Decisions

Decisions

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


13/08/2026 - Drainage Town and Parish Grant Funding ref: 11298    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Major Contracts Programme Director

Decision published: 28/08/2026

Effective from: 13/08/2026

Decision:

To vary the Parish Lengthsman contract with a further 91 Town and Parish Councils, to deliver £601,000 of drainage improvement works, as set out in this report

Lead officer: Steve Hodges


28/08/2026 - Recommissioning of Children’s Rights & Advocacy and Independent Visitors Services ref: 11280    Recommendations Approved

This report seeks approval to undertake an open procurement in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and the Council’s Contract Procedure Rules (CPRs) under the Light Touch Regime for the Children's Rights and Advocacy Service and Independent Visitor Service. The procurement will ensure the council continues to meet its statutory duties by providing independent advocacy, representation and trusted adult support to vulnerable children and young people across Herefordshire. It will also support the transition of the Children's Rights and Advocacy Service from an in-house model to an externally commissioned service, strengthening the independence of advocacy in line with national guidance and recognised best practice, while maintaining continuity of support for children and young people.

Decision Maker: Cabinet member children and young people

Decision published: 28/08/2026

Effective from: 05/09/2026

Decision:

That:

 

a)    Approval is given to undertake an open procurement, in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, and the Council’s Contract Procedure Rule (CPRs) for the provision of an externally commissioned Children's Rights and Advocacy Service (CRA) and an Independent Visitor Service (IV).

 

b)    Approval for an initial contract period of five years, commencing on 1 January 2027 (CRA) and 1 February 2027 (IV), with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months, within the approved budget. The procurement will allow for phased mobilisation, including commencement of the Children's Rights and Advocacy Service, ahead of the Independent Visitor Service where operationally required.

 

c)     Authority is delegated to the Corporate Director for Children and Young People to:

 

i)               award the contract(s) following completion of the procurement process;

 

ii)              take all operational decisions necessary to complete the procurement process and to manage the resulting contract(s), in accordance with the council's Contract Procedure Rules and within the approved budget and;

 

iii)             to approve the exercise of the extension option for a period of up to 24 months, subject to satisfactory contract performance, continued service need, available funding and compliance with the council's governance arrangements.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Ellie Jenkins, Karen Stanton


11/08/2026 - Contract Award for City and Market Town Public Realm Investment – WO4 ref: 11297    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Corporate Director – Economy & Environment

Decision published: 27/08/2026

Effective from: 11/08/2026

Decision:

To award the Market Town Funding works in various Market Towns (Works Order 4) contract to Tarmac Trading using the councils Highways and Public Realm Schemes Framework, up to the value of £135,499.35 with an approved contingency of 10% to the value of £13,549.93.

Lead officer: Jenny Arnold


12/08/2026 - Award of contract for pre surface dressing patching works of various sites – Works Order 54 ref: 11296    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Major Contracts Programme Director

Decision published: 27/08/2026

Effective from: 12/08/2026

Decision:

To award a contract (Works Order 54) to Tarmac Trading Ltd using the Council’s Highways and Public Realm Schemes Framework, to the initial value of £143,464.54 for surface dressing preparation works on various classifications of roads across the county, as set out in Appendix 1.

Lead officer: Jenny Arnold


26/07/2026 - Award of highway works associated with Highway Infrastructure Investment – Works Order 53 ref: 11295    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Major Contracts Programme Director

Decision published: 27/08/2026

Effective from: 26/07/2026

Decision:

To award a contract (Works Order 53) to Tarmac Trading Ltd using the Council’s Highways and Public Realm Schemes Framework, to the initial value of £430,785.37 for resurfacing works and 10% contingency as set out in Appendix 1.

Lead officer: Jenny Arnold


29/07/2026 - Award of highway works associated with Highway Infrastructure Investment – Works Order 52 ref: 11294    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Major Contracts Programme Director

Decision published: 27/08/2026

Effective from: 29/07/2026

Decision:

To award a contract (Works Order 52) to Tarmac Trading Ltd using the Council’s Highways and Public Realm Schemes Framework, to the initial value of £552,181.36 for resurfacing works and 10% contingency as set out in Appendix 1.

