Forward Plan March to June 2025
This page lists the forward plan for current Council reports from February to May 2025.
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 with 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
Award of contract for recycling transfer operation
To seek Cabinet approval for the award of the contract for the provision and operation of the recycling transfer station for a period of 60 months from 1 April 2025 with an option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months.
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 - 19 February 2025
The consultees / consultation process
As the contract was due to expire a fully compliant tender process commenced in line with the UK Procurement Regulations, following an initial Early Notification to the market, published in July 2024.
One bid was received and this was from the current contractor.
Background documents / information available to the decision-maker
None
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- John Tindle
- John.tindle@southtyneside.gov.uk
Housing Regulation Plan
The Regulation Plan gives an update on the progress made against the consumer standards and provides Cabinet assurance over compliance.
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 - 19 February 2025
The consultees / consultation process
Consultation with relevant officers internally.
Background documents / information available to the decision-maker
Housing Regulation Plan
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- Anna Milner
- 07526532305
- Anna.milner@southtyneside.gov.uk
Pupil admission arrangements for primary and secondary schools - September 2026
To agree the pupil admissions arrangements for the academic year 2026 / 2027.
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 February 2025
The consultees / consultation process
Admissions authorities from neighbouring local authorities, volunary aided and community schools, trusts and academies.
Background documents / information available to the decision-maker
See appendices to reports.
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- Stuart Easingwood
- Stuart.easingwood@southtyneside.gov.uk
Dissolution of special purpose vehicles relating to Viking Energy Network Jarrow and Hebburn Energy Network
Cabinet will consider whether or not to dissolve the two special purpose vehicles relating to Jarrow and Hebburn energy schemes.
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 February 2025
The consultees / consultation process
Lead Members (Cllr Carter and Cllr Gibson)
Background documents / information available to the decision-maker
N/A
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- Phil Dixon
- 0191 424 7661
- Phil.dixon@southtyneside.gov.uk
Award of the NEPO - Agency staff framework
A procurement process to award the contract for a framework agreement for the provision of a vendor neutral managed service for temporary agency workers.
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 February 2025
The consultees / consultation process
Market engagement was undertaken by NEPO as part of its collaborative procurement process, and this has gone through their formal governance procedures via its NEPO Procurement Collaborative Committee.
Background documents / information available to the decision-maker
N/A
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- Peter Lawton
- 0191 424 7712
- Peter.lawton@southtyneside.gov.uk
Award of the NEPO workwear and PPE (personal protective equipment) framework
A procurement process to award a contract for a framework agreement for the supply and delivery of workwear and PPE.
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 February 2025
The consultees / consultation process
Market engagement was undertaken by NEPO as part of its collaborative procurement process, and this has gone through their formal governance procedures via its NEPO Procurement Collaborative Committee.
Background documents / information available to the decision-maker
N/A
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- Peter Lawton
- 0191 424 7712
- Peter.lawton@southtyneside.gov.uk
North East Museums - Join agreement
The report seeks to admit Northumberland County Council into the existing joint agreement.
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 February 2025
The consultees / consultation process
Northumberland County Council used the government's Delivery Model Assessment Framework to help inform the decision making process. See: Provision of Museum Services in Northumberland
Background documents / information available to the decision-maker
Joint Agreement (2017 to 2027)
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- David Brooks
- 0191 424 7570
- David.brooks@southtyneside.gov.uk
UK Shared Prosperity Fund - 2025 / 26 funding allocation
Approval to accept the UKSPF grant funding allocation from the North East Combined Authority for the 2025/26 financial year.
Approval to award extensions of the grant funding agreements to a number of UKSPF projects outlined in the report for a further 12 months.
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 February 2025
The consultees / consultation process
N/A
Background documents / information available to the decision-maker
South Tyneside UKSPF Prospectus 2024
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- John Scott, Head of Strategic Investment and Growth
- John.scott@southtyneside.gov.uk
The North East Mayoral Combined Authority: Adult education budget
Cabinet will be requested to consent to the making of the statutory instrument which transfers certain central government functions relating to the adult education budget to the North East Mayoral Combined Authority.
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 February 2025
The consultees / consultation process
Leader, Chief Executive, lead members and senior managers across the authority.
Background documents / information available to the decision-maker
North East Mayoral Combined Authority (Establishment and Functions) Order 2024
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- Nicola Robason
- 0191 424 7050
- Nicola.robason@southtyneside.gov.uk
South Tyneside Local Plan
The purpose of the report is to seek Borough Council approval to submit the Publication draft South Tyneside Local Plan to the Secretary of State (Planning Inspectorate) in order that it is subject to an Examination in Public.
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 (Extraordinary meeting of Borough Council) - 27 February 2025
The consultees / consultation process
Leader of the Council has made the required requisition to the Mayor and Chief Executive. The necessary consultation will take place with group leaders in advance and dedicated training sessions will take place with all members.
