To adopt the highway at Cox’s Meadow, Lea, as identified on drawing no S38/1883-1 under Section 228 of the Highways Act 1980. Notices to be posted on site to facilitate the adoption of the above sections of footway as highways maintainable at public expense. In the event of objections being received, further Governance will be sought.

To secure adopted publicly maintained highway works constructed to the proper standards for the benefit of the community.

For the Section 38 Agreement for the development at Phase 2 of Holmer West, Hereford for Bloor Homes to be signed and sealed by an authorised officer on behalf of Herefordshire Council.

To secure adopted publicly maintained highway works constructed to the proper standards for the benefit of the community.

To agree to join the NPP to provide multiple options of cashless parking providers for all council pay and display car parks and on-street.

To approve expenditure within the capital building improvement programme 2026-2029

To provide the board with an overview of the requirement for public health teams to develop an assessment of local need (maturity assessment survey), establish strategic partnership and prevention activities in accordance with the Gambling Harms Prevention Project funded through the statutory gambling levy.

Following a site assessment and the completion of a vehicle classification survey, a TRO is not considered an appropriate course of action as the existing “Unsuitable for HGVs” advisory signage is suitable if structural improvements are to be made to Glowson Wood Road. The vehicle classification surveys have also shown that the number of heavy vehicles using Glowson Wood Road each day is very low.

Decision to grant a Licence to Sub-let of land to Marden Pre-school at Marden Primary Academy
• Marden Primary Academy has a 125 year lease from the council and the lease requires landlord’s consent to any sub-lettings.

To approve the grant a new leases, licences, tenancies and other legal agreements in respect of various properties held within the council’s commercial property portfolio as identified in Schedule 1 to existing occupiers on terms recommended by the council’s appointed agents
1. The properties are owned by the council as part of its property investment portfolio held to deliver optimum commercial returns through rental income which is used to support the council’s strategic objectives in line with the Council Plan 2024-2028.
2. The council has awarded contracts in consultation with the procurement team and in line with the council’s procurement rules for the provision of estates professional services including lease renewals and the negotiation of new leases where properties were occupied under Tenancies at Will or Licences.
3. The appointed agents were instructed to negotiate the terms of a new lease with the existing occupier.
4. The agents have surveyed the properties, reviewed the level of market rents achievable in this location and made justified recommendations on the terms of the agreements and the level of rent achievable.
5. Provisional agreement, subject to formal approval, has been reached with the current occupiers.
6. A Tenancy at Will is necessary to enable the tenant to remain in occupation while a new lease is finalised.

To award a contract to PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) to deliver a savings diagnostic of the Adult Social Care (ASC) service as Phase 1 to identify recurrent, sustainable savings over the Medium Term Financial Strategy period, with the option to award Phase 2 to the provider for the design, implementation and support to deliver the savings identified as part of Phase 1. The diagnostic will be delivered within 12 weeks of the contract start date and will cost £295,000.
The award of Phase 2 will be subject to confirmation by the Corporate Director Community Wellbeing and the Director of Finance that the opportunities identified through the diagnostic will deliver significant annualised savings. Continuation to Phase 2 will be subject to a key decision.

To receive the report on the outcome of the Local Government Association Corporate Peer Challenge progress review, held on 28 May 2026

To approve the Herefordshire Community Activity Strategy 2026–2028, which sets out a new approach to delivering community activities and day opportunities for people with care and support needs. The strategy introduces a tiered model of delivery, enabling support to be better tailored to differing levels of need while promoting independence, flexibility, and improved access to a wider range of community-based opportunities.

A report to the Shareholder Committee in respect to the Council's interest in Cyber Quarter Limited

A report to the Shareholder Committee in respect to the Council's interest in Hoople.

Adopt the revised Big Economic Plan and Delivery Plan

To obtain approval to recommission drug and alcohol recovery services in Herefordshire for an initial five-year period (2028–2033), with the option to extend the contract by a further two years. (2033–2035).

A report to Council requesting amendments to planning committee terms of reference in response to new legislation.

Contract Award: Surface Dressing 2026 (Works Order 42) (List of sites seen in Appendix A) to Eurovia Infrastructure Limited with an initial contract value £1,088,867.90 with a contingency value of £163,330.19 cost subject to final design which will consider any change in condition prior to treatment. The contingency, 15% also includes project costs such as project management, administration, legal and supervision costs. Budget allocated to the project = £1,252,198.09

To award a contract to WDM Ltd to the value of £15,544.56.

