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.

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

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.

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.

Following a site audit, assessment and consultation with the Statutory Consultees, a new speed limit order is not considered an appropriate course of action as it is felt that the current speed limit is appropriate for the section of road under investigation and there is a lack of local support for the proposal.

Considering no objections have been made as part of the Formal (Statutory) Consultation and Notice of Proposal stages, a new Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) be introduced under Section 84 and Part IV of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and the Traffic Management Act 2004 the effect of which will be to implement a 50mph speed limit on the A438 between Winforton and Rhydspence.

Considering no objections have been made as part of the Formal (Statutory) Consultation and Notice of Proposal stages, a new Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) be introduced under Sections 1, 2 and 3 of Part I and Part IV of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the effect of which will be to introduce additional waiting and stopping restrictions at Goodrich School, Kerne Bridge and Symonds Yat East.

Considering no objections have been raised during the Formal (Statutory) Consultation and Notice of Proposal Stages, 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 which will be to introduce additional No Waiting at Any Time (Double Yellow Line) restrictions on the B4352 and its junctions with the C1196 at Madley Village.

Considering no objections have been made as part of the Formal (Statutory) Consultation and Notice of Proposal stages, a new Traffic Order (TO) be introduced under Section 84 and Part IV of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and the Traffic Management Act 2004 the effect of which will be to implement a south easterly extension to the existing 30mph speed limit on the B4352 at Madley Village.

Consideration has been given to the receipt of seven 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 in the Eign Hill Ward, Hereford.

Consideration has been given to the receipt of nine objections arising from the formal Notice of Proposal for the above titled order. In light of the receipt of these objections, for the reasons as set out below, it is recommended that a new Traffic Regulation Order be implemented, whilst scaling back on the Permit Parking restrictions proposed during the Notice of Proposal. The effect of the new Traffic Regulation Order will be to introduce No Waiting at Any Time restrictions on Alton Street, Alton Road and Camp Road, Ross-on-Wye.

Considering no objections have been made as part of the Formal (Statutory) Consultation and Notice of Proposal stages, a new Speed Limit Order be introduced under Section 84 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 the effect of which will be to implement a 30mph speed limit on the A4110 and the U93401 at its junction with the A4110 at Canon Pyon.

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 to fund up to £663,296.50 of Section 106 monies for “Education” (Primary) for the provision of extension and internal alterations at Ashfield Park Primary School, Redhill Road, Hereford, HR2 5AU.

To award a contract (Works Order 9) to Tarmac Trading Ltd using the Council’s Highways and Public Realm Schemes Framework, to the initial value of £325,036.03.
for surface dressing preparation works on C roads across the county, as set out in Appendix 1. To authorise a contingency of £32,503.60

To award a contract (Works Order 8) to Tarmac Trading Ltd using the Council’s Highways and Public Realm Schemes Framework, to the initial value of £65,260.41 for surface dressing preparation works on C roads across the county, as set out in Appendix 1. To authorise a contingency of £6,526.04.

To award a contract to MF Freeman Ltd using Lot 2 of the Council’s NEC 4 Framework Agreement, to the initial value of £194,666.25 to remove 10 existing timber footbridge structures on the Public Rights of Way network and replace them with new steel beamed, timber footbridges and to carry out works at a further site on the Public Rights of Way network to install a new section of steps and handrails, as set out in Appendix 1. In addition, to authorise a contingency of £5,333.75.

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

Award a contract to SC Joseph Limited for Roofing and Guttering
Improvement Works at Lady Hawkins Leisure Centre, Kington, following a successful tender on the Council’s procurement portal.

Approve the expenditure of up to £45,953.38 for the works, which includes a contingency of up to £4,177.58.

Approve the expenditure of up to £2,088.79 for internal and external
professional fees.

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

To endorse the Education Strategy

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.

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.

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

To consider and approve the Marches Forward Partnership Prospectus

To meet the revised mandatory Government housing targets Ross has been identified as a location that could provide additional housing numbers. This masterplan work will identify the long term growth potential of Ross on Wye and ensure that any infrastructure and other services requirements to deliver this growth and growth beyond the current plan period are captured.

The is work will be funded from the revenue monies the council has allocated to support increased Housing Delivery.

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.

The Tenant has provided evidence that the sub-letting has been negotiated between the parties and has provided full Heads of Terms. The head lease between the Landlord and its Tenant requires that consent for the Tenant’s sub-lettings is not to be unreasonably withheld.

- An infrastructure upgrade is required to provide superfast fibre broadband to some private residences in the area.
- Airband approached Herefordshire Council for permission to install a telegraph pole on Council owned land to facilitate Airband’s fibre broadband roll out.
- Herefordshire Council’s Legal Services reviewed Airband’s standard wayleave agreement and amendments were agreed to Herefordshire Council Legal Service’s satisfaction.

- An infrastructure upgrade is required to allow the installation of EV charging points at this location.
- NGED have requested that a wayleave agreement be entered into to ensure that they have rights to access the cables in the future.

Decision to fund up to £210,924.79 of Section 106 monies for “Education” (Primary & Secondary) for building improvement and ancillary works Kingstone Academy Trust, Kingstone, Hereford HR2 9HJ.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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