Forward Plan September to December 2024 (revised 13 September)
This page lists the forward plan for current Council reports from September to December.
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
Jarrow Hall - Roofing Project
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)
Delegated Powers used on the basis of urgency pursuant to Paragraph 18, Section 1 of the scheme of delegation Decision made by Director of Place Strategy in consultation wit the Leader and Deputy Leader, the Chair of Overview and Scrutiny was consulted on this decision - 6 September 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 Wright and Phil Dixon
- Stuart.wright@southtyneside.gov.uk
- Phil.dixon@southtyneside.gov.uk
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
- Phil Dixon
- 0191 424 7661
- phil.dixon@southtyneside.gov.uk
Council Budget Monitoring - April to June 2024
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 not confidential / does not contain exempt information.
The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or Council)
Cabinet - 2 October 2024
The consultees / consultation process
N/A
Background documents / information available to the decision-maker
None
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- Alan Foster
- 0191 424 6807
- alan.foster@southtyneside.gov.uk
Scrutiny Commission on Tackling Graffiti in South Tyneside
Members are asked to consider the scrutiny report from the Our Place Scrutiny Committee, including the recommendations the Committee has made.
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 - 2 October 2024
The consultees / consultation process
- Place Select Scrutiny Committee (2023 / 24)
- Council Employees
Background documents / information available to the decision-maker
N/A
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- Jonathan Lunness
- 0191 424 7536
- Jonathan.lunness@southtyneside.gov.uk
Report to update the Council Constitution with regards to transfer of housing services from South Tyneside Homes to the Council
Decision required to update the Constitution in readiness for transition on 1 November 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 - 17 October 2024
The consultees / consultation process
Constitution Committee will be consulted in advance.
Background documents / information available to the decision-maker
All relevant Policy documents together with information on Scheme of Delegations and Proper Officers will be provided.
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- Nicola Robason
- 0191 424 7050
- Nicola.robason@southtyneside.gov.uk
Principal Social Worker Annual Report
Members are asked to note annual report and work associated with the role of the Principal Social Worker for Adult Social Care and the Priorities for the forthcoming Year.
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 contain exempt information.
The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or Council)
Cabinet - 17 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
- Vicki Pattinson
- 0191 424 4749
- Vicki.pattinson@southtyneside.gov.uk
Highways Asset Management Software
To make a Direct award of contract to supply highways asset management software.
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
- Dave Carr (Highways)
- dave.carr@southtyneside.gov.uk
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
- Dave Slater
- 0191 424 7765
- dave.slater@southtyneside.gov.uk
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
- Dave Slater
- 0191 424 7765
- dave.slater@southtyneside.gov.uk
Domestic Abuse Strategy Refresh and Update of JSNAA
The Council are asked to endorse the strategy and JSNAA.
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 - 30 October 2024
The consultees / consultation process
No formal consultation required. Lead Member, Public Health leadership team have been briefed. Internal and external partners have contributed to the reports where relevant.
The Strategy and JSNAA that Council agree to it being published in Jan 2025 as per the duty within the Domestic Abuse Act.
Background documents / information available to the decision-maker
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- Paula Phillips
0191 424 6441
Paula.phillips@southtyneside.gov.uk - Julie Connaughton
0191 424 6520
Julie.connaughton@southtyneside.gov.uk
Procurement of a Social Care and Health System Transformation Implementation Programme
Procurement of Social Care and Health System Transformation Implementation Programme.
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
Consultation with relevant partners.
Background documents / information available to the decision-maker
N/A
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- Vicki Pattinson
- 0191 424 4749
- vicki.pattinson@southtyneside.gov.uk
Child Poverty Strategy
For Full Council to agree a strategy to tackle Child Poverty (following agreement of the Anti-Poverty Strategy in March 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)
Cabinet 27 November 2024 and Council 23 January 2024
The consultees / consultation process
N/A
Background documents / information available to the decision-maker
Summary output from the Child Poverty Summit Sep 24
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- Rory Sherwood-Parkin
- rory.sherwood-parkin@southtyneside.gov.uk
South Tyneside Pledge
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)
Cabinet 27 November 2024 and Council 23 January 2024
The consultees / consultation process
Over 250 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: www.investsouthtyneside.com
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- Rory Sherwood-Parkin
- rory.sherwood-parkin@southtyneside.gov.uk
Corporate Complaints, Compliments and Comments Policy 2024
To approve the Council's updated Complaints, Compliments and Comments Policy.
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 5 September 2024 (this item has been deferred)
The consultees / consultation process
Draft policy has been consulted with the Council's Standards Committee.
Background documents / information available to the decision-maker
Draft policy will be included with papers.
