Decisions

Decisions

11/09/2026 - Schools Budget 2026/27

The cabinet member to approve the schools budget for 2026/27

Decision Maker: Cabinet member children and young people

Decision due date: 30/09/2026

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Samantha Gregory, Jen Preece

Notice of decision: 04/09/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open


11/09/2026 - Merton Meadow Flood Alleviation Scheme

Approval for additional expenditure due to the impact of unprecedented levels of rainfall and flooding on the site during January to March 2026

Decision Maker: Cabinet member economy and growth

Decision due date: 15/10/2026

Wards affected: Widemarsh;

Lead officer: Roger Allonby, Stephen Holland

Notice of decision: 04/09/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open


10/09/2026 - Parking Enforcement Policy 2026

To approve the implementation of a revised Parking Enforcement Policy to include the policies relating to the implementation of virtual permits.

Decision Maker: Cabinet member roads and regulatory services

Decision due date: 30/10/2026

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Barnes

Notice of decision: 10/09/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open


10/09/2026 - To re-commission the Technology Enabled Care Service in Herefordshire

The existing contract for the Technology Enabled Care Service (TECS), including call monitoring, ends on 31 March 2027. Therefore, any new service arrangements will need to commence from 1 April 2027.

Decision Maker: Cabinet member adults, health and wellbeing

Decision due date: 03/12/2026

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Sharon Amery

Notice of decision: 10/09/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open


27/08/2026 - To Grant a Licence for Alterations at Blackfriars Education Centre ref: 11323    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Service Director Economy and Growth

Decision published: 10/09/2026

Effective from: 27/08/2026

Decision:

To Grant a Licence for Alterations at Blackfriars Education Centre
• The Tenant holds a 125 year Academy lease and all alterations require landlord’s consent.

• Proposed works involve demolition of small single storey toilet block extension and replacing it with a two storey building and a single storey covered walkway connecting back to the existing building and

• Remodelling of existing teaching spaces internally and

• A new main entrance on southern facade of existing building to provide pedestrian access from Blackfriars Street;

• Planning consent has been granted for the development.

Lead officer: Michelle Chadd


20/07/2026 - Installation of Air Quality Monitoring Station by May Blossom Close Saxon Gate Lower Bullingham Hereford ref: 11322    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Commercial and Investment Manager

Decision published: 10/09/2026

Effective from: 20/07/2026

Decision:

To allow Air Quality Monitoring Station by May Blossom Close Saxon Gate Lower Bullingham Hereford
A deal has been agreed with environmental health to allow an air quality monitoring station in order to be able to track pollutants in the air in order to protect and improve health.

Lead officer: Michelle Chadd


04/09/2026 - To grant a lease in respect industrial units at Three Elms Trading Estate, Hereford ref: 11321    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Commercial and Investment Manager

Decision published: 10/09/2026

Effective from: 04/09/2026

Decision:

To grant a new lease to the current tenant of the property detailed in the Appendix
The tenant has negotiated a deal with the Council’s external letting agents to take a new lease of the property for a period of five years.
The terms and rent level agreed reflect current market conditions.
The grant of the new lease enables the continuation of an existing local business and should assist it in securing new investment
(Also see Appendix)

Lead officer: Michelle Chadd


03/09/2026 - Grant of access across land at Three Elms Road together with release of restrictive covenants at Hereford Livestock Market ref: 11320    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Commercial and Investment Manager

Decision published: 10/09/2026

Effective from: 03/09/2026

Decision:

To grant access across land at Three Elms Road in exchange for release of restrictive covenant at Hereford Livestock Market.

To enable Church Commission of England to secure Planning consent to erect circa 350 new dwellings on land to the west of Three Elms Road and to increase the value of Council owned land at Hereford Livestock Market.

Lead officer: Michelle Chadd


27/08/2026 - To agree a lease renewal for a 5 year term at Unit 15 Maylord Shopping Centre ref: 11319    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Commercial and Investment Manager

Decision published: 10/09/2026

Effective from: 27/08/2026

Decision:

To agree a lease renewal for a 5 year term
To maintain occupancy levels in the retail scheme.

Lead officer: Michelle Chadd


27/08/2026 - To agree a Deed of Rectification to a lease at South City Greencroft Children’s Centre ref: 11317    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Commercial and Investment Manager

Decision published: 10/09/2026

Effective from: 27/08/2026

Decision:

To agree a Deed of Rectification to a lease at South City Greencroft Children’s Centre
• A new lease was completed in 2025
• There was a error with the plan
• A Deed of Rectification is required to correct the error.

