Decisions
29/09/2026 - Work programme ref: 11337 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee
Made at meeting: 29/09/2026 - Audit and Governance Committee
Decision published: 01/10/2026
Effective from: 29/09/2026
Decision:
The committee considered the work programme. Members noted that the next meeting would include updates on internal audit and risk management. It was requested that the Cabinet Member responsible for environmental matters be invited to provide information relevant to the environmental risks previously raised by the Environment Scrutiny Committee.
The committee also noted forthcoming items on the whistleblowing policy, governance matters and the waste contract.
RESOLVED: That, subject to the updates made by the committee, the work programme be noted.
16/09/2026 - To make provisional Tree Preservation Order 717 Land adjacent 28 Chichester Close Hereford ref: 11358 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Officer Decisions - Economy and Enviroment
Decision published: 01/10/2026
Effective from: 16/09/2026
Decision:
To serve a provisional TPO
Lead officer: Ruth Jackson
23/07/2026 - To confirm Tree Preservation Order 705 78 Hampton Park Road Hereford ref: 11357 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Officer Decisions - Economy and Enviroment
Decision published: 01/10/2026
Effective from: 23/07/2026
Decision:
To confirm a TPO
Lead officer: Ruth Jackson
24/09/2026 - Decision to fund up to £166,798.88 of Section 106 “Sports” and “Education” monies for works to create a New Grass Sports Field at Fairfield High School, Peterchurch. ref: 11356 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Service Director - Education, Skills and Learning
Decision published: 01/10/2026
Effective from: 24/09/2026
Decision:
Decision to fund up to £166,798.88 of
Section 106 “Sports” and “Education” monies
for works to create a New Grass Sports Field at Fairfield High
School, Peterchurch.
Lead officer: Melissa Walker
29/09/2026 - Decision to fund up to £80,608.37 of Section 106 “Education” monies for works to create an expansion of the KS1 toilets at St Paul’s CofE Primary School, Hampton Dene Road, Tupsley, Hereford. ref: 11355 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Service Director - Education, Skills and Learning
Decision published: 01/10/2026
Effective from: 29/09/2026
Decision:
Decision to fund up to £80,608.37 of
Section 106 “Education” monies for works to create an
expansion of the KS1 toilets at St Paul’s CofE Primary
School, Hampton Dene Road, Tupsley, Hereford.
Lead officer: Melissa Walker
29/09/2026 - Decision to fund up to £145,500 of Section 106 “Education” monies for works to create a new food technology classroom at John Masefield High School and Sixth Form Centre. ref: 11354 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Service Director - Education, Skills and Learning
Decision published: 01/10/2026
Effective from: 29/09/2026
Decision:
Decision to fund up to £145,500 of
Section 106 “Education” monies for works to create a
new food technology classroom at John Masefield High School and
Sixth Form Centre.
Lead officer: Melissa Walker
24/09/2026 - Decision to fund up to £180,000 of Section 106 “Education” (secondary and Post-16) monies for works to create a covered area to the rear of the dining hall at John Masefield High School and Sixth Form Centre ref: 11353 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Service Director - Education, Skills and Learning
Decision published: 01/10/2026
Effective from: 24/09/2026
Decision:
Decision to fund up to £180,000 of
Section 106 “Education” (secondary and Post-16) monies
for works to create a covered area to the rear of the dining hall
at John Masefield High School and Sixth Form Centre
Lead officer: Melissa Walker
28/09/2026 - Wilton Road, Ross on Wye – Award of Contract for Rock Trap and wall installation. ref: 11352 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Major Contracts Programme Director
Decision published: 01/10/2026
Effective from: 28/09/2026
Decision:
To approve the appointment of Owen Pell Ltd to
undertake civil engineering works at Wilton Road rock face,
including installation of a rock trap and drainage
improvements.
The Wilton Road rock face scheme has been developed to mitigate the
risk of rock fall from the adjacent rock face and improve the
safety and resilience of the highway network through construction
of a rock trap system involving a precast concrete barrier with a
stone-faced finish, drainage improvements and associated highway
reinstatement works.
Lead officer: Fiona Miles
24/09/2026 - Decision to agree assignment of lease at 1&2 Markyes Close, Ross-onWye ref: 11351 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Commercial and Investment Manager
Decision published: 01/10/2026
Effective from: 24/09/2026
Decision:
Decision to agree assignment of lease at
1&2 Markyes Close, Ross-on-Wye
Lead officer: Rachel Fletcher
26/08/2026 - Commercial Rd / Blueschool Street, Hereford – Traffic Signal Junction upgrade scheme ref: 11350 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Major Contracts Programme Director
Decision published: 01/10/2026
Effective from: 26/08/2026
Decision:
To approve the appointment of Telent
Technology Services Limited to undertake the installation and
commissioning of traffic signal improvements at Commercial Rd &
Blueschool St, Hereford. The existing traffic signals have reached
the end of their design life and are experiencing increasing
failures. In accordance with framework procedures, a direct award
is proposed to Telent Technology Services Limited, as they are the
sole contractor for delivering Traffic Signal Improvement and
Maintenance Works.
