Decisions
28/07/2026 - To approve the award of a contract for a digital financial platform to support delivery of the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF). ref: 11261 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Corporate Director - Community Wellbeing
Decision published: 30/07/2026
Effective from: 28/07/2026
Decision:
To award a contract to eVouchers (Wonde) for
the provision, implementation and ongoing support of a digital
financial platform to enable delivery of the Herefordshire Crisis
and Resilience Fund for the duration of the programme.
Lead officer: Nikki Stroud
23/07/2026 - To grant a lease of a new nursery building at South City Greencroft Children’s Centre ref: 11260 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Service Director Economy and Growth
Decision published: 30/07/2026
Effective from: 23/07/2026
Decision:
To grant a lease of a new nursery building at
South City Greencroft Children’s Centre
• The tenant has occupied space on this site for a number of
years offering a valuable service in an area of high need.
• The temporary building they previously leased from the
council was beyond economic repair and as a result a capital bid
was made to procure and install a modern replacement.
• Terms have been agreed for a new commercial lease for a term
of years.
Lead officer: Michelle Chadd
23/07/2026 - Decision to grant a tenancy at will and a lease to The Real Birth Company in respect of Unit 17, 7 Gomond Street, Maylord Orchards, Hereford. ref: 11259 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Service Director Economy and Growth
Decision published: 30/07/2026
Effective from: 23/07/2026
Decision:
Decision to grant a tenancy at will and a
lease to The Real Birth Company in respect of Unit 17, 7 Gomond
Street, Maylord Orchards, Hereford.
1. The tenant has negotiated a deal to take the currently vacant
unit.
2. The unit has been occupied sporadically over the past 24 months
by temporary lettings.
3. The tenant wishes to take occupation of the property as soon as
possible on a tenancy at will which will allow occupation whilst
the lease is completed.
4. The proposed term is 5 years.
5. The terms agreed leave the Tenant responsible for payment of the
rent, landlord Service Charge, business rates, insurance and
utilities.
6. The Shopping centre comprises multiple retail units, some of
which have been vacant for some time and it is important that
occupation levels are maximized so that the holding costs incurred
by the Council are mitigated.
Lead officer: Michelle Chadd
23/07/2026 - To grant a lease in respect of 47 Widemarsh Street, Hereford, HR4 9EA ref: 11258 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Service Director Economy and Growth
Decision published: 30/07/2026
Effective from: 23/07/2026
Decision:
To grant a new lease to the current tenant of
47 Widemarsh Street
1. 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 two years.
2. The terms agreed reflect current market conditions.
3. The grant of the new lease enables the continuation of an
existing local business
Lead officer: Michelle Chadd
23/07/2026 - Grant of licence for use of land at Gaol Street, Car Park to be used as a site compound. ref: 11257 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Service Director Economy and Growth
Decision published: 30/07/2026
Effective from: 23/07/2026
Decision:
To enable works to be undertaken on behalf of
Herefordshire Council at a neighbouring property, John Venn
building
Lead officer: Michelle Chadd
20/07/2026 - Decision to grant of Academy Lease of land and buildings at Staunton-on- Wye Endowed Primary School to Orchard Multi-Academy Trust ref: 11256 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Service Director Economy and Growth
Decision published: 30/07/2026
Effective from: 20/07/2026
Decision:
Decision to grant of Academy Lease of land and
buildings at
Staunton-on- Wye Endowed Primary School to Orchard Multi-Academy
Trust
Lead officer: Michelle Chadd
20/07/2026 - Decision to grant of Academy Lease of land and buildings at Ewyas Harold Primary School to Orchard Multi-Academy Trust ref: 11255 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Service Director Economy and Growth
Decision published: 30/07/2026
Effective from: 20/07/2026
Decision:
Decision to grant of Academy Lease of land and
buildings at Ewyas Harold Primary School to Orchard Multi-Academy
Trust
Lead officer: Michelle Chadd
14/07/2026 - Decision to grant a Licence for Alterations under a lease of land at Clifford Primary School ref: 11254 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Service Director Economy and Growth
Decision published: 30/07/2026
Effective from: 14/07/2026
Decision:
Decision to grant a Licence for Alterations
under a lease of land at Clifford Primary School
• Busy Bees Pre-School has a ground lease from the
council
• They are seeking consent to add an additional small
building.