Lead officer: Michelle Chadd


27/08/2026 - Grant of a Deed of Easement at Hospital Farm, Burghill - Decision to grant a Deed of Easement to lay a sewage pipe across land at Hospital Farm from an adjacent residential dwelling. ref: 11316    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Commercial and Investment Manager

Decision published: 10/09/2026

Effective from: 27/08/2026

Decision:

To grant a Deed of Easement to lay a sewage pipe across land at Hospital Farm, connecting private dwelling house Greenway, to the public sewer.

Greenway currently utilises a private drainage system which is of some age. The Council has granted similar rights to neighbouring properties to allow access to the public sewer.

Lead officer: Michelle Chadd


19/08/2026 - Grant of renewal lease at amenity land adjacent to Stretton Sugwas Village Hall ref: 11315    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Service Director Economy and Growth

Decision published: 10/09/2026

Effective from: 19/08/2026

Decision:

To grant a new lease for a term of 15 years at a peppercorn rent. Lease to include options to break in favour of the Landlord.

To enable continued occupation of the property for community use.


Lead officer: Michelle Chadd


04/08/2026 - To award a contract for the provision of the Talk Community Directory website, including hosting, maintenance and support. ref: 11314    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Corporate Director - Community Wellbeing

Decision published: 10/09/2026

Effective from: 04/08/2026

Decision:

To award a contract to Enterkey Training for the delivery of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) provision in Herefordshire for an initial period of two years from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2028, with an option to extend for a further period of up to 12 months at the council’s discretion. The maximum contract value will be no more than £495,000, including any extension period.

Lead officer: John Burgess


20/08/2026 - To transfer land to the Jarvis Trust following a school extension at Staunton-on-Wye Endowed Primary School ref: 11313    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Commercial and Investment Manager

Decision published: 10/09/2026

Effective from: 20/08/2026

Decision:

To transfer land to the Jarvis Trust following a school extension at Staunton-on-Wye Endowed Primary School

• Paragraph 2(3) of Schedule 3 to the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 requires the council to transfer the freehold building footplate and developed hard play areas to the Jarvis Trust as trustees of Staunton-on-Wye Endowed Primary School

Lead officer: Michelle Chadd


09/09/2026 - 260149 - LAND SOUTH EAST OF GREYHOUND CLOSE, LONGTOWN, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE ref: 11312    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Planning and Regulatory Committee

Made at meeting: 09/09/2026 - Planning and Regulatory Committee

Decision published: 09/09/2026

Effective from: 09/09/2026

Decision:

Application approved in accordance with the case officer’s recommendation.

Wards affected: Golden Valley South;


09/09/2026 - 261671 - TOWN WELL, STATION ROAD, CREDENHILL, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 7DW ref: 11311    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Planning and Regulatory Committee

Made at meeting: 09/09/2026 - Planning and Regulatory Committee

Decision published: 09/09/2026

Effective from: 09/09/2026

Decision:

Application approved in accordance with the case officer’s recommendation.

Wards affected: Credenhill;


09/09/2026 - 251908/251909 - LAND AT TOWN WELL STATION ROAD, CREDENHILL, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 7DW ref: 11310    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Planning and Regulatory Committee

Made at meeting: 09/09/2026 - Planning and Regulatory Committee

Decision published: 09/09/2026

Effective from: 09/09/2026

Decision:

Application approved in accordance with the case officer’s recommendation.

Wards affected: Credenhill;


09/09/2026 - Procurement of Sensory Impairment Service ref: 11299    Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

The purpose of this report is to seek approval for the procurement of a Sensory Impairment Service and authority to award and enter into a contract with the successful provider. The procurement will ensure continuity of specialist support for people with sensory impairments and support the Council in meeting its statutory duties.

Decision Maker: Cabinet member adults, health and wellbeing

Decision published: 09/09/2026

Effective from: 16/09/2026

Decision:

That: a) the procurement of a Sensory Impairment Service for adults in Herefordshire be approved

b) That the Corporate Director Community Wellbeing be authorised to award a contract for the provision of the Sensory Impairment Service for an initial term of five years from 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2032 at a total value of £595,000 (£119,000 per annum), with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months from 1 February 2032 to 31 January 2034 at an additional value of £238,000, giving a maximum total contract value of £833,000.

c) authority be delegated to the Corporate Director for Community Wellbeing to approve any subsequent operational decisions, extensions, variations and contractual matters within the approved budget and in accordance with the Council's Contract Procedure Rules.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: John Burgess


03/09/2026 - Section 38 Agreement for the development at Hildersley Farm, Hildersley, Ross-on-Wye for BDW Trading Limited ref: 11308    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Officer Decisions - Economy and Enviroment

Decision published: 03/09/2026

Effective from: 03/09/2026

Decision:

For the Section 38 Agreement for the development at Hildersley Farm, Hildersley, Ross-on-Wye for BDW Trading Limited 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.