To deliver the investment as set out in the Cabinet Member Decision
Report, the Council needs to award a contract for traffic signal
upgrade works to Telent Technology Services Limited.
Lead officer: Fiona Miles
21/09/2026 - Decision to grant a renewal lease in respect of Unit 26 -27, 1-3 Brewers Passage, Maylord Orchards Centre, Hereford ref: 11349 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Commercial and Investment Manager
Decision published: 01/10/2026
Effective from: 21/09/2026
Decision:
Decision to grant a renewal lease to Landau in
respect of Unit 26 -27, 1-3
Brewers Passage, Maylord Orchards Centre, Hereford.
Lead officer: Rachel Fletcher
30/09/2026 - Decision to exercise the final one-year extension of the Healthwatch Herefordshire contract ref: 11348 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Corporate Director - Community Wellbeing
Decision published: 01/10/2026
Effective from: 30/09/2026
Decision:
To approve the exercise of the final one-year
extension option under the Healthwatch Herefordshire contract,
extending the contract from 1 October 2026 to 30 September
2027.
Lead officer: John Burgess
18/09/2026 - Traffic Signal System Improvements – Aylestone Hil/Commercial Road Corridor ref: 11347 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Major Contracts Programme Director
Decision published: 29/09/2026
Effective from: 18/09/2026
Decision:
To commission Yunex to implement recommended
improvements to the traffic signal system at the junctions of
Commercial Road, Stonebow Road, Station Road, Aylestone Hill. The
cost for the scheme is £70,179, with a further £10,000
for validation of the traffic signal network in the vicinity of the
changes. A further 10% contingency will be added to the
contract.
Lead officer: Bruce Evans
28/09/2026 - Herefordshire Care Home Partnerships Framework ref: 11336 Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
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 published: 28/09/2026
Effective from: 03/10/2026
Decision:
That:
a) the procurement of a Care Home Partnership Framework for adults in Herefordshire be approved at a total estimated cost of up to, but not exceeding, £484.3 million over an 8 year period; and
b) authority be delegated to the Corporate Director for Community Wellbeing to award and enter into contracts with the successful providers following completion of the procurement process; and
c) to approve any 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: Ros Murphy
28/09/2026 - Approval for draw down of Budget for Equipment and Aids within the Sensory Impairment Service Procurement ref: 11345 Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
To approve the draw down of the additional
equipment budget for the Sensory Impairment Service.
Decision Maker: Corporate Director - Community Wellbeing
Decision published: 28/09/2026
Effective from: 03/10/2026
Decision:
That:
a) an equipment and aids budget of up to £259,000 (£37,000 per annum) be approved for inclusion within the Sensory Impairment Service procurement; and
b) the total approved value of the procurement be increased to £780,000 over the initial five-year term and £1,092,000 over the full potential seven-year term, inclusive of any extensions.
Lead officer: John Burgess
25/09/2026 - Renewal of Access Group contract for Mosaic, Synergy and associated systems ref: 11325 Recommendations Approved
To seek approval to enter into a new contractual arrangement with The Access Group for the provision of Mosaic (adults and children’s social care case management system), Synergy (education management system), Abacus (adult social care finance system) and Core+(youth service system including transition to a cloud-hosted Software as a Service (SaaS) , following expiry of the current contract's available extensions in September 2026.
Decision Maker: Cabinet member adults, health and wellbeing
Decision published: 25/09/2026
Effective from: 02/10/2026
Decision:
That:
a) the Cabinet Member Adults, Health and Wellbeing approves the procurement of a new five-year contract with The Access Group for the provision of Mosaic, Synergy, Abacus and Core+, via direct award under the Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO) 1095 framework (Lot 12),(Health and Social Care Software Systems for UK public sector organisations) at total cost of £3.4m, for the period 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2031;
b) authority be delegated to the Corporate Director Community Wellbeing to finalise and execute the contract, including hosting arrangements and delivery protection provisions; and
c) authority is delegated to the Corporate Director Community and Wellbeing to make all operational decisions relating to the implementation of the above recommendations.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Hilary Hall
24/09/2026 - Western Bypass Phase One – Update report (formerly known as Hereford Bypass Phase One - Assessment Report) ref: 11334 Recommendations Approved
To note the progress made to date with the design of the Western Bypass Phase One in line with the first stage of the Pre-Contract Services Agreement (PCSA) and to delegate authority to the Corporate Director to implement the actions set out in this report.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision published: 24/09/2026
Effective from: 01/10/2026
Decision:
That Cabinet
a) Notes the progress that has been made to date following the award of the Pre Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) on 30 April 2026;
b) Receives an update from the Corporate Director Economy and Environment on the progress which has been made with land acquisition and the Compulsory Purchase Order;
c) Delegates authority to the Corporate Director Economy and Environment to conclude corrective action in the PCSA process with the contractor to achieve construction works and costs under the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (‘Construction Contract’) within the agreed governance and budget;
d) Following the conclusion of the Corporate Director Economy and Environment’s review in recommendation c), then delegates authority to the Corporate Director to implement the actions in paragraph 24 or 25 of this report in consultation with the Cabinet Member Infrastructure and Transport.
