Forward Plan July to October 2023 revised

This page lists the forward plan for current Council reports from July to October, 2023.

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

Winter Service Tender Award

The decision to be made on the reports

The purpose of this report is to seek Cabinet approval for the award of the contract to provide additional driver resource and additional drainage cleansing function.

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 - 12 July 2023

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

In-House contract award for the Flags to Flexible Footway Programme

The decision to be made on the reports

The purpose of this report is to seek Cabinet approval for the direct award of the flags to flexible works programme to the in-house construction team. The award of the works will be for the years 2023/24 and 2024/25.

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 - 12 July 2023

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

Disposal of Land at Hebburn Town Centre

The decision to be made on the reports

To dispose of land on long term lease basis to facilitate delivery of an Extra Care scheme. 

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 - 12 July 2023

The consultees/ consultation process

Lead Members

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

n/a

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

2022/23 Provisional Financial Outturn

The decision to be made on the reports

This report sets out the major revenue and capital variations in the outturn spending position for the Council for the financial year ending 31 March 2023. 

Whether the decisions are key decisions

The decisions are key decisions.

Whether the report or part of it is confidential or containing exempt information

It is not confidential / does not contain exempt information. 

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or Council)

Cabinet - 12 July 2023

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

Treasury Management Quarterly Report - 31st March 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 31st March 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

It is not confidential / does not contain exempt information.

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or Council)

Cabinet - 12 July 2023

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

Council Tax Reduction Scheme - Consultation Proposals

The decision to be made on the reports

This report outlines proposed consultation on changes to the Council Tax Reduction Scheme (CTRS) to apply from 1st 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

It is not confidential / does not contain exempt information.

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or Council)

Cabinet - 12 July 2023

The consultees/ consultation process

Consultation to take place 17 July to 11 September. Letters to issued customers affected, attendance at CAFS, information on website and social media.

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

Council Tax Reduction Scheme Consultation Questionnaire

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

Award of contract for provision of older people's residential and nursing care

The decision to be made on the reports

Agreement to award the 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 - 12 July 2023

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

 

South Tyneside Performance Update Quarter 4 / End March 2023

The decision to be made on the reports

For information / Cabinet are asked to note the performance update for the quarter ending 31st March 2023 and endorse the proposal for subsequent Quarterly Performance Updates.

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

It is not confidential / does not contain exempt information.

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or Council)

Cabinet - 12 July 2023

The consultees/ consultation process

n/a

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

South Tyneside Council Vision and Strategy - www.southtyneside.gov.uk/vision

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

To bestow upon Sheila Graber the Honorary Freedom of the Borough

The decision to be made on the reports

To approve the proposal to bestow Honorary Freedom of the Borough upon Sheila Graber.

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

It is not confidential / does not contain exempt information.

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or Council)

Extraordinary meeting of Council - 26 July 2023

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

College Relocation: Pre-construction Phase

The decision to be made on the reports

To consider funding requirement for pre-construction phase of the 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 - 9 August 2023

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

Domestic Abuse Commissioning Options paper

The decision to be made on the reports

Cabinet is asked to approve the preferred commissioning option for the delivery of domestic abuse services across 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 confidential / does contain exempt information.

Paragraph 3: Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information).

Paragraph 4: Information relating to any consultations or negotiations, or contemplated consultations or negotiations, with trades unions and/or employees.

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or Council)

Cabinet - 9 August 2023

The consultees/ consultation process

  • Consultation has occurred with CLT
  • Lead Member for Adults, Health, and Wellbeing
  • Lead Member for Children and Families Social Care

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

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

Adult Social Care Transport Policy

The decision to be made on the reports

Approval of ASC transport Policy sought

Whether the decisions are key decisions

The decisions are key decisions.

Whether the report or part of it is confidential or containing exempt information

It is not confidential / does not contain exempt information. 

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or Council)

Cabinet - 9 August 2023

The consultees/ consultation process

Internal with Children and Education colleagues

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

Policy attached to report

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

Poverty Group Update and Cost of Living Response

The decision to be made on the reports

To note an update on the work of the South Tyneside Poverty Group and the Partnership's response to the cost of living crisis, following previous updates to Full Council in November 2022 and March 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

It is not confidential / does not contain exempt information. 

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or Council)

Cabinet - 9 August 2023

Council - 7 September 2023

The consultees/ consultation process

Consultation has taken place with the Poverty Group, key partners and Lead Members.

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

n/a

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

Treasury Management Annual Report 2022/23

The decision to be made on the reports

The Director of Business and Resources is required to submit an annual report on Treasury Management activities to Council 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

It is not confidential / does not contain exempt information. 

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or Council)

Cabinet - 9 August 2023

Council - 7 September 2023

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

Modern Workplace Programme - Information Governance

The decision to be made on the reports

This report sets out a proposal to invest in a radical overhaul and improvement of the Council's records management arrangements using the facilities and tools available through the Microsoft 365 technology suite.

Whether the decisions are key decisions

The decisions are key decisions.

Whether the report or part of it is confidential or containing exempt information

It is not confidential / does not contain exempt information. 

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or Council)

Cabinet - 9 August 2023

The consultees/ consultation process

Engagement with all services through the Programme

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

n/a

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

Award of contract for the Museum Estates and Development Fund (MEND) scheme of works to South Shields Museum and Art Gallery

The decision to be made on the reports

Whether or not to appoint a contractor, following a full procurement process, to undertake the necessary works.

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.

Exempt information:

  • Paragraph 3: Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information).

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or Council)

Cabinet - 9 August 2023

The consultees/ consultation process

  • Lead Member
  • Senior Council Officers (via Leadership Team / CDG)

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

n/a

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

 

Award of Contract for Lead Consultant and associated Design Team for the Middlefields Masterplan

The decision to be made on the reports

Whether or not to appoint a contractor, following a full procurement process, to undertake the necessary works. 

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.

Exempt information:

  • Paragraph 3: Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information).

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or Council)

Cabinet - 9 August 2023

The consultees/ consultation process

  • Lead Member
  • Senior Council Officers (via Leadership Team / CDG)

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

n/a

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