Decision to grant a Licence for Alterations to land at Marden Primary Academy
• Marden Primary Academy has a 125 year lease from the council and the lease requires landlord’s consent to any alterations.

To award the Market Town Funding works in various Market Towns
(Works Order 3) contract to Tarmac Trading using the councils Highways
and Public Realm Schemes Framework, up to the value of £287,296.61
with an approved contingency of 10% to the value of £28,729.66

To award a contract (Works Order 46) to Tarmac Trading Ltd using the
Council’s Highways and Public Realm Schemes Framework, to the initial
value of £411,493.99 for resurfacing works and 10% contingency as set
out in Appendix 1.

To award a contract (Works Order 45) to Tarmac Trading Ltd using the
Council’s Highways and Public Realm Schemes Framework, to the initial
value of £547,444.78 for resurfacing works and 10% contingency as set out in Appendix 1.

To award a contract (Works Order 44) to Tarmac Trading Ltd using the
Council’s Highways and Public Realm Schemes Framework, to the initial
value of £436,921.86 for surface dressing preparation works and 10%
contingency on various classifications of roads across the county, as set out in Appendix 1.

This report seeks approval to recommission the Family Help Service through an open procurement process. The existing contract is due to end on 31 March 2027 and a recommissioned service is required to support the council's Family Help offer, deliver early intervention and prevention services, and improve outcomes for children, young people and families

To serve a provisional TPO

Award a contract to SC Joseph for the relocation of modular accommodation units from Peterchurch Primary school to Weobley High School, Weobley, Herefordshire, HR4 8ST, following a successful tender on the Council’s procurement portal.

Approve the expenditure of up to £235,585 for the works, which includes a contingency of up to £19,235

Approve the expenditure of up to £61,000 for internal and external
professional fees.

Responsibility for monitoring the Programme to be carried out by the Capital Project Manager within the budget.

Award a contract to Morris Vermaport (MV Lifts) Ltd for lift replacement
works at Town Hall, St Owens Street, Hereford. HR1 2PJ following a
successful tender exercise.

Approve the expenditure of up to £98,379.57 for the works.

Approve the expenditure of up to £6,886.56 for contingency

Approve the expenditure of up to £2,000 for internal and external
professional fees.

The Corporate Director, Economy and Environment approve the delegated authority to the Service Director to take all operational decisions relating to the award of contracts for the 2025-2028 Capital Programme.

Authority is delegated to the Capital Project Manager from the
Corporate Director of Economy and Environment to act as spend manager for the project. Responsibility for monitoring the remaining works to be carried out by the Capital Project Manager within the spend budget.

To approve the submission of a delivery plan to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for Skills Bootcamps funding of £1.5 million for the 2027/28 financial year.

To agree that Herefordshire Council will act as the accountable body for the management, administration and commissioning of the funding, once approved by DWP, including any subsequent Skills Bootcamps allocations awarded to the council.

To delegate to the Service Director for Economy and Growth and Service Director for Education, Skills and Learning, all operational decisions necessary to implement and deliver the programme, including the appointment of training provider(s) and the management of associated funding and contractual arrangements.

To approve Herefordshire’s section 75 agreement for 2026-27 with the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Commissioning Board (ICB) for up to five years in relation to the Better Care Fund.

To approve a variation to the contract between Herefordshire Council and Civica UK Limited for outsourced financial assessment services:

Increase contract value from £50,000 to £140,000

Approve additional spend of £90,000 to purchase further capacity on an invest to save basis

Enable delivery of approximately:
o 3,000 additional assessor hours
o 776 additional financial assessments

No changes are made to KPIs, contract term, or service specification beyond increased capacity.

Award a contract to Jackwolf Group Ltd for the works at Weobley Primary School, Herefordshire, following a successful tender on the Council’s procurement portal.

Approve the expenditure of up to £108,190.76 for the works, which includes a contingency of up to £9,835.52

Approve the expenditure of up to £12,294.41 for internal and external professional fees.

Responsibility for monitoring the programme to be carried out by the Capital Senior Project Manager within the spend budget.

Award a contract to J. Harper & Sons for the works at Lady Hawkins School,
Park View, Kington, Herefordshire, HR5 3AR, following a successful tender
on the Council’s procurement portal. The contract is for construction of a
new single-story accessible extension with associated external access works,
including internal and external platform lifts, together with internal
alterations and refurbishment to existing classrooms and ancillary
accommodation, including door widening and finishes upgrades.
Approve the expenditure of up to £711,593.87 for the works, which includes
a contingency of up to £46,552.87
Approve the expenditure of up to £38,804.60 for internal and external
professional fees.
Responsibility for monitoring the programme to be carried out by the Capital
Project Manager within the spend budget

Approve grant of access easement in favour of Spring Cottage, Brockhampton located on council owned land at Bromyard Downs
1. The land at Bromyard Downs is owned by the council who were approached some years ago by the National Trust, the owner of Spring Cottage to grant an access easement to provide safer access to the property
2. The terms agreed at the time included a consideration of £6,500, the transfer of responsibility for the construction, maintenance and repair of the access to the National Trust, all necessary statutory consents being obtained and the payment of the Council’s fees in the matter.
3. The grant of the easement will be advertised in line with statutory requirements for the disposal of legal interests in commons/public open space and the deed will be drafted by the legal team to ensure that the council’s position is fully protected
4. It is noted that the access has already been created by the National Trust for the benefit of the resident of its property and this Decision enables the formal legal process to be completed.