(a) A public path diversion order, for definitive footpath BJ3 in the parish of Bartestree, is made in accordance with section 119 of the Highways Act 1980, as shown in the draft order and plan D574 in Appendix 1 attached to this report and;
(b) In the event that there are no un-withdrawn objections to the formal advertising of the order, it is then confirmed.
(c) If sustained objections are received, the matter can be passed to the Secretary of State for a decision.

Award a contract to SC Joseph for the internal refurbishment works of two existing classrooms at St Martins Primary School, Hollybush Walk, Hereford HR2 6AF, following a successful tender on the Council’s procurement portal.

Approve the expenditure of up to £218,528.84 for the works, which includes a contingency of up to £19,275.35

Approve the expenditure of up to £10,926 for internal and external professional fees.

Responsibility for monitoring the Programme to be carried out by the Capital Project Manager within the spend budget.

To confirm with modifications a TPO

This report is to confirm the work that will be delivered with the Active Travel Capital Fund that Herefordshire Council have received for 2026/27 financial year

To seek approval from Cabinet to award the construction contract to the preferred bidder and authorise spending against the capital budget to construct Phase One of the Hereford Bypass.

The purpose of this report is to present Cabinet with the outcome of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) Assessment and to approve Herefordshire's CQC Assurance improvement plan 2026-27

To approve the procurement of a new multi provider partnership framework for the provision of care home placements and related services. The Council is looking to formalise partnership arrangements for a minimum of 500-550 placements across all providers.
Estimated value of up to £320m across the framework term (maximum of 8 years).

To approve the implementation of the food waste collection scheme

To approve the decision to recommissioning of Children’s Rights & Advocacy and Independent Visitors Services

To approve a contract via a direct award process for the placing of public notices in newspapers circulating within Herefordshire.

To approve the recommissioning of domestic abuse services, via a competitive tendering process, commencing.

To approve the re-commissioning of the council's home care framework, called Services In Your Home (SIYH), in Herefordshire. The new SIYH framework needs to be operational by 1 May 2027.

To provide an update on the status of corporate risks at the end of Quarter 4 2025/26 (March 2026) and provide assurance that risks are being managed effectively across the council.

To approve the spend of the capital allocation to establish a new Alternative Provision Centre

To agree to vote in favour of the Herefordshire County Business Improvement District (HCBID) for the second, five year term (2026 – 2031).

The purpose of this report is to seek Cabinet approval for an updated Travel Plan process for Herefordshire. The updated approach sets out a clearer, more consistent and outcome-focused process for the development, implementation and monitoring of travel plans across new developments, existing organisations and key trip-generating sites.

The purpose of this report is to seek Cabinet approval for the adoption of a new Parking Strategy for Herefordshire. This report presents the new Parking Strategy, which sets out the Council’s long-term vision, principles and priorities for parking across Herefordshire. The strategy is intended to guide decision-making, investment, and operational practice for both on-street and off-street parking, ensuring that parking plays a supportive role within the wider transport network rather than operating in isolation.
The strategy has been developed to align with the Local Transport Plan, the Council Plan and other relevant corporate and place-based priorities. It recognises the role parking plays in supporting town centres, tourism, freight and servicing, enabling access for disabled users and residents, and creating safe and attractive public spaces. It also reflects the increasing importance of integrating parking with sustainable travel choices, technological innovation, and efficient asset management.

To approve the spend of the capital allocation to relocate Herefordshire Pupil Referral Units onto a single site.

To review performance for Quarter 4 (Q4) 2025/26 and to report the performance position across all Directorates for this period.

To seek approval for the allocation of Basic Need Capital Grant funding to support the expansion of John Masefield High School and Weobley High School in order to meet future demand for additional secondary school places.

To approve an extension to the council’s current commissioned home care framework for up to six months from 31 October 2026 to 30 April 2027.

The purpose of the report is to approve the 2026-2036 Herefordshire Adult Social Care Prevention Strategy

To provide Cabinet with an update regarding the Phosphate Mitigation Wetland schemes

To formally adopt the Herefordshire Local Nature Recovery Strategy and accept associated government grant for delivery.