To award a Pre-Construction Services Agreement to Speller Metcalfe in the sum of £184,839.35 for the provision of design and consultancy services to develop the design, cost, programme, and risk profile of the project, with the intention (but not obligation) of progressing to a Stage 2 Design and Build Contract.

The council have tendered this work using a compliant procurement process via the Procure Partnership framework. This is a 2 stage procurement, the first part, this Pre Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) which will to provide the detailed design of the refurbishment works, after which the contractor will submit a further bid for the final cost for the works. A further decision will be made once this bid has been received from SMML for the build cost to award the main build contract if the bid is acceptable to the council.

For the Deed of Variation to the Section 278 Agreement for the new roundabout on the B4214, Bromyard Road, Ledbury 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

To enable works to be undertaken on behalf of Herefordshire Council at a neighbouring property, John Venn building

Decision to grant of Academy Lease of land and buildings at
Staunton-on- Wye Endowed Primary School to Orchard Multi-Academy Trust

Decision to grant of Academy Lease of land and buildings at Ewyas Harold Primary School to Orchard Multi-Academy Trust

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

To serve a provisional TPO

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.

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.