• The lease requires formal landlord’s consent to any
alterations.
Lead officer: Michelle Chadd
30/07/2026 - Herefordshire County Business Improvement District (HCBID) - Second Term Ballot ref: 11237 Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
To agree to vote ‘Yes’ in the Herefordshire County Business Improvement District (HCBID) second term ballot commencing 17 September 2026. Should the ballot be successful, the Business Improvement District (excluding Hereford City Centre, which has an existing Business Improvement District) will implement its second, five-year term, to support the growth of the tourism and retail sectors across Herefordshire.
Decision Maker: Cabinet member economy and growth
Decision published: 30/07/2026
Effective from: 06/08/2026
Decision:
That:
a) the Director for Growth be authorised to vote in favour of the Herefordshire County Business Improvement District on behalf of the council; and
b) should the outcome of the ballot support the second, five-year term of Herefordshire County BID, approve the payment of the levy, on liable properties in the council’s ownership, calculated to be £21,398.13 per annum, for a period of five years.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Nadine Kinsey
15/07/2026 - Decision to approve the expenditure of up to £348,000 for the capital roofing upgrade works at Aylestone School, Herefordshire ref: 11253 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Service Director - Education, Skills and Learning
Decision published: 30/07/2026
Effective from: 15/07/2026
Decision:
The current Schools Capital Maintenance
Programme is to be amended to include the emergency capital roofing
upgrade works at the CDT Block, Aylestone School. This follows
receipt of an updated condition report confirming that the roof has
deteriorated to a level requiring immediate refurbishment to
prevent further deterioration and associated risks. The CDT Block
roofing upgrade works to commence at the beginning of the school
summer holidays 2026. Herefordshire Council to direct award a
contract to supplier Central Roofing and Building Services Limited.
Approve the expenditure of up to £312,330 for the works,
which
includes a contingency of up to £28,400. Approve the
expenditure of up to £35,500 for internal and external
professional fees. Responsibility for monitoring the programme to
be carried out by the Capital Senior Project Manager within the
spend budget
Lead officer: Rhiannon Pailing
30/07/2026 - Corporate Peer Challenge Progress Review ref: 11243 Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
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
Made at meeting: 30/07/2026 - Cabinet
Decision published: 30/07/2026
Effective from: 06/08/2026
Decision:
That: a) Cabinet receives and notes the report arising from the Local Government Association Corporate Peer Challenge Progress Review held on 28 May 2026; and
b) Cabinet endorses the continued delivery of the council’s action plan in response to the original recommendations.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Hilary Hall, Caroline Marshall
30/07/2026 - Food Waste Collection Implementation ref: 11245 Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Following the successful award and mobilisation of the new recyclables and waste collection service, Cabinet resolved to approve the introduction of the new food waste collections scheme in May 2025. This report recommends the optimal approach to implementing this scheme and sets out the rationale for this recommendation against other potential options.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 30/07/2026 - Cabinet
Decision published: 30/07/2026
Effective from: 06/08/2026
Decision:
That: a) Cabinet approves the commencement of a new food waste collection service from September 2027 as a countywide service implementation;
b) Cabinet authorises the revenue expenditure detailed in paragraphs 49 and 50 to mobilise the service,
c) Cabinet authorises the capital expenditure detailed in in paragraphs 43 and 50, to purchase and deliver the new food containers and caddy liners and to undertake the required depot improvements works;
d) Cabinet delegate all operational decisions to implement the above recommendations to the Chief Operating Officer - Economy and Environment.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Sabrina Entwistle, Nicola Percival
30/07/2026 - Children’s Services Statutory Direction ref: 11241 Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
The purpose of this report is to present Cabinet with the outcome of the Inspection of Local Authority Children Services (ILACS) which took place 10-21 November 2025 and published 12 January 2026 and provide the DfE update on the statutory direction to Herefordshire LA (appendix A).
