneside.gov.uk
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
- Stuart Reid
- 0191 4247765
- Stuart.reid@southtyneside.gov.uk
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
- Paul McCann
- 0191 424 7111
- paul.mccann@southtyneside.gov.uk
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
- Alan Foster
- 0191 424 6807
- alan.foster@southtyneside.gov.uk
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
- Dave Slater
- 0191 424 7074
- Dave.slater@southtyneside.gov.uk
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
- Sara Dunlop
- 0191 424 6257
- Sara.dunlop@southtyneside.gov.uk
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
- Nikki Carter (Service Lead for Community Services and Commissioning)
- 0191 424 6255
- Nikki.carter@southtyneside.gov.uk
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
- Beverley Scanlon (Head of Learning and Early Help)
- 0191 461 7697
- Beverley.scanlon@southtyneside.gov.uk
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
- Phil Dixon
- 0191 424 7661
- Phil.dixon@southtyneside.gov.uk
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
- John Scott
- John.scott@southtyneside.gov.uk
South Tyneside 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
- Anna Milner, Senior Manager - Strategic Housing
- Anna.Milner@southtyneside.gov.uk
- 07526532305
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
- Michelle Hogg
- 0191 424 7651
- michelle.hogg@southtyneside.gov.uk
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
- Stuart Wright (Director for Place and Communities)
- 0191 424 7339
- Stuart.wright@southtyenside.gov.uk
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
- Rory Sherwood-Parkin
- 07812 514 191
- rory.sherwood-parkin@southtyneside.gov.uk
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
- Rory Sherwood-Parkin (Corporate Lead for Policy and Insight)
- 07812 514 191
- rory.sherwood-parkin@southtyneside.gov.uk
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
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- Rory Sherwood-Parkin (Corporate Lead for Policy and Insight)
- 07812 514 191
- rory.sherwood-parkin@southtyneside.gov.uk
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)
Council - 14 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
- Nikki Carter (Service Lead for Community Services and Commissioning)
- 0191 424 6255
- nikki.carter@southtyneside.gov.uk
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
- Family Hubs and Start for Life Programme Guide (publishing.service.gov.uk)
- Family Hubs Theory of Change
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- Jess Barclay-Lambert
- 07815 481390
- Jess.barclay-lambert@southtyneside.gov.uk
Credit Their Service
The decision to be made on the reports
Update following a Motion to Council.
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
Armed Forces Steering Group and Forum.
Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker
- South Tyneside Armed Forces Community Covenant
- Armed Forces Support
- Report to Borough Council - 24 November 2022
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- Nicola Robason (Director of Governance and Corporate Affairs)
- 0191 424 7186
- Nicola.Robason@southtyneside.gov.uk
Social Housing (Regulation) Act - Housing Consumer Standards
The decision to be made on the reports
Council notes the contents of the report and the actions being taken to prepare for the introduction of the Consumer Standards from 1 April 2024.
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
Consultation was carried out by the Regulator of Social Housing on the proposed standards which has informed the Regulator's new approach which is summarised in the report.
Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker
- Regulator of Social Housing - Consumer Standards consultation - July 2023
- Regulator of Social Housing - Reshaping consumer regulation - our new approach
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- Alan Caddick
- 0191 424-7890
- Alan.caddick@southtyneside.gov.uk
Development Agreement between the Council and Tyne Coast College
The decision to be made on the reports
To consider entering into a development agreement with Tyne Coast College (TCC) to facilitate the re-location of their campus and student accommodation from its present location to South Shields Town 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 not contain exempt information.
The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or Council)
Cabinet - 20 March 2024
The consultees/ consultation process
Consultation and engagement carried out on the South Shields Masterplan.
Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker
N/A
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- Stuart Reid,
- 0191 424 7765
- stuart.reid@southtyneside.gov.uk
- Stuart Wright
- 0191 424 7009
- stuart.wright@southtyneside.gov.uk
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
- Graeme Greig
- 07483364034
- Graeme.greig@southtyneside.gov.uk
Stairlift Contract
The decision to be made on the reports
Approve the contract award for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months from 1 August 2024 to 31 July 2029.
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 - June 2024
The consultees/ consultation process
- Nikki Carter
- Cllr Anne Hetherington
- Lead Member Adults
- Health and Independence
Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker
Procurement exercise in progress, Cabinet report to follow.
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- Chris Taylor
- 0191 424 4084 or 07484030477
- chris.taylor@southtyneside.gov.uk
Governance Change in respect of approval of high value adult and child social care placements - 14 February 2024
The Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee were given notice of this decision to be made on 8 February 2024. Part D Rules of Procedure, Section 4, Rule 19 Special Urgency.