Forward Plan February to May 2025 (revised 28 January)

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

Appointment of contractors for children's residential homes and assessment centre

Appointment of contractors to undertake remaining works on two children's residential homes (Grant Street and Hebburn New Town) and one children's 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 Children's 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

Medium Term Financial Plan 2025-30

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)

  • Cabinet - 5 February 2025
  • 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

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

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

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

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

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 February 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

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 February 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

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

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

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

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 February 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Date to be confirmed. 

Deferred from Cabinet 19 February 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

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