Decisions
10/07/2026 - National Parking Platform (NPP)
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.
Decision Maker: Cabinet member roads and regulatory services
Decision due date: Before 27/07/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Michael Barnes
Notice of decision: 13/03/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
Explanation of anticipated restriction:
N/A
09/07/2026 - Record of officer decision - TUPE of Coroners Officers July 2026 ref: 11228 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Director of Governance and Legal Services
Decision published: 09/07/2026
Effective from: 09/07/2026
Decision:
Agree the transfer of employment of 2
Full-time equivalent (FTE) (3 headcount) Coroners Officers posts
from West Mercia Police to Herefordshire Council.
Lead officer: Philippa Wride
09/07/2026 - Executive Responses to Notices of Motion ref: 11227 Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
To approve executive responses to outstanding
notices of motion agreed at meetings of the full Council.
Decision Maker: Leader of the Council (Section 9E)
Decision published: 09/07/2026
Effective from: 16/07/2026
Decision:
That: a) The executive responses to notices of motion contained in appendix 1 are approved.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Matthew Evans
09/07/2026 - Proposed Model for Community Activities and rationalisation of Day Centre Provision ref: 11223 Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
This report seeks a decision from the Cabinet Member of Adults, Health and Wellbeing on proposals for change to community activities and day centres for working age and older adults with Care Act eligible needs.
Decision Maker: Cabinet member adults, health and wellbeing
Decision published: 09/07/2026
Effective from: 16/07/2026
Decision:
That:
a) The council introduce a new model of delivery across all of Adult Social Care
Community Activities, through a two year implementation period, as outlined in
the Community Activity Strategy 2026 - 2028; and
b) The closure of St Owen’s Hub, Hereford is approved.; and
c) The closure of Shaw Healthcare Day Centre provision at Waverley House,
Leominster, Orchard House, Withington and Woodside, Ross on Wye, and the
linked Woodside crisis accommodation service is approved. ; and
d) All contractual and operational decisions relating to the new Community
Activities model and the closure of the above provisions are delegated to the
Corporate Director for Community Wellbeing, including decisions on
implementation, contract variation and transition planning.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Hannah Offord
03/07/2026 - Exemptions from Contract Procedure Rules 1 April 2025 - 31 March 2026
To provide an update on the number of
exemptions (waivers) to Contact Procedure Rules (CPRs) which have
been granted for the period 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026 and
provide assurance that exemptions are robustly controlled,
appropriately justified, and compliant with governance
requirements.
Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee
Decision due date: 21/07/2026
Lead officer: Carrie Christopher
Notice of decision: 03/07/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
02/07/2026 - Cyber Quarter Limited Update ref: 11226 Recommendations Approved
A report providing an update to the Shareholder Committee on the performance of Cyber Quarter Ltd (the Company).
Decision Maker: Shareholder Committee
Decision published: 03/07/2026
Effective from: 09/07/2026
Decision:
That:
Recommendations were noted as per the report.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Sean O'Connor
02/07/2026 - Hoople Ltd Update ref: 11225 Recommendations Approved
A report providing an update to the Shareholder Committee on the performance of Hoople Ltd.
Decision Maker: Shareholder Committee
Decision published: 03/07/2026
Effective from: 09/07/2026
Decision:
That:
Recommendation (a) was noted as per the report.
Recommendation (b) was not adopted.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Sean O'Connor
02/07/2026 - 2025/26 Financial Statement Audit Progress
To report progress on the external audit of
the council's 2025/26 draft financial statements.
Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee
Decision due date: 21/07/2026
Lead officer: Stacey Carter, Judith Tranmer
Notice of decision: 02/07/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
12/03/2026 - Award a contract to Jackwolf Group and approve the expenditure of up to £415,274 for the provision of heating works required at Ashfield Park Primary School. ref: 11224 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Service Director - Education, Skills and Learning
Decision published: 02/07/2026
Effective from: 12/03/2026
Decision:
Award a contract to Jackwolf Group for the
heating upgrade works
required at Ashfield Park Primary School, Ross-on-Wye,
Herefordshire.
