Decisions
20/09/2023 - High Needs Budget 2024/25
To approve the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG)
high needs budget for 2024/25 as recommended by Schools
Forum.
Decision Maker: Cabinet member children and young people
Decision due date: 29/03/2024
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Malcolm Green
Notice of decision: 20/09/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
20/09/2023 - Schools Budget 2024/25
To approve school forum’s recommended
budget
proposals for school budgets, central school services and
early years within the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) for
2024/25
Decision Maker: Cabinet member children and young people
Decision due date: 26/01/2024
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Malcolm Green
Notice of decision: 20/09/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
20/09/2023 - City Greening (part of the Hereford City Centre Improvements (HCCI))
To gain a decision regarding the delivery of
the detailed design phase of the City Greening project, part of
HCCI
Decision Maker: Cabinet member transport and infrastructure
Decision due date: 11/10/2023
Wards affected: Central;
Lead officer: Mark Averill, Jennifer Hilton-Trout, Susan White
Notice of decision: 20/09/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
19/09/2023 - Local and National Schools Funding Update
To seek the views of the forum on local and
national school funding issues,
including the recommendations of the budget working group (BWG) on
the
following matters:
*Spotlight Consultations
*De-delegation proposals
*Draft school budget consultation paper
*SEN Protection scheme funding
Decision Maker: Herefordshire Schools Forum
Decision due date: 20/10/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Malcolm Green
Notice of decision: 19/09/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
19/09/2023 - Corporate Asset Review
To carry out a review of all small land
parcels with a recommendation to retain or dispose of the
asset.
Decision Maker: Cabinet member community services and assets
Decision due date: 01/12/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Sarah Jowett
Notice of decision: 19/09/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
19/09/2023 - Special Educational Needs and/or Disability Action Plan
To update the committee on the SEND Action
Plan
Decision Maker: Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee
Decision due date: 26/09/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Maxine David, Liz Farr, Darryl Freeman, Caroline Marshall
Notice of decision: 19/09/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
15/09/2023 - To Spend Changing Places Grant Funding
To Spend the accepted Changing Places Grant
Funding from the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and
Communities.
Decision Maker: Chief finance officer
Decision due date: 25/08/2023
Wards affected: Central; Widemarsh;
Lead officer: Johnathan Pritchard
Notice of decision: 15/09/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
15/09/2023 - Adoption of the Herefordshire Minerals & Waste Local Plan
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 25/01/2024
Lead officer: Victoria Eaton
Notice of decision: 15/09/2023
15/09/2023 - 2024/25 Capital Investment Budget and Capital Strategy Update
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 25/01/2024
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Karen Morris
Notice of decision: 15/09/2023
15/09/2023 - 2022/23 Financial Statement Audit Progress
To report progress on 2022/23 audit of the
statutory accounts.
Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee
Decision due date: 27/09/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Rachael Hart
Notice of decision: 15/09/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
12/09/2023 - Launch of Herefordshire's Joint Local Health and Wellbeing Strategy
This report presents a brief review of the
launch of the Joint Local Health and Wellbeing Strategy event which
took place on 12 July 2023
Decision Maker: Health and Wellbeing Board
Decision due date: 25/09/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Matt Pearce
Notice of decision: 12/09/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
12/09/2023 - Health and Wellbeing Board Terms of Reference
For the Health and Wellbeing Board (HWB) to
consider the revised terms of reference at appendix 1 and provide
comments before recommending the changes to Council.
Decision Maker: Health and Wellbeing Board
Decision due date: 25/09/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Matt Pearce
Notice of decision: 12/09/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
12/09/2023 - Families Commission
To update the Scrutiny Committee on the
Families Commission report
Decision Maker: Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee
Decision due date: 26/09/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Gail Hancock
Notice of decision: 12/09/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
12/09/2023 - Housing Benefit Risk Based Verification Policy
To approve the policy for 2024/25 and provide
retrospective approval for the period since
implementation.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 28/09/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Rachael Hart
Notice of decision: 12/09/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
07/09/2023 - River water pollution
This report presents information for the
committee to consider regarding the factors contributing to the
pollution of rivers and watercourses and a summary of the
council’s duties and powers to address river
pollution.