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 30/07/2026 - Cabinet
Decision published: 30/07/2026
Effective from: 06/08/2026
Decision:
That a) Cabinet note the improvement made in Children’s Services and the positive report completed by the DFE appointed commissioner; and
b) Cabinet note the formal lifting of the statutory direction placed on Children’s Services.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Diane Kennett
30/07/2026 - Big Economic Plan ref: 11242 Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
To consider and approve the Big Economic Delivery Plan
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 30/07/2026 - Cabinet
Decision published: 30/07/2026
Effective from: 06/08/2026
Decision:
That: a) Consider and approve the Big Economic Delivery Plan
b) To delegate to the Director for Growth, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Economy and Growth, the ability to make any final minor amendments to the Economic Delivery Plan in finalising for publication
c) To delegate to the Director for Growth, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Economy and Growth, any operational decisions required to implement the Plan.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Nadine Kinsey
30/07/2026 - CQC Assessment report and Improvement plan ref: 11238 Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
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
Made at meeting: 30/07/2026 - Cabinet
Decision published: 30/07/2026
Effective from: 06/08/2026
Decision:
That:
a) Cabinet notes the outcome of the Herefordshire CQC Assessment;
b) Cabinet approves Herefordshire’s CQC Assurance improvement plan 2026-2027;
c) Cabinet authorises the Corporate Director Community Wellbeing to lead this improvement plan on behalf of the Council and to take all operational decisions, as set out within this report and appendices.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Emma Evans, Hilary Hall
30/07/2026 - Herefordshire Parking Strategy 2026 - 2041 ref: 11244 Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
A report on the proposed 15 year strategy for parking to be adopted by Herefordshire Council.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 30/07/2026 - Cabinet
Decision published: 30/07/2026
Effective from: 06/08/2026
Decision:
That: a) That the new Parking Strategy for Herefordshire is adopted by cabinet;
b) Delegated authority be given to the Chief Operating Officer for Economy and Environment in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Roads and Regulatory Services to take all operational decisions to implement the Parking Strategy and its delivery plan.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Ffion Horton
29/07/2026 - 163932 - LAND AT HARDWICK BANK, BROMYARD, HEREFORDSHIRE ref: 11252 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning and Regulatory Committee
Made at meeting: 29/07/2026 - Planning and Regulatory Committee
Decision published: 29/07/2026
Effective from: 29/07/2026
Decision:
Application refused in accordance with the case officer’s recommendation.
Wards affected: Bromyard West;
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
24/07/2026 - National Parking Platform (NPP) ref: 11233 Recommendations Approved
This report seeks approval for the Council to join the National Parking Platform (NPP).
Decision Maker: Cabinet member roads and regulatory services
Decision published: 24/07/2026
Effective from: 31/07/2026
Decision:
That:
a) The Cabinet member approves the Council entering into a contract with the National Parking Platform (NPP), and
b) Delegates all operational and financial decisions to the Chief Operating Officer - Resident Services to progress the council’s application to join the NPP.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Michael Barnes
15/07/2026 - Decision to grant a Licence for Alterations to land at Marden Primary Academy ref: 11251 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Service Director Economy and Growth
Decision published: 23/07/2026
Effective from: 15/07/2026
Decision:
Decision to grant a Licence for Alterations to
land at Marden Primary Academy
• Marden Primary Academy has a 125 year lease from the council
and the lease requires landlord’s consent to any
alterations.
Lead officer: Michelle Chadd
20/05/2026 - Contract Award for City and Market Town Public Realm Investment – WO3 ref: 11250 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Corporate Director – Economy & Environment
Decision published: 23/07/2026
Effective from: 20/05/2026
Decision:
To award the Market Town Funding works in
various Market Towns
(Works Order 3) contract to Tarmac Trading using the councils
Highways
and Public Realm Schemes Framework, up to the value of
£287,296.61
with an approved contingency of 10% to the value of
£28,729.66
Lead officer: Jenny Arnold
20/05/2026 - Award of contract for resurfacing works of various sites – Works Order 46 ref: 11249 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Service Director – Environment , Highways, & Waste
Decision published: 23/07/2026
Effective from: 20/05/2026
Decision:
To award a contract (Works Order 46) to Tarmac
Trading Ltd using the
Council’s Highways and Public Realm Schemes Framework, to the
initial
value of £411,493.99 for resurfacing works and 10%
contingency as set
out in Appendix 1.
