Forward plan
Forward Plan 11 September 2026
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This document, known as the Forward Plan, sets out the decisions which are expected to be taken during the period covered by the Plan by either Cabinet as a whole, or by individual Cabinet Members. The Plan is updated regularly and is available on the Herefordshire Council website (www.herefordshire.gov.uk) and from Council Offices. This edition supersedes all previous editions.
The council must give at least 28 days’ notice of key decisions to be taken. A key decision is one which results in the council incurring expenditure or making savings of £500,000 or more, and/or is likely to be significant in terms of the strategic nature of the decision or its impact, for better or worse, on the amenity of the community or quality of service provided by the council to a significant number of people living or working in the locality affected.
Current cabinet members are listed below. For more information and links papers for Cabinet meetings please visit https://councillors.herefordshire.gov.uk/mgCommitteeDetails.aspx?ID=251
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Councillor Jonathan Lester |
Corporate Strategy and Budget (Leader of the Council) |
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Councillor Elissa Swinglehurst |
Culture and Environment (Deputy Leader of the Council) |
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Councillor Carole Gandy |
Adults, Health and Wellbeing |
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Councillor Ivan Powell |
Children and Young People |
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Councillor Harry Bramer |
Community Services and Assets |
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Councillor Graham Biggs |
Economy and Growth |
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Councillor Pete Stoddard |
Finance and Corporate Services |
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Councillor Barry Durkin |
Roads and Regulatory Services |
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Councillor Philip Price |
Transport and Infrastructure |
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Councillor Dan Hurcomb |
Local Engagement and Community Resilience |
Documents submitted in relation to each decision will be a formal report, which may include one or more appendices. Reports will usually be made available on the council website at least 5 clear working days before the date of the decision. Occasionally it will be necessary to exempt part or all of a decision report from publication due to the nature of the decision, for example if it relates to the commercial or business affairs of the council. Other documents may be submitted in advance of the decision being taken and will also be published on the website unless exempt.
To request a copy of a decision report or related documents please contact governancesupportteam@herefordshire.gov.uk or telephone 01432 261699.
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Cabinet decisions by date (Key and Non-key listed) | |
1. |
Hereford Bypass Phase One – Assessment Report New! Decision maker: Cabinet Decision due: 24 September 2026 Lead officer: Scott Tompkins Notice of proposed decision first published: 25/08/2026 This decision will be taken under urgency procedures. Reason for urgency: Anticipated restriction: Open - |
2. |
Herefordshire’s 2026-27 Section 75 agreement New! Decision maker: Cabinet Decision due: 24 September 2026 Lead officer: Nicola Williams Notice of proposed decision first published: 16/07/2026 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
3. |
Decision maker: Cabinet Decision due: 24 September 2026 Lead officer: Stacey Carter, Rachael Sanders Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/07/2026 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
4. |
Decision maker: Cabinet Decision due: 24 September 2026 Lead officer: Jessica Karia-Fitzgerald Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/07/2026 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
5. |
Risk Management Update Q1 2026/27 New! Decision maker: Cabinet Decision due: 24 September 2026 Lead officer: Stacey Carter, Rachael Sanders Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/07/2026 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
6. |
Early Help Task and Finish Group - final report New! Decision maker: Cabinet Decision due: 22 October 2026 Lead officer: Danial Webb Notice of proposed decision first published: 27/07/2026 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
7. |
Travel Plan Strategy New! Decision maker: Cabinet Decision due: 22 October 2026 Lead officer: Ffion Horton Notice of proposed decision first published: 25/04/2026 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
8. |
Update on the Phase 2 Phosphate Mitigation Schemes New! Decision maker: Cabinet Decision due: 22 October 2026 Lead officer: Gemma Dando, Richard Vaughan Notice of proposed decision first published: 22/01/2026 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
9. |
Decision maker: Cabinet Decision due: 26 November 2026 Lead officer: Stacey Carter, Rachael Sanders Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/07/2026 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
10. |
Risk Management Update Q2 2026/27 New! Decision maker: Cabinet Decision due: 26 November 2026 Lead officer: Stacey Carter, Rachael Sanders Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/07/2026 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
11. |
Recommissioning of Drugs & Alcohol Recovery Services New! Decision maker: Cabinet Decision due: 17 December 2026 Lead officer: Natalie Johnson-Stanley Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/06/2026 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
Cabinet Member Decisions (Key and Non Key decisions) | |
Portfolio: adults, health and wellbeing | |
12. |
Renewal of Access Group contract for Mosaic, Synergy and associated systems New! Decision maker: Cabinet member adults, health and wellbeing Decision due: 25 September 2026 Lead officer: Hilary Hall Notice of proposed decision first published: 28/07/2026 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