Decision Maker: Environment and Sustainability Scrutiny Committee
Decision due date: 25/09/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Ben Boswell
Notice of decision: 07/09/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
05/09/2023 - 2024/25 Capital Investment Budget and Capital Strategy Update
To consider the proposed capital investment
budget for 2024/25 and updated capital strategy.
Decision Maker: Council
Decision due date: 09/02/2024
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Karen Morris
Notice of decision: 05/09/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
05/09/2023 - Public realm contract extension 2023
To approve an extension of the public realm
service contract with Balfour Beatty Living Places in line with
contract terms and conditions and provide an update on contract
management arrangements.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 26/10/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Dave Martin
Notice of decision: 05/09/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
05/09/2023 - Adoption of the Herefordshire Minerals & Waste Local Plan
To recommend to Council that the Herefordshire
Minerals and Waste Local Plan ('the MWLP') be adopted.
Decision Maker: Council
Decision due date: 08/03/2024
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Victoria Eaton
Notice of decision: 05/09/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
23/08/2023 - Workforce Strategy 2024-2027 - Development and Consultation
This report is to note the work taken so far
in the development of the 2024-27 Workforce Strategy and seek views
of Scrutiny Management Board on the development, approach taken and
work still to be undertaken.
Decision Maker: Scrutiny Management Board
Decision due date: 19/09/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Rachel Jones
Notice of decision: 23/08/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
22/08/2023 - Dormant Company Status - Balfour Beatty Living Places
To note the dormant company status of Balfour
Beatty Living Places (BBLP)
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 26/10/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Dave Martin
Notice of decision: 21/08/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
21/08/2023 - Procurement of new waste collection service - update
This report seeks to update on the procurement
of the new waste collection service. This follows the adoption of
the council’s new Waste Management Strategy in July 2021 and
the subsequent Cabinet decision to adopt a new waste collection
model in November 2021.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 05/10/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Ben Boswell
Notice of decision: 21/08/2023
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt
18/08/2023 - Marches Forward Partnership Memorandum of Understanding
This report seeks approval for the council to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Herefordshire Council, Shropshire Council and Monmouthshire and Powys County Councils for collaboration as a Marches Forward Partnership.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 28/09/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Roger Allonby
Notice of decision: 18/08/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
11/08/2023 - Winter Service 2023/24
To seek approval for the arrangements being
made for the provision of winter service during the period of 2023
through to 2024 season, as set out in the Winter Service
Plan.
The Winter Service Plan continues to build on existing best
practice and the findings of reviews that have taken place both
locally and nationally. Herefordshire Council will continue to meet
its duties towards the maintenance of the highway network in full
and by working in partnership with Herefordshire’s
communities, wherever practicable, enhance the county’s
resilience to the impact of prolonged or severe winter
weather.
