Forthcoming decisions

Forthcoming decisions

07/02/2025 - Herefordshire's co-ordinated school admissions arrangements 2026/2027

To approve Herefordshire Council’s proposed admissions arrangements for the academic year 2026/2027
The proposed arrangements comply with the current School Admissions Code which came into force on 1 September 2021. The recommendation applies to admission arrangements determined in 2024 for admission in school year 2026/2027 for those schools in Herefordshire for whom the council is the admissions authority.
In 2022 some minor clarification changes were made to the arrangements previously published on the council’s website to bring the admissions arrangements in line with the updated code. These updates did not require consultation as they were required by the code itself.

Decision Maker: Cabinet member children and young people

Decision due date: 14/02/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Louise Tanner

Notice of decision: 13/12/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


07/02/2025 - Work programme 2024/5 - Health, Care, and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee

To consider the work programme for Herefordshire Council’s Health, Care and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee for the municipal year 2024/25.

Decision Maker: Health, Care and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 17/02/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Henry Merricks-Murgatroyd

Notice of decision: 07/02/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


07/02/2025 - West Mercia Police ‘Right Care, Right Person’ policy

This report and its appendices provide information to support the Health, Care, and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee’s scrutiny of the West Mercia Police ‘Right Care, Right Person’ policy.

Decision Maker: Health, Care and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 17/02/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Danial Webb

Notice of decision: 07/02/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


07/02/2025 - Supported housing for working age adults with additional needs

This report and its appendices provide information to support the Health, Care, and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee’s scrutiny of the council’s services to meet the housing needs of working age adults with additional needs.

Decision Maker: Health, Care and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 17/02/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Danial Webb

Notice of decision: 07/02/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


06/02/2025 - Property Services Estate Capital Building Improvement Programme 2025/28

To agree the proposed programme of works as set out in appendices incorporating a series of planned project works to enable Council to deliver on its obligations to
maintain buildings fit for purpose.

Decision Maker: Cabinet member community services and assets

Decision due date: 19/03/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Griffin, Anthony Oliver

Notice of decision: 06/02/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


04/02/2025 - Executive Response to recommendations made by Environment and Scrutiny Committee for recommendations regarding Tree and Hedgerow Management

Executive Response to recommendations made by Environment and Scrutiny Committee for recommendations regarding Tree and Hedgerow Management

Decision Maker: Cabinet member environment

Decision due date: 31/03/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Elizabeth Duberley

Notice of decision: 04/02/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/01/2025 - Education Strategy

To endorse the Education Strategy

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 27/02/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Liz Farr

Notice of decision: 31/01/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/01/2025 - Wye Valley National Landscapes - acceptance of grant funding

This report seeks approval to accept a number of confirmed and indicative funding awards, allocations and bids from National Grid, DEFRA, Welsh Government and Natural Resources Wales for the future management and duties of the Wye Valley National Landscape, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). This report also seeks approval to delegate the review of the AONB Management Plan and the renewal of a Memorandum of Understanding between the 4 constituent local authorities, on account of the complex nature of the cross-border designation.

Decision Maker: Cabinet member environment

Decision due date: 07/03/2025

Wards affected: Backbury; Birch; Dinedor Hill; Kerne Bridge; Llangarron; Old Gore; Ross East; Ross North; Ross West;

Lead officer: Ben Boswell

Notice of decision: 31/01/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


30/01/2025 - Housing Development Company

To explore the development of a council owned housing development company. There is a critical need for additional housing in the county. Following the outcome of a recent best practice study of how other Local Authorities across England have addressed this issue, the Connected Communities Scrutiny Committee have recommended that the council explore the development of a council owned housing development company, which is supported by the Cross Party Housing Working Group.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 27/02/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Roger Allonby

Notice of decision: 30/01/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


30/01/2025 - Holiday Activities & Food Programme 2025/26

To approve and spend Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) grant funding from the Department for Education.

Decision Maker: Cabinet member children and young people

Decision due date: 07/03/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Emily Lowe, Nikki Stroud

Notice of decision: 30/01/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


30/01/2025 - Marches Forward Partnership Proposition

To consider and approve the Marches Forward Partnership Prospectus

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 27/02/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Roger Allonby

Notice of decision: 30/01/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


30/01/2025 - Play Area Investment

The purpose of this report is to set out how the £1 million for Play Area Investment is proposed to be spent and to seek the necessary approvals to do so.

Decision Maker: Cabinet member community services and assets

Decision due date: 03/03/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Ed Bradford

Notice of decision: 30/01/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


27/01/2025 - Herefordshire Flood Risk Mitigation

The purpose of this report is to set out how the £2.055 million for Herefordshire Flood Risk Mitigation is proposed to be spent and to seek the necessary approvals to do so.

Decision Maker: Cabinet member transport and infrastructure

Decision due date: 03/03/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Ed Bradford

Notice of decision: 27/01/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


27/01/2025 - Road Safety Schemes

The purpose of this report is to set out how the £3.0 million for Road Safety Schemes is proposed to be spent and to seek the necessary approvals to do so.


Decision Maker: Cabinet member roads and regulatory services

Decision due date: 03/03/2025

Wards affected: Bromyard Bringsty; Wormside;

Lead officer: Ed Bradford

Notice of decision: 27/01/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


27/01/2025 - Highways Infrastructure Investment - Additional Funding

The purpose of this report is to set out how the £5.0 million additional Highways Infrastructure Investment is proposed to be spent and to seek the necessary approvals to do so.


Decision Maker: Cabinet member roads and regulatory services

Decision due date: 03/03/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Ed Bradford

Notice of decision: 27/01/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


27/01/2025 - Resurfacing Herefordshire Highways - Additional Funding

The purpose of this report is to set out how the £5.0 million additional investment in Resurfacing Herefordshire Highways is proposed to be spent and to seek the necessary approvals to do so.


Decision Maker: Cabinet member roads and regulatory services

Decision due date: 03/03/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Ed Bradford

Notice of decision: 27/01/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


21/01/2025 - Shire Hall Phase 2 Refurbishment Work

Approval to spend allocated capital budget to deliver phase 2 of the planned Shire Hall refurbishment

Decision Maker: Cabinet member community services and assets

Decision due date: 19/03/2025

Wards affected: Central;

Lead officer: Johnathan Pritchard

Notice of decision: 21/01/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


21/01/2025 - Q3 2024/25 Budget Report

To report the forecast position for 2024/25 at Quarter 3 (December 2024).

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 27/02/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Rachael Sanders

Notice of decision: 21/01/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


21/01/2025 - Update to Risk Management Arrangements

To provide an update on the council’s approach to risk management arrangements.

Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee

Decision due date: 28/01/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Rachael Sanders

Notice of decision: 21/01/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


20/01/2025 - Annual Governance Statement Progress Update

To provide an update on progress in respect of actions identified to deliver continuous improvement in governance arrangements.

Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee

Decision due date: 28/01/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Rachael Sanders

Notice of decision: 20/01/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


17/01/2025 - Dental services in Herefordshire

To provide information to the Health, Care and Wellbeing Committee in order to support their work to:

- identify the responsibilities of the local authority in respect of oral health, and the responsibilities of NHS England, in respect of dentistry.
- examine Hereford’s oral health outcomes and the work being undertaken to improve the oral health of the local population.
- investigate the pressures and challenges faced by dental care services and the work being undertaken to improve access to dental care.
- examine the local population’s views and experiences of accessing and using NHS dental services and
- identify potential recommendations to improve the oral health of Herefordshire’s population and access to dental care.

Decision Maker: Health, Care and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 27/01/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Danial Webb

Notice of decision: 17/01/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


17/01/2025 - SEND inspection update (formerly known as Education Update and Overview)

To update Cabinet on the outcome of the SEND Inspection carried out by Ofsted and CQC.


Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 27/02/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Liz Farr, Hilary Jones, Louise Tanner

Notice of decision: 17/01/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


15/01/2025 - 2025-26 budget – recommendations from Scrutiny Management Board

To notify Cabinet of the recommendations from Scrutiny Management Board’s scrutiny of:

• 2025-26 Draft Revenue Budget
• 2025-26 Proposed Savings Plans
• 2025-26 Proposed Directorate Base Budgets
• 2025-29 Medium Term Financial Strategy
• 2025-26Treasury Management Strategy
• 2025-26 Draft directorate Fees and Charge

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 23/01/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Danial Webb

Notice of decision: 15/01/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


13/01/2025 - Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee 21.01.25 Work Programme

To consider the work programme for Herefordshire Council’s Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee for the municipal year 2024/25.

Decision Maker: Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 21/01/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Simon Cann

Notice of decision: 13/01/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


13/01/2025 - Environment and Sustainability Scrutiny Committee 20.01.25 Work Programme

To consider the work programme for Herefordshire Council’s Environment and Sustainability Scrutiny Committee for the municipal year 2024/25.

Decision Maker: Environment and Sustainability Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 20/01/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Simon Cann

Notice of decision: 13/01/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


13/01/2025 - Herefordshire Safeguarding Children Partnership - Yearly Review of Effectiveness Report 2023-24

To provide the committee with the safeguarding children's partnership's annual review of effectiveness.

Decision Maker: Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 21/01/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Danial Webb

Notice of decision: 13/01/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


13/01/2025 - Scrutiny Management Board 14.01.25 Work Programme

To consider the draft work programme for Herefordshire Council’s scrutiny committees for the municipal year 2024/25.

Decision Maker: Scrutiny Management Board

Decision due date: 14/01/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Simon Cann

Notice of decision: 13/01/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


13/01/2025 - Anti-Fraud, Bribery & Corruption Annual Report

This report is to provide an overview on all counter fraud activity across the Council’s services throughout the previous calendar year and represent an up-to-date account of the work undertaken, including progress and outcomes aligned with our strategy and core objectives.

Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee

Decision due date: 28/01/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Jonathan Nelson

Notice of decision: 13/01/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


13/01/2025 - Monitoring visit to Herefordshire children’s services: The protection of vulnerable children from extra-familial risk

To provide the committee with the summary findings of the recent Ofsted monitoring visit.

Decision Maker: Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 21/01/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Danial Webb

Notice of decision: 13/01/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


10/01/2025 - Malvern Hills National Landscape Management Plan

To consider and adopt the new management plan for the Malvern Hills National Landscape.

Decision Maker: Cabinet member environment

Decision due date: 14/02/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: James Bisset, Ben Boswell

Notice of decision: 10/01/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


10/01/2025 - Care Quality Commission (CQC) Assurance visit preparation

To scrutinise preparation for an anticipated visit from the Care Quality Commission

Decision Maker: Health, Care and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 27/01/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Emma Evans

Notice of decision: 10/01/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


08/01/2025 - Update to Finance and Contract Procedure Rules

To review and approve the proposed updates to the Contract Procedure Rules, the Financial Procedure Rules and the Financial Procedure Rules Guidance Notes. To ensure council financial and contract procedure rules are up-to-date following the introduction of the Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024, which is new legislation due to come into effect on 24 February 2025 in order to ensure transparency about how public resources are used and controlled to mitigate the potential for fraud and ensure compliance with relevant legislation.

Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee

Decision due date: 28/01/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Rachel Capon, Rachael Sanders

Notice of decision: 08/01/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


07/01/2025 - Hoople Ltd Update February 2025

To provide an update to the shareholder committee in respect to the operation of Hoople over the last 4 months

Decision Maker: Shareholder Committee

Decision due date: 24/02/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Rachael Sanders

Notice of decision: 07/01/2025

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  - view reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
the report will include commercial sensitive operational and financial information about Hoople


07/01/2025 - Cyber Quarter Ltd Update February 2025

To provide an update to Shareholder Committee on the operation of Cyber Quarter Ltd over previous 4 months

Decision Maker: Shareholder Committee

Decision due date: 24/02/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Rachael Sanders

Notice of decision: 07/01/2025

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  - view reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
the report will contain information on the operation costs and expenses of the company and potentially the decisions that will need to be made about the main asset


07/01/2025 - Work programme 2024/5

To consider the draft work programme for Connected Communities Scrutiny Committee for the municipal year 2024/25.