Local Government Ombudsman Complaint Code: Complaint Handling Code - Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- Neil Purvis
- Neil.purvis@southtyneside.gov.uk
- 0191 424 7039
Anti-Social Behaviour Policy
To recommend the approved 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)
Council - 24 November 2024
The consultees / consultation process
Our place Scrutiny Committee Sept 24
Background documents / information available to the decision-maker
N/A
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- James Maughan:
- Sandra McGurk
Launch of the Loneliness and Isolation Strategy and JSNAA
Full Council to approve the strategy, and support the launch and implementation.
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
A number of partners including council, NHS and voluntary sector organisations have been involved in the coproduction of the strategy
Background documents / information available to the decision-maker
- Copy of Strategy once finalized
- Copy of the JSNAA
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- Christina Hardy
- 0191 424 6794
- Christina.hardy@southtyneside.gov.uk
Sustainable South Tyneside - Annual Update 2024
Members are asked to note the information contained within this report in relation to emission reductions and delivery activities supporting the Council's target of carbon neutrality by 2030.
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 contain exempt information.
The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or Council)
Council - 17 October 2024
The consultees / consultation process
- Lead Member for Neighborhoods and Climate Change
Background documents / information available to the decision-maker
- South Tyneside Council's Climate Change strategy and action plan - Climate Change strategy and action plan
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- Laura Turvey (Senior Manager - Sustainability)
- 0191 424 7921
- Laura.turvey@southtyneside.gov.uk
Domestic Abuse Strategy Refresh and Update of JSNAA
The Council are asked to endorse the strategy and JSNAA.
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 - 30 October 2024
The consultees / consultation process
No formal consultation required. Lead Member, Public Health leadership team have been briefed. Internal and external partners have contributed to the reports where relevant.
The Strategy and JSNAA that Council agree to it being published in Jan 2025 as per the duty within the Domestic Abuse Act.
Background documents / information available to the decision-maker
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- Paula Phillips
0191 424 6441
Paula.phillips@southtyneside.gov.uk - Julie Connaughton
0191 424 6520
Julie.connaughton@southtyneside.gov.uk
Recommissioning of the 0 - 19 Service Following the 1 Year Extension to Monitor the 5 - 19 Service
Whether to recommission the 0 - 19 service from 2025 onwards
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 - 19 March 2025
The consultees / consultation process
Consultation about the service took place with young people, teachers and service staff themselves in 2023.
Background documents / information available to the decision-maker
N/A
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- Claire Mawson
0191 424 6455
claire.mawson@southtyneside.gov.uk - Paula Phillips
0191 424 6441
Paula.phillips@southtyneside.gov.uk
Recommissioning of Adult Drug & Alcohol Recovery Service
Approval of new 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 confidential / does contain exempt information.
The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or Council)
Cabinet - 19 March 2025
The consultees / consultation process
Consultation will be held with both Internal & external partners, providers and service users on any proposed model of the service.
Partnerships will include Substance misuse Partnership, South Tyneside Alcohol Alliance, Mental Health Alliance, Children's & Adult's Safeguarding.
Background documents / information available to the decision-maker
- GOV.UK: From harm to hope
- Alcohol Harm Reduction Strategy - South Tyneside Council
- Health and Wellbeing Strategy - South Tyneside Council
- South Tyneside Council | Community Safety Partnership
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- Julie Connaughton
0191 424 6441
julie.connaughton@southtyneside.gov.uk - Paula Phillips
0191 424 6441
Paula.phillips@southtyneside.gov.uk
Stop Smoking Service Expansion and Vapes - One Year on
A review of the Stop Smoking Service and how the distribution of vapes is having an impact on smoking rates and service engagement.
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 - 20 March 2025
The consultees / consultation process
Potential to gather feedback from providers about how the updated service and vape option is going.
Background documents / information available to the decision-maker
N/A
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- Ellie Forrester
- 0191 424 6552
- Ellie.forrester@southtyneside.gov.uk
Oral Health Workplan
Agreement / discussion on key objectives to be included in the Oral Health Workplan.
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 - 20 March 2025
The consultees / consultation process
Plans to consult with the Oral Health Promotion Team and partners that might be affected by proposed changes
Background documents / information available to the decision-maker
N/A
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- Ellie Forrester
- 0191 424 6552
- Ellie.forrester@southtyneside.gov.uk
Refresh of the alcohol strategy
Alcohol Strategy to be adopted by 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 - 20 March 2025
The consultees / consultation process
A range of stakeholders will be consulted as part of the strategy development, this will include (but not limited to) individuals with lived experience, Living Well Alliance, HealthNet (VCS partners), South Tyneside's Alcohol Alliance and Scrutiny.
The Alcohol Strategy will be fed through Governance including PHLT, PHLMB, Adult Safeguarding, HWB Scrutiny and Cabinet.
Background documents / information available to the decision-maker
N/A
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- Robyn Bullock
- 0191 424 6560
- robyn.bullock@southtyneside.gov.uk
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
- Michael Campbell
- Michael.campbell@southtyneside.gov.uk
- 07483 387409