Lead officer: Jenny Arnold


26/07/2026 - Award of highway works associated with Highway Infrastructure Investment – Works Order 51 ref: 11293    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Major Contracts Programme Director

Decision published: 27/08/2026

Effective from: 26/07/2026

Decision:

To award a contract (Works Order 51) to Tarmac Trading Ltd using the Council’s Highways and Public Realm Schemes Framework, to the initial value of £864,402.13 for resurfacing works and 10% contingency as set out in Appendix 1.

Lead officer: Jenny Arnold


29/07/2026 - Award of highway works associated with Highway Infrastructure Investment – Works Order 50 ref: 11292    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Major Contracts Programme Director

Decision published: 27/08/2026

Effective from: 29/07/2026

Decision:

To award a contract (Works Order 50) to Tarmac Trading Ltd using the Council’s Highways and Public Realm Schemes Framework, to the initial value of £428,038.97 for resurfacing works and 10% contingency as set out in Appendix 1.

Lead officer: Jenny Arnold


29/07/2026 - Award of highway works associated with Highway Infrastructure Investment – Works Order 49 ref: 11291    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Major Contracts Programme Director

Decision published: 27/08/2026

Effective from: 29/07/2026

Decision:

To award a contract (Works Order 49) to Tarmac Trading Ltd using the Council’s Highways and Public Realm Schemes Framework, to the initial value of £896,142.92 for resurfacing works and 10% contingency as set out in Appendix 1.

Lead officer: Jenny Arnold


29/07/2026 - Award of highway works associated with Highway Infrastructure Investment – Works Order 48 ref: 11290    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Major Contracts Programme Director

Decision published: 27/08/2026

Effective from: 29/07/2026

Decision:

To award a contract (Works Order 48) to Tarmac Trading Ltd using the Council’s Highways and Public Realm Schemes Framework, to the initial value of £763,557.58 for resurfacing works and 10% contingency as set out in Appendix 1.

Lead officer: Jenny Arnold


29/07/2026 - Award of highway works associated with Highway Infrastructure Investment – Works Order 47 ref: 11289    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Major Contracts Programme Director

Decision published: 27/08/2026

Effective from: 29/07/2026

Decision:

To award a contract (Works Order 47) to Tarmac Trading Ltd using the Council’s Highways and Public Realm Schemes Framework, to the initial value of £952,369.47 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 43 ref: 11288    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Major Contracts Programme Director

Decision published: 27/08/2026

Effective from: 20/05/2026

Decision:

To award a contract (Works Order 43) to Tarmac Trading Ltd using the Council’s Highways and Public Realm Schemes Framework, to the initial value of £431,019.56 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


18/08/2026 - Contract Award for Herefordshire Surface Dressing Works - Works Orders WO42 Programme Amendments ref: 11287    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Major Contracts Programme Director

Decision published: 27/08/2026

Effective from: 18/08/2026

Decision:

To amend the works programme and agree Compensation Events, via the Works Order 42 to Eurovia Infrastructure Limited, using the Council’s NEC 4 Framework Agreement, to authorise an uplift of £ 248,115.45 to cover further works in relation to the agreed surface dressing programme

Lead officer: Jenny Arnold


24/04/2026 - Award of highway works associated with Highway Infrastructure Investment – Works Order 45 ref: 11286    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Service Director – Environment , Highways, & Waste

Decision published: 27/08/2026

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


13/08/2026 - Decision to grant a tenancy at will and a lease to The Real Birth Company in respect of Unit 18, 4 Gomond Street, Maylord Orchards, Hereford. ref: 11285    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Service Director Economy and Growth

Decision published: 27/08/2026

Effective from: 13/08/2026

Decision:

Decision to grant a tenancy at will and a lease to The Real Birth Company in respect of Unit 18, 4 Gomond Street, Maylord Orchards, Hereford.
1. The tenant has negotiated a deal to take the currently vacant unit 17. The unit is not immediately available and as such they have been offered unit 18 until it is available.
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


27/08/2026 - High Needs Capital Spend ref: 11283    Recommendations Approved

To approve the spend of the High Needs Provision Capital Grant and Special and Alternative Provision Free School Alternative Places Grant to extend our inclusion offer in mainstream schools, increase places for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and to improve Alternative Provision (AP) education arrangements.