Decision Maker: Connected Communities Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 15/01/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Danial Webb

Notice of decision: 07/01/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


07/01/2025 - contract and procedure rules test

To provide the committee with an update ....

Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee

Decision due date: 28/01/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Jenny Preece

Notice of decision: 07/01/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


07/01/2025 - contract and procedure rules

To provide the committee with an update.

Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee

Decision due date: 28/01/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Rachel Capon, Carrie Christopher, Jenny Preece

Notice of decision: 07/01/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


03/01/2025 - Code of Conduct for Councillors Update 2024/25

The 6 monthly update report on the arrangements and operation of the Code of Conduct process for Councillors.

Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee

Decision due date: 28/01/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Sean O'Connor

Notice of decision: 03/01/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


20/12/2024 - 2025/26 Council Tax Reduction Scheme

To recommend to Council the 2025/26 local Council Tax
Reduction (CTR) scheme.

Decision Maker: Council

Decision due date: 07/02/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Rachael Sanders

Notice of decision: 20/12/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


18/12/2024 - Retaining of the swimming pool at Peterchurch Primary School

To approve the retention of and structural improvements to the swimming pool at Peterchurch Primary School

Decision Maker: Cabinet member community services and assets

Decision due date: 27/02/2025

Wards affected: Golden Valley South;

Lead officer: Quentin Mee

Notice of decision: 18/12/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


18/12/2024 - UKSPF Allocation 2025/2026

To accept and spend Herefordshire’s UKSPF allocation for 2025/26, totalling £2,172,966, made up of £401,198 capital and £1,771,768 revenue.

Decision Maker: Cabinet member economy and growth

Decision due date: Before 08/03/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Nadine Kinsey

Notice of decision: 18/12/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


17/12/2024 - Environment and Sustainability Scrutiny Committee - Energy Efficiency and Retrofitting

To provide information to the Environment and Sustainability Scrutiny Committee regarding Energy Efficiency and Retrofitting in Herefordshire

Decision Maker: Environment and Sustainability Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 20/01/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Danny Lenain

Notice of decision: 17/12/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


12/12/2024 - Q3 Performance Report

To report to Cabinet the quarterly performance updates for across the council.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 27/02/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Jessica Karia

Notice of decision: 12/12/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


12/12/2024 - River Restoration

To draw down funding from the Cabinet Commission for the delivery of river restoration projects.

Decision Maker: Cabinet member environment

Decision due date: 19/02/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Elizabeth Duberley

Notice of decision: 12/12/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


11/12/2024 - River Lugg Water Quality

An update on actions to improve water quality in the River Lugg

Decision Maker: Environment and Sustainability Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 20/01/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Elizabeth Duberley

Notice of decision: 11/12/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


11/12/2024 - Pay Policy Statement

Pay Policy Statement 2025-2026

Decision Maker: Council

Decision due date: 07/02/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Leanne Edwards

Notice of decision: 11/12/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


09/12/2024 - Local Transport Plan

To provide an update on the development of the council's Local Transport Plan

Decision Maker: Connected Communities Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 15/01/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Victoria Hammond, David Land

Notice of decision: 09/12/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


09/12/2024 - Market Towns Investment Plans

Scrutinise progress in the creation and delivery of Market Towns Investment Plans for Herefordshire towns.

Decision Maker: Connected Communities Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 15/01/2025

Wards affected: Bromyard Bringsty; Bromyard West; Kington; Ledbury North; Ledbury South; Ledbury West; Leominster East; Leominster North and Rural; Leominster South; Leominster West; Ross East; Ross North; Ross West;

Lead officer: David Wright

Notice of decision: 09/12/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


06/12/2024 - Scrutiny Management Board Work programme 2024

To consider the work programme of the Scrutiny Management Board for the municipal year 2024/25.

Decision Maker: Scrutiny Management Board

Decision due date: 16/12/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Simon Cann

Notice of decision: 06/12/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


06/12/2024 - Executive response to recommendations made by the Environment and Sustainability Scrutiny Committee regarding the Nutrient Management Board and to the Motion regarding Cabinet Commission on Phosphates

Executive response to recommendations made by the Environment and Sustainability Scrutiny Committee regarding the Nutrient Management Board and to the Motion regarding Cabinet Commission on Phosphates

Decision Maker: Cabinet member environment

Decision due date: 24/02/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Elizabeth Duberley

Notice of decision: 06/12/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


05/12/2024 - Delivery Plan 2025-26

To approve the council’s Delivery Plan 2025-26. Cabinet is required to produce a delivery plan which sets out how the strategic priorities within the Herefordshire Council Plan will be delivered and monitored.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 27/03/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michelle Price, Helun Sandifort, Rosie Thomas-Easton

Notice of decision: 05/12/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


21/11/2024 - 2025/26 Capital Investment Budget and Capital Strategy Update

To consider the proposed capital investment budget for 2025/26 and updated capital strategy. 

Decision Maker: Council

Decision due date: 07/02/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Rachael Sanders

Notice of decision: 21/11/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


21/11/2024 - 2025/26 Budget, Medium Term Financial and Treasury Management Strategy

To approve the 2025/26 budget and associated medium term financial strategy and treasury management strategy.   

Decision Maker: Council

Decision due date: 07/02/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Rachael Sanders

Notice of decision: 21/11/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


21/11/2024 - Health Inequalities Strategy Update

This report updates the Health and Well-being Board on the progress made towards reducing health inequalities in Herefordshire using the CORE20+5 model.

Decision Maker: Health and Wellbeing Board

Decision due date: 09/12/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Harpal Aujla

Notice of decision: 21/11/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


20/11/2024 - High Needs Budget 2025/26

To approve the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG)
high needs budget for 2024/25 as recommended
by Schools Forum.

Decision Maker: Cabinet member children and young people

Decision due date: 28/03/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Clare Bellis-powley

Notice of decision: 20/11/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


19/11/2024 - Supported housing for working age adults with additional needs

This report and its appendices provide information to support the Health, Care, and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee’s scrutiny of the council’s services to meet the housing needs of working age adults with additional needs.

Decision Maker: Health, Care and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 25/11/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Danial Webb

Notice of decision: 19/11/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


18/11/2024 - Work programme 2024/5 - Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee

To consider the work programme for Herefordshire Council’s Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee for the municipal year 2024/25.

Decision Maker: Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 26/11/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Simon Cann

Notice of decision: 18/11/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


18/11/2024 - Including Children’s Voices in Council Policy

For the Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee to consider this report, which provides an overview on how the council includes children’s voices when developing and making council policy and practice.

Decision Maker: Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 26/11/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Simon Cann

Notice of decision: 18/11/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


18/11/2024 - West Mercia Police ‘Right Care, Right Person’ policy

This report and its appendices provide information to support the Health, Care, and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee’s scrutiny of the West Mercia Police ‘Right Care, Right Person’ policy.

Decision Maker: Health, Care and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 25/11/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Danial Webb

Notice of decision: 18/11/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


18/11/2024 - Supported housing for working age adults with additional needs

This report and its appendices provide information to support the Health, Care, and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee’s scrutiny of the council’s services to meet the housing needs of working age adults with additional needs.

Decision Maker: Health, Care and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 25/11/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Danial Webb

Notice of decision: 18/11/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


15/11/2024 - Work programme 2024/5

To consider the draft work programme for Herefordshire Council's scrutiny committees for the municipal year 2024/25.

Decision Maker: Health, Care and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 25/11/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Danial Webb

Notice of decision: 15/11/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


15/11/2024 - Leaders Report to Council

To provide an update to Council on the most recent decision of the executive

Decision Maker: Council

Decision due date: 06/12/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: John Coleman

Notice of decision: 15/11/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


12/11/2024 - Health Protection Assurance Forum Annual Report 2024

The purpose of this report is to update the Health and Wellbeing Board on health protection system performance, achievements, and risks for 2024, as well as areas of development for 2025.

Decision Maker: Health and Wellbeing Board

Decision due date: 09/12/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Rob Davies, Sophie Hay

Notice of decision: 12/11/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


12/11/2024 - Appointments to Council Committees and Outside Bodies

To exercise those powers reserved to Council:

(a) To review the representation and determine the allocation of seats on committees and relevant outside bodies to political groups.

Decision Maker: Council

Decision due date: 06/12/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Matthew Evans

Notice of decision: 12/11/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


11/11/2024 - Update to the board on the Good Mental Wellbeing throughout lifetime Implementation Plan

To provide an update on the progress of the implementation plan for the Board's strategic priority of 'Good Mental Wellbeing throughout Lifetime'

Decision Maker: Health and Wellbeing Board

Decision due date: 09/12/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Kristan Pritchard

Notice of decision: 11/11/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


08/11/2024 - High Needs Budget 2025/26

To approve the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG)
high needs budget for 2025/26 as recommended
by Schools Forum

Decision Maker: Herefordshire Schools Forum

Decision due date: 14/03/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Clare Bellis-powley

Notice of decision: 08/11/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


08/11/2024 - CYPSC 26 November Work Programme 2024/25

To consider the draft work programme for Herefordshire Council’s Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee for the municipal year 2024/25.

Decision Maker: Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 26/11/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Simon Cann

Notice of decision: 08/11/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


08/11/2024 - SMB 19 November Work Programme 2024/25

To consider the draft work programme for Herefordshire Council’s scrutiny committees for the municipal year 2024/25.

Decision Maker: Scrutiny Management Board

Decision due date: 19/11/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Simon Cann

Notice of decision: 08/11/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


08/11/2024 - Schools Budget 2025/26

To approve school forum’s recommended budget
proposals for school budgets, central school
services and
early years within the Dedicated Schools Grant
(DSG) for
2025/26

Decision Maker: Cabinet member children and young people

Decision due date: 14/02/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Clare Bellis-powley

Notice of decision: 08/11/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


07/11/2024 - Schools Budget 2025/26

To approve school forum’s recommended budget
proposals for school budgets, central school
services and
early years within the Dedicated Schools Grant
(DSG) for
2025/26

Decision Maker: Herefordshire Schools Forum

Decision due date: 20/01/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Clare Bellis-powley

Notice of decision: 07/11/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


07/11/2024 - Environment and Sustainability Scrutiny Committee Work Programme 18 November 2024

To consider the draft work programme for Herefordshire Council’s scrutiny committees for the municipal year 2024/25.

Decision Maker: Environment and Sustainability Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 18/11/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Simon Cann

Notice of decision: 07/11/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


07/11/2024 - Tree and Hedgerow Management

To provide an update to the Environment and Sustainability Scrutiny Committee regarding tree and hedgerow management

Decision Maker: Environment and Sustainability Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 18/11/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Ben Boswell, Richard Vaughan

Notice of decision: 07/11/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


06/11/2024 - Warm Homes: Local Grant

We are seeking approval to apply for and spend funding under the new Warm Homes: Local Grant funding scheme

Decision Maker: Cabinet member environment

Decision due date: 28/02/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Bernadette Muldowney

Notice of decision: 06/11/2024

Reason for urgency:
N/A

Anticipated restriction: Open

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
N/A


05/11/2024 - Local Authority Housing Delivery Models

This report and its appendices provide information to support the Connected Communities Scrutiny Committee’s scrutiny of the council’s services to meet its demand for affordable housing.

Decision Maker: Connected Communities Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 13/11/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Danial Webb

Notice of decision: 05/11/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


05/11/2024 - Work programme

To consider the draft work programme for Herefordshire Council's scrutiny committees for the municipal year 2024/25.

Decision Maker: Connected Communities Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 13/11/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Danial Webb

Notice of decision: 05/11/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


28/10/2024 - Better Care Fund (BCF) Quarter 1 and Quarter 2 reports 2024-2025

To review the better care fund (BCF) 2024/25 quarter one and quarter two reports, as per the requirements of the Better Care Fund (BCF) programme.