Approve the expenditure of up to £370,629.90, which includes
a 10%
contingency of £33,693.62 (works value is
£336,936.27)
Approve the expenditure of up to £44,644.05 for external and
internal
fees.
Responsibility for monitoring the programme to be carried out by
the
Capital Project Manager within the spend budget.
Lead officer: Rhiannon Pailing
01/07/2026 - Q1 Performance Report
To review performance for Quarter 1 (Q1)
2026/27 and to report the performance position across the council
for this period.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 24/09/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Jessica Karia
Notice of decision: 01/07/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
01/07/2026 - High Needs Provision Capital Grant spend
To approve the spend of the High Needs
Provision Capital Grant to extend our inclusion offer in
mainstream schools and increase places for children with Special
Educational Needs and Disabilities
(SEND)
Decision Maker: Cabinet member community services and assets
Decision due date: 31/07/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Quentin Mee
Notice of decision: 01/07/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
30/06/2026 - Code of Conduct for Councillors - 2025/26
To enable the committee to be assured that
high standards of conduct continue to be promoted and maintained.
To provide an overview of how the arrangements for dealing with
complaints are working together.
Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee
Decision due date: 21/07/2026
Lead officer: Sean O'Connor
Notice of decision: 30/06/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
30/06/2026 - Best Start in Life - Good Level of Development (GLD) in children aged 5 years
To provide an update on one of the priorities
in The Best Start in Life Strategic Plan, namely Good Level of
Development (GLD) in children aged 5 years.
Decision Maker: Health and Wellbeing Board
Decision due date: 13/07/2026
Lead officer: Ben Baugh, Julia Stephens
Notice of decision: 30/06/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
29/06/2026 - Year of Delivery – Capital Project
To provide an up date on the Year of Delivery
projects to the Connected Community Scrutiny Committee
Decision Maker: Connected Communities Scrutiny Committee
Decision due date: 07/07/2026
Lead officer: Roger Allonby, Scott Tompkins, Danial Webb
Notice of decision: 29/06/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
26/06/2026 - Corporate Peer Challenge Progress Review
To receive the report on the outcome of the
Local Government Association Corporate Peer Challenge Progress
Review, held on 28 May 2026, and to endorse the continued delivery
of the council’s action plan in response to the original
recommendations.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 30/07/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Hilary Hall, Caroline Marshall
Notice of decision: 26/06/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
22/06/2026 - Food Waste Collection Implementation
To approve the implementation of the food
waste collection scheme
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 30/07/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Sabrina Entwistle, Nicola Percival
Notice of decision: 22/06/2026
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - view reasons
Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Commercial sensitivity around the contract and financial
information within the document and appendix.
Appendix to the report are exempt by virtue of the paragraph(s)
of the Access to Information Procedure rules set out in the
constitution pursuant to Schedule 12A of the Local Government
Act 1972, as amended.
Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any
particular person (including the authority holding that
information)
18/06/2026 - Procurement of Sensory Impairment Service
To approve the re-procurement of the Sensory
Impairment Service for Herefordshire
Decision Maker: Cabinet member adults, health and wellbeing
Decision due date: 14/08/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: John Burgess
Notice of decision: 16/06/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
17/06/2026 - Children’s Services Statutory Direction
The Secretary of State issued Herefordshire
Council with a statutory direction and appointed a Commissioner for
Children's Services following the inadequate judgement of its
children's services in July 22. Following the inspection of
children's services in November 25 which saw a judgement of Good in
all areas with Outstanding in leadership the commissioner has now
completed their final report. That report makes a recommendation to
the Secretary of State that the statutory direction is
lifted.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 30/07/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Diane Kennett
Notice of decision: 17/06/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
05/06/2026 - Big Economic Plan Delivery Plan (previously known as the Big Economic Plan)
To consider and approve the Big Economic Delivery Plan
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 30/07/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Nadine Kinsey
Notice of decision: 05/06/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
04/06/2026 - Recommissioning of Drugs & Alcohol Recovery Services
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).
