Decisions
12/05/2026 - Q4 2025/26 Budget Report
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.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 21/05/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Rachael Sanders, Stacey Carter
Notice of decision: 12/05/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
12/05/2026 - Risk Management Update Quarter 4 2025-26
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.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 25/06/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Rachael Sanders
Notice of decision: 12/05/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
11/05/2026 - Microsoft Enterprise Agreement subscription
To approve the renewal of the Microsoft
Enterprise Agreement subscription.
Decision Maker: Cabinet member finance and corporate services
Decision due date: 01/06/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Ed Garcez
Notice of decision: 11/05/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
08/05/2026 - Section 38 Agreement for the development East of the A49 at Holmer for Crest Nicholson Midlands ref: 11168 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Officer Decisions - Economy and Enviroment
Decision published: 11/05/2026
Effective from: 08/05/2026
Decision:
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.
Lead officer: Fiona Miles
08/05/2026 - Establish a new Alternative Provision Centre capital spend
To approve the spend of the capital allocation
to establish a new Alternative Provision Centre
Decision Maker: Cabinet member community services and assets
Decision due date: 04/06/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Quentin Mee
Notice of decision: 01/05/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
08/05/2026 - Allocating the Climate and Nature Reserve Phase 2 (Previously a key decision)
To Allocate the balance of the Climate and
Nature Reserve for the delivery of projects which will positively
impact the climate and natural environment of Herefordshire to the
benefit of all who reside in the county.
Decision Maker: Corporate Director – Economy & Environment
Decision due date: 30/05/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Richard Vaughan
Notice of decision: 12/08/2025
Anticipated restriction: Open
08/05/2026 - National Parking Platform (NPP)
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.
Decision Maker: Cabinet member roads and regulatory services
Decision due date: Before 26/05/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Michael Barnes
Notice of decision: 13/03/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
Explanation of anticipated restriction:
N/A
30/04/2026 - Decision to allocate up to £76,967 to provide resilience services as part of the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) ref: 11165 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Director of Public Health
Decision published: 07/05/2026
Effective from: 30/04/2026
Decision:
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
Lead officer: Nikki Stroud
17/03/2026 - Procurement of CRM ref: 11133 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Chief Digital Information Officer
Decision published: 07/05/2026
Effective from: 17/03/2026
Decision:
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.
Lead officer: Kelly Watts
29/04/2026 - Transfer of land at Mabels Furlong, Ledbury ref: 11164 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Commercial and Investment Manager
Decision published: 07/05/2026
Effective from: 29/04/2026
Decision:
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
Lead officer: Michelle Chadd
26/04/2026 - To make provisional Tree Preservation Order 708 Walnut Tree Cottage Pembridge ref: 11163 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Officer Decisions - Economy and Enviroment
Decision published: 07/05/2026
Effective from: 26/04/2026
Decision:
To serve a provisional TPO
Lead officer: Ruth Jackson
07/05/2026 - Family Friendly Leave Policy ref: 11153 Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
To approve the Family Friendly Leave policy.
Decision Maker: Chief executive
Decision published: 07/05/2026
Effective from: 15/05/2026
Decision:
That: a) The Family Friendly Leave Policy, Appendix 1 is approved.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Leanne Edwards
06/05/2026 - Herefordshire County Business Improvement District (HCBID) - Second Term Ballot
To agree to vote in favour of the
Herefordshire County Business Improvement District (HCBID) for the
second, five year term (2026 – 2031).
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 16/07/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Nadine Kinsey
Notice of decision: 06/05/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
05/05/2026 - Integrated Care Strategy Delivery Updates
To update on delivery of the shared
commitments, priorities and outcomes described within the
Herefordshire and Worcestershire (HW) Integrated care strategy
during 2025/26.
Decision Maker: Health and Wellbeing Board
Decision due date: 18/05/2026
Lead officer: Ben Baugh, Mohamed Essoussi
Notice of decision: 05/05/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
24/03/2026 - Fivium Renewal ref: 11160 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Director of Governance and Legal Services
Decision published: 30/04/2026
Effective from: 24/03/2026
Decision:
To award a contract to Fivium for the
provision of a case management system for complaints and
information requests for a period of two years at a total cost of
£62,016.00.
Lead officer: Tilly Page
17/04/2026 - Granting a wayleave to Zzoomm plc in connection with the installation and maintenance of electronic telecommunications apparatus for the provision of broadband at The Hub, Symonds Street, Hereford HR1 2HA ref: 11159 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Commercial and Investment Manager
Decision published: 30/04/2026
Effective from: 17/04/2026
Decision:
Granting a wayleave to Zzoomm plc in
connection with the installation and
maintenance of electronic telecommunications apparatus for the
provision of broadband at The Hub, Symonds Street, Hereford HR1
2HA
• The property is leased to Accordia Trust (Barrs Court
School) and they require connection to full fibre broadband.
• The wayleave is necessary in order to complete installation
of full fibre network to The Hub.