Lead officer: Fiona Miles


15/07/2026 - Decision to contract Velta Construction Ltd to deliver the Lugwardine Traffic Calming Scheme. ref: 11307    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Corporate Director – Economy & Environment

Decision published: 03/09/2026

Effective from: 15/07/2026

Decision:

To award a contract to Velta Construction Ltd – to the value of £398,791.59 for the designed Lugwardine Traffic Calming Scheme.
To build in a 10% contingency amount bringing the total allocated to: £438,670.74
To further delegate all operational and budgetary decisions up to the maximum value of £438,670.74 for this scheme to the Interim Delivery Director Infrastructure, Capital Programme Manager and Capital Project Manager.

Lead officer: Melissa Walker


15/07/2026 - Levelling Up Fund – Infrastructure Improvements at 2 schools ref: 11306    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Corporate Director – Economy & Environment

Decision published: 03/09/2026

Effective from: 15/07/2026

Decision:

To award a contract to Velta Construction Ltd – to the value of £201,930.81 for Infrastructure Improvements near Lord Scudamore Academy on Friar Street, and Riverside Primary School on Belmont Avenue.
The costs split is as follows:
LUF North (Lord Scudamore Academy): £125,109.31
LUF South (Riverside Primary School) £76,821.50
To build in a 15% contingency amount bringing the total allocated to:
LUF North: £143,875.71
LUF South: £88,344.73
To further delegate all operational and budgetary decisions up to the maximum value of £233,000.00 for this scheme to the Interim Delivery Director Infrastructure, Capital Programme Manager and Capital Project Manager.

Lead officer: Melissa Walker


27/08/2026 - To make provisional Tree Preservation Order 715 Whitwick Manor, Lower Eggleton, Ledbury ref: 11305    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Officer Decisions - Economy and Enviroment

Decision published: 03/09/2026

Effective from: 27/08/2026

Decision:

To serve a provisional TPO

Lead officer: Ruth Jackson


14/08/2026 - To make Tree Preservation Order 714 Kington Road Industrial Estate Weobley ref: 11304    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Officer Decisions - Economy and Enviroment

Decision published: 03/09/2026

Effective from: 14/08/2026

Decision:

To serve a provisional TPO

Lead officer: Ruth Jackson


14/08/2026 - To make a provisional Tree Preservation Order 713 Land Adjacent to Old Chapel, Chapel Farm, Upper Hill, Leominster ref: 11303    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Officer Decisions - Economy and Enviroment

Decision published: 03/09/2026

Effective from: 14/08/2026

Decision:

To serve a provisional TPO

Lead officer: Ruth Jackson


23/07/2026 - To confirm Tree Preservation Order 706 2 Cantilupe Street Hereford ref: 11302    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Officer Decisions - Economy and Enviroment

Decision published: 03/09/2026

Effective from: 23/07/2026

Decision:

To confirm a TPO

Lead officer: Ruth Jackson


02/09/2026 - Section 278 Agreement for highway improvement works adjacent to Oak Cottage, Leintwardine for Marches Homes ref: 11301    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Officer Decisions - Economy and Enviroment

Decision published: 03/09/2026

Effective from: 02/09/2026

Decision:

For the Section 278 Agreement for highway improvement works adjacent to Oak Cottage, Leintwardine for Marches 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.

Lead officer: Fiona Miles


02/09/2026 - Section 278 Agreement for the highway improvement works at Canal Road, Hereford for Kerguelen Investments Ltd ref: 11300    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Officer Decisions - Economy and Enviroment

Decision published: 03/09/2026

Effective from: 02/09/2026

Decision:

For the Section 278 Agreement for the highway improvement works at Canal Road, Hereford for Kerguelen Investments Ltd 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.

Lead officer: Fiona Miles


02/09/2026 - Procurement of Parking and Virtual Permitting Software

To approve the procurement of Parking Enforcement and Virtual Permitting Software contract for a maximum of 5 years with an estimated value in excess of £500k .

Decision Maker: Cabinet member roads and regulatory services

Decision due date: 30/10/2026

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Barnes

Notice of decision: 02/09/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open


01/09/2026 - Active Travel Capital Fund 2026/27 ref: 11282    Recommendations Approved

To present the proposed allocation and planned expenditure of the 2026/27 Active Travel Grant and set out how the funding will be used to deliver Herefordshire Council’s priority integrated transport policies and strategies. The report outlines selected project for capital investment and seeks formal approval from the Chief Operating Officer and the Cabinet Member for Transport and Infrastructure to proceed.