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 17/12/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Natalie Johnson-Stanley
Notice of decision: 04/06/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
01/06/2026 - Active Travel Capital Fund 2026/27
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
Decision Maker: Cabinet member transport and infrastructure
Decision due date: 17/07/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Ffion Horton
Notice of decision: 01/06/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
29/05/2026 - Hereford Bypass Phase One – Assessment Report
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.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 10/09/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Scott Tompkins
Notice of decision: 29/05/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
29/05/2026 - CQC Assessment report and Improvement plan
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
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 30/07/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Emma Evans, Hilary Hall
Notice of decision: 29/05/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
26/05/2026 - Herefordshire Care Home Partnerships Framework
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).
Decision Maker: Cabinet member adults, health and wellbeing
Decision due date: Before 31/07/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Ros Murphy
Notice of decision: 26/05/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
20/05/2026 - Recommissioning of Children’s Rights & Advocacy and Independent Visitors Services
To approve the decision to recommissioning of
Children’s Rights & Advocacy and Independent Visitors
Services
Decision Maker: Cabinet member children and young people
Decision due date: Before 31/07/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Ellie Jenkins, Karen Stanton
Notice of decision: 20/05/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
20/05/2026 - Public Notices
To approve a contract via a direct award
process for the placing of public notices in newspapers circulating
within Herefordshire.
Decision Maker: Cabinet member finance and corporate services
Decision due date: 29/07/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Ed Bradford
Notice of decision: 20/05/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
15/05/2026 - Domestic Abuse Commissioning - 2026
To approve the recommissioning of domestic
abuse services, via a competitive tendering process,
commencing.
Decision Maker: Cabinet member adults, health and wellbeing
Decision due date: 31/07/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Wendy Dyer
Notice of decision: 15/05/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
13/05/2026 - To re-commission the home care framework in Herefordshire
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.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 24/09/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Sharon Amery
Notice of decision: 13/05/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
08/05/2026 - Establish a new Alternative Provision Centre capital spend
To approve the spend of the capital allocation
to establish a new Alternative Provision Centre
Decision Maker: Cabinet member community services and assets
Decision due date: 30/07/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Quentin Mee
Notice of decision: 01/05/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
06/05/2026 - Herefordshire County Business Improvement District (HCBID) - Second Term Ballot
To agree to vote in favour of the
Herefordshire County Business Improvement District (HCBID) for the
second, five year term (2026 – 2031).
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 30/07/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Nadine Kinsey
Notice of decision: 06/05/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
28/04/2026 - Travel Plan Strategy
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.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 24/09/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Ffion Horton
Notice of decision: 25/04/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
28/04/2026 - Herefordshire Parking Strategy 2026 - 2041 (formerly non key)
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.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 30/07/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Ffion Horton
Notice of decision: 28/04/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
27/04/2026 - Relocation of Herefordshire Pupil Referral Units Capital Spend
To approve the spend of the capital allocation
to relocate Herefordshire Pupil Referral Units onto a single
site.
Decision Maker: Cabinet member community services and assets
Decision due date: 30/07/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Quentin Mee
Notice of decision: 27/04/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
04/02/2026 - To extend the council’s current commissioned home care framework
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.
Decision Maker: Cabinet member adults, health and wellbeing
Decision due date: 28/07/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Helen Davies
Notice of decision: 04/02/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
30/01/2026 - Herefordshire Adult Social Care Prevention Strategy
The purpose of the report is to approve the
2026-2036 Herefordshire Adult Social Care Prevention
Strategy
Decision Maker: Cabinet member adults, health and wellbeing
Decision due date: 30/11/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: David Collyer
Notice of decision: 30/01/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
22/01/2026 - Update on the Phase 2 Phosphate Mitigation Schemes
To provide Cabinet with an update regarding
the Phosphate Mitigation Wetland schemes
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 24/09/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Roger Allonby, Gemma Dando, Scott Tompkins, Susan White
Notice of decision: 22/01/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
01/10/2025 - Adoption of Herefordshire Local Nature Recovery Strategy
To formally adopt the Herefordshire Local
Nature Recovery Strategy and accept associated government grant for
delivery.
Decision Maker: Cabinet member culture and Environment
Decision due date: 14/08/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Mandy Neill, Richard Vaughan
Notice of decision: 01/10/2025
Anticipated restriction: Open