13. |
Herefordshire Care Home Partnerships Framework New! Decision maker: Cabinet member adults, health and wellbeing Decision due: Before 28 September 2026 Lead officer: Ros Murphy Notice of proposed decision first published: 26/05/2026 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
14. |
To re-commission the home care framework in Herefordshire New! Decision maker: Cabinet member adults, health and wellbeing Decision due: 21 October 2026 Lead officer: Sharon Amery Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/05/2026 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
15. |
Herefordshire Adult Social Care Prevention Strategy New! Decision maker: Cabinet member adults, health and wellbeing Decision due: 30 November 2026 Lead officer: David Collyer Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/01/2026 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
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To re-commission the Technology Enabled Care Service in Herefordshire New! Decision maker: Cabinet member adults, health and wellbeing Decision due: 3 December 2026 Lead officer: Sharon Amery Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/09/2026 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
Portfolio: children and young people | |
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Recommissioning of Family Help Service New! Decision maker: Cabinet member children and young people Decision due: 16 September 2026 Lead officer: Sandra Griffiths Notice of proposed decision first published: 23/07/2026 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
18. |
Decision maker: Cabinet member children and young people Decision due: 30 September 2026 Lead officer: Samantha Gregory, Jen Preece Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/09/2026 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
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Schools, Central School Services and Early Years Budget 2027/28 New! Decision maker: Cabinet member children and young people Decision due: 27 January 2027 Lead officer: Stacey Carter Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/07/2026 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
Portfolio: community services and assets | |
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Establish a new Alternative Provision Centre capital spend New! Decision maker: Cabinet member community services and assets Decision due: 14 October 2026 Lead officer: Quentin Mee Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/05/2026 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
21. |
Relocation of Herefordshire Pupil Referral Units Capital Spend New! Decision maker: Cabinet member community services and assets Decision due: 14 October 2026 Lead officer: Quentin Mee Notice of proposed decision first published: 27/04/2026 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
22. |
South Bank Close and Ivy Close Lease Arrangements New! Decision maker: Cabinet member community services and assets Decision due: Before 30 October 2026 Lead officer: Hannah McSherry Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/07/2026 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
Portfolio: economy and growth | |
23. |
Connect to Work Programme New! Decision maker: Cabinet member economy and growth Decision due: 30 September 2026 Lead officer: Alexia Heath Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/08/2026 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
24. |
Skills Bootcamps Herefordshire 2027/2028 Financial Year New! Decision maker: Cabinet member economy and growth Decision due: 30 September 2026 Lead officer: Alexia Heath Notice of proposed decision first published: 17/07/2026 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
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Merton Meadow Flood Alleviation Scheme New! Decision maker: Cabinet member economy and growth Decision due: 15 October 2026 Lead officer: Roger Allonby, Stephen Holland Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/09/2026 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
Portfolio: environment | |
Portfolio: finance and corporate services | |
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Public Notices New! Decision maker: Cabinet member finance and corporate services Decision due: 25 September 2026 Lead officer: Ed Bradford Notice of proposed decision first published: 20/05/2026 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
Portfolio: local engagement and community resilience | |
Portfolio: roads and regulatory services | |
27. |
Highway Infrastructure Asset Management Policy and Strategy New! Decision maker: Cabinet member roads and regulatory services Decision due: 30 October 2026 Lead officer: Mark Lewis Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/09/2026 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
28. |
Parking Enforcement Policy 2026 New! Decision maker: Cabinet member roads and regulatory services Decision due: 30 October 2026 Lead officer: Michael Barnes Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/09/2026 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
29. |
Procurement of Parking and Virtual Permitting Software New! Decision maker: Cabinet member roads and regulatory services Decision due: 30 October 2026 Lead officer: Michael Barnes Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/09/2026 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
Portfolio: transport and infrastructure | |
30. |
Passenger Transport Open Framework New! Decision maker: Cabinet member transport and infrastructure Decision due: 24 September 2026 Lead officer: David Land, Sarah Morris Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/08/2026 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
31. |
High Needs Budget 2027/28 New! Decision maker: Cabinet member children and young people Decision due: 29 March 2027 Lead officer: Stacey Carter Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/07/2026 Anticipated restriction: Open - |