Decision Maker: Health and Wellbeing Board

Decision due date: 17/03/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Marie Gallagher

Notice of decision: 28/10/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


24/10/2024 - Appointment of Director of Public Health

To appoint the Director of Public Health

Decision Maker: Employment Panel

Decision due date: 06/11/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Tracey Sampson

Notice of decision: 24/10/2024

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  - view reasons


23/10/2024 - Addition of Capital Budget to deliver IT Capital Programme

To approve the addition of a Capital Budget to deliver IT Capital Programme

Decision Maker: Council

Decision due date: 06/12/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Amy Swift

Notice of decision: 23/10/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


22/10/2024 - Additional funding for the delivery of sexual health services

To authorise:
a. financial modifications to sexual health contract
b. increase of £90,000 to the sexual health contract for year 1 delivery (2024-25)
c. funds to be taken from public health ring fenced grant

Decision Maker: Director of public health

Decision due date: 15/01/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Sophie Hay

Notice of decision: 22/10/2024

This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.

Anticipated restriction: Open


18/10/2024 - Internal Audit Update Report Quarter 2 2024/25

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

Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee

Decision due date: 29/10/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Rachael Sanders

Notice of decision: 18/10/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


17/10/2024 - Scrutiny Management Board Work programme 2024

To consider the draft work programme for Herefordshire Council’s scrutiny committees for the municipal year 2024/25.

Decision Maker: Scrutiny Management Board

Decision due date: 28/10/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Simon Cann

Notice of decision: 17/10/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


17/10/2024 - The delivery and management of Herefordshire Council’s capital projects

An overview of the how the Council manages the delivery of its capital programme

Decision Maker: Scrutiny Management Board

Decision due date: 28/10/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Joni Hughes

Notice of decision: 17/10/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


16/10/2024 - Hereford Enterprise Zone

Hereford Enterprise Zone background to inform the Connected Communities Scrutiny Committee at their November meeting

Decision Maker: Connected Communities Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 13/11/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Roger Allonby, David Wright

Notice of decision: 16/10/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


16/10/2024 - Devolution update - options for Herefordshire

To provide the committee with an update on Herefordshire Council's position on the Government's devolution options.

Decision Maker: Scrutiny Management Board

Decision due date: 28/10/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: John Coleman

Notice of decision: 16/10/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


11/10/2024 - New Public Realm Services Working Group: Report and recommendations

To share and agree the findings and recommendations of the committee's new public realm services working group.

Decision Maker: Connected Communities Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 15/10/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Danial Webb

Notice of decision: 11/10/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


10/10/2024 - Energy from waste loan update

To update the committee on the current status of the energy from waste loan arrangement to enable
the committee to fulfil its delegated functions.

Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee

Decision due date: 29/10/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Rachael Sanders, Judith Tranmer

Notice of decision: 10/10/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


08/10/2024 - High Needs Funding and Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) Deficit Management Plan

To report on the pressures facing the High Needs budget and to report on progress delivering the Deficit Management Plan (ESFA tool).

Decision Maker: Herefordshire Schools Forum

Decision due date: 18/10/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Jenny Preece

Notice of decision: 08/10/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


08/10/2024 - National Schools Funding Formula 2025/26 Update

To provide an update to the forum on national school funding issues, including the recommendations of the budget working group (BWG) on the Herefordshire schools’ budget 2025/26.

Decision Maker: Herefordshire Schools Forum

Decision due date: 18/10/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Clare Bellis-powley, Wendy Pickering, Jenny Preece

Notice of decision: 08/10/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


07/10/2024 - Work programme 2024/5

To agree the committee's work programme

Decision Maker: Connected Communities Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 15/10/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Danial Webb

Notice of decision: 07/10/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


30/09/2024 - Affordable and Social Housing

For Connected Communities Scrutiny Committee to consider the

Decision Maker: Connected Communities Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 15/10/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Roger Allonby, Hayley Crane, Stephen Holland, Henry Merricks-Murgatroyd, Danial Webb

Notice of decision: 30/09/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


30/09/2024 - Contract for the Corporate Director, Children and Young People

To agree an extension to the contract for the temporary Corporate Director, Children and Young People.

Decision Maker: Employment Panel

Decision due date: 14/10/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Tracey Sampson

Notice of decision: 30/09/2024

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  - view reasons


25/09/2024 - Work programme 2024/5

To agree the committee's work programme.

Decision Maker: Health, Care and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 03/10/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Danial Webb

Notice of decision: 25/09/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


20/09/2024 - Supporting our Care Leavers

To provide an overview of the services Herefordshire Council and its partners provide for its looked after children who are leaving care.

Decision Maker: Health, Care and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 03/10/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Danial Webb

Notice of decision: 20/09/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


20/09/2024 - Building Strong Connected Communities, Talk Community Strategy, 2024 - 2027

To provide scrutiny committee with the opportunity to comment on Building Strong Connected Communities, Talk Community Strategy, 2024 - 2027.

Decision Maker: Health, Care and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 03/10/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Lesli Good

Notice of decision: 20/09/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


20/09/2024 - Building Strong Connected Communities, Talk Community Strategy, 2024 - 2027

To enable scrutiny members to comment on Building Strong Connected Communities, Talk Community Strategy, 2024 - 2027.

Decision Maker: Health, Care and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 03/10/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Lesli Good

Notice of decision: 20/09/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


13/09/2024 - Work programme 2024/5

To consider the committee’s work programme.

Decision Maker: Environment and Sustainability Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 23/09/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Danial Webb

Notice of decision: 13/09/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


11/09/2024 - Update to Risk Management Arrangements

To update the Committee on progress to revise the Risk Management Strategy

Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee

Decision due date: 18/09/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Rachael Sanders

Notice of decision: 11/09/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


11/09/2024 - 2023/24 Statement of Accounts

To approve the 2023/24 Statement of Accounts and associated letter of representation from Grant Thornton, the external auditors.

Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee

Decision due date: 18/09/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Judith Tranmer

Notice of decision: 11/09/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


11/09/2024 - Annual Governance Statement 2023/24

To seek the view of the committee as to whether the Annual Governance Statement (AGS) for 2023/24 properly reflects the internal control environment the council is operating in and the appropriateness of actions identified to improve.

Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee

Decision due date: 18/09/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Judith Tranmer

Notice of decision: 11/09/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


11/09/2024 - 2023/24 External Audit Findings Report

To consider the external audit findings report for the year ended 31 March 2024.

Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee

Decision due date: 18/09/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Judith Tranmer

Notice of decision: 11/09/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


09/09/2024 - Children and Young People's Quality Assurance Briefing

To brief the Children and Young Scrutiny on the Quality Assurance Framework for Herefordshire Children’s Services, including the values and principles underpinning this. Also to describe the means by which quality assurance activity is undertaken, the outcomes from quality assurance activity in the last year and the impact of the quality assurance activity in the Herefordshire Children’s Services improvement journey.

Decision Maker: Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 17/09/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Simon Cann

Notice of decision: 09/09/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


09/09/2024 - Annual review of the council’s Information Requests & Complaints 2023/24

To inform the committee of performance in the areas of complaints, data incidents and requests for information made to the council over the municipal year 2023/24.

Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee

Decision due date: 18/09/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Jenny Preece

Notice of decision: 09/09/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


06/09/2024 - Children and Young People's Quality Assurance Briefing

To brief the Committee on the Children's Social Care Quality Assurance Framework, the process for undertaking quality assurance activity and the outcomes and impact of our quality assurance activity.

Decision Maker: Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 17/09/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Dylan Harrison

Notice of decision: 06/09/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


06/09/2024 - External Auditor's Annual Report 2023/24

To present to the Audit and Governance Committee the External Auditor’s Annual Report 2023/24 for
information and discussion.

Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee

Decision due date: 18/09/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Rachael Sanders

Notice of decision: 06/09/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


06/09/2024 - Herefordshire Children’s Services and Partnership Improvement Plan

To scrutinise the Herefordshire Children’s Services and Partnership Improvement Plan Phase 2

Decision Maker: Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 17/09/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Danial Webb

Notice of decision: 06/09/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


06/09/2024 - Work programme 2024/5

To provide the committee with the work programmes of Herefordshire Council's scrutiny committees.

Decision Maker: Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 17/09/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Danial Webb

Notice of decision: 06/09/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


03/09/2024 - Work programme 2024/5

To agree Scrutiny Management Board's work programme

Decision Maker: Scrutiny Management Board

Decision due date: 10/09/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Danial Webb

Notice of decision: 03/09/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


02/09/2024 - Appointment of Independent Persons to Audit and Governance Committee and Standards

Appointment of Independent Persons

Decision Maker: Council

Decision due date: 11/10/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Sean O'Connor

Notice of decision: 02/09/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


19/08/2024 - Better Care Fund (BCF) Quarter 1 report 2024-2025

To review the better care fund (BCF) 2024/25 quarter one report, as per the requirements of the Better Care Fund (BCF) programme.

Decision Maker: Health and Wellbeing Board

Decision due date: 16/09/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Marie Gallagher

Notice of decision: 19/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


09/08/2024 - Constitution – Updates

Update

Decision Maker: Council

Decision due date: 11/10/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Sean O'Connor

Notice of decision: 09/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


07/08/2024 - Review of Polling Places, Polling Districts and Polling Stations 2024

Local authorities are required to review their polling districts and polling places for UK parliamentary constituencies at least once every five years.

Decision Maker: Council

Decision due date: 06/12/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Amy Hallett

Notice of decision: 07/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


01/08/2024 - Active Travel measures

To provide an update to Environmental Sustainability Scrutiny Committee on the council's commitment and current progress to active travel measures.

Decision Maker: Environment and Sustainability Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 23/09/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Land

Notice of decision: 01/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/07/2024 - Whistleblowing Update

Annual update to Committee on the employee Whistleblowing policy and procedure.

Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee

Decision due date: 29/10/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Sean O'Connor

Notice of decision: 31/07/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/07/2024 - RIPA Update

to update the committee on the councils policy & procedure on Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000

Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee

Decision due date: 29/10/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Sean O'Connor, Charles Yarnold

Notice of decision: 31/07/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


25/07/2024 - Work programme 2024/5

To provide a draft work programme for the 2024-25 municipal year

Decision Maker: Health, Care and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 29/07/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Danial Webb

Notice of decision: 25/07/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


23/07/2024 - Work programme 2024/5

To consider the draft work programme for the Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee for the municipal year 2024/25.

Decision Maker: Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 30/07/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Danial Webb

Notice of decision: 23/07/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


23/07/2024 - summary of complaints received in relation to children's services

For the children and young people scrutiny committee to note and consider the summary of complaints received in relation to children's services

Decision Maker: Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 30/07/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Tilly Page

Notice of decision: 23/07/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


15/07/2024 - Public rights of way - Environment and Sustainability Scrutiny Committee

Public Rights of Way and Greenway Policy
o Understand the size of the network of public rights of way in Herefordshire
o Account for the current state of repair of the network
o Explore the current and proposed models of management and operational delivery, including the role of public path partnership and the Herefordshire Local Access Forum.

Decision Maker: Environment and Sustainability Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 22/07/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Bruce Evans

Notice of decision: 15/07/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


10/07/2024 - Addition of Capital Budget to provide an Acquisition Fund for Housing Provision

To recommend to Council for approval the addition of a £5m capital budget to enable delivery of housing provision.

Decision Maker: Council

Decision due date: 26/07/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Karen Morris

Notice of decision: 10/07/2024

This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.

Reason for urgency:
Delaying the decision would not be in the public interest as delaying the decision limits the Council's ability to react as needed to purchase housing or land.

Anticipated restriction: Open


10/07/2024 - Internal Audit Update Report Quarter 2 2024/25

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: 23/07/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Rachael Sanders, Judith Tranmer

Notice of decision: 10/07/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


09/07/2024 - Designation on s151 Officer and Salary for Director of Finance Post

To approve employment panel’s recommendations for the the salary for the new post of Director of Finance and the designation of the post as the statutory s151 officer.

Decision Maker: Council

Decision due date: 26/07/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Tracey Sampson

Notice of decision: 09/07/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


05/07/2024 - Work Programme

To agree a programme of work for the committee.

