To agree to join the NPP to provide multiple options of cashless parking providers for all council pay and display car parks and on-street.

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

The contractor has identified some additional small areas of land which need to be included in the land take should a CPO be necessary. These are additional to the already agreed land from the December 2025 cabinet decision.

This report seeks approval from the Cabinet Member for Roads and Regulatory Services to adopt a revised private rented sector enforcement framework in preparation for the commencement of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025.
The report proposes the adoption of a Justice for Tenants (JFT) Housing Enforcement Policy, a standalone JFT Civil Penalty Policy and matrix, and updated standard HMO licence conditions, together with approval to enter into a JFT support contract (subject to legal review and agreement) to support implementation.
The purpose of the report is to ensure the Council is legally compliant, operationally ready and able to deliver consistent, transparent and defensible enforcement of housing standards and landlord legislation from 1 May 2026.

Purchase of 4 flats in Hereford city for use as temporary accommodation.

To award a 12 month contract to Rainbow Care Solutions Ltd to deliver a Discharge to Assess (D2A) Reablement Service in Herefordshire from 1 June 2026 until 31 May 2027, with an option to extend for an additional period of up to 12 months (potentially until 31 May 2028).

To appoint The Occupational Therapy Service to deliver the OT Assessment Service: Blue Badge and Concessionary Travel Schemes in Herefordshire for a period of 12 months, at a maximum cost of £74,999.

To provide a food voucher of up to £15 per school holiday week per child that are eligible for free school meals. The £15 food voucher will cover one weeks during the May Half Term Holiday period. The total cost is estimated to be £69,000.00

To award Pick Everard the contract for the Condition Surveys at various schools in Herefordshire, following a successful tender via Procure Partnerships PCR2015 Professional Services Framework completed in January 2026.

To approve the expenditure of up to £83,573.60 for services, which includes a contingency of up to £7,597.60.

To approve the expenditure of up to £3,798.80 for professional fees.

(a) A public path diversion order, for definitive footpath CD27 in the
parish of Cradley, is made in accordance with section 257 of the
Town and Country Planning Act 1990, as shown in the draft order
and plan TCPA107 in Appendix 1 attached to this report to enable
development granted planning permission P251300/F for the
proposed erection of new self-build detached dwelling and garage
within the residential curtilage of existing house and;
(b) In the event that there are no un-withdrawn objections to the formal
advertising of the order, it is then confirmed.
(c) If sustained objections are received, the matter can be passed to
the Secretary of State for a decision.

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 4 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 a No Goods Vehicles Exceeding 7.5 Tonnes (Except for Access) restriction on Various Roads, Herefordshire.

The proposal plan is included as Appendix A.

Officers have taken the decision to postpone any determination on the proposed Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) until further evidence has been received by the Highway Authority.

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 accept a capital grant of £2,899,500 and a revenue grant of £22,548 and to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which sets out the agreed working relationship between Herefordshire Council and
the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government regarding the administration and delivery of the fourth round of the Local Authority
Housing Fund – (LAHF 4).

To report the provisional financial outturn position for 2025/26 for revenue and capital budgets, subject to external audit. The results for 2025/26 report a balanced revenue outturn position after the use of reserves and implementation of recovery plan actions.

To provide an update on the status of corporate risks at the end of Quarter 4 2025/26 (March 2026) and provide assurance that risks are being managed effectively across the council.

To approve the renewal of the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement subscription.

For the Section 38 Agreement for the development East of the A49 at Holmer for Crest Nicholson Midlands to be signed and sealed by an authorised officer on behalf of Herefordshire Council.

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

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

To approve the allocation of up to £76,967 from the CRF to provide applicants who are experiencing crisis, or at risk of crisis, with access to resilience services for a period of 12 months.

The funded services will deliver accessible advice and practical support, aligned to the CRF definition of crisis as a circumstance of pressing need requiring immediate action to prevent or address negative outcomes. This includes a focus on urgent financial shocks such as loss of income, escalating debt, housing instability, or difficulty meeting essential household costs

Award the contract to Granicus-Firmstep LTD for the provision of
GovServices Essentials for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for up to 12 months in line with GCloud 14 framework terms.

To transfer two areas of land, each approx. 10 sq m, to a housing association at nil cost to enable the boundary of their adjacent site to align with individual housing unit plots
Two housing unit plots have encroached, and boundary fences had been erected, on Council owned land at Mabel’s Furlong Public Open Space, Ledury.
In each case the Council owned land that has been enclosed is a small area that was formerly part of a hedge line, which had not been maintained and was of minimal utility or benefit to the public open space. The disposal of these land parcels does not adversely impact on the remainder of the public open space.
As the value of the land parcels is nominal, it is not considered cost effective to obtain a formal valuation, and requiring payment of a nominal sum from the housing association is considered to be an unjustifiable administrative burden to both the council the housing association

To serve a provisional TPO

To agree to vote in favour of the Herefordshire County Business Improvement District (HCBID) for the second, five year term (2026 – 2031).

To update on delivery of the shared commitments, priorities and outcomes described within the Herefordshire and Worcestershire (HW) Integrated care strategy during 2025/26.

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.

The purpose of this report is to seek Cabinet approval for the adoption of a new Parking Strategy for Herefordshire. This report presents the new Parking Strategy, which sets out the Council’s long-term vision, principles and priorities for parking across Herefordshire. The strategy is intended to guide decision-making, investment, and operational practice for both on-street and off-street parking, ensuring that parking plays a supportive role within the wider transport network rather than operating in isolation.
The strategy has been developed to align with the Local Transport Plan, the Council Plan and other relevant corporate and place-based priorities. It recognises the role parking plays in supporting town centres, tourism, freight and servicing, enabling access for disabled users and residents, and creating safe and attractive public spaces. It also reflects the increasing importance of integrating parking with sustainable travel choices, technological innovation, and efficient asset management.

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

To report the provisional financial outturn position for 2025/26 for revenue and capital budgets, subject
to external audit.

To review performance for Quarter 4 (Q4) 2025/26 and to report the performance position across all Directorates for this period.

To seek approval for the allocation of Basic Need Capital Grant funding to support the expansion of John Masefield High School and Weobley High School in order to meet future demand for additional secondary school places.

To approve expenditure within the capital building improvement programme 2026-2029

To adopt the new carbon management plan for the period 2026/27 to 2030/31

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 update the Highway Maintenance Plan, which sets out the reasonable system of inspection and repair that will
be deployed by the Council to ensure that it meets its duty to maintain all publicly maintainable highways.

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

To approve the scoping and construction of solar car ports at Plough Lane