Decision Maker: Cabinet member transport and infrastructure

Decision published: 01/09/2026

Effective from: 08/09/2026

Decision:

That:

 

a) The proposed allocation of the 2026/27 Active Travel Grant is approved, enabling delivery of the council’s approved integrated transport projects as outlined in the Local Cycling, Walking and Wheeling Infrastructure Plan that was adopted by Cabinet; and

 

b) Authority is delegated to the Chief Operating Officer, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Transport and Infrastructure, to take all operational decisions necessary to implement and vary the allocations of the approved programme within the available grant funding and in accordance with the council’s governance and procurement procedures; the budget holder is able to vary the plan within the budget.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Ffion Horton


01/09/2026 - To extend the council’s current commissioned home care frameworks ref: 11281    Recommendations Approved

To approve an extension of the existing commissioned home care frameworks until 30 April 2027, with an option for the council to extend for up to a further four months, until 31 August 2027. This will ensure continuity of care to those with assessed eligible needs, maintaining stability in a pressured provider market, and enable transition to a new and different commissioning approach (Care in Your Home). This will provide a stronger framework and service, that is fit and robust for Herefordshire’s future ageing population needs. The new approach will be set out and approval sought through council governance (see point 5) and the programme is progressing in line with the target timescales.

Decision Maker: Cabinet member adults, health and wellbeing

Decision published: 01/09/2026

Effective from: 08/09/2026

Decision:

That:

 

a) Approval is granted for an extension of the existing home care framework arrangements to 30 April 2027, with an option for the council to extend for up to a further four months until 31 August 2027;

 

b) Delegated authority be granted to the Corporate Director Community Wellbeing to implement the extensions and associated contractual arrangements to support the transition to the Care in Your Home (CIYH) commissioning approach planned for implementation from 1 May 2027

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Sharon Amery


01/09/2026 - Highway Infrastructure Asset Management Policy and Strategy

To seek approval from the Cabinet Member (Roads and Regulatory Services) for the proposed revision of the Policy and Strategy for the delivery of Highway Infrastructure Asset Management. These documents establish the framework for the principles which are applied to the maintenance of our highway network.

Decision Maker: Cabinet member roads and regulatory services

Decision due date: 30/10/2026

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Mark Lewis

Notice of decision: 01/09/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open


10/08/2026 - Passenger Transport Open Framework

To seek approval for the establishment and implementation of a new Open Framework for Passenger Transport Services. The framework will provide a compliant, flexible and efficient procurement route for the commissioning of passenger transport services, including home-to-school transport, SEN transport and public transport.

Decision Maker: Cabinet member transport and infrastructure

Decision due date: 24/09/2026

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Land, Sarah Morris

Notice of decision: 10/08/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open


03/08/2026 - Connect to Work Programme

To approve the procurement of the Connect to Work Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Programme in Herefordshire using the Open Procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. The programme is fully funded through a grant provided by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
To approve the award of a contract to the bidder achieving the highest overall score against the published evaluation criteria for a period of up to three years and six months, commencing in October 2026, with a total contract value of up to £1.22 million.
To delegate operational responsibility for the delivery of the Connect to Work programme in Herefordshire to the Service Directors for Economy and Growth and Education, Skills and Learning, acting in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Economy and Growth.

Decision Maker: Cabinet member economy and growth

Decision due date: 30/09/2026

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Alexia Heath

Notice of decision: 03/08/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open


28/07/2026 - Renewal of Access Group contract for Mosaic, Synergy and associated systems

To seek approval to enter into a new contractual arrangement with The Access Group for the continued provision of Mosaic, Synergy, Core+ and associated systems, including transition to Access' cloud-hosted (SaaS) service, following expiry of the current contract's available extensions in September 2026.

Decision Maker: Cabinet member adults, health and wellbeing

Decision due date: 25/09/2026

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Hilary Hall

Notice of decision: 28/07/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open


27/07/2026 - Early Help Task and Finish Group - final report

To provide Cabinet with the final report of the Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee's Early Help task and group, looking at the provision of early help in Herefordshire.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 22/10/2026

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Danial Webb

Notice of decision: 27/07/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open


23/07/2026 - Recommissioning of Family Help Service

To approve the recommissioning of the Family Help Service

Decision Maker: Cabinet member children and young people

Decision due date: 16/09/2026

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Sandra Griffiths

Notice of decision: 23/07/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open


17/07/2026 - Skills Bootcamps Herefordshire 2027/2028 Financial Year

To approve the submission of a delivery plan to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for Skills Bootcamps funding of £1.5 million for the 2027/28 financial year.

