Key Decision Plan November 2017 - February 2018


This front sheet lists the key decisions planned to be taken by the Council over the next four-month period.

Further details in relation to these decisions are contained in the separate sheets, which are attached to the front sheet.


Children, Adults and Health

November 2017

  • South Tyneside's SEND Strategy
  • Westoe Trust Annual Report
  • Award of Contract - Substance Misuse Tender
  • Contract for the provision of older peoples' residential and nursing care

December 2017

  • None

January 2018

  • None

February 2018

  • None

Business and Resources

November 2017

  • Local Welfare Policy

December 2017

  • None

January 2018

  • Council Budget Monitoring Report April to September 2017
  • Council Tax Support Scheme

February 2018

  • None

Economic Regeneration

November 2017 - February 2018

  • None

Cllr Iain Malcolm (Leader of the Council) 1 October 2017


South Tyneside's SEND Strategy

Decision to be taken by

  • Councillor Iain Malcolm
  • Councillor Alan Kerr
  • Councillor Ed Malcolm
  • Councillor John Anglin
  • Councillor Alan West
  • Councillor Moira Smith
  • Councillor Joan Atkinson
  • Councillor Tracey Dixon
  • Councillor Nancy Maxwell

Date key decision expected

29 November 2017

Proposed consultation and methods to be used

N/A

To make representations on this matter please contact

Beverley Scanlon,
Head of Learning and Early Help,
South Shields Town Hall,
Town Hall and Civic Offices,
Westoe Road,
South Shields,
Tyne and Wear,
NE33 2RL

Tel: 0191 424 7015
Email: Beverley.scanlon@southtyneside.gov.uk

By no later than

N/A

Availability of report submitted to decision taker

The report to the Cabinet will be available 5 clear working days before the meeting from Democratic Services Section, Town Hall, South Shields.

Phone: 0191 424 7256
Fax: 0191 455 0208

Availability of Other relevant documents / background papers

Beverley Scanlon,
Head of Learning and Early Help,
South Shields Town Hall,
Town Hall and Civic Offices,
Westoe Road,
South Shields,
Tyne and Wear,
NE33 2RL

Tel: 0191 424 7015
Email: Beverley.scanlon@southtyneside.gov.uk


Westoe Trust Annual Report

Decision to be taken by

  • Councillor Iain Malcolm
  • Councillor Alan Kerr
  • Councillor Ed Malcolm
  • Councillor John Anglin
  • Councillor Alan West
  • Councillor Moira Smith
  • Councillor Joan Atkinson
  • Councillor Tracey Dixon
  • Councillor Nancy Maxwell

Date key decision expected

29 November 2017

Proposed consultation and methods to be used

N/A

To make representations on this matter please contact

Shona Gallagher,
Head of Children and Families Social Care,
South Shields Town Hall,
Town Hall and Civic Offices,
Westoe Road,
South Shields,
Tyne and Wear,
NE33 2RL

Tel: 0191 424 4749
Email: shona.gallagher@southtyneside.gov.uk

By no later than

N/A

Availability of report submitted to decision taker

The report to the Cabinet will be available 5 clear working days before the meeting from Democratic Services Section, Town Hall, South Shields.

Phone: 0191 424 7256
Fax: 0191 455 0208

Availability of Other relevant documents / background papers

Shona Gallagher,
Head of Children and Families Social Care,
South Shields Town Hall,
Town Hall and Civic Offices,
Westoe Road,
South Shields,
Tyne and Wear,
NE33 2RL

Tel: 0191 424 4749
Email: shona.gallagher@southtyneside.gov.uk


Contract for the provision of older people's residential and nursing care

Decision to be taken by

  • Councillor Iain Malcolm
  • Councillor Alan Kerr
  • Councillor Ed Malcolm
  • Councillor John Anglin
  • Councillor Alan West
  • Councillor Moira Smith
  • Councillor Joan Atkinson
  • Councillor Tracey Dixon
  • Councillor Nancy Maxwell

Date key decision expected

29 November 2017

Proposed consultation and methods to be used

N/A

To make representations on this matter please contact

Janet Evans,
Head of Integrated Commissioning,
South Shields Town Hall,
Town Hall and Civic Offices,
Westoe Road,
South Shields,
Tyne and Wear,
NE33 2RL

Tel: 0191 424 7055
Email: janet.evans@southtyneside.gov.uk

By no later than

N/A

Availability of report submitted to decision taker

The report to the Cabinet will be available 5 clear working days before the meeting from Democratic Services Section, Town Hall, South Shields.