Lead officer: Scott Tompkins
24/09/2026 - Herefordshire’s 2026-27 Section 75 agreement ref: 11330 Recommendations Approved
To approve a new Better Care Fund Section 75 Partnership Agreement between Herefordshire Council and NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for the period 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2030, following agreement of the 2025/26 and 2026/27 financial schedules and partner contributions.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision published: 24/09/2026
Effective from: 01/10/2026
Decision:
That Cabinet:
a) Approves the Section 75 Partnership Agreement between Herefordshire Council and NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for the period 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2030;
b) Approves the pooled budget arrangements and financial contributions for 2025/26 and 2026/27 between Herefordshire Council and NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board, as detailed within the agreement and associated schedules;
c) Authorises the Corporate Director Community Wellbeing to take all operational decisions necessary to finalise, implement and manage the agreement.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Nicola Williams
24/09/2026 - Q1 Performance Report ref: 11332 Recommendations Approved
To review performance for Quarter 1 (Q1) 2026/27 and to report the performance position across all Directorates for this period.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision published: 24/09/2026
Effective from: 01/10/2026
Decision:
That Cabinet:
a) review performance for Q1 2026/27
b) approve the changes to the Delivery Plan 2026/27 (as set out in Appendix A) since Cabinet on 26th March 2026. Once approved, the revised version of the Delivery Plan 2026/27 will be published
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Jessica Karia-Fitzgerald
24/09/2026 - Risk Management Update Q1 2026/27 ref: 11331 Recommendations Approved
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 published: 24/09/2026
Effective from: 01/10/2026
Decision:
That Cabinet:
a) Approves the updates to the Corporate Risk Register and actions to mitigate identified risks at Quarter 1 2026/27; and
b) Approves the Risk Appetite Statement for 2026/27.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Stacey Carter, Rachael Sanders
24/09/2026 - Q1 2026/27 Budget Report ref: 11333 Recommendations Approved
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 published: 24/09/2026
Effective from: 01/10/2026
Decision:
That: Cabinet
a) Reviews the financial forecast for 2026/27, as set out in the appendices A-D, and identifies any additional actions to be considered to achieve future improvements;
b) Notes the management action identified to reduce the forecast outturn position for 2026/27; and
c) Agrees the continuation of management actions to reduce the forecast overspend as identified in this report.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Stacey Carter, Rachael Sanders
24/09/2026 - Passenger Transport Open Framework ref: 11335 Recommendations Approved
That the cabinet member transport and infrastructure approves the establishment and implementation of a new Open Framework for Passenger Transport Services.
Decision Maker: Cabinet member transport and infrastructure
Decision published: 24/09/2026
Effective from: 01/10/2026
Decision:
a) To approve the implementation of a new Open Framework for Passenger Transport Services; and
b) To delegate authority to Chief Operating Officer – Resident Services, in consultation with Cabinet Member for Transport and Infrastructure to take all necessary operational decisions, including but not limited to entering into contracts or other legal agreements, as required to implement this decision by December 2027.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: David Land, Sarah Morris
24/09/2024 - Welsh Newton & Llanrothal Group Parish Council (Temporary Appointment of Members) Order 2026 ref: 11344 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Director of Governance and Legal Services
Decision published: 24/09/2026
Effective from: 24/09/2024
Decision:
In pursuance of the power conferred upon it by
Section 91(1) of the Local Government Act 1972 the Council is
appointing Ms. Elissa Swinglehurst C/O Democratic Services, Plough
Lane, Hereford HR4 0LE to act as a member of Welsh Newton &
Llanrothal Group Parish Council until an election to fill the
vacancy or after six months beginning from the end date on which
the Order is signed, whichever is the earlier, whereupon such
appointments and this Order shall cease.