Decision Maker: Connected Communities Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 10/07/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Danial Webb

Notice of decision: 05/07/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


05/07/2024 - Student Accommodation Update and Recommendations (amendment to non key due to there being no further financial implications that exceed £500k)

To update Cabinet Member on the progress and budget for the project

Decision Maker: Cabinet member community services and assets

Decision due date: 18/02/2025

Wards affected: College; Widemarsh;

Lead officer: Joni Hughes, Susan White

Notice of decision: 05/07/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


03/07/2024 - 2023/24 Financial Statement Audit Progress

To report progress on the external audit of the council's 2023/24 financial statements.

Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee

Decision due date: 23/07/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Judith Tranmer

Notice of decision: 03/07/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


03/07/2024 - Families Commission Update

To provide an update on the Families Commission report recommendations.

Decision Maker: Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 30/07/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Maxine David, Caroline Marshall, Tina Russell

Notice of decision: 03/07/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


03/07/2024 - Appointment of Director of Finance

To agree the appointment of the Director of Finance on a secondment basis and to recommend a salary for the role to full council.

Decision Maker: Employment Panel

Decision due date: 18/07/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Tracey Sampson

Notice of decision: 03/07/2024

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  - view reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Information related to an individual


25/06/2024 - Statement of Gambling Policy 2024-2027

To approve under the Gambling Act 2005 the 'Statement of Gambling Policy 2024-2027'

Decision Maker: Council

Decision due date: 26/07/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Fred Spriggs

Notice of decision: 25/06/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


20/06/2024 - Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee - Workforce Challenges in Children's Services Recommendations

The purpose of this report is to submit to Cabinet the recommendations from the Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee, made at its meeting on 13 June 2024, and to request a response from the executive.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 27/06/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Simon Cann

Notice of decision: 20/06/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


20/06/2024 - Scrutiny Management Board - Herefordshire Council Plan and Delivery Plan Recommendations

The purpose of this report is to notify the Cabinet of the recommendations from the Scrutiny Management Board, made at its meeting on 14 May 2024, and to request a response from the executive.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 27/06/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Simon Cann

Notice of decision: 20/06/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


13/06/2024 - Code of Conduct for Councillors - 2023/24

Update on arrangement for code of conduct for the last administrative year. A request for approval for updated code of conduct arrangements.

Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee

Decision due date: 23/07/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Sean O'Connor, Marcia Zurian

Notice of decision: 13/06/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


03/06/2024 - Herefordshire and Worcestershire All Age Autism Strategy 2024-2029

The purpose of this report is to update the Board on the Herefordshire & Worcestershire All-Age Autism Strategy (2024-29).

Decision Maker: Health and Wellbeing Board

Decision due date: 10/06/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Glen Crosier

Notice of decision: 03/06/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


03/06/2024 - Internal Audit Annual Opinion 2023/24

To enable the committee to provide independent assurance on the adequacy of the risk management framework together with the internal control of the financial reporting and annual governance processes by considering the head of internal audit’s annual report and opinion, and the level of assurance it gives over the council’s corporate governance arrangements.

Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee

Decision due date: 11/06/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Rachael Sanders

Notice of decision: 03/06/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


29/05/2024 - Executive Response to Recommendations Made by Environment and Sustainability Scrutiny Committee Regarding: Meeting Net Zero Carbon in Herefordshire

To approve the executive response to the report from the Environment and Sustainability Scrutiny Committee regarding: Meeting Net Zero Carbon in Herefordshire.

Decision Maker: Environment and Sustainability Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 23/09/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Ben Boswell, Richard Vaughan

Notice of decision: 29/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


22/05/2024 - Director of Public Health Annual Report

To share the Director of Public Health Annual Report 2023 with the Health and Wellbeing Board. The focus of the 2023 report is improving health in older people, and it is titled “Ageing well in Herefordshire”.

Decision Maker: Health and Wellbeing Board

Decision due date: 10/06/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Matt Pearce

Notice of decision: 22/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


22/05/2024 - Tobacco Control

The purpose of this report is to update the Health and Wellbeing Board on the recent Government Smoke Free Generation plan and the actions taken to work towards achieving a Smoke Free Generation (SFG) in Herefordshire.

Decision Maker: Health and Wellbeing Board

Decision due date: 10/06/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Luke Bennett

Notice of decision: 22/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


14/05/2024 - Relocation of Taurus Healthcare

This report provides the Health, Care and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee with an overview of the proposal to relocate out of hours GP services in Herefordshire.

Decision Maker: Health, Care and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 28/05/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Ben Baugh

Notice of decision: 14/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


13/05/2024 - Appointment to Standards Panel

A recommendation for the members of Audit and Governance Committee to appoint the members of the Standards Panel

Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee

Decision due date: 11/06/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Sean O'Connor

Notice of decision: 13/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


08/05/2024 - Recommendations of the Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee: Fostering services

To provide Cabinet with the recommendations arising from the meeting of the Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee on 7 May 2024

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 16/05/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Danial Webb

Notice of decision: 08/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


01/05/2024 - Better Care Fund (BCF) year end report 2023-2024

To review the better care fund (BCF) year-end 2023-2024 report, as per the requirements of the programme.

Decision Maker: Health and Wellbeing Board

Decision due date: 10/06/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Marie Gallagher

Notice of decision: 01/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


01/05/2024 - Transformation Strategy

To approve the Council's Transformation Strategy 2024 - 2028

Decision Maker: Cabinet member corporate strategy and budget

Decision due date: 28/02/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Helun Sandifort, Rosie Thomas-Easton

Notice of decision: 01/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


23/04/2024 - Introduction to Fostering

To provide scrutiny committee with an introduction to Fostering

Decision Maker: Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 07/05/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Gail Hancock, Caroline Marshall

Notice of decision: 23/04/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


17/04/2024 - Herefordshire Council Plan - findings of the board working group

To provide the board with the findings of its working group review of the draft Herefordshire Plan

Decision Maker: Scrutiny Management Board

Decision due date: 14/05/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Danial Webb

Notice of decision: 17/04/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


12/04/2024 - Update to the board on the Good mental Health action plan

To provide an update on the progress of the implementation plan for the Board's Strategic priority of 'Good mental Health across the life course' - attached as Appendix 1
To receive feedback and approval from the board for the proposed Performance monitoring Framework - attached as Appendix 2
To receive feedback on the outcomes dashboard - report attached as Appendix 3 and the dashboard as Appendix 4

Decision Maker: Health and Wellbeing Board

Decision due date: 10/06/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Kristan Pritchard

Notice of decision: 12/04/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


09/04/2024 - Recommendations of the Health Care and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee: Update on outcomes of Care Quality Commission Inspection of Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

To notify the Cabinet Member of the recommendations from the Health Care and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee, made at its meeting on 25 March 2024, and to request a response from the executive.

Decision Maker: Cabinet member adults, health and wellbeing

Decision due date: 30/08/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Danial Webb

Notice of decision: 09/04/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


09/04/2024 - Recommendations of the Environment and Sustainability Scrutiny Committee: Meeting net zero in Herefordshire

To notify the Cabinet Member of the recommendations from the Environment and Sustainability Scrutiny Committee, made at its meeting on 27 March 2024, and to request a response from the executive

Decision Maker: Cabinet member environment

Decision due date: 30/08/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Danial Webb

Notice of decision: 09/04/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


03/04/2024 - 2023/24 Draft Statement of Accounts

To note the draft, unaudited Statement of Accounts for 2023/24

Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee

Decision due date: 11/06/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Rachael Sanders

Notice of decision: 03/04/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


03/04/2024 - Draft Annual Governance Statement 2023/24

To seek the view of the committee as to whether the draft Annual Governance Statement (AGS) for
2023/24 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

Decision due date: 11/06/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Rachael Sanders

Notice of decision: 03/04/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


18/03/2024 - Internal Audit Update Report Quarter 4 2023/24

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: 26/03/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Rachael Sanders, Jenny Preece

Notice of decision: 18/03/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons


15/03/2024 - External auditor's draft annual plan 2023/24

To review and agree the external auditor's draft plan for 2023/24.

Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee

Decision due date: 26/03/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Rachael Sanders, Judith Tranmer

Notice of decision: 15/03/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


15/03/2024 - Managing risk across the council

To consider the report outlining how the council currently manages risk and note any opportunities for improvement

Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee

Decision due date: 26/03/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Jenny Preece

Notice of decision: 15/03/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


15/03/2024 - Internal Audit Planning Paper 2024/25

To introduce the concept of a rolling audit plan for 2024/25 to the Audit and Governance Committee for discussion and approval.

Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee

Decision due date: 26/03/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Rachael Sanders, Jenny Preece

Notice of decision: 15/03/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


13/03/2024 - Statutory accounts 2023/24 progress, accounting policies and estimates

To update the committee on the progress towards the 2023/24 Statutory accounts, including an overview of the accounting policies and estimates.

Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee

Decision due date: 26/03/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Rachael Sanders, Judith Tranmer

Notice of decision: 13/03/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


11/03/2024 - Hoople Ltd

The purpose of this report is to provide Scrutiny Management Board with a presentation which sets out the arrangements between Herefordshire Council and Hoople Ltd.

Decision Maker: Scrutiny Management Board

Decision due date: 19/03/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Simon Cann

Notice of decision: 11/03/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


07/03/2024 - Herefordshire SACRE Agreed Syllabus Review 2024

The Herefordshire Agreed Syllabus for RE runs from 2020-2025. It is a legal requirement for Local Authorities to review its syllabus every five years.

Decision Maker: Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education (SACRE)

Decision due date: 15/03/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Henry Merricks-Murgatroyd

Notice of decision: 07/03/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt


27/02/2024 - Corporate Parenting Service

Report in respect of the Corporate Parenting Service

Decision Maker: Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 12/03/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Darryl Freeman, Rachel Gillott, Bart Popelier

Notice of decision: 27/02/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


27/02/2024 - Update to the Board on the Best Start in Life Implementation Plan

To provide an update on the progress of the implementation plan for the Board’s strategic priority of ‘Best Start in Life’ (BSiL).
To receive feedback and approval from the Board for the proposed Performance Monitoring Framework and the Outcomes Dashboard

Decision Maker: Health and Wellbeing Board

Decision due date: 11/03/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Lindsay MacHardy

Notice of decision: 27/02/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


27/02/2024 - Herefordshire Safeguarding Adults Board Annual Report 2022/23

For the Health and Wellbeing Board (HWB) to receive the Annual Report of the HSAB.

Decision Maker: Health and Wellbeing Board

Decision due date: 11/03/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Henry Merricks-Murgatroyd

Notice of decision: 27/02/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


22/02/2024 - Amendments to Constitution

To recommend changes to the Council's Constitution

Decision Maker: Council

Decision due date: 08/03/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Sean O'Connor

Notice of decision: 22/02/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


22/02/2024 - 2024/25 Council Tax Setting Report

To set the council tax and precepts for 2023/24

Decision Maker: Council

Decision due date: 08/03/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Rachael Sanders

Notice of decision: 22/02/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


22/02/2024 - Corporate Parenting Board

To update the committee on the work of the corporate parenting board

Decision Maker: Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 12/03/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Victoria Gibbs, Caroline Marshall, Bart Popelier

Notice of decision: 22/02/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


20/02/2024 - Temporary replacement of two polling stations

Temporary replacement of two polling stations for 2024 Elections as two venues are unavailable/unsuitable

Decision Maker: Chief executive

Decision due date: 01/03/2024

Wards affected: Castle; College;

Lead officer: Amy Hallett

Notice of decision: 20/02/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


06/02/2024 - Recommendations of the Environment and Sustainability Scrutiny Committee: Nutrient Management Board

The purpose of this report is to notify the Cabinet of the recommendations from the Environment and Sustainability Scrutiny Committee, made at its meeting on 22 January 2024, and to request a response from the executive.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 29/02/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Simon Cann

Notice of decision: 06/02/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


01/02/2024 - Community-based support services – recommendations from Health, Care and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee

The purpose of this report is to notify the Cabinet of the recommendations from the Health, Care and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee, made at its meeting on 29 January 2024 and to request a response from the executive.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 29/02/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Danial Webb

Notice of decision: 01/02/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


30/01/2024 - Council Tax Premiums on Second Homes & Empty Properties

o determine options for proposed changes to Council Tax premiums as included within the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill.

