Forward Plan September to November 2023

This page lists the forward plan for current ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú reports from September to November, 2023.

The lists below show current reports and: 

  • the decision to be made on the reports
  • whether the decisions are key decisions
  • whether the report or part of it confidential or containing exempt information
  • the date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú)
  • the consultees/ consultation process
  • any background documents/ information available to the decision-maker
  • the contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address

Poverty Group Update and Cost of Living Response

The decision to be made on the reports

To note an update on the work of the South Tyneside Poverty Group and the Partnership's response to the cost of living crisis, following previous updates to Full ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú in November 2022 and March 2023.

Whether the decisions are key decisions

The decisions are not key decisions.

Whether the report or part of it is confidential or containing exempt information

The report is not confidential / does not contain exempt information

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú)

Cabinet - 9 August 2023
ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú - 7 September 2023

The consultees/ consultation process

Consultation has taken place with the Poverty Group, key partners and Lead Members.

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

N/A

The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address

Treasury Management Annual Report 2022/23

The decision to be made on the reports

The Director of Business and Resources is required to submit an annual report on Treasury Management activities to ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú in order to comply with the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy Code of Practice on Treasury Management.

Whether the decisions are key decisions

The decisions are not key decisions.

Whether the report or part of it is confidential or containing exempt information

The report is not confidential / does not contain exempt information.

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú)

Cabinet - 9 August 2023
ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú - 7 September 2023

The consultees/ consultation process

N/A

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

Treasury Management File

The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address

ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Spend on Civic and Mayoral Hospitality

The decision to be made on the reports

Information item.

Whether the decisions are key decisions

The decisions are not key decisions.

Whether the report or part of it is confidential or containing exempt information

The report is not confidential / does not contain exempt information.

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú)

ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú - 7 September 2023

The consultees/ consultation process

Constitution Committee consulted

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

The ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Constitution

The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address

NE Fostering Pathfinder and Mockingbird

The decision to be made on the reports

This is an update on fostering recruitment including sign up to the NE regional pilot (led by Sunderland). This is also an opportunity to celebrate work done by our teams and foster carers and raise the profile and benefits of being a foster carer for STC and to encourage all staff and members to think about how we can promote this and reach out to family's friends and organisations across the Borough.

Whether the decisions are key decisions

The decisions are not key decisions.

Whether the report or part of it is confidential or containing exempt information

It is not confidential / does not contain exempt information. 

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú)

ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú - 7 September 2023

The consultees/ consultation process

N/A

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

N/A

The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address

Report to Appoint to Current Vacant Position on Community Area Forums

The decision to be made on the reports

Appointment of x 2 Community representatives.

Whether the decisions are key decisions

The decisions are not key decisions.

Whether the report or part of it is confidential or containing exempt information

It is not confidential / does not contain exempt information.

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú)

ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú- 7 September 2023

The consultees/ consultation process

Cllr Bell - Lead Member (04.08.2023)

CDG (09.08.23) and Political Cabinet (23 August)

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

None.

The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address

Enforcement and Debt Collection for Revenue and Income and Parking

The decision to be made on the reports

To appoint enforcement and debt collection agents to act on behalf of the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú and South Tyneside Homes.

Whether the decisions are key decisions

The decisions are key decisions.

Whether the report or part of it is confidential or containing exempt information

It is not confidential / does not contain exempt information.

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú)

Cabinet - 6 September 2023

The consultees/ consultation process

N/A

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

None.

The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address

Procurement of System Diagnostic

The decision to be made on the reports

Agree the approach and sign of the procurement and contract award for the system diagnostic.

Whether the decisions are key decisions

The decisions are key decisions.

Whether the report or part of it is confidential or containing exempt information

The report is confidential / does contain exempt information.

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú)

Cabinet - 6 September 2023

The consultees/ consultation process

Consultation with system partners, ICB and Sunderland City ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

None

The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address

Internal Audit Annual Report 2022 / 23

The decision to be made on the reports

This report is for information only having previously been considered by Audit Committee who are responsible for this under the Constitution.

Whether the decisions are key decisions

The decisions are not key decisions.

Whether the report or part of it is confidential or containing exempt information

It is confidential / does contain exempt information.

Schedule 12A Local Government Act 1972: Part 1, Paragraph 3, Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information).

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú)

Cabinet - 6 September 2023

The consultees/ consultation process

N/A

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

None - include as appendix to report

The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address

Treasury Management Quarterly Report - 30 June 2023

The decision to be made on the reports

There is a requirement to report quarterly to the Executive on Treasury Management activity and on the exercise of delegated powers.
This report is for the quarter ended 30 June 2023.

Whether the decisions are key decisions

The decisions are not key decisions.

Whether the report or part of it is confidential or containing exempt information

It is not confidential / does not contain exempt information.

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú)

Cabinet - 6 September 2023

The consultees/ consultation process

N/A

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

Treasury Management File

The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address

Fuel Poverty Strategy

The decision to be made on the reports

Cabinet to agree the strategy and associated action plan as set out with the report.

Whether the decisions are key decisions

The decisions are not key decisions.

Whether the report or part of it is confidential or containing exempt information

The report is not confidential / does not contain exempt information.

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú)

Cabinet - 6 September 2023

The consultees/ consultation process

Internal and external stakeholders
Lead members - Cllr Dean and Cllr Foreman

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

  • BEIS Sustainable Warmth - Protecting Vulnerable Households in England February 2021
  • BEIS Sustainable Warmth - Protecting Vulnerable Households in England February 2021
  • HM Government Cutting the cost

The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address

Award of the NEPO 513 Legal Services Framework

The decision to be made on the reports

Approve the award of the Legal Services Framework Agreement, and, delegate authority to the Director of Governance and Corporate Affairs to award individual call off agreements as they are required.