Lead officer: Jenny Arnold
24/04/2026 - Award of highway works associated with Highway Infrastructure Investment – Works Order 45 ref: 11248 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Service Director – Environment , Highways, & Waste
Decision published: 23/07/2026
Effective from: 24/04/2026
Decision:
To award a contract (Works Order 45) to Tarmac
Trading Ltd using the
Council’s Highways and Public Realm Schemes Framework, to the
initial
value of £547,444.78 for resurfacing works and 10%
contingency as set out in Appendix 1.
Lead officer: Jenny Arnold
20/05/2026 - Award of contract for pre surface dressing patching works of various sites – Works Order 44 ref: 11247 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Service Director – Environment , Highways, & Waste
Decision published: 23/07/2026
Effective from: 20/05/2026
Decision:
To award a contract (Works Order 44) to Tarmac
Trading Ltd using the
Council’s Highways and Public Realm Schemes Framework, to the
initial
value of £436,921.86 for surface dressing preparation works
and 10%
contingency on various classifications of roads across the county,
as set out in Appendix 1.
Lead officer: Jenny Arnold
23/07/2026 - Recommissioning of Family Help Service
This report seeks approval to recommission the
Family Help Service through an open procurement process. The
existing contract is due to end on 31 March 2027 and a
recommissioned service is required to support the council's Family
Help offer, deliver early intervention and prevention services, and
improve outcomes for children, young people and families
Decision Maker: Cabinet member children and young people
Decision due date: 01/09/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Sandra Griffiths
Notice of decision: 23/07/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
18/06/2026 - To make provisional Tree Preservation Order 711 Land adjacent to Wyson Avenue, Brimfield, Ludlow ref: 11246 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Officer Decisions - Economy and Enviroment
Decision published: 23/07/2026
Effective from: 18/06/2026
Decision:
To serve a provisional TPO
Lead officer: Ruth Jackson
15/07/2026 - Decision to award contract and approve the expenditure of up to £296,585.00 for the transfer of modular accommodation units from Peterchurch Primary School to Weobley High School, Hereford. ref: 11240 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Service Director - Education, Skills and Learning
Decision published: 23/07/2026
Effective from: 15/07/2026
Decision:
Award a contract to SC Joseph for the
relocation of modular accommodation units from Peterchurch Primary
school to Weobley High School, Weobley, Herefordshire, HR4 8ST,
following a successful tender on the Council’s procurement
portal.
Approve the expenditure of up to £235,585 for the works,
which includes a contingency of up to £19,235
Approve the expenditure of up to £61,000 for internal and
external
professional fees.
Responsibility for monitoring the Programme to be carried out by
the Capital Project Manager within the budget.
Lead officer: Annie Ahearne
24/06/2026 - Decision to award a contract to Morris Vermaport (MV Lifts) Ltd and approve the expenditure of up to £107,266.13 for lift replacement at Town Hall, Hereford ref: 11239 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Corporate Director – Economy & Environment
Decision published: 23/07/2026
Effective from: 24/06/2026
Decision:
Award a contract to Morris Vermaport (MV
Lifts) Ltd for lift replacement
works at Town Hall, St Owens Street, Hereford. HR1 2PJ following
a
successful tender exercise.
Approve the expenditure of up to £98,379.57 for the
works.
Approve the expenditure of up to £6,886.56 for
contingency
Approve the expenditure of up to £2,000 for internal and
external
professional fees.
The Corporate Director, Economy and Environment approve the
delegated authority to the Service Director to take all operational
decisions relating to the award of contracts for the 2025-2028
Capital Programme.
Authority is delegated to the Capital Project Manager from
the
Corporate Director of Economy and Environment to act as spend
manager for the project. Responsibility for monitoring the
remaining works to be carried out by the Capital Project Manager
within the spend budget.
Lead officer: Annie Ahearne
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: 25/08/2026
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 30/09/2026
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
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: 27/08/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Quentin Mee
Notice of decision: 01/07/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
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
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: 01/09/2026
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
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 14/08/2026
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 11/08/2026
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: 28/08/2026
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: 14/08/2026
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: 13/08/2026
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: 24/09/2026
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: 27/08/2026
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: 25/08/2026
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