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.

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.

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.

(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(b) In the event that there are no un-withdrawn objections to the formal advertising of the order, it is then confirmed.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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 exercise those powers reserved to Council at its annual meeting:

(a) To confirm its committees and the number of seats on each, including terms of reference and functions of those committees;
(b) To review the representation and determine the allocation of seats on committees and relevant outside bodies to political groups for the coming year;
(c) To make appointments to the positions of chairpersons and vice-chairpersons of committees; and
(d) To make arrangements for such appointments to committees and other bodies as may be necessary, including co-optees.

To make an appointment to the post of Chief Executive

A report recommending changes to the Council's Constitution.

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

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 amend the contract with RSK Environment Limited for Lead Local Flood Authority services by way of a contract variation.

Decision to award a Contract for the Procurement and Legal Support for the delivery of the Care Home Partnership Framework

To vary the terms of the loan agreement between The Courtyard and the Council to defer first loan payment to 1 April 2029 with no interest payable for the period up to 1 April 2029. To make a £175k contribution to the cost of refurbishment works.

Not to confirm a TPO

To serve a provisional TPO

To serve a provisional TPO

To allow the assignment of Ross cricket club lease to Ross Sports Centre CIC
By allowing the assignment of the lease to the Ross sports Centre it will help the club receive grant funding and improve the site and allow for the social and community aspect to develop for future years which help the town of Ross on and the community.

Decision to grant a new lease in respect of Unit 25 Maylord Orchards Hereford.

1. The tenant has negotiated a new lease to remain in occupation of Unit 25 Maylord Orchards.
2. The tenant is currently in occupation on a tenancy at will.
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 Tenancy at Will leases the tenant responsible for payment of the rent, service charge, insurance, business rates and utilities for the property.

To grant a lease renewal for Unit 24, 14 Brewers Passage, Maylord Orchards Centre, Hereford.
1. The tenant has negotiated a deal to renew their existing lease at Unit 24 Maylord Orchards. The tenant’s existing lease expires in December 2025.
2. 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.
3. This unit has been unoccupied since the previous tenant vacated.
4. The terms agreed leave the tenant responsible for payment of the service charge, insurance, business rates and utilities in line with the Maylord Orchards Management Plan (January 2024).

To enter into a Deed of Grant for installation of underground drainage at the subject property.

To regularise the Works which have already been undertaken without the Council’s consent.

To allow the developer to seek adoption of the underground drainage via Section 104.

To make a direct award to the existing provider for the continued delivery and management of the Talk Community Directory website, using the Crown Commercial Service G Cloud 14 framework, for a contract period of two years with the option to extend for a further 12 months, at an annual cost of £20,000.

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 HER32A, Hereford planned to be effective for a period of 3 hours on 10 May 2026.

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 WBK4A, Welsh Bicknor planned to be effective for a period of 6 months commencing 29 April 2026.

No objections have been raised to the proposals. For the reasons as set out below, it is recommended that a new Traffic Regulation Order be implemented as proposed in the Notice of Proposal. The effect of the Order will be to introduce a Prohibition of Motor Vehicles (Except for Access) restriction on Friars Street, Old Mill Close and Cross Street, Hereford, which will replace the existing Prohibition of Driving (Except for Access) restriction that is currently in place.

Award a contract to SC Joseph for the removal and replacement of the
existing timber windows, timber external doors and roof lights at Gorsley
Goffs Primary School, Ross-on-wye, HR9 7SE as well as the removal and replacement of the existing windows, screens and doors at Bosbury CE Primary School, Bosbury, Near Ledbury, HR8 1PX.

Approve the expenditure of up to £241,571.43, which includes a
contingency.

Approve the expenditure of up to £10,980.52 for external and internal
fees.

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

Decision to approve the Contract Change Notice (CCN) and expenditure of up to £105,084 within the agreed capital budget. Supplier implementation costs of £304,093.57 and a contract with Insight Direct (UK) Ltd were approved in June 2025. A CCN has been issued as the requirements of the contract have changed and a phased implementation of the software is now required.

Decision to approve £986,823 project delivery costs and professional services costs, including Kapas Consultancy and Hoople, to support implementation of the Planning and Regulatory Services Software within the agreed capital budget.

Award a contract to Insight Direct (UK) Ltd for Planning & Regulatory Services Software at £893061.97 for a 6-year period; at £98,161.40 pa and inclusive of supplier implementation fees of £304,093.57, with the option to extend for a further 2 years, subject to governance and budget.
Approve expenditure of up to £1,396,000 for the implementation of the software, which includes costs of the supplier, Herefordshire Council, Hoople and other professional services.

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

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

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 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

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.

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 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.

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