Decision Maker: Cabinet member roads and regulatory services
Decision due date: Before 30/09/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Bruce Evans
Notice of decision: 11/08/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
03/08/2023 - Capital Programme Review and Update
To recommend to Council proposed in year adjustments to the capital programme. Including removal of existing unfunded projects and proposed investment additions.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 05/10/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Karen Morris
Notice of decision: 03/08/2023
03/08/2023 - High Needs Capital Grant: Hampton Dene Primary School, Extension of Learning Communication Centre
To approve spend from the High Needs Capital
Grant to extend Hampton Dene Primary School Learning and
Communication Centre.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 28/09/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Karen Knight, Caroline Marshall, Quentin Mee, Rhiannon Pailing
Notice of decision: 03/08/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
03/08/2023 - Hereford Public Art Strategy
To approve a public art strategy for Hereford
city centre
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 21/12/2023
Wards affected: Central; Greyfriars; Widemarsh;
Lead officer: Sarah Lee
Notice of decision: 03/08/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
03/08/2023 - Wye Valley Trust (WVT) Investment Partnership Model
To develop a business case outlining options
for a preferred investment model and;
to approve the preferred investment model option for the Wye Valley
Trust and Herefordshire Council partnership to enable the
development of an Education Centre at Hereford County
Hospital
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 25/01/2024
Wards affected: Central;
Lead officer: Joni Hughes, Sarah Morris
Notice of decision: 03/08/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
03/08/2023 - Herefordshire and Worcestershire Group Training Association Ltd (HWGTA) Investment Partnership Model
To develop a business case outlining options
for a preferred investment model and;
to approve the preferred investment model option for the HWGTA Ltd
and Herefordshire Council partnership to enable the development of
a vocational centre of excellence on Skylon Park.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 23/11/2023
Wards affected: Dinedor Hill;
Lead officer: Joni Hughes, Gabriela Singh
Notice of decision: 03/08/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
02/08/2023 - Local Authority Lottery Scheme
To explore the options relating to the
establishment of a local authority lottery scheme for Herefordshire
which would support the local voluntary and community sector across
Herefordshire
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 23/11/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Joni Hughes, Sarah Osborne
Notice of decision: 01/08/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
01/08/2023 - Q1 Budget and Performance Report
To review performance for Quarter 1 2023/24 and to report the forecast position for 2023/24, including explanation and analysis of the drivers for the material budget variances, and outline current and planned recovery activity to reduce the forecast overspend.
To provide assurance that progress has been made towards delivery of the agreed revenue budget and service delivery targets, and that the reasons for major variances or potential under-performance are understood and are being addressed to the cabinet’s satisfaction.
The forecast 2023/24 outturn shows a net overspend of £13.5 million.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 28/09/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Appy Reddy
Notice of decision: 24/07/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
26/07/2023 - Review Of The Full Business Case For The Shirehall As A Location For The Future Of Hereford City Library
This is a paper assessing the full business case with a recommendation for the future location.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 26/10/2023
Wards affected: Central;
Lead officer: Hilary Hall, Susan White
Notice of decision: 26/07/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
25/07/2023 - Q3 Budget and Performance Report
To review performance for Quarter 3 2023/24
and the forecast budget outturn for the year.
To provide assurance that progress has been made towards delivery
of the agreed revenue budget and service delivery targets, and that
the reasons for major variances or potential under-performance are
understood and are being addressed to the cabinet’s
satisfaction.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 22/02/2024
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Appy Reddy
Notice of decision: 25/07/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
25/07/2023 - Q2 Budget and Performance Report
To review performance for Quarter 2 2023/24
and the forecast budget outturn for the year.
To provide assurance that progress has been made towards delivery
of the agreed revenue budget and service delivery targets, and that
the reasons for major variances or potential under-performance are
understood and are being addressed to the cabinet’s
satisfaction.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 23/11/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Appy Reddy
Notice of decision: 25/07/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
28/06/2023 - Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Main Grant
To agree to receive the allocation of LEVI
capital grant monies for on street EV chargepoints
Decision Maker: Cabinet member transport and infrastructure
Decision due date: 29/09/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Danny Lenain
Notice of decision: 28/06/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
22/06/2023 - Recommissioning of Herefordshire Intensive Support Service (HIPSS)
To approve the recommissioning of the HIPSS
Service for 2024/25 and beyond.
To agree that delegated authority is given to the Corporate
Director Children and Families should any changes or amendments
need to be made throughout the commissioning process and contract
period.