Decision Maker: Council

Decision due date: 09/02/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Rachael Sanders

Notice of decision: 30/01/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


19/01/2024 - External Audit Progress Report and Sector Update

To update the committee on external audit's progress in delivering its responsibilities to the council.

Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee

Decision due date: 30/01/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Rachael Sanders

Notice of decision: 19/01/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


19/01/2024 - Children and Young People directorate budget task and finish group

To provide the committee with the final report of the children and young people directorate budget task and finish group

Decision Maker: Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 23/01/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Danial Webb

Notice of decision: 19/01/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


18/01/2024 - Internal Audit Update Report Quarter 3 2023-24

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 enable the committee to monitor performance
of the internal audit team against the approved plan.

Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee

Decision due date: 30/01/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Rachael Sanders

Notice of decision: 18/01/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


18/01/2024 - Update to Finance and Contract Procedure Rules

To review and approve the proposed updates to the Contract Procedure Rules, the Financial
Procedure Rules and the Financial Procedure Rules Guidance Notes.

Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee

Decision due date: 30/01/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Rachael Sanders

Notice of decision: 18/01/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


18/01/2024 - External Auditor's Annual Report 2022/23

To present to the Audit and Governance Committee the External Auditor’s Annual Report 2022/23 for
information and discussion.

Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee

Decision due date: 30/01/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Rachael Sanders

Notice of decision: 18/01/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


17/01/2024 - 2024/25 Council Tax Reduction Scheme

To recommend to Council the 2024/25 local Council Tax Reduction (CTR) scheme.

Decision Maker: Council

Decision due date: 09/02/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Rachael Sanders

Notice of decision: 17/01/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


15/01/2024 - Progress Report To The Minister Of State For Children And Families On Children Services In Herefordshire Children’s Services

To consider the recently published Commissioners report

Decision Maker: Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 23/01/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Darryl Freeman

Notice of decision: 15/01/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


15/01/2024 - Anti-Fraud, Bribery & Corruption Annual Report

This report is to provide the Audit & Governance Committee with an overview on all counter fraud activity across the Council’s services throughout the previous calendar year and represent an up-to-date account of the work undertaken, including progress and outcomes aligned with our strategy and core objectives.

Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee

Decision due date: 30/01/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Jonathan Nelson

Notice of decision: 15/01/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


10/01/2024 - Herefordshire Safeguarding Children’s Partnership Annual Report

For the Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee to consider the 2022/23 annual report of the Herefordshire Safeguarding Children’s Partnership (HSCP).

Decision Maker: Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 23/01/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Victoria Gibbs, Bart Popelier

Notice of decision: 10/01/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


08/01/2024 - 2024/25 Draft Budget - Revenue

To provide additional appendices to support draft revenue budget

Decision Maker: Scrutiny Management Board

Decision due date: 16/01/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Rachael Sanders

Notice of decision: 08/01/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


03/01/2024 - 2024/25 Capital Investment in Managing Ash Die Back in Herefordshire

2024/25 To authorise the spend/investment in the Public Realm mitigating the Ash Die Back risk in Herefordshire. This decision follows the council’s resolution at the full council meeting of the 10 February 2023 to approve the Capital Programme for 2023/24.

Decision Maker: Corporate Director – Economy & Environment

Decision due date: 03/05/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Bruce Evans

Notice of decision: 03/01/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


03/01/2024 - 2024/25 Capital Investment Budget

To seek the views of scrutiny management board on the capital investment budget proposals for
2024/25 onwards

Decision Maker: Scrutiny Management Board

Decision due date: 10/01/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Karen Morris

Notice of decision: 03/01/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


02/01/2024 - Children and Young People directorate budget task and finish group    Item Deferred

To consider and agree the recommendations of the committee's Children and Young People directorate budget task and finish group

Decision Maker: Scrutiny Management Board

Decision due date: 16/01/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Danial Webb

Notice of decision: 02/01/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


02/01/2024 - 2024/25 Draft Budget - Revenue

To seek the views of the Scrutiny Management Board on the revenue budget proposals for 2024/25.

Decision Maker: Scrutiny Management Board

Decision due date: 10/01/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Rachael Sanders

Notice of decision: 02/01/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


28/12/2023 - Workforce challenges in children's services

To update the committee on current actions and future plans to address the workforce challenges in children's services.

Decision Maker: Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 23/01/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Tracey Sampson

Notice of decision: 28/12/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


22/12/2023 - Independent Reviewing Officer Annual Report

The purpose of this report is to present the committee with the annual Independent Reviewing Officer report.

Decision Maker: Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 23/01/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Dylan Harrison

Notice of decision: 22/12/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


11/12/2023 - Scrutiny Recommendations - Special Educational Needs and/or Disability (SEND) Action Plan

The purpose of this report is to notify the Cabinet of a recommendation from the Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee on the SEND action Plan - as recorded at its meeting on 14 November 2023 and to request an Executive response.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 21/12/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Simon Cann

Notice of decision: 11/12/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


11/12/2023 - Scrutiny Recommendations - Implementing the Environment Act 2021

The purpose of this report is to notify the Cabinet of the recommendations from the Environment and Sustainability Scrutiny Committee on the Implementing the Environment Act 2021 Report - as recorded at its meeting on 27 November 2023 and to request an Executive response.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 21/12/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Simon Cann

Notice of decision: 11/12/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


07/12/2023 - Meeting Net Zero Carbon in Herefordshire

This report presents information for the committee to consider regarding the current carbon emissions in Herefordshire and the work required to achieve the goal of net-zero carbon by 2030.

Decision Maker: Environment and Sustainability Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 25/03/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Ben Boswell, Gareth Ellis, Richard Vaughan

Notice of decision: 07/12/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


06/12/2023 - Nutrient Management Board

To present information for the committee to consider regarding the effectiveness and achievements of the Nutrient Management Board.

Decision Maker: Environment and Sustainability Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 22/01/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Ben Boswell, Elizabeth Duberley, Rachael Joy, Richard Vaughan

Notice of decision: 06/12/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


28/11/2023 - Annual review of the councils Information Requests and Complaints 2022/23

To inform the committee of performance in the areas of complaints, data incidents and requests for information made to the council over the municipal year 2022/23.

Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee

Decision due date: 12/12/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Helen Worth

Notice of decision: 28/11/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


22/11/2023 - Best Start in Life Strategic Delivery Plan

The purpose of the paper is to provide the Board with an update on the progress of the Health and Wellbeing Strategy draft implementation plans for the two key priorities ‘Best Start in Life’ (BSiL) and ‘Good Mental Health’ (GMH).

Decision Maker: Health and Wellbeing Board

Decision due date: 04/12/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Lindsay MacHardy, Matt Pearce, Jade Richards

Notice of decision: 22/11/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


21/11/2023 - Update on Internal Audit Recommendations

To review the progress of audit recommendations implementation.

Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee

Decision due date: 12/12/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Kevin Lloyd

Notice of decision: 21/11/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


20/11/2023 - Better Care Fund (BCF) Quarter 2 and Quarter 3 reports 2023-2024

To review the better care fund (BCF) Quarter 2 and Quarter 3 2023-2024 report as per the requirements of the programme.

Decision Maker: Health and Wellbeing Board

Decision due date: 11/03/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Marie Gallagher

Notice of decision: 20/11/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


20/11/2023 - Community paradigm update

To update on the progress being made to develop the community paradigm approach in Herefordshire

Decision Maker: Health and Wellbeing Board

Decision due date: 04/12/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Hilary Hall, Sarah Harris

Notice of decision: 20/11/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


15/11/2023 - Delivery Plan 2023-2024 and 2024-2028 County Plan Development    For consultation

To scrutinise the draft 2023-2024 delivery plan and to receive an update on the production of the 2024-2027 County Plan

Decision Maker: Scrutiny Management Board

Decision due date: 21/11/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Amy Pitt

Notice of decision: 15/11/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


15/11/2023 - Annual review of the councils Information Requests and Complaints 2022/23

To inform the committee of performance in the areas of complaints, data incidents and requests for information made to the council over the municipal year 2022/23.

Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee

Decision due date: 28/11/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Helen Worth

Notice of decision: 15/11/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


09/11/2023 - Implementing the Environment Act 2021

Providing an update to Environment and Sustainability Scrutiny Committee on the Environment Act 2021.

Decision Maker: Environment and Sustainability Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 27/11/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Richard Vaughan

Notice of decision: 09/11/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


07/11/2023 - Energy from waste loan update

To update the committee on the current status of the energy from waste loan arrangement to enable
the committee to fulfil its delegated functions.

Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee

Decision due date: 28/11/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Judith Tranmer

Notice of decision: 07/11/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


07/11/2023 - Whitecross PFI contract - triennial review

To review the financial position of the Whitecross PFI contract and inform Schools Forum of any necessary action.


Decision Maker: Herefordshire Schools Forum

Decision due date: 19/01/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Malcolm Green

Notice of decision: 07/11/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


30/10/2023 - Special Educational Needs and/or Disability (SEND) Action Plan

The purpose of this report is to update on the progress in implementing the SEND Strategy

Decision Maker: Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 14/11/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Liz Farr, Caroline Marshall, Roz Pither

Notice of decision: 30/10/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


26/10/2023 - Workforce Strategy 2024-2027 - Development and Consultation    For consultation

To provide an overview of the work undertaken to engage staff in the development of a new Workforce
Strategy for the period April 2024 to March 2027 and seek views from Scrutiny Management Board on the
emerging themes of the strategy.

Decision Maker: Scrutiny Management Board

Decision due date: 07/11/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Rachel Jones

Notice of decision: 26/10/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


25/10/2023 - 2024-25 Proposed Budget Consultation Approach

This report provides an overview of community engagement within a public sector context and sets out the proposed approach for the budget consultation 2024/25.

Decision Maker: Scrutiny Management Board

Decision due date: 07/11/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Rachael Sanders

Notice of decision: 25/10/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


23/10/2023 - Co-opted member recruitment update

To provide the committee with an update on co-opted member recruitment, and to provide suggested amendments to the council's constitution concerning co-opted members.

Decision Maker: Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 14/11/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Danial Webb

Notice of decision: 23/10/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


18/10/2023 - Scrutiny committee work programmes

To provide Scrutiny Management Board with the work programmes for all five of Herefordshire Council's scrutiny committees.

Decision Maker: Scrutiny Management Board

Decision due date: 07/11/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Danial Webb

Notice of decision: 18/10/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


17/10/2023 - Code of Conduct for Councillors - 6 monthly Update

6 monthly update on the Code of Conduct process for Councillors operated by the Council.

Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee

Decision due date: 30/01/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Sean O'Connor

Notice of decision: 17/10/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


17/10/2023 - Amendments to the Code of Conduct Reporting Process

A report in response to reporting changes requested by the Committee and Monitoring Officer

Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee

Decision due date: 30/01/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Sean O'Connor

Notice of decision: 17/10/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


16/10/2023 - Update on the Children's Legal Team

To update the Committee on the progress made in the Children’s Legal Team, including progress on the Children's Legal Team Improvement
Plan since the last report in September 2021.

Decision Maker: Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 14/11/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Tess Burgess

Notice of decision: 16/10/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


16/10/2023 - Health Protection Assurance Forum Annual Report

To provide HWBB members with an annual update on performance and priorities of the health protection assurance forum

Decision Maker: Health and Wellbeing Board

Decision due date: 04/12/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Sophie Hay

Notice of decision: 16/10/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


12/10/2023 - Whistleblowing - Internal Audit Findings and Report

to provide update in relation to the application of the Whistleblowing Policy over previous 12 months and improvements to procedure/processes as a result of the Internal Audit findings

Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee

Decision due date: 24/10/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Sean O'Connor

Notice of decision: 12/10/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


11/10/2023 - Progress report on internal audit activity

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 enable the committee to monitor performance of the internal audit team against the approved plan.
To assure the committee that action is being taken on risk related issues identified by internal audit.

Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee

Decision due date: 24/10/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Rachael Sanders

Notice of decision: 11/10/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


11/10/2023 - 2022/23 Statement of Accounts

To approve the 2022/23 Statement of Accounts and associated letter of representation from Grant Thornton, the external auditors.

Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee

Decision due date: 24/10/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Rachael Sanders

Notice of decision: 11/10/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


11/10/2023 - Annual Governance Statement 2022/23

To seek the view of the committee as to whether the Annual Governance Statement (AGS) for 2022/23 properly reflects the internal control environment the council is operating in and the appropriateness of actions identified to improve.

Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee

Decision due date: 24/10/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Rachael Sanders

Notice of decision: 11/10/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


11/10/2023 - 2022/23 External Audit Findings Report    Item Deferred

To consider the external auditors audit finding report for the year ended 31 March 2023.

Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee

Decision due date: 24/10/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Rachael Sanders

Notice of decision: 11/10/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


05/10/2023 - JSNA Review

The purpose of this JSNA review is to uncover the strengths and weaknesses of our current JSNA in meeting its objective of informing service planning and commissioning that improves the health and wellbeing of Herefordshire residents.

The review outputs should provide a clear critique of the strengths and weaknesses of our current JSNA approach, and outline options for improvements to the outputs, governance or process as required, including resource/cost implications

Decision Maker: Health and Wellbeing Board

Decision due date: 04/12/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Rachel Watkins

Notice of decision: 05/10/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


05/10/2023 - Mental well-being action plan

To agree a draft mental well-being action plan for Herefordshire

Decision Maker: Health and Wellbeing Board

Decision due date: 04/12/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Kristan Pritchard

Notice of decision: 05/10/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


01/10/2023 - Scrutiny Report Flood Risk Executive Response Cabinet 5th October

The purpose of this report is to notify the Executive of the recommendation from the Environment and Sustainability Scrutiny Committee on the Executive response to recommendations from the Environment and Sustainability Scrutiny Committee on the Local Flood Risk Management Strategy Action Plan - as recorded at its meeting on 25 November 2023 and to request an Executive response.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 05/10/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Simon Cann

Notice of decision: 01/10/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


28/09/2023 - Scrutiny Report River Water Pollution Cabinet 5th October

The purpose of this report is to notify the Cabinet of the findings and recommendations from the Environment and Sustainability Scrutiny Committee on the River Water Pollution report - as recorded at its meeting on 25 November 2023 and to request an Executive response.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 05/10/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Simon Cann

Notice of decision: 28/09/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


27/09/2023 - In Year Changes to Fees and Charges

A report seeking clarity for the principles for changing fees and charges in year and delegate to Directors the ability to make changes in consultation with Chief Finance Officer, relevant Lead Members and Group Leaders.

Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee

Decision due date: 24/10/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Sean O'Connor

Notice of decision: 27/09/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


19/09/2023 - Local and National Schools Funding Update

To seek the views of the forum on local and national school funding issues,
including the recommendations of the budget working group (BWG) on the
following matters:
*Spotlight Consultations
*De-delegation proposals
*Draft school budget consultation paper
*SEN Protection scheme funding

Decision Maker: Herefordshire Schools Forum

Decision due date: 20/10/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Malcolm Green

Notice of decision: 19/09/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


19/09/2023 - Special Educational Needs and/or Disability Action Plan

To update the committee on the SEND Action Plan

Decision Maker: Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 26/09/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Maxine David, Liz Farr, Darryl Freeman, Caroline Marshall

Notice of decision: 19/09/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


15/09/2023 - To Spend Changing Places Grant Funding

To Spend the accepted Changing Places Grant Funding from the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.

Decision Maker: Chief finance officer

Decision due date: 25/08/2023

Wards affected: Central; Widemarsh;

Lead officer: Johnathan Pritchard

Notice of decision: 15/09/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


15/09/2023 - 2022/23 Financial Statement Audit Progress

To report progress on 2022/23 audit of the statutory accounts.

Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee

Decision due date: 27/09/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Rachael Sanders

Notice of decision: 15/09/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


12/09/2023 - Launch of Herefordshire's Joint Local Health and Wellbeing Strategy

This report presents a brief review of the launch of the Joint Local Health and Wellbeing Strategy event which took place on 12 July 2023

Decision Maker: Health and Wellbeing Board

Decision due date: 25/09/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Matt Pearce

Notice of decision: 12/09/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


12/09/2023 - Health and Wellbeing Board Terms of Reference

For the Health and Wellbeing Board (HWB) to consider the revised terms of reference at appendix 1 and provide comments before recommending the changes to Council.

Decision Maker: Health and Wellbeing Board

Decision due date: 25/09/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Matt Pearce

Notice of decision: 12/09/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


12/09/2023 - Families Commission

To update the Scrutiny Committee on the Families Commission report

Decision Maker: Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 26/09/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Gail Hancock

Notice of decision: 12/09/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


07/09/2023 - River water pollution

This report presents information for the committee to consider regarding the factors contributing to the pollution of rivers and watercourses and a summary of the council’s duties and powers to address river pollution.

Decision Maker: Environment and Sustainability Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 25/09/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Ben Boswell

Notice of decision: 07/09/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


23/08/2023 - Workforce Strategy 2024-2027 - Development and Consultation

This report is to note the work taken so far in the development of the 2024-27 Workforce Strategy and seek views of Scrutiny Management Board on the development, approach taken and work still to be undertaken.

Decision Maker: Scrutiny Management Board

Decision due date: 19/09/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Rachel Jones

Notice of decision: 23/08/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


03/08/2023 - Herefordshire and Worcestershire Group Training Association Ltd (HWGTA) Investment Partnership Model

To develop a business case outlining options for a preferred investment model and;

to approve the preferred investment model option for the HWGTA Ltd and Herefordshire Council partnership to enable the development of a vocational centre of excellence on Skylon Park.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 15/05/2025

Wards affected: Dinedor Hill;

Lead officer: Joni Hughes, Gabriela Singh

Notice of decision: 03/08/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


08/06/2023 - New care facility

To consider and agree the business case to invest in and develop the council’s own care facility in Herefordshire to meet future demand

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 24/04/2025

Lead officer: Hilary Hall, Hayley Doyle

Notice of decision: 08/06/2023


20/03/2023 - Adoption of the Environmental Building Standards SPD

The purpose of the EBS SPD is to drive up environmental standards of buildings in Herefordshire and set out recommendations to drive up higher, more efficient standards of building design and construction and will encourage the adoption of these by developers and householders. The SPD will supplement Local Plan policy and provides detail of how development can achieve higher quality buildings through design and higher quality materials, as well as greater use of renewable energy technology in buildings to ensure that it is fully aligned with our zero-carbon, nature-rich goals for Herefordshire. The SPD includes best practice recommendations for standards in key areas of building performance, energy use, external environment, accessibility, and construction. The guidance also includes best practice case study examples for high-quality sustainable design, use, and construction.

Decision Maker: Cabinet member finance, corporate services and planning

Decision due date: 14/04/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Karla Johnson

Notice of decision: 20/03/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


21/02/2023 - Recruitment of Independant Persons & Standards update

This report recommends the appointment of new Independent Persons for consideration by the Council, and provides an update on standards processes.

Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee

Decision due date: 13/03/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Deborah Nickson

Notice of decision: 21/02/2023

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Schedule 1 contains information which relates to individuals who are recommended for appointment.


15/02/2023 - Overview of adult social care market

To update the health and wellbeing board on the existing care market across Hertfordshire.

Decision Maker: Health, Care and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 06/03/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Hayley Doyle

Notice of decision: 15/02/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


15/02/2023 - Overview of adult social care market

To inform health and well being board of the existing market conditions of adult social care ( care homes and domiciliary care)

Decision Maker: Health and Wellbeing Board

Decision due date: 13/03/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Donna Ryan, Hayley Doyle, Jane Morse

Notice of decision: 15/02/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


15/02/2023 - Whistleblowing Policy

Committee to approve the revised whistleblowing policy

Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee

Decision due date: 23/06/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Deborah Nickson

Notice of decision: 15/02/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


01/02/2023 - Children’s Improvement Plan Transformation Funding

Children’s Improvement Plan Transformation Funding

Decision Maker: Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 14/02/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Bart Popelier

Notice of decision: 01/02/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


01/02/2023 - Herefordshire Community Safety Partnership

In accordance with the Crime and Disorder Act 1998, the Herefordshire Council Connected Communities Scrutiny Committee delivers the crime and disorder scrutiny function for Herefordshire Community Safety Partnership.

Decision Maker: Connected Communities Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 13/02/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Adrian Turton

Notice of decision: 01/02/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


01/02/2023 - Developing SEND services - progress report

To provide an update on activity and impact since the completion of the Local Government Association (LGA) Peer Review (October 2022).

Decision Maker: Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 14/02/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Liz Farr, Darryl Freeman, Bart Popelier

Notice of decision: 01/02/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/01/2023 - SEND Peer Review feedback

To share the key messages from the Local Government Association (LGA) Peer review of SEND services in Herefordshire

Decision Maker: Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 14/02/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Liz Farr, Darryl Freeman

Notice of decision: 31/01/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


30/01/2023 - Children’s Services Improvement Plan – Implementation Review Update

Children’s Services Improvement Plan – Implementation Review Update

Decision Maker: Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 14/02/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Bart Popelier

Notice of decision: 30/01/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


17/01/2023 - Independent Reviewing Officers (IRO) Annual Report 2021/2022

For the committee to take note of the Independent Reviewing Officers (IRO) Annual Report 2021/2022

Decision Maker: Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 14/02/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Bart Popelier

Notice of decision: 17/01/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


16/01/2023 - Temporary replacement of one polling station

To approve the temporary replacement of one polling station in the county due to the unavailability of the current venue

Decision Maker: Chief executive

Decision due date: Before 21/02/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Amy Hallett

Notice of decision: 16/01/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


13/01/2023 - Progress report on internal audit activity

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 enable the committee to monitor performance of the internal audit team against the approved plan.

To assure the committee that action is being taken on risk related issues identified by internal audit. This is monitored by acceptance by management of audit recommendations and progress updates in implementing the agreed action plans. In addition, audit recommendations not accepted by management are reviewed and progress to an appropriate recommendation to cabinet 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: 30/01/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Rachael Sanders

Notice of decision: 13/01/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


12/01/2023 - Update on Whistleblowing Policy

To provide members with an update on progress

Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee

Decision due date: 30/01/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Deborah Nickson

Notice of decision: 12/01/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


10/01/2023 - Corporate Risk Register

To consider the status of the council’s corporate risk register in order to monitor the effectiveness of risk management within the performance management framework.

Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee

Decision due date: 30/01/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Appy Reddy

Notice of decision: 10/01/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


06/01/2023 - Overview of signposting and accessibility to services

To present to the Committee an overview of the signposting services to the variety of wellbeing services that are available through the council to improve accessibility within Adult Social Care and Talk Community.

Decision Maker: Health, Care and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 23/01/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Amy Pitt

Notice of decision: 06/01/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


05/01/2023 - Anti-Fraud, Bribery & Corruption Annual Report

To provide an annual update to the committee on counter fraud activity.

Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee

Decision due date: 30/01/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Jonathan Nelson

Notice of decision: 05/01/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


03/01/2023 - Scrutiny Development 2022-2023

To consider the development of the scrutiny function at Herefordshire Council.

Decision Maker: Scrutiny Management Board

Decision due date: 09/01/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Carr

Notice of decision: 03/01/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


03/01/2023 - Scrutiny Report: Review of the Human Resources and Workforce Strategy

To agree a report of the scrutiny committee on its review of the Human Resources and Workforce Strategy.

Decision Maker: Scrutiny Management Board

Decision due date: 17/01/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Carr

Notice of decision: 03/01/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


29/12/2022 - 2022-23 Quarter 2 Budget and Performance Report

An update on performance for Quarter 2 of 2022/23 and the forecast budget outturn.