Whether the decisions are key decisions

The decisions are key decisions.

Whether the report or part of it is confidential or containing exempt information

The report is confidential / does contain exempt information.

Schedule 12A Local Government Act 1972: Information Procedure Rules, Paragraph 13.3 and 13.4.4 Table 1 Category 3.

Business affairs of ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú and tendering organisations.

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú)

Cabinet - 6 September 2023

The consultees/ consultation process

NEPO has consulted with member authorities and prospective suppliers.

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

  • Legal Framework Contract Strategy Document
  • NEPO513 Outcomes Report

The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address

Influencing Strategy Update

The decision to be made on the reports

This report provides an update to Cabinet on progress made on implementing the Influencing Strategy, designed to raise the profile of the borough amongst key influencers.

Whether the decisions are key decisions

The decisions are not key decisions.

Whether the report or part of it is confidential or containing exempt information

It is not confidential / does not contain exempt information. 

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú)

Cabinet - 6 September 2023

ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú - 7 September 2023

The consultees/ consultation process

Consultation on the report will take place with directorates through the Policy Group, as well as through engagement with Lead Members (from the Comms and engagement plans).

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

N/A

The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address

Sustainable South Tyneside - Annual Update 2023

The decision to be made on the reports

Members are asked to note the information contained within this report in relation to emission reductions and delivery activities supporting the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú's target of carbon neutrality by 2030.

Whether the decisions are key decisions

The decisions are not key decisions.

Whether the report or part of it is confidential or containing exempt information

It is not confidential / does not contain exempt information. 

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú)

ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú - 7 September 2023

The consultees/ consultation process

Lead Member for Neighborhoods and Climate Change.

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú's Climate Change strategy and action plan - Sustainable South Tyneside (2020-2025)

The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address

Carers Procurement

The decision to be made on the reports

To approve procurement of young and adult carers support service.

Whether the decisions are key decisions

The decisions are key decisions.

Whether the report or part of it is confidential or containing exempt information

It is not confidential / does not contain exempt information. 

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú)

Cabinet - 4 October 2023

The consultees/ consultation process

Co-production and consultation has been held with residents, current providers, potential suppliers and practitioners and managers in social care and health.

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

N/A

The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address

Disposal of Land at Lord Nelson Street, Tyne Dock for housing development

The decision to be made on the reports

Whether or not to dispose of land.

Whether the decisions are key decisions

The decisions are key decisions.

Whether the report or part of it is confidential or containing exempt information

It is confidential / does contain exempt information. Paragraph 3 of part 1.

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú)

Cabinet - 4 October 2023

The consultees/ consultation process

Lead Members

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

N/A

The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address

Disposal of 'Riddicks' (22 Fowler Street / 1 - 3 Keppel Street, South Shields)

The decision to be made on the reports

N/A

Whether the decisions are key decisions

The decisions are key decisions.

Whether the report or part of it is confidential or containing exempt information

The report is confidential / does contain exempt information. Paragraph 3 of part 1.

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú)

Cabinet - 4 October 2023

The consultees/ consultation process

Lead Members

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

N/A

The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address

Disposal of Land at Perth Green for housing development

The decision to be made on the reports

N/A

Whether the decisions are key decisions

The decisions are key decisions.

Whether the report or part of it is confidential or containing exempt information

The report is confidential / does contain exempt information. Paragraph 3 of part 1.

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú)

Cabinet - 4 October 2023

The consultees/ consultation process

Lead Members

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

N/A

The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address

 

​​​​​ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Budget Monitoring - April to June 2023

The decision to be made on the reports

This budget monitoring report forms part of our regular quarterly cycle in relation to financial management.

Whether the decisions are key decisions

The decisions are key decisions.

Whether the report or part of it is confidential or containing exempt information

The report is not confidential / does not contain exempt information.

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú)

Cabinet - 4 October 2023

The consultees/ consultation process

N/A

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

None

The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address

​​​​​​Fees and Charges Review 2023

The decision to be made on the reports

Proposals to change levels of fees and charges.

Whether the decisions are key decisions

The decisions are key decisions.

Whether the report or part of it is confidential or containing exempt information

The report is not confidential / does not contain exempt information.

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú)

Cabinet - 4 October 2023

The consultees/ consultation process

N/A

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

None

The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address

​​​​​​Financial Systems Appraisal and Business case

The decision to be made on the reports

Proposal to replace the current financials system following consideration of a full options appraisal and business case.

Whether the decisions are key decisions

The decisions are key decisions.

Whether the report or part of it is confidential or containing exempt information

The report is confidential / does contain exempt information. Paragraph 3 of part 1.

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú)

Cabinet - 4 October 2023

The consultees/ consultation process

None

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

None

The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address

 

​​​​​​South Tyneside Performance Update Quarter 1 / End June 2023

The decision to be made on the reports

For information / Cabinet are asked to note the performance update for the quarter ending 30 June 2023.

Whether the decisions are key decisions

The decisions are not key decisions.

Whether the report or part of it is confidential or containing exempt information

The report is not confidential / does not contain exempt information.

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú)

Cabinet - 4 October 2023

The consultees/ consultation process

N/A

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Vision and Strategy -

The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address

 

Adult Social Local Account

The decision to be made on the reports

This report provides an overview of South Tyneside's Adult Social Care Local Account, a report that describes how ASC has support people over the financial year 22 / 23, identifying what has been achieved, improvements made and further areas of development.

Whether the decisions are key decisions

The decisions are not key decisions.

Whether the report or part of it is confidential or containing exempt information

The report is not confidential / does not contain exempt information.

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú)

ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú - 30 November 2023

The consultees/ consultation process

N/A

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

N/A

The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address