To approve the grant of a new lease in respect of Unit 28, Maylord Orchards Centre.
1. The tenant has negotiated a deal to renew their lease of Unit 28 Maylord Orchards Centre.
2. The Council’s letting agent has negotiated terms for the new lease and recommended renewing the tenant’s lease.
3. The Centre comprises multiple units, some of which have been vacant for some time and it is important that occupation levels are maximized so that the holding costs incurred by the Council are mitigated.
4. The Terms agreed leave the Tenant responsible for payment of the rent, landlord Service Charge, business rates, insurance, utilities and internal repairs.
5. The agreement aligns with the Management Plan January 2024.

Consideration has been given to the receipt of three objections arising from the formal Notice of Proposal for the above titled order. Notwithstanding the receipt of these objections, for the reasons as set out below, it is recommended that a new Traffic Regulation Order be implemented under Sections 1, 2 and 3 of Part I and Part IV of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as proposed in the Notice of Proposal. The effect of the Order will be to introduce additional No Waiting at Any Time (Double Yellow Line) restrictions on Various Roads within the vicinity of the Whitecross Service Road, Hereford.

To propose the High Needs Budget for 2027/28 to the Cabinet Member Children and Young People.

To approve School Forum’s recommended budget proposals for school budgets, central school
services and early years within the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) for 2027/28.

To provide an update on the status of corporate risks at the end of Quarter 2 2026/27 (September 2026) and
provide assurance that risks are being managed effectively across the council.

To report the forecast position for 2026/27 at Quarter 2 (September 2026), including explanation and analysis
of the drivers for the material budget variances, and to outline current and planned recovery activity to
reduce the forecast overspend.

To provide assurance that progress has been made towards delivery of the agreed revenue budget and
service delivery targets, and that the reasons for major variances are understood and are being
addressed to the cabinet’s satisfaction.

To report the forecast position for 2026/27 at Quarter 1 (June 2026), including explanation and analysis
of the drivers for the material budget variances, and to outline current and planned recovery activity to
reduce the forecast overspend.

To provide assurance that progress has been made towards delivery of the agreed revenue budget and
service delivery targets, and that the reasons for major variances are understood and are being
addressed to the cabinet’s satisfaction.

To provide an update on the status of corporate risks at the end of Quarter 1 2026/27 (June 2026) and
provide assurance that risks are being managed effectively across the council.

To approve Midland Hearts request to rescind their lease of South Bank Close and Ivy Close.

To approve the procurement of a new lease holder for these properties.

For the Section 278 Agreement for the highway improvements on Hereford Road, Ledbury for Bloor Homes to be signed and sealed by an authorised officer on behalf of Herefordshire Council.

To secure adopted publicly maintained highway works constructed to the proper standards for the benefit of the community.

To review performance for Quarter 1 (Q1) 2026/27 and to report the performance position across the council for this period.

To approve the spend of the High Needs Provision Capital Grant to extend our inclusion offer in
mainstream schools and increase places for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
(SEND)

To receive the report on the outcome of the Local Government Association Corporate Peer Challenge Progress Review, held on 28 May 2026, and to endorse the continued delivery of the council’s action plan in response to the original recommendations.

To approve the re-procurement of the Sensory Impairment Service for Herefordshire

To obtain approval to recommission drug and alcohol recovery services in Herefordshire for an initial five-year period (2028–2033), with the option to extend the contract by a further two years. (2033–2035).

This report is to confirm the work that will be delivered with the Active Travel Capital Fund that Herefordshire Council have received for 2026/27 financial year

To seek approval from Cabinet to award the construction contract to the preferred bidder and authorise spending against the capital budget to construct Phase One of the Hereford Bypass.

The purpose of this report is to present Cabinet with the outcome of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) Assessment and to approve Herefordshire's CQC Assurance improvement plan 2026-27

To approve the procurement of a new multi provider partnership framework for the provision of care home placements and related services. The Council is looking to formalise partnership arrangements for a minimum of 500-550 placements across all providers.
Estimated value of up to £320m across the framework term (maximum of 8 years).

To approve the decision to recommissioning of Children’s Rights & Advocacy and Independent Visitors Services

To approve a contract via a direct award process for the placing of public notices in newspapers circulating within Herefordshire.

To approve the recommissioning of domestic abuse services, via a competitive tendering process, commencing.

To approve the re-commissioning of the council's home care framework, called Services In Your Home (SIYH), in Herefordshire. The new SIYH framework needs to be operational by 1 May 2027.

To approve the spend of the capital allocation to establish a new Alternative Provision Centre

The purpose of this report is to seek Cabinet approval for an updated Travel Plan process for Herefordshire. The updated approach sets out a clearer, more consistent and outcome-focused process for the development, implementation and monitoring of travel plans across new developments, existing organisations and key trip-generating sites.

To approve the spend of the capital allocation to relocate Herefordshire Pupil Referral Units onto a single site.

To approve an extension to the council’s current commissioned home care framework for up to six months from 31 October 2026 to 30 April 2027.

The purpose of the report is to approve the 2026-2036 Herefordshire Adult Social Care Prevention Strategy

To provide Cabinet with an update regarding the Phosphate Mitigation Wetland schemes

To formally adopt the Herefordshire Local Nature Recovery Strategy and accept associated government grant for delivery.