Decision Maker: Cabinet member community services and assets

Decision published: 27/08/2026

Effective from: 04/09/2026

Decision:

That: a) Approval is given to spend up to £9.162m of Department for Education (DfE) capital grant funding, comprising £5.362m High Needs Provision Capital Grant 2025–2027 and £3.8m Special and Alternative Provision Free School Alternative Places Grant, to support the delivery of additional Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) capacity in Herefordshire;

 

b) Approval is given for the programme to include, but not be limited to, the expansion of Westfield School, the development of support bases in mainstream schools, and the acquisition, assembly, adaptation or refurbishment of suitable council-owned or purchased land and/or buildings to create additional SEND capacity; and

 

c) Authority is delegated to the Service Director for Education, Learning and Skills to take all operational decisions necessary, including the award of contracts, to deliver and vary the programme within the approved budget, including the use of any further Department for Education high needs, SEND or equivalent capital grant awards up to 2029-30 that are added to the capital programme by the Section 151 Officer.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Quentin Mee


26/08/2026 - Award of contract for the provision of overnight short breaks and outreach service for children and young people ref: 11284    Recommendations Approved

To approve the awarding of a contract to develop and deliver an overnight short breaks with outreach support service, for children and young people with disabilities from a property secured by the council.

Decision Maker: Cabinet member children and young people

Decision published: 26/08/2026

Effective from: 26/08/2026

Decision:

That: a) To award a 5-year contract, with an option to extend for a further 24 months, to PCA Dom 1 Ltd to develop and deliver a registered overnight short breaks with outreach service, at an anticipated contract value cost of £2.1 million over 7 years;

 

b) To authorise the Corporate Director Children and Young People to purchase additional services during the contract term up to a maximum budget of £7.6m (inclusive of the £2.1m anticipated spend) provided within the approved Council’s budget and / or within any subsequent in-year additional Government grant funding; and

 

c) To delegate authority to the Corporate Director Children and Young People to take all operational decisions necessary to implement, manage, vary, extend or terminate the contract in accordance with the approved budget and contract terms.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Sandra Griffiths


07/08/2026 - Coils for non contraceptive use ref: 11279    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of Public Health

Decision published: 20/08/2026

Effective from: 07/08/2026

Decision:

Decision to approve contract variation for the the provision of coils for non-contraceptive use in Herefordshire Sexual Health Service.

Lead officer: Sophie Hay


31/07/2026 - Decision to direct award contract to Volkswagen Financial Services (UK) Ltd for the Hire of 10 Vehicles under GCA Framework RM6265 VEHICLE HIRE SOLUTIONS ref: 11278    For Determination

Decision Maker: Chief Operating Officer

Decision published: 20/08/2026

Effective from: 31/07/2026

Decision:

To direct award a contract under a compliant framework to VW Financial Services (UK) Ltd for the hire of 10 vehicles to support the delivery of Herefordshire Council’s In-House School Transport Operating Model.

The contract will be for an initial period of 12 months with an estimated total cost of £67,870, with an option to extend for a further period of up to 12 months, subject to continued service need, satisfactory supplier performance, and budget.

The total contract value will be £135,870 including any extension period and will remain within approved budgetary provision and in accordance with the framework's pricing structure.

The vehicles will be deployed to enable the ongoing operation of in-house transport routes from September 2026, ensuring sufficient fleet capacity to meet service requirements.

Lead officer: Danielle Pyemont