Phone: 0191 424 7256
Fax: 0191 455 0208

Availability of Other relevant documents / background papers

Janet Evans,
Head of Integrated Commissioning,
South Shields Town Hall,
Town Hall and Civic Offices,
Westoe Road,
South Shields,
Tyne and Wear,
NE33 2RL

Tel: 0191 424 7055
Email: janet.evans@southtyneside.gov.uk


Award of contract - substance misuse tender

Decision to be taken by

  • Councillor Iain Malcolm
  • Councillor Alan Kerr
  • Councillor Ed Malcolm
  • Councillor John Anglin
  • Councillor Alan West
  • Councillor Moira Smith
  • Councillor Joan Atkinson
  • Councillor Tracey Dixon
  • Councillor Nancy Maxwell

Date key decision expected

29 November 2017

Proposed consultation and methods to be used

N/A

To make representations on this matter please contact

Janet Evans,
Head of Integrated Commissioning,
South Shields Town Hall,
Town Hall and Civic Offices,
Westoe Road,
South Shields,
Tyne and Wear,
NE33 2RL

Tel: 0191 424 7055
Email: janet.evans@southtyneside.gov.uk

By no later than

N/A

Availability of report submitted to decision taker

The report to the Cabinet will be available 5 clear working days before the meeting from Democratic Services Section, Town Hall, South Shields.

Phone: 0191 424 7256
Fax: 0191 455 0208

Availability of Other relevant documents / background papers

Janet Evans,
Head of Integrated Commissioning,
South Shields Town Hall,
Town Hall and Civic Offices,
Westoe Road,
South Shields,
Tyne and Wear,
NE33 2RL

Tel: 0191 424 7055
Email: janet.evans@southtyneside.gov.uk


Local Welfare Policy

Who is responsible for taking the decision

Cabinet

(Cllr Iain Malcolm, Cllr Alan Kerr, Cllr Joan Atkinson, Cllr John Anglin, Cllr Nancy Maxwell, Cllr Tracey Dixon, Cllr Ed Malcolm, Cllr Moira Smith, Cllr Alan West)

Type of decision

Key decision

When will the decision be taken

29 November 2017

Purpose of the report

To update existing policy

Documents to be submitted to the decision maker

A report on the Local Welfare Policy

Will the meeting be open to the public or private, and if private for what reason(s)

Open to the public

Contact details for copies of documents

Directorate: Business and Area Management
Contact Officer: Stuart Reid
Phone No: 0191 424 7765
Email: stuart.reid@southtyneside.gov.uk
Postal Address: Town Hall and Civic Offices, South Shields


Sums Due to the Council Considered irrecoverable

Who is responsible for taking the decision

Cabinet

(Cllr Iain Malcolm, Cllr Alan Kerr, Cllr Joan Atkinson, Cllr John Anglin, Cllr Tracey Dixon, Cllr Ed Malcolm, Cllr Nancy Maxwell, Cllr Moira Smith, Cllr Alan West)

Type of decision

Key decision

When will the decision be taken

21 March 2018

Purpose of the report

To support the financial management of the Council

Documents to be submitted to the decision maker

Sums Due to the Council Considered Irrecoverable

Will the meeting be open to the public or private, and if private for what reason(s)

Private - exempt report (report will contain personal data)

Contact details for copies of documents

Directorate: Business and Area Management
Contact Officer: Stuart Reid
Phone No: 0191 424 7765
Email: stuart.reid@southtyneside.gov.uk
Postal Address: Town Hall and Civic Offices, South Shields


Council Tax Support Scheme

Who is responsible for taking the decision

Cabinet

(Cllr Iain Malcolm, Cllr Alan Kerr, Cllr Joan Atkinson, Cllr John Anglin, Cllr Mary Butler, Cllr Tracey Dixon, Cllr Ed Malcolm, Cllr Moira Smith, Cllr Alan West)

Type of decision

Key decision

When will the decision be taken

04 January 2018

Purpose of the report

To agree the council tax support scheme that will operate from 01 April 2017.

Documents to be submitted to the decision maker

Council Tax Support Scheme report

Will the meeting be open to the public or private, and if private for what reason(s)

Open to the public

Contact details for copies of documents

Directorate: Business and Area Management
Contact Officer: Stuart Reid
Phone No: 0191 424 7765
Email: stuart.reid@southtyneside.gov.uk
Postal Address: Town Hall and Civic Offices, South Shields


Council Budget Monitoring Report April to September 2017

Who is responsible for taking the decision

Cabinet

(Cllr Iain Malcolm, Cllr Alan Kerr, Cllr Joan Atkinson, Cllr John Anglin, Cllr Tracey Dixon, Cllr Ed Malcolm, Cllr Nancy Maxwell, Cllr Moira Smith, Cllr Alan West)

Type of decision

Key decision

When will the decision be taken

03 January 2018

Purpose of the report

Request approval for budget transfers, in line with the Council's financial regulations.

Documents to be submitted to the decision maker

Council Budget Monitoring Report April to September along with appendices 1 - 4

Will the meeting be open to the public or private, and if private for what reason(s)

Open to the public

Contact details for copies of documents

Directorate: Business and Area Management
Contact Officer: Stuart Reid
Phone No: 0191 424 7765
Email: stuart.reid@southtyneside.gov.uk
Postal Address: Town Hall and Civic Offices, South Shields