Background documents / information available to the decision-maker
Committee meeting - 5 September 2024
Meeting of Borough Council - 5 September 2024
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- Stuart Wright
- 0191 424 7009
- Stuart.wright@southtyneside.gov.uk
Medium Term Financial Plan 2025 to 2030
The report summarises the Cabinet's draft budget recommendations to Cabinet as well as the Capital and Investment Strategy 2025-30 and the Treasury Management Strategy 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)
Council - 27 February 2025
The consultees / consultation process
Overview and Scrutiny Committee
Background documents / information available to the decision-maker
None
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- Stuart Reid
- Stuart.reid@southtyneside.gov.uk
Newcastle International Airport
The purpose of the report is to affect change is the airport's governance arrangements.
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
Leader of the Council. The necessary consultation will take place with group leaders.
Background documents / information available to the decision-maker
None
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
Recommissioning of the 0 - 19 service following the 1 year extension to monitor the 5 - 19 service
Whether to recommission the 0 to 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
School calendar 2026 / 2027 community and voluntary controlled schools
To seek agreement to the school calendar for 2026 / 2027 for all community and voluntary controlled schools in South Tyneside.
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
Local schools and academies, trade unions and teacher associations, neighbouring local authorities.
Background documents / information available to the decision-maker
Previous annual Cabinet reports on this issue.
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- Stuart Easingwood
- Stuart.easingwood@southtyneside.gov.uk
Post-16 transport and home to school transport proposals: outcome of consultation
This report provides an update to Cabinet on the outcome of public consultation on SEND home to school transport proposals to introduce a means-tested contribution charge for post-16 travel and to introduce centralised pick-up points throughout the borough. The report seeks Cabinet approval on how to proceed.
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
An online consultation was held between 16 September and 15 November 2024.
Background documents / information available to the decision-maker
N/A
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- Andy Ritchie
- 0191 424 6311
- Andy.ritchie@southtyneside.gov.uk
Treasury Management Quarterly Report - 31 December 2024
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 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)
Cabinet - 19 March 2025
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 6545
- Paul.McCann@southtyneside.co.uk
Community Area Forum Funding 2025- 26
To set out a recommendation to Cabinet on how Community Area Forum (CAF) funding for 2025/26 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 - 19 March 2025
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
- Stuard Reid
- 0191 424 7765
- Stuard.Reid@southtyneside.co.uk
Council Budget Monitoring - April to December 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 - 19 March 2025
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.co.uk
Recommissioning of Adult Drug and 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 and 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 and Adult's Safeguarding.
Background documents / information available to the decision-maker
- GOV.UK: From harm to hope
- Alcohol Harm Reduction Strategy
- Health and Wellbeing Strategy
- South Tyneside Council Making Communities Safer - South Tyneside's Community Safety Partnership Plan 2021-24
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- Julie Connaughton
0191 424 6520
julie.connaughton@southtyneside.gov.uk - Paula Phillips
0191 424 6441
Paula.phillips@southtyneside.gov.uk
Domestic Abuse Policy (Housing Service)
To agree the new policy as set out within the papers.
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
Internal staff, Domestic Abuse Partnership Board, Involved Tenants group, Housing and Environment Scrutiny Committee.
Background documents / information available to the decision-maker
N/A
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- Anna Milner
- 07526532305
- Anna.milner@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.bullock2@southtyneside.gov.uk
Ocean Recovery Declaration - Annual Update
The report provides an annual update on the Council's Ocean Recovery Declaration. t covers delivery actions for the period 1 January 2024 until 31 December 2024. Members are asked to note the update contained within the report and support the Council's Ocean Recovery Declaration.
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
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, Service Lead - Environmental Protection
- 0191 424 7651
- Michelle.Hogg@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)
Council - 20 March 2025
The consultees / consultation process
Consultation taking place with key stakeholders, including Poverty Group and South Tyneside Youth Council.
Background documents / information available to the decision-maker
TBC
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- Rory Sherwood-Parkin
- Rory.sherwood-parkin@southtyneside.gov.uk
Annual Scrutiny Report
The report seeks to provide Council with information to note outlining the work and activities of scrutiny ommittees in order to raise awareness of their work programmes.
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
Overview and Scrutiny Coordinating and Call-in Committee were consulted on the content of this report at their committee held 19 February 2025
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
Access and Egress Solutions
Approve the 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 - 19 March 2025
The consultees / consultation process
Cllr Ruth Berkley - 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
- Chris.taylor@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)
Date to be confirmed.
Deferred from 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
South Tyneside Pledge
For 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)
Date to be confirmed.
Deferred from Cabinet 19 February 2025 and Council 20 March 2025.
The consultees / consultation process
Consultation taking with key stakeholders, including members of the Pledge and Council teams.
Background documents / information available to the decision-maker
TBC
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- Rory Sherwood-Parkin
- Rory.sherwood-parkin@southtyneside.gov.uk
As required in the Constitution at Part D, Section 4, 17.3.2. The Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee was informed that the following report was added to the forward plan on 24 January 2025 to be considered at Cabinet on 19 February 2025:
UK Shared Prosperity Fund - 2025 / 2026 funding allocation
As required in the Constitution at Part D, Section 4, 17.3.2. The Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee was informed that the following report was added to the forward plan on 28 January 2025 to be considered at Cabinet on 19 February 2025:
The North East Mayoral Combined Authority - adult education budget