Forward Plan March to June 2024 (revised 12 March)


This page lists the forward plan for current ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú reports from March to June 2024.

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

Safer ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú for victims and families of Domestic abuse - Contract Award

The decision to be made on the reports

Agree contract award to successful bidder following procurement exercise. 

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 - 13 March 2024

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


Complex Needs ISL Framework

The decision to be made on the reports

Decision to delegate approval of the High Level Needs ISL Framework award to Lead Member for Adults, Health and Independence and the Director of Adult Social Services. 

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 - 13 March 2024

The consultees / consultation process

  • LT
  • CDG
  • Lead Member
  • Political Leadership
  • Cabinet

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

N/A

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


Tenancy Policy

The decision to be made on the reports

Agree the publication of the new Tenancy Policy.  

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 - 13 March 2024

The consultees/ consultation process

STH staff and STC involved tenants have been consulted on the context and language. 

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

  • ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú South Tyneside Tenancy Strategy 2023
  • Allocations Policy - ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú
  • Rent Grace Period Policy - ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú

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


Sums Due to the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú considered irrecoverable

The decision to be made on the reports

To support the financial management of the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú. 

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 - 13 March 2024

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


Community Area Forum Funding 2024 / 2025

The decision to be made on the reports

To set out a recommendation to Cabinet on how Community Area Forum (CAF) funding for 2024 / 25 should be allocated to CAF areas.

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 - 13 March 2024

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


Treasury Management Quarterly Report - 31 December 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 31 December 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 - 13 March 2024

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 Budget Monitoring - October to December 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 confidential / does contain exempt information.

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

Cabinet - 13 March 2024

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


Microsoft Enterprise Agreement Renewal 2024

The decision to be made on the reports

To provide a recommendation to Cabinet to approve the contract award for the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement renewal. 

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 - 13 March 2024

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


UK Shared Prosperity Fund Update & Project Approval

The decision to be made on the reports

To approve the delivery of a UKSPF funded project to tackle economic inactivity. 

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 - 13 March 2024

The consultees/ consultation process

Consultation has taken place with local partners, stakeholders and prospective delivery partners. 

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

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


Contract for Residential Home Care - North View

The decision to be made on the reports

To agree tender approach and delegation of award for a care home contract. 

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 - 13 March 2024

The consultees/ consultation process

Consultation has taken place with residents representatives, Procurement and Legal services.

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

N/A

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


Proposal to develop a new flexible procurement framework for Alternative Provision (AP) for schools

The decision to be made on the reports

Cabinet is asked to approve the establishment of a new flexible procurement for alternative provision in schools.

Whether the decisions are key decisions

The decisions are key decisions.

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

N/A

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

Cabinet - 13 March 2024

The consultees/ consultation process

Informal consultation has included schools, ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú teams including those involved in the commissioning of AP places; alternative providers operating locally. 

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

N/A

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


Award of contract for the demolition of former Chuter Ede Community Association and adjacent caretaker bungalow

The decision to be made on the reports

Whether to award contract in relation to the demolition of former Chuter Ede Community Association and adjacent caretaker bungalow.

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 - 13 March 2024

The consultees/ consultation process

Consultation as part of statutory planning process. 

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

Planning reference:

  • ST/0551/23/DEM
  • ST/0420/23/DEM

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


North East Screen Industries Partnership - Inter Authority Agreement

The decision to be made on the reports

Authorise the Director of Place and Communities, in consultation with the Director of Business & Resources and the Lead Member for Economic Growth and Transport to approve and enter into an IAA in connection with North East Screen in relation to the period 2022 / 2023 and 2023 / 2024 on the terms set out in this report and other such terms as may be approved.

Approve a financial contribution of £159,560 funded from the South Tyneside UK Shared Prosperity Fund for the period 2023 / 2024 to support North East Screen Industries Partnership pursuant to the terms set out in the Business Case outlined in this report.

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 - 13 March 2024

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


ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Housing Review

The decision to be made on the reports

Decision on the future management of council housing.