Lead officer: John Coleman
29/05/2026 - The New Public Realm Service – Accept the transfer of identified roles from Balfour Beatty Living Places Limited pursuant to the Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment Rights (TUPE) following the reprocurement of the service. ref: 11343 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Corporate Director – Economy & Environment
Decision published: 24/09/2026
Effective from: 29/05/2026
Decision:
In accordance with the delegation as set out
at b) iv) to accept the transfer of 47 identified roles pursuant to
the Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment Rights (TUPE)
process from Balfour Beatty Living Places Limited at a cost of
£2.297m per annum.
Lead officer: Jenny Arnold
18/09/2026 - Decision to grant of Academy Lease of land and buildings at Staunton-on- Wye Endowed Primary School to Orchard Multi-Academy Trust ref: 11342 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Commercial and Investment Manager
Decision published: 24/09/2026
Effective from: 18/09/2026
Decision:
Decision to grant of Academy Lease of land and
buildings at
Staunton-on- Wye Endowed Primary School to Orchard Multi-Academy
Trust
Requested by school
Lead officer: Michelle Chadd
22/09/2026 - To grant a Licence to Assign a lease ref: 11341 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Commercial and Investment Manager
Decision published: 24/09/2026
Effective from: 22/09/2026
Decision:
To grant a Licence for the current tenant to
assign the lease of the property detailed in the Appendix
The council has no reasonable grounds to refuse the
Licence
Lead officer: Michelle Chadd
13/03/2026 - Decision to introduce fees for a Highways Advice Service for New Developments ref: 11338 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Corporate Director – Economy & Environment
Decision published: 24/09/2026
Effective from: 13/03/2026
Decision:
Decision to introduce fees for the Highways
Advice Service for New Developments
Lead officer: Sarah Morris
22/09/2026 - Section 38 Agreement for the development adjacent to Hunsdon Manor Gardens, Weston under Penyard for Lagan Homes (GB) Ltd ref: 11340 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Officer Decisions - Economy and Enviroment
Decision published: 24/09/2026
Effective from: 22/09/2026
Decision:
For the Section 38 Agreement for the
development adjacent to Hunsdon Manor Gardens, Weston under Penyard
for Lagan Homes (GB) 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
22/09/2026 - Section 38 Agreement for the development at Holmer House Farm, Hereford for Bloor Homes ref: 11339 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Officer Decisions - Economy and Enviroment
Decision published: 24/09/2026
Effective from: 22/09/2026
Decision:
For the Section 38 Agreement for the
development at Holmer House Farm, 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.
Lead officer: Fiona Miles
22/09/2026 - Q2 Performance Report 2026-27
To review performance for Quarter 2 (Q2)
2026/27 and to report the performance position across all
Directorates for this period.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 26/11/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Jessica Karia-Fitzgerald
Notice of decision: 22/09/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
21/09/2026 - 2025/26 External Audit Findings Report
To consider the external audit findings report
for the year ended 31 March 2026.
Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee
Decision due date: 29/09/2026
Lead officer: Rachael Sanders
Notice of decision: 21/09/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
21/09/2026 - Internal audit update report Q2 2026/27
To update members on the progress of internal
audit work and to bring to their attention any key internal
control issues arising from work recently completed.
To assure the committee that action is being taken on risk related
issues identified by internal audit.
This is monitored through acceptance of agreed management actions
and progress updates in
implementing the action plans. In addition, occasions where audit
actions not accepted by
management are documented if it is considered that the course of
action proposed by management
presents a risk in terms of the effectiveness of or compliance with
the council’s control environment.
Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee
Decision due date: 29/09/2026
Lead officer: Rachael Sanders
Notice of decision: 21/09/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
21/09/2026 - Annual Governance Statement 2025/26
To seek the view of the committee as to
whether the Annual Governance Statement (AGS) for 2025/26 properly
reflects the internal control environment the council is operating
in and the appropriateness of actions identified to improve
governance arrangements.
Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee
Lead officer: Rachael Sanders
Notice of decision: 21/09/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
21/09/2026 - External Auditor's Annual Report 2025/26
To present to the Audit and Governance
Committee the External Auditor’s Annual Report 2025/26
for
information and discussion.
Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee
Decision due date: 29/09/2026
Lead officer: Rachael Sanders
Notice of decision: 21/09/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
30/09/2026 - Merton Meadow Flood Alleviation Scheme ref: 11346 Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
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: Corporate Director – Economy & Environment
Decision published: 18/08/2026
Effective from: 07/10/2026
Decision:
a) To approve expenditure of up to £250,000 to meet the additional cost incurred on the Merton Meadow Flood Alleviation scheme due to unprecedented rainfall incurred during the construction period leading to delays and increased groundwater levels, and;
b) To delegate to the Director for Growth all operational decisions in finalising the project.
Wards affected: Widemarsh;
Lead officer: Roger Allonby, Stephen Holland