Lead officer: Michelle Chadd
28/04/2026 - HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL PUBLIC FOOTPATH CD28, CRADLEY (TEMPORARY CLOSURE) ORDER 2026 SECTION 14 (1) ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 (AS AMENDED) ref: 11158 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Group Manager - Streetscene, Public Rights of Way and Traffic Management
Decision published: 30/04/2026
Effective from: 28/04/2026
Decision:
To authorise the making of a Temporary
Footpath Closure Order served under section 14(1) of the Road
Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to require a temporary closure of CD28,
Cradley planned to be effective for a period of 6 months commencing
7 May 2026.
Lead officer: Leigh Whitehouse
27/04/2026 - Highways Act 1980, Section 119 Proposed Public Path Diversion Order Footpath KS31 in the Parish of Kingstone to be known as Footpath AN32 Allensmore ref: 11157 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Group Manager - Streetscene, Public Rights of Way and Traffic Management
Decision published: 30/04/2026
Effective from: 27/04/2026
Decision:
(a) A public path diversion order, for
definitive footpath KS31 in the parish of Kingstone, is made in
accordance with section 119 of the Highways Act 1980, as shown in
the draft order and plan D573 in Appendix 1 attached to this report
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.
Lead officer: Leigh Whitehouse
28/04/2026 - HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL PUBLIC FOOTPATH ZK10, ROSS ON WYE (TEMPORARY CLOSURE) ORDER 2026 SECTION 14 (1) ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 (AS AMENDED) ref: 11156 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Group Manager - Streetscene, Public Rights of Way and Traffic Management
Decision published: 30/04/2026
Effective from: 28/04/2026
Decision:
To authorise the making of a Temporary
Footpath Closure Order served under section 14(1) of the Road
Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to require a temporary closure of ZK10,
Ross on Wye planned to be effective for a period of 6 weeks
commencing 7 May 2026.
Lead officer: Leigh Whitehouse
23/04/2026 - Decision to not introduce a Prohibition of Motor Vehicles (Pedestrian & Cycle Zone) with associated parking changes in Corn Square, Leominster ref: 11155 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Group Manager - Streetscene, Public Rights of Way and Traffic Management
Decision published: 30/04/2026
Effective from: 23/04/2026
Decision:
Following an informal engagement exercise, the
introduction of a pedestrian and cycle zone on Corn Square,
together with the associated parking restriction changes is not
considered an appropriate course of action.
Lead officer: Leigh Whitehouse
27/04/2026 - Churchill House Window Replacement ref: 11154 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Service Director Economy and Growth
Decision published: 30/04/2026
Effective from: 27/04/2026
Decision:
Decision to award contract to SC Joseph Ltd
and approve the expenditure of up to £88,940.50 for the
refurbishment of existing timber sash sliding windows at Churchill
House, Venns Lane, HR1 1DE, following a successful tender on the
Council’s procurement portal.
Approve the expenditure of up to £85,940.50 for the works
delivered by
S C Joseph Ltd, which includes a contingency of up to
£7,585.50.
Approve the expenditure of up to £3,000 for internal and
external professional fees.
Authority is delegated to the Capital Project Manager from
the
Service Director of Economy and Growth 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.
Lead officer: Katie Ainsworth
30/04/2026 - Strategic Housing:Three-year Capital Programme 2026/27- 2028/29 ref: 11136 Recommendations Approved
To approve the capital budget allocated to
Strategic Housing through the Council’s capital programme to
meet the immediate housing need of vulnerable groups and provide
grant assistance to property owners to bring empty properties back
into use.
Decision Maker: Cabinet member economy and growth
Decision published: 30/04/2026
Effective from: 09/05/2026
Decision:
a) The Cabinet Member for Economy and Growth approves the spend of £4.1 million for Strategic Housing capital projects over the next three years.
b) Authority is delegated to the Corporate Director, Community Wellbeing to take all operational decisions and allow flexibility in the use of the budget to meet identified immediate housing need with the parameters of this report.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Hannah McSherry
30/04/2026 - Hereford Western Bypass Phase One – Assessment Criteria (formerly known as Hereford Western Bypass Phase One – Decision Criteria) ref: 11152 Recommendations Approved
To seek approval from Cabinet on the set of criteria from the Phase One Full Business Case which will be used to assist Cabinet in its assessment of the scheme; and to set out the scheme requirements which need to be in place before the start of construction. This will assist Cabinet in considering their decision to release funding, appoint the preferred contractor and begin construction of Phase One.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision published: 30/04/2026
Effective from: 08/05/2026
Decision:
That:
a) Cabinet adopts the recommended assessment criteria from the Full Business Case that will be used to help evaluate the Phase One scheme; and
b) Cabinet accepts the pre-construction requirements that are to be met.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Scott Tompkins
29/04/2026 - Herefordshire's Better Care Plan 2026-27
To update Health and Wellbeing Board members
on Herefordshire’s Better Care Fund (BCF) Plan 2026-27 and
seek formal Health and Wellbeing Board approval.
Decision Maker: Health and Wellbeing Board
Decision due date: 13/07/2026
Lead officer: Marie Gallagher
Notice of decision: 29/04/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
28/04/2026 - Travel Plan Strategy
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.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 24/09/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Ffion Horton
Notice of decision: 25/04/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
28/04/2026 - Herefordshire Parking Strategy 2026 - 2041
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.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 16/07/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Ffion Horton
Notice of decision: 28/04/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
27/04/2026 - Relocation of Herefordshire Pupil Referral Units Capital Spend
To approve the spend of the capital allocation
to relocate Herefordshire Pupil Referral Units onto a single
site.