Decision Maker: Scrutiny Management Board

Decision due date: 09/01/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Rachael Sanders

Notice of decision: 29/12/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


29/12/2022 - Treasury Management Strategy 2023/24-2026/27 and Minimum Revenue Provision Review

To note the Treasury Management Strategy for 2023/24-2026/27 and Minimum Revenue Provision (MRP) Review

Decision Maker: Scrutiny Management Board

Decision due date: 09/01/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Rachael Sanders

Notice of decision: 29/12/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


22/12/2022 - 2023/24 Capital Investment Budget

To seek the views of scrutiny management board on the capital investment proposals and updated capital programme.

Decision Maker: Scrutiny Management Board

Decision due date: 17/01/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Karen Morris

Notice of decision: 22/12/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


22/12/2022 - Levelling Up Fund Projects

To consider the further development and readiness for the delivery of any successful bids to the Government Levelling Up Fund. Specifically, the proposed submission includes:
i. A package of public realm improvements in Leominster and Ledbury town centres and enhancements to the Leominster Old Priory building;
ii. Development of the site infrastructure and development plots for the Ross Enterprise Park; and
iii. A package of transport and active travel measures in and around Hereford city;

Decision Maker: Connected Communities Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 13/01/2023

Wards affected: Central; Dinedor Hill; Ledbury North; Leominster East; Ross East; Widemarsh;

Lead officer: Roger Allonby

Notice of decision: 22/12/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


19/12/2022 - Local Management of Schools - Scheme amendment

The Department for Education has advised that the Consistent Financial Reporting guidance does not permit schools revenue funding to be transferred to capital in advance of spend. This requires that the Committed Revenue balances category is implemented and removed from the 20% balance clawback calculation within the Local Management of Schools Scheme (LMS). Local Authority school members of Schools Forum is asked to approve the change for the 2022/23 financial year.

Decision Maker: Herefordshire Schools Forum

Decision due date: 13/01/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Malcolm Green

Notice of decision: 19/12/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


17/11/2022 - Pay Policy Statement 2023-2024

To recommend the 2023-2024 pay policy statement to Full Council for approval and publication.

Decision Maker: Employment Panel

Decision due date: 20/01/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Leanne Edwards

Notice of decision: 17/11/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


10/11/2022 - Progress Report

This This report provides a brief summary update on issues previously considered by the Environment and Sustainability Scrutiny Committee, including responses to information requests made by the committee, updates on resolutions made by the committee, including reports and recommendations to the executive and the Executive Repose and executive decision made in respect of scrutiny reports and recommendations.

Decision Maker: Environment and Sustainability Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 18/11/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Carr

Notice of decision: 10/11/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


09/11/2022 - Consultation outcomes and draft budget proposals

To recommend to Council the proposed 2023/24 budget and associated Medium Term Financial Strategy and the Treasury Management Strategy for recommendation to Council on 10 February 2023.

The proposed budget reflects current and expected service delivery requirements and the provisional local government settlement announced on 19 December 2022. Overall the base budget for 2023/24 is proposed to increase to fund budget pressures. Savings of £20.0m are required in 2023/24 and an increase in council tax of 4.99% (inclusive of 2% adult social care precept) is proposed to deliver a balanced budget.

The draft Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS), attached at appendix A, has been updated to reflect current assumptions and estimates of future year funding and service requirements in line with the County Plan.

The Treasury Management Strategy, attached at appendix D, includes the proposed borrowing and investment strategy, the council’s expected minimum revenue provision and the associated prudential indicators which demonstrate that the council’s proposed capital investment budget is affordable, prudent and sustainable

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 26/01/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Rachael Sanders

Notice of decision: 09/11/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


25/10/2022 - Scrutiny Management Board: Scrutiny of 2023/24 Budget Setting Progress

To seek the views on the developing 2023/24 budget and 4 year Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) to 2026/27 and to make any recommendations to the Cabinet details the impact of continued pressures from growth in demand and rising inflation on the Council’s financial position. It highlights the need to identify options for additional income, savings and efficiencies to mitigate these pressures to achieve a balanced budget.

Decision Maker: Scrutiny Management Board

Decision due date: 28/11/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Andrew Lovegrove

Notice of decision: 25/10/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


11/10/2022 - The Health and Wellbeing Strategy

The Health and Wellbeing Strategy (HWBS) has been a statutory requirement since 2012, when they were introduced by the Health and Social Care Act. The current HWBS was published in 2017 and its planned refresh was delayed by the coronavirus outbreak. The aim is to produce a Joint Forward Plan for April 2023. The HWBS is to set out to meet the needs of the whole local community.

Decision Maker: Health and Wellbeing Board

Decision due date: 27/04/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Lucy Beckett, Miriam Gardner, Matt Pearce

Notice of decision: 11/10/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


10/10/2022 - Local Flood Risk Management Strategy Action Plan

Under the Flood & Water Management Act 2010, Herefordshire Council as the Lead Local Flood Authority is required to have a Local Flood Risk Management Strategy. The Environment and Sustainability Scrutiny Committee is allocated statutory flood risk management scrutiny powers. This report presents the action plan which identifies a programme of work for reducing local flood risk within Herefordshire.

Decision Maker: Environment and Sustainability Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 18/11/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Steve Hodges

Notice of decision: 10/10/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


07/10/2022 - Proposed Education Legislation (the Education White Paper)

To consider the planned legislative proposals for Education and its impact on local authorities' roles in supporting education, multi-academy trusts, school placements planning and school improvement.

Decision Maker: Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 22/11/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Ceri Morgan

Notice of decision: 07/10/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


03/10/2022 - Progress Report

This report provides a brief summary update on issues previously considered by the Scrutiny Management Board, including responses to information requests made by the committee, updates on resolutions made by the committee, including reports and recommendations to the executive and the Executive Response and executive decision made in respect of scrutiny reports and recommendations.

Decision Maker: Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 11/10/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Carr

Notice of decision: 03/10/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


28/09/2022 - Progress Report

This report provides a brief summary update on issues previously considered by the Scrutiny Management Board, including responses to information requests made by the committee, updates on resolutions made by the committee, including reports and recommendations to the executive and the Executive Response and executive decision made in respect of scrutiny reports and recommendations.

Decision Maker: Scrutiny Management Board

Decision due date: 07/10/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Carr

Notice of decision: 28/09/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


21/09/2022 - The Public Realm Future Operating Model

To present the background and context of the Council’s public realm services and contract with Balfour Beatty Living Places, and seek views relating to any Public Realm Future Operating Model to improve delivery of those services.

Recommendations

Committee is asked to note and comment upon:

a) delivery of the Council’s public realm services through the current contract with Balfour Beatty Living Places;
b) the Council’s requirements associated with a Public Realm Services Future Operating Model;

Decision Maker: Connected Communities Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 14/10/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Alex Deans

Notice of decision: 21/09/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


20/09/2022 - Establishing a Herefordshire Cost of Living Commission

For the Health and Wellbeing Board to agree to set up and oversee a Cost of Living Commission, which would bring together a range of partners to look at how to support residents of Herefordshire through the ongoing cost of living of crisis.

Decision Maker: Health and Wellbeing Board

Decision due date: 26/09/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Simon Cann

Notice of decision: 20/09/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


15/09/2022 - Herefordshire’s Better Care Fund (BCF) Integration plan 2022-23

To approve the content of Herefordshire's Better Care Fund (BCF) Integration Plan 2022-23

Decision Maker: Health and Wellbeing Board

Decision due date: 26/09/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Marie Gallagher

Notice of decision: 15/09/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


14/09/2022 - Stroke Services

The committee is asked to consider and comment on the information provided and seek assurance on the wider public engagement.

Decision Maker: Health, Care and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 23/09/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Ben Baugh

Notice of decision: 14/09/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


14/09/2022 - Tobacco Control 2022

To inform Health and Wellbeing Board on the recent publication of the ‘The Khan review: Making smoking obsolete’ (Appendix 1) and the findings from the recent smoking needs assessment (Appendix 2) and for the board to endorse the recommendations set-out within the report.

Decision Maker: Health and Wellbeing Board

Decision due date: 26/09/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Dr Frances Howie

Notice of decision: 14/09/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


14/09/2022 - Report on Herefordshire Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment 2022

This report seeks the approval of members for the publication of the 2022 Herefordshire Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA) on 1st October 2022 (the statutory deadline). The statutory 60-day consultation period for this PNA ends on 29th September 2022. Members are asked to note the consultation responses received to date (see appendix 1) and to delegate final approval for publication to the PNA working group. This will be subject to any amendments in relation to responses that may be received in the final days of the consultation period.

Decision Maker: Health and Wellbeing Board

Decision due date: 26/09/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Dr Frances Howie

Notice of decision: 14/09/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


14/09/2022 - Update on the work of the Oral Health Improvement Partnership Board

This report updates the Health and Well-being Board on the work of the Oral Health Improvement Partnership Board.

Decision Maker: Health and Wellbeing Board

Decision due date: 26/09/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Dr Frances Howie

Notice of decision: 14/09/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


13/09/2022 - Obesity in Herefordshire

Report for Health, Care and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee

Decision Maker: Health, Care and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 23/09/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Matt Pearce

Notice of decision: 13/09/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


13/09/2022 - Progress Report

This report provides a brief summary update on issues previously considered by the Environment and Sustainability Scrutiny Committee, including responses to information requests made by the committee, updates on resolutions made by the committee, including reports and recommendations to the executive and the Executive Repose and executive decision made in respect of scrutiny reports and recommendations.

Decision Maker: Environment and Sustainability Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 21/09/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Carr

Notice of decision: 13/09/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


05/09/2022 - Improvement Plan – Key Measures

The purpose of this report is to present the background information for the committee to review the Improvement Plan Key Measures to enable the committee to review progress against the Key Measures against the delivery of the Children’s Services Improvement Plan.

Decision Maker: Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 27/09/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Phil Bullingham, Darryl Freeman, Bart Popelier

Notice of decision: 05/09/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


02/09/2022 - Improvement Plan - Transformation Funding

The purpose of this report is to present the background information for the committee to review the Children’s Improvement Plan Transformation Funding and make any
observations, reports or recommendations to the Cabinet 22 September 2022.

Decision Maker: Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 27/09/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Lisa Arthey, Darryl Freeman, Bart Popelier

Notice of decision: 02/09/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


02/09/2022 - Corporate Parenting

The purpose of this report is to present the background information for the committee to review the Council’s Corporate Parenting Strategy, the plans for the review of the Strategy in 2023 and opportunities for policy review and development of the strategy with any recommendations to the Cabinet.

Decision Maker: Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 27/09/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Darryl Freeman, Bart Popelier

Notice of decision: 02/09/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


18/08/2022 - Annual Scrutiny Work Programme 2022-2023

This report presents the Annual Scrutiny Work Programme 2022-2023

Decision Maker: Scrutiny Management Board

Decision due date: 05/09/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Carr

Notice of decision: 18/08/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


10/08/2022 - The Herefordshire Local Plan: Environment and Sustainability

To present background information for the Committee to consider the extent to which the Local Plan is delivering the Council’s objectives for Environment and Sustainability, as outlined in the County Plan 2020-2024, Herefordshire Climate Change Emergency Council resolutions and Executive Response, and other relevant Council strategies and policies, including the Success Measures provided in the Council’s County Plan 2020-2024.

Decision Maker: Environment and Sustainability Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 21/09/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Roger Allonby, Mark Averill, Ben Boswell, Tracey Coleman, Joanna Sumner

Notice of decision: 10/08/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


10/08/2022 - Restoration of the River Wye – Options for Public Inquiry and Policy Review

To present background information for the Committee to consider the Options for Public Inquiry and Policy Review for the Restoration of the River Wye, in accordance with the County Plan 2020-2024 objectives and associated targets to reduce levels of phosphate pollution in the County’s river.

Decision Maker: Environment and Sustainability Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 21/09/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Rachael Joy

Notice of decision: 10/08/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


12/07/2022 - Task and Finish Group Report: The Impact of the Intensive Poultry Industry on Human Health and Wellbeing    Item Deferred

To report the outcomes and recommendations of the Task and Finish Group on ‘The Impact of the Intensive Poultry Industry on Human Health and Wellbeing'.  The committee will be invited to consider the outcomes from the task and finish group and to decide if the recommendations should be submitted to the Cabinet.