Decision Maker: Cabinet member children and young people
Decision due date: 09/10/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: John Burgess, Ellie Sheers
Notice of decision: 22/06/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
08/06/2023 - Report to identify options to deliver registered residential children home provision in county for children and young people aged 11-18
Report to identify options to deliver
registered residential children home provision in county for
children and young people aged 11-18
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 23/11/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Abbey Collings
Notice of decision: 08/06/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
08/06/2023 - Commissioning of the Herefordshire NHS Health Checks Service
This report is seeking approval for the
re-commissioning of NHS Health Checks Service for residents within
the county of Herefordshire. The report sets out the key
information relating to the current service provision and the
ambitions for the recommissioned service to commence on 1 April
2024.
Decision Maker: Cabinet member adults, health and wellbeing
Decision due date: 13/10/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Luke Bennett
Notice of decision: 08/06/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
08/06/2023 - All Age Carers Strategy
To approve the all age carers strategy,
setting out Herefordshire's approach to improving carers lives and
experiences
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 28/03/2024
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Hayley Doyle
Notice of decision: 08/06/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
08/06/2023 - Herefordshire and Worcestershire All Age Autism Strategy
To approve the Herefordshire and
Worcestershire Autism Strategy, developed in partnership with
Worcestershire County Council and the Integrated Care
Board
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 21/12/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Hayley Doyle
Notice of decision: 08/06/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
08/06/2023 - New care facility
To consider and agree the business case to
invest in and develop the council’s own care facility in
Herefordshire to meet future demand
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 12/02/2024
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Hilary Hall, Hayley Doyle
Notice of decision: 08/06/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
19/05/2023 - Delivery Plan 2023/24
To agree proposals for the Delivery Plan
2023/24. Each year Cabinet is required to produce a delivery plan
which sets out how the strategic ambitions within the
council’s County Plan 2020-24 will be delivered and
monitored.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 26/10/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Appy Reddy, Amy Pitt
Notice of decision: 19/05/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
19/05/2023 - Objectives for New Herefordshire Local Transport Plan
To agree the objectives for the new
Herefordshire Local Transport Plan (LTP) and to approve the updated
timetable for its development.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 26/10/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Geoff Pickford
Notice of decision: 19/05/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
04/05/2023 - Acquisition of a strategic property in Hereford to deliver affordable housing
To approve the strategic purchase and outline
redevelopment of a property in the Central ward of Hereford within
a defined budget and to authorise officers, following appropriate
consultation and due diligence, to proceed with the acquisition and
development project.
Decision Maker: Cabinet member community services and assets
Decision due date: 31/10/2023
Wards affected: Central;
Lead officer: Hayley Crane, Matthew Locking
Notice of decision: 04/05/2023
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - view reasons
Explanation of anticipated restriction:
This report is open but appendices A and B are exempt by virtue of the paragraph 3 (below) from the Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, (as amended) and the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.
Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information).
01/03/2023 - Thrive Transformation Programme - commissioning of support for invest to save projects
To agree to the allocation of funds for
commissioning consultancy support to accelerate the delivery of
savings from transformation activity for the 2023/24
budget.
Decision Maker: Cabinet member finance and corporate services
Decision due date: 23/10/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Nigel Thomas
Notice of decision: 01/03/2023
This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.
Reason for urgency:
Next year’s budget is predicated on transformation, as set out in the report to Scrutiny Management Board in January, and this decision is implementing what was set out in the budget report. Any delay to the work will have a significant impact on the ability to generate savings for the 2023-24 budget.
Anticipated restriction: Open
23/02/2023 - 2023 to 2027 Capital Investment in Managing Ash Die Back in Herefordshire
Investment to manage the impact of Ash Die
Back in Herefordshire. The impact is growing, the investment is to
remove the risk and to re invest in green infrastructure to
mitigate the impact.
Decision Maker: Cabinet member transport and infrastructure
Decision due date: 16/10/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Bruce Evans
Notice of decision: 23/02/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
23/02/2023 - 2023 to 2027 Capital Investment in Highways Infrastructure
To approve the investment following budget
approval from full council meeting.
Decision Maker: Cabinet member transport and infrastructure
Decision due date: 09/10/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Bruce Evans
Notice of decision: 23/02/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open