Decision Maker: Cabinet member community services and assets
Decision due date: 04/06/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Quentin Mee
Notice of decision: 27/04/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
20/04/2026 - Q4 2025/26 Budget Report
To report the provisional financial outturn
position for 2025/26 for revenue and capital budgets, subject
to external audit.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 21/05/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Rachael Sanders
Notice of decision: 20/04/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
20/04/2026 - Purchase of flats for temporary accommodation
Purchase of 4 flats in Hereford city for use
as temporary accommodation.
Decision Maker: Cabinet member adults, health and wellbeing
Decision due date: 15/05/2026
Wards affected: Hinton and Hunderton;
Lead officer: Hannah McSherry
Notice of decision: 20/04/2026
This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.
Reason for urgency:
This decision is urgent as the flats have not yet been advertised on the open market. The funding is available and the flats will reduce the use of expensive B&B / Chain Hotel accommodation.
Anticipated restriction: Open
02/04/2026 - Local Authority Housing Fund Round 4 - Grant Acceptance
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).
Decision Maker: Cabinet member adults, health and wellbeing
Decision due date: Before 13/05/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Hannah McSherry
Notice of decision: 02/04/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
02/04/2026 - Q4 Performance Report
To review performance for Quarter 4 (Q4)
2025/26 and to report the performance position across all
Directorates for this period.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 25/06/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Jessica Karia
Notice of decision: 02/04/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
10/03/2026 - Allocation of Basic Need Capital Grant for the Expansion of John Masefield High School and Weobley High School
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.
Decision Maker: Cabinet member community services and assets
Decision due date: 29/05/2026
Wards affected: Ledbury South; Weobley;
Lead officer: Quentin Mee
Notice of decision: 10/03/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
05/03/2026 - Property Services Estates Capital Building Improvement Programme 202629
To approve expenditure within the capital
building improvement programme 2026-2029
Decision Maker: Cabinet member community services and assets
Decision due date: 22/05/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Katie Ainsworth, Michael Griffin
Notice of decision: 05/03/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
04/03/2026 - Justice for Tenants (JFT) – Renters’ Rights Act 2025: Housing Enforcement, Civil Penalties and HMO Licensing
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.
Decision Maker: Cabinet member roads and regulatory services
Decision due date: Before 15/05/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Charles Yarnold
Notice of decision: 04/03/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
19/02/2026 - Carbon Management Plan 2026/27-2030/31
To adopt the new carbon management plan for
the period 2026/27 to 2030/31
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 21/05/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Gareth Ellis, Daniel Lenain
Notice of decision: 19/02/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
04/02/2026 - To extend the council’s current commissioned home care framework
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.
Decision Maker: Cabinet member adults, health and wellbeing
Decision due date: Before 26/06/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Helen Davies
Notice of decision: 04/02/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
30/01/2026 - Herefordshire Adult Social Care Prevention Strategy
The purpose of the report is to approve the
2026-2036 Herefordshire Adult Social Care Prevention
Strategy
Decision Maker: Cabinet member adults, health and wellbeing
Decision due date: 07/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: David Collyer
Notice of decision: 30/01/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
22/01/2026 - Update on the Phase 2 Phosphate Mitigation Schemes
To provide Cabinet with an update regarding
the Phosphate Mitigation Wetland schemes
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 25/06/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Roger Allonby, Gemma Dando, Scott Tompkins, Susan White
Notice of decision: 22/01/2026
Anticipated restriction: Open
05/12/2025 - Highway Maintenance Plan
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.
Decision Maker: Cabinet member local engagement and community resilience
Decision due date: 29/05/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Ed Bradford
Notice of decision: 05/12/2025
Anticipated restriction: Open
01/10/2025 - Adoption of Herefordshire Local Nature Recovery Strategy
To formally adopt the Herefordshire Local
Nature Recovery Strategy and accept associated government grant for
delivery.
Decision Maker: Cabinet member culture and Environment
Decision due date: 31/07/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Mandy Neill, Richard Vaughan
Notice of decision: 01/10/2025
Anticipated restriction: Open
22/05/2025 - Solar Car Ports at Plough Lane
To approve the scoping and construction of
solar car ports at Plough Lane
Decision Maker: Cabinet member culture and Environment
Decision due date: 01/07/2026
Wards affected: Central;
Lead officer: Katie Ainsworth, Richard Vaughan, Rosanna Willmott
Notice of decision: 22/05/2025
Anticipated restriction: Open
09/04/2025 - Capability and Ambition Fund 2025/26 allocation
The purpose of the report is to confirm what Herefordshire Council will deliver with the Capability and Ambition Fund grant
Decision Maker: Cabinet member transport and infrastructure
Decision due date: 08/05/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Ffion Horton, Scott Tompkins, Richard Vaughan
Notice of decision: 09/04/2025
Anticipated restriction: Open