Decision Maker: Health, Care and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 22/07/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Ben Baugh, Simon Cann

Notice of decision: 12/07/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


25/05/2022 - Children's Improvement Transformation Funding

To review of Transformation Funding ahead of Cabinet decision for Tranche Two funding in July

Decision Maker: Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 21/06/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Darryl Freeman, Jean Saunders, Bart Popelier

Notice of decision: 25/05/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


09/05/2022 - Special Educational Needs and Disabilities - Autism provision and nurture hubs

It was requested that further detail be presented to a the scrutiny committee on the increasing provision offered for children with autism.

The report will focus on:

·       Details of the service and preparations for changes coming from Central Government;

·       Challenges going forward with upcoming guidance from Government;

·       Challenges facing SEND more broadly;

·       The potential risks of an Ofsted inspection on SEND and how prepared the service is for that.

Decision Maker: Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 17/05/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Les Knight

Notice of decision: 09/05/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


22/04/2022 - UK Shared Prosperity Fund Investment Plan

To accept and seek approval to spend the £20,000 of capacity funding offered by government to support the development of the UK Shared Prosperity Investment Plan.

Decision Maker: Cabinet member environment and economy

Decision due date: 07/11/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Roger Allonby

Notice of decision: 22/04/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


19/04/2022 - Corporate Parenting Strategy Update

To provide an update on the corporate parenting strategy, with a focus on leaving care and preparing for adulthood.

Decision Maker: Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 17/05/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Ruth Madembo

Notice of decision: 19/04/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


04/04/2022 - Investment in Children's Transformation -

Oversight of transformation spend

Decision Maker: Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 26/04/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Darryl Freeman

Notice of decision: 04/04/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


17/03/2022 - Update on Planning Service

To update Members on a service update on Planning

Decision Maker: General scrutiny committee

Decision due date: 21/03/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Florence Churchill

Notice of decision: 17/03/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


15/03/2022 - Impact of the pandemic on the mental health and well-being of pupils in schools

The purpose of this paper is to report to members the impact of the pandemic on the mental health and well-being of children in our education system – including both the statutory aspects (i.e., schools and colleges) and non-statutory (i.e. pre-school) elements.

Decision Maker: Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 22/03/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Ceri Morgan

Notice of decision: 15/03/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


14/03/2022 - A report by NHS England and NHS Improvement on Dental Provision in Herefordshire as of March 2022.

To consider a report by NHS England, NHS Improvement Commissioning Team Managers and Consultants in Public Dental Health, concerning oral health and dental provision in Herefordshire.

Decision Maker: Health and Wellbeing Board

Decision due date: 28/03/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Simon Cann

Notice of decision: 14/03/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


14/03/2022 - Health and Wellbeing Board Work Plan 2022/23

To approve the Health and Wellbeing Board work plan for 2022/23

Decision Maker: Health and Wellbeing Board

Decision due date: 28/03/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Amy Pitt

Notice of decision: 14/03/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


08/03/2022 - Children and Young People' Improvement Plan - Progress Update

To provide an update to Children and Young People's scrutiny committee on the progress made in the delivery of the Children and Young People' Improvement Plan

Decision Maker: Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 26/04/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Bart Popelier, Darryl Freeman, Jean Saunders

Notice of decision: 08/03/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


08/03/2022 - Annual Governance Statement -action plan update for March 2022    Item Deferred

Based on the final version of the Annual Governance Statement agree in September 2021 an action plan has been formed based on continuous improvement requirements. This report provides a review of the actions as of March 2022.

Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee

Decision due date: 15/03/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Natalia Silver

Notice of decision: 08/03/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


08/03/2022 - impact of the pandemic on the mental health and well-being of pupils in schools

To provide Children and Young People scrutiny committed with an update and seek any recommendations that the commitee wish to make to ascertain if there there are additional support mechanisms that the local authority could consider.

Decision Maker: Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 22/03/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Ceri Morgan

Notice of decision: 08/03/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


08/03/2022 - Internal Audit 1st quarter Plan 2022-23 and Internal Audit Charter    Item Deferred

Internal Audit 1st quarter Plan 2022-23
To be assured that the level and range of activity within the proposed 1st quarter internal audit plan is sufficient to provide assurance over the Council’s corporate governance arrangements and provides appropriate coverage of key business objectives, associated risks, and risk management processes.

To ensure the council complies with recommended best practice as set out in the PSIAS.

Internal Audit Charter
To approve the internal audit charter for the period 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023.

To ensure compliance with good practice as set out in the International Professional Practices Framework of the Institute of Internal Auditors and the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards (PSIAS) and the CIPFA Local Government Application Note.

Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee

Decision due date: 15/03/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Andrew Lovegrove, Sonya Morris

Notice of decision: 08/03/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


08/02/2022 - Appointment of Corporate Director, Community Wellbeing

To make the appointment to the post of Corporate Director, Community Wellbeing

Decision Maker: Employment Panel

Decision due date: 24/02/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Tracey Sampson

Notice of decision: 08/02/2022

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  - view reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Information related to an individual


08/02/2022 - Herefordshire's Physical Activity Strategy

To approve Herefordshire's physical activity strategy

Decision Maker: Health and Wellbeing Board

Decision due date: 28/03/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Kristan Pritchard

Notice of decision: 08/02/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/01/2022 - Recruitment of Director of Governance and Law

To agree the recruitment arrangements for the post of Director of Governance and Law

Decision Maker: Employment Panel

Decision due date: 15/02/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Tracey Sampson

Notice of decision: 31/01/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


26/01/2022 - SACRE Budget 2022/23

To note the budget for SACRE 2022/23.

Decision Maker: Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education (SACRE)

Decision due date: 11/03/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Simon Cann, Alison Naylor

Notice of decision: 26/01/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


20/01/2022 - Childrens performance report

To provide an update to the the committee on the children's performance.

Decision Maker: Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 22/02/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Sharmain Lawrence

Notice of decision: 20/01/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


17/01/2022 - External audit progress update

To provide the committee with a progress update of the work being undertaken by the external auditor, Grant Thornton.

Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee

Decision due date: 25/01/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Josie Rushgrove

Notice of decision: 17/01/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


06/01/2022 - Anti Fraud and Corruption annual report

To provide an annual update to the committee on counter fraud activity.

Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee

Decision due date: 25/01/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Josie Rushgrove

Notice of decision: 06/01/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


04/01/2022 - Annual Governance Statement 2020-21 Actions

Based on the final version of the Annual Governance Statement agree in September 2021 an action plan has been formed based on continuous improvement requirements. This report provides a half year review of the actions.
The report also outlines future arrangements for producing the annual governance statement.

Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee

Decision due date: 25/01/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Natalia Silver

Notice of decision: 04/01/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


04/01/2022 - Pay Policy Statement

To recommend the 2022 pay policy statement to full council for approval and publication.

Decision Maker: Employment Panel, Council

Decision due date: 11/02/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Tracey Sampson

Notice of decision: 04/01/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


15/12/2021 - 2022/23 budget setting

To seek the views of the children and young people scrutiny committee on the budget proposals for 2022/23 as they relate to the remit of the committee.

Decision Maker: Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 11/01/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Josie Rushgrove

Notice of decision: 15/12/2021

Anticipated restriction: Open


08/11/2021 - Annual report on code of conduct

To enable the committee to be assured that high standards of conduct continue to be promoted
and maintained. To provide an overview of how the arrangements for dealing with complaints are
working together with views from the latest standards panel sampling review.

Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee

Decision due date: 25/01/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Claire Ward

Notice of decision: 08/11/2021

Anticipated restriction: Open


24/06/2021 - Youth Justice Plan 2021 - 2022

To endorse the Youth Justice Plan 2021/22 for approval by full Council and consider whether there are any comments the committee would wish to make that would inform the production of the Plan for 2022/23.

The Youth Justice Plan forms part of the council's budget and policy framework and is reserved to full council to approve.

The plan is produced on an annual basis on behalf of Herefordshire, Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin and Worcestershire councils. The basic plan preparation is undertaken by the West Mercia Youth Justice Service according to the deadlines and content requirements set by the Youth Justice Board for England and Wales (YJB).

The plan sets out how youth justice services across West Mercia are structured and resourced and identified key actions to address identified risks to service delivery and improvement.

Under section 40 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998, each council has a duty to produce a plan setting out how youth justice services in their area are provided and funded and how the youth offending service for the area is funded and composed, the plan is submitted to the YJB.

Decision Maker: Council

Decision due date: 22/09/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Darryl Freeman

Notice of decision: 24/06/2021

Anticipated restriction: Open


06/11/2020 - Executive response to the tree strategy and hedgehog protection motions

To approve the cabinet member response to the Tree Strategy resolution that was passed by council at the meeting of full council on 17 July 2020.

To approve the cabinet member response to the Decline in Hedgehog population resolution that was unanimously supported at the meeting of full council on 9 October 2020.

To approve the development of a Nature Strategy to enhance and protect biodiversity across the Council's operations

Decision Maker: Cabinet member environment and economy

Decision due date: 30/11/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Ben Boswell

Notice of decision: 06/11/2020

Anticipated restriction: Open


05/03/2020 - Health and wellbeing board review and suggested amendments to the constitution

To consider the suggested amendments to the council’s constitution proposed by the health and wellbeing board for recommendation to Council.

Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee

Decision due date: 16/06/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Ben Baugh

Notice of decision: 05/03/2020

Anticipated restriction: Open


28/02/2020 - Recommendation of the agreed syllabus

To recommend to the local authority an agreed Religious Education syllabus for Herefordshire.

Decision Maker: Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education (SACRE)

Decision due date: 13/03/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Matthew Evans

Notice of decision: 28/02/2020

Anticipated restriction: Open


03/02/2020 - Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care System (ICS) outcomes framework

To consider the proposed approach and the draft ICS system level outcomes framework for Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Decision Maker: Health and Wellbeing Board

Decision due date: 20/04/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Ben Baugh

Notice of decision: 03/02/2020

Anticipated restriction: Open


23/01/2020 - Health and Wellbeing Board Review and Future Working

To approve the outcomes of the health and wellbeing board review and to consider future working arrangements including membership, the vision, priorities and cross-cutting themes.  Any consequential changes to the council’s constitution will be reported to the audit and governance committee for it to consider prior to any recommendations being made to Council.

Decision Maker: Health and Wellbeing Board

Decision due date: 10/02/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Amy Pitt

Notice of decision: 23/01/2020

Anticipated restriction: Open


23/01/2020 - Updates to the Herefordshire Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education (SACRE) constitution

To consider and approve changes to the SACRE constitution.

Decision Maker: Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education (SACRE)

Decision due date: 13/03/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Matthew Evans

Notice of decision: 23/01/2020

Anticipated restriction: Open


17/12/2019 - Better Care Fund Quarter 2 and Quarter 3 report 2019/20

To review the better care fund 2019/20 quarter two and quarter three national performance reports, as per the requirements of the programme.

Decision Maker: Health and Wellbeing Board

Decision due date: 10/02/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Amy Pitt

Notice of decision: 17/12/2019

Anticipated restriction: Open


21/10/2019 - Director of Public Health Annual Report

To inform the Health and Wellbeing Board of the publication of the independent report of the Director of Public Health.
To recommend that the Health and Wellbeing Board supports the implementation of the recommendations of the report.

Decision Maker: Health and Wellbeing Board

Decision due date: 09/12/2019

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Rebecca Howell-Jones

Notice of decision: 21/10/2019

Anticipated restriction: Open


21/10/2019 - Draft SACRE Annual Report for the Academic Year September 2018 – July 2019

To approve the draft SACRE Annual Report for the academic year September 2018 to July 2019.

Decision Maker: Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education (SACRE)

Decision due date: 29/11/2019

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Matthew Evans

Notice of decision: 21/10/2019

Anticipated restriction: Open


26/03/2019 - Better care fund quarter 4 report 2018/19

To review the Better care fund (BCF) 18/19 quarter 4 performance report

Decision Maker: Health and Wellbeing Board

Decision due date: 08/07/2019

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Amy Pitt

Notice of decision: 26/03/2019

Anticipated restriction: Open