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 approve going out to tender to procure an external specialist partner to work with the Community Wellbeing directorate to identify, design and implement transformation activity that delivers sustainable, recurrent savings over the Medium Term Financial Strategy period.

To propose the High Needs Budget for 2026/27 to the Cabinet Member Children and Young People.

Dedicated Schools Grant funding for the High Needs Block (HNB) in 2026/27 is £25.14 million. At this stage, the funding for HNB is provisional and is subject to final adjustments based on actual termly take up. The funding values and formula calculations are in accordance with the National Funding Formula (NFF) as set by the Government.

To approve the establishment of a Council wide Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Commissioning Framework.

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 set the council tax and precepts for 2026/27

To approve the council’s Delivery Plan 2026-27. Cabinet is required to produce a delivery plan each year of the administration which sets out how the strategic priorities within the Herefordshire Council Plan 2024-28 will be delivered and monitored.

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

To agree to commence a pilot programme for a School Transport Operating Model that will provide evidence to inform the delivery of a clear, consistent, and efficient framework for delivering the council’s statutory home-to-school transport service.

To seek the views of the Connected Communities Scrutiny Committee on the Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP), prior to its consideration by Cabinet. The committee is invited to scrutinise the plan, provide feedback, and endorse its strategic direction. The report also outlines key funding sources that the Council will use to deliver the plan

To have the responses to the Scrutiny recommendations to the 16th December 2025 regarding Carbon Neutral Housing

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 report to Cabinet the quarterly outturn of key KPIs and progress against the Delivery Plan 2025/26.

This is a five year statutory strategy to replace the 2020-2025 strategy. It sets out our approach to the prevention of homelessness and rough sleeping in the county.

To provide Cabinet with an update regarding the Phosphate Mitigation Wetland schemes

To seek cabinet approval for Herefordshire Council to take receipt of the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) grant as a programme funded by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) between 2026-2029. The CRF replaces the Household Support Fund (HSF) and the Discretionary Housing Payments (DHP) and will enable Herefordshire to work collaboratively with partners and communities at county and local levels to build long-term resilience, cohesion, and reduce the need for crisis support.

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.

This report seeks approval to procure and undertake any necessary works to depot and other facilities as required to deliver the New Public Realm Service from 1 June 2026.

To seek Cabinet approval for the adoption of the Local Walking and Cycling Plan

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