Forward Plan July to November 2024 (revised 11 July)

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

Appointment of contractors for Children's Residential Homes and Assessment Centre

Appointment of contractors to undertake remaining works on two Childrens Residential Homes (Grant St and Hebburn New Town) and one Childrens Assessment Centre (Seton / Fox Avenue) following previous contractor entering administration.

Value of contracts will exceed £250,000.

Whether the decisions are key decisions

The decisions are key decisions.

The Chief Executive has agreed that the call-in procedure will not operate for this matter due to urgency.

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)

  • Delegation on the basis of urgency
  • Decision made by Chief Executive and Director of Childrens Services
  • Date of decision to be confirmed (following tender process)

The consultees / consultation process

  • Leader of South Tyneside Council
  • Deputy Leader of South Tyneside Council

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

The full value of the contracts, as well as previous budgets / cost estimates will be made available to decision-makers following tender process.

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

South Tyneside Community Safety Partnership Plan 2024 to 2027

To note content and agree the plan.

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, 27 June 2024 (this meeting has been rescheduled for 25 July 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

To consider a report of the Deputy Monitoring Officer which provides an update on the outcome of an investigation into and hearing of Complaint C20a which took place on 18 March 2024

Whether or not to accept and adopt recommendations of Standards Committee as regards the imposition of sanctions on the Subject Member.

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, 27 June 2024 (this meeting has been rescheduled for 25 July 2024)

The consultees / consultation process

N/A

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

Standards Committee hearing papers, 18 March 2024.

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

Breastfeeding Update

Overview of the work to increase breastfeeding rates in South Tyneside and outlines the benefits of breastfeeding for mothers and babies.

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, 27 June 2024 (this meeting has been rescheduled for 25 July 2024)

The consultees / consultation process

All pregnant women and new mothers are consulted re breastfeeding support available at their various midwife and health visitor appointments. Breastfeeding mothers will give feedback regarding venues that sign up to the Breastfeeding friendly initiative.

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

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

Spend on Community, Civic and Mayoral Hospitality

To note the information 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)

Council, 27 June 2024 (this meeting has been rescheduled for 25 July 2024).

The consultees / consultation process

The protocol related to civic hospitality is set out in the Council Constitution, which is consulted on annually by the Constitution Committee before the final Constitution is agreed by Borough Council.

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

Council Constitution, Protocol on Hospitality, outlined in the Council Constitution, Part E Codes and Protocols, Section 14, Protocol on Gifts and Hospitality for Councillors and Officers. 

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

Treasury Management Annual Report 2023 / 24

This report is required to be submitted annually to Council on Treasury Management activities in order to comply with the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy Code of Practice on Treasury Management.

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 7 August and Council 5 September 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

Award of Contract for construction of a three storey extension to meet Basic Need for school places at Mortimer Community College

To award a Contract to a developer to for construction of a two-storey extension at Mortimer Community College.

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 - 7 August 2024

The consultees / consultation process

  • Lead Member for Education and Skills
  • Mortimer Community College
  • Asset Management and Planning Services

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

N/A

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

First Homes - Interim Policy

Decision on amending the current policy to increase the level of discount within higher value villages areas of Cleadon, East Boldon and Whitburn.

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 - 17 October 2024

The consultees / consultation process

Consultation with Neighbourhood Forums and internally with relevant officers.

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

  • Amended Policy
  • Viability Assessment from Local Plan analysis

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

CivicaPay Contract Renewal

Approval of contract award.

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 - 30 October 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

Disaster Recovery Solution

Approval of contract award.

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 - 30 October 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

Crowdstrike Contract Renewal

Approval of contract award.

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 - 30 October 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

Anti-Social Behaviour Policy

To recommend the approced to ASB enforcement within the policy and agree a 3 yearly review cycle.

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)

November 24, Council

The consultees/ consultation process

Our place Scrutiny Committee, September 2024

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

N/A

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

Contract Award for Adult Advocacy Provision

Agree to tender exercise and contract award.

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)

Deferred

The consultees / consultation process

Service model has been fully co-produced.

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

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