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 - 13 March 2024

The consultees/ consultation process

All ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú tenants and leaseholders via a ballot.

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

  • Campbell Tickel independent review
  • Results from the independent ballot from UK Engage

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


Ocean Recovery Declaration Update

The decision to be made on the reports

Members are asked to note the update contained within this report and support the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú's Ocean Recovery Declaration.

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 - 14 March 2024

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


Ecological Emergency Annual Update

The decision to be made on the reports

The information contained within this report is in relation to the Ecological Emergency action plan and associated delivery activities supporting the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú's commitment under the Ecological Emergency Declaration.

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 - 14 March 2024

The consultees/ consultation process

  • Lead Member for Neighborhoods and Climate Change

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

  • Appendix 1 - Ecological Emergency Declaration and High Level Action Plan

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


Our South Tyneside Report 2024

The decision to be made on the reports

For Cabinet to approve the Our South Tyneside 2024 report; the annual summary of publicly-available data about 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

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 - 14 March 2024

The consultees/ consultation process

Teams across the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú consulted in pulling the relevant data together.

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

  • Our South Tyneside Report 2023
  • ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú - Annual Report 2023

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


Cost of Living Response Update and Anti-Poverty Strategy

The decision to be made on the reports

For full ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú to receive an update on the partnership response to the cost of living crisis and approve the South Tyneside Anti-Poverty Strategy.

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)

ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú - 14 March 2024

The consultees/ consultation process

The South Tyneside multi-agency Poverty Group and has been closely involved in this work, as well as wider partners (particularly through the Anti-Poverty Summit in September 2023). 

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

Summary output from the Anti-Poverty Summit 2023.

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


South Tyneside Pledge

The decision to be made on the reports

For full ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú to receive an update on the progress, and future development, of the South Tyneside Pledge.

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)

ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú - 14 March 2024

The consultees/ consultation process

Over 230 organisations in the borough have signed up to the South Tyneside Pledge which is a partnership initiative.

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

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


Housing Assistance Policy

The decision to be made on the reports

To agree the policy content and the intension to publicise. 

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)

ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú - 14 March 2024

The consultees/ consultation process

  • LT
  • CDG
  • Lead Member
  • Political Leadership
  • Cabinet

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

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


Family Hubs Progress Report

The decision to be made on the reports

For note / information. 

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 - 14 March 2024

The consultees/ consultation process

N/A

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

  • Family Hubs Theory of Change

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


Credit Their Service

The decision to be made on the reports

Update following a Motion to ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú. 

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 - 14 March 2024

The consultees/ consultation process

Armed Forces Steering Group and Forum. 

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

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


Social Housing (Regulation) Act - Housing Consumer Standards

The decision to be made on the reports

ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú notes the contents of the report and the actions being taken to prepare for the introduction of the Consumer Standards from 1 April 2024. 

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 - 14 March 2024

The consultees/ consultation process

Consultation was carried out by the Regulator of Social Housing on the proposed standards which has informed the Regulator's new approach which is summarised in the report.

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

  • Regulator of Social Housing - Consumer Standards consultation - July 2023
  • Regulator of Social Housing - Reshaping consumer regulation - our new approach

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


Development Agreement between the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú and Tyne Coast College

The decision to be made on the reports

To consider entering into a development agreement with Tyne Coast College (TCC) to facilitate the re-location of their campus and student accommodation from its present location to South Shields Town Centre.

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 not contain exempt information.

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

Cabinet - 20 March 2024

The consultees/ consultation process

Consultation and engagement carried out on the South Shields Masterplan. 

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

N/A

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

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Sexual Health Service Options

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.

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

Cabinet - 15 May 2024

The consultees/ consultation process

N/A

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

Link provided to governments policy on PRS.

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


Stairlift Contract

The decision to be made on the reports

Approve the contract award for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months from 1 August 2024 to 31 July 2029. 

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 - June 2024

The consultees/ consultation process

  • Nikki Carter
  • Cllr Anne Hetherington
  • Lead Member Adults
  • Health and Independence

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

Procurement exercise in progress, Cabinet report to follow. 

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

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