To agree that Herefordshire Council will act as the accountable body for the management, administration and commissioning of the funding, once approved by DWP, including any subsequent Skills Bootcamps allocations awarded to the council.

To delegate to the Service Director for Economy and Growth and Service Director for Education, Skills and Learning, all operational decisions necessary to implement and deliver the programme, including the appointment of training provider(s) and the management of associated funding and contractual arrangements.


Decision Maker: Cabinet member economy and growth

Decision due date: 30/09/2026

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Alexia Heath

Notice of decision: 17/07/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open


16/07/2026 - Herefordshire’s 2026-27 Section 75 agreement

To approve Herefordshire’s section 75 agreement for 2026-27 with the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Commissioning Board (ICB) for up to five years in relation to the Better Care Fund.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 24/09/2026

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Nicola Williams

Notice of decision: 16/07/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open


14/07/2026 - High Needs Budget 2027/28

To propose the High Needs Budget for 2027/28 to the Cabinet Member Children and Young People.

Decision Maker: Cabinet member children and young people

Decision due date: 29/03/2027

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Stacey Carter

Notice of decision: 14/07/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open


14/07/2026 - Schools, Central School Services and Early Years Budget 2027/28

To approve School Forum’s recommended budget proposals for school budgets, central school
services and early years within the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) for 2027/28.

Decision Maker: Cabinet member children and young people

Decision due date: 27/01/2027

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Stacey Carter

Notice of decision: 14/07/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open


14/07/2026 - Risk Management Update Q2 2026/27

To provide an update on the status of corporate risks at the end of Quarter 2 2026/27 (September 2026) and
provide assurance that risks are being managed effectively across the council.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 26/11/2026

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Stacey Carter, Rachael Sanders

Notice of decision: 14/07/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open


14/07/2026 - Q2 2026/27 Budget Report

To report the forecast position for 2026/27 at Quarter 2 (September 2026), including explanation and analysis
of the drivers for the material budget variances, and to outline current and planned recovery activity to
reduce the forecast overspend.

To provide assurance that progress has been made towards delivery of the agreed revenue budget and
service delivery targets, and that the reasons for major variances are understood and are being
addressed to the cabinet’s satisfaction.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 26/11/2026

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Stacey Carter, Rachael Sanders

Notice of decision: 14/07/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open


14/07/2026 - Q1 2026/27 Budget Report

To report the forecast position for 2026/27 at Quarter 1 (June 2026), including explanation and analysis
of the drivers for the material budget variances, and to outline current and planned recovery activity to
reduce the forecast overspend.

To provide assurance that progress has been made towards delivery of the agreed revenue budget and
service delivery targets, and that the reasons for major variances are understood and are being
addressed to the cabinet’s satisfaction.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 24/09/2026

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Stacey Carter, Rachael Sanders

Notice of decision: 14/07/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open


14/07/2026 - Risk Management Update Q1 2026/27

To provide an update on the status of corporate risks at the end of Quarter 1 2026/27 (June 2026) and
provide assurance that risks are being managed effectively across the council.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 24/09/2026

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Stacey Carter, Rachael Sanders

Notice of decision: 14/07/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open


13/07/2026 - South Bank Close and Ivy Close Lease Arrangements

To approve Midland Hearts request to rescind their lease of South Bank Close and Ivy Close.

To approve the procurement of a new lease holder for these properties.

Decision Maker: Cabinet member community services and assets

Decision due date: Before 30/10/2026

Wards affected: Eign Hill;

Lead officer: Hannah McSherry

Notice of decision: 13/07/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open


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-Fitzgerald

Notice of decision: 01/07/2026

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


29/05/2026 - Hereford Bypass Phase One – Assessment Report

Bypass update and next actions

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 24/09/2026

Lead officer: Scott Tompkins

Notice of decision: 25/08/2026

This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.

Reason for urgency:
It is necessary to take this decision urgently due to the need to undertake further design and cost planning work under the Pre Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) before we are in position to let a construction contract.

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 28/09/2026

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Ros Murphy

Notice of decision: 26/05/2026

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: 25/09/2026

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Ed Bradford

Notice of decision: 20/05/2026

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 member adults, health and wellbeing

Decision due date: 21/10/2026

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: 14/10/2026

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Quentin Mee

Notice of decision: 01/05/2026

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: 22/10/2026

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Ffion Horton

Notice of decision: 25/04/2026

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: 14/10/2026

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Quentin Mee

Notice of decision: 27/04/2026

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: 22/10/2026

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Gemma Dando, Richard Vaughan

Notice of decision: 22/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open