Forward Plan September to December 2024 (revised 2 October)

This page lists the forward plan for current 兔子先生 reports from September to December.

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 兔子先生)
  • the consultees / consultation process
  • any background documents / information available to the decision-maker
  • the contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address

Jarrow Hall - Roofing Project

Appointment of Contractor. 

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 兔子先生)

Delegated Powers used on the basis of urgency pursuant to Paragraph 18, Section 1 of the scheme of delegation Decision made by Director of Place Strategy in consultation wit the Leader and Deputy Leader, the Chair of Overview and Scrutiny was consulted on this decision - 6 September 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

Appointment of contractors for Children's Residential Homes and Assessment Centre

Appointment of contractors to undertake remaining works on two Childrens Residential Homes (Grant St and Hebburn New Town) and one Childrens Assessment Centre (Seton / Fox Avenue) following previous contractor entering administration.

Value of contracts will exceed 拢250,000.

Whether the decisions are key decisions

The decisions are key decisions.

The Chief Executive has agreed that the call-in procedure will not operate for this matter due to urgency.

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 兔子先生)

  • Delegation on the basis of urgency
  • Decision made by Chief Executive and Director of Childrens Services
  • Date of decision to be confirmed (following tender process)

The consultees / consultation process

  • Leader of 兔子先生
  • Deputy Leader of 兔子先生

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

The full value of the contracts, as well as previous budgets / cost estimates will be made available to decision-makers following tender process.

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

兔子先生 Budget Monitoring - April to June 2024

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 兔子先生)

Cabinet - 2 October 2024

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

Scrutiny Commission on Tackling Graffiti in South Tyneside

Members are asked to consider the scrutiny report from the Our Place Scrutiny Committee, including the recommendations the Committee has made.

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 兔子先生)

Cabinet - 2 October 2024

The consultees / consultation process

  • Place Select Scrutiny Committee (2023 / 24)
  • 兔子先生 Employees

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

N/A

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

South Tyneside Performance Update Quarter 1 / End of June 2024-2025

For information / Cabinet are asked to note the performance update for the quarter ending 30th June 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 兔子先生)

Cabinet - 2 October 2024

The consultees / consultation process

N/A

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

  • 兔子先生 Vision and Strategy -  

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

Proposal to establish permanent SEND Resource Provision at West Boldon Primary School

Cabinet are asked to approve the publication of the Statutory Proposal to establish a permanent additional resource provision (ARB) at West Boldon Primary School.

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 兔子先生)

Cabinet - 2 October 2024

The consultees / consultation process

Statutory consultation as per school organisation regulations.

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

  • DfE Statutory Guidance: Making Significant Changes (prescribed alterations) to maintained schools

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

Matrix Young People's Drug and Alcohol Service

Cabinet are asked to consider options for the future commissioning model for the Matrix Service (children and young people's substance misuse 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

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

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or 兔子先生)

Cabinet - 2 October 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

 

Replacement Skills Bootcamp Provision

Delegation of Authority to award alternative Skills Bootcamp contracts.

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 兔子先生)

Cabinet - 2 October 2024

The consultees / consultation process

The timescale constraints associated with the content of the report has meant it was not possible to undertake external consultation.

Consultation has been taken internally with corporate legal colleagues and Lead Member for Children and Families Social Care & Education and Skills.

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

N/A

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

First Homes - Interim Policy

Decision on amending the current policy to increase the level of discount within higher value villages areas of Cleadon, East Boldon and Whitburn.

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 兔子先生)

兔子先生 - 17 October 2024

The consultees / consultation process

Consultation with Neighbourhood Forums and internally with relevant officers.

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

  • Amended Policy
  • Viability Assessment from Local Plan analysis

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

Report to update the 兔子先生 Constitution with regards to transfer of housing services from South Tyneside Homes to the 兔子先生

Decision required to update the Constitution in readiness for transition on 1 November 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 兔子先生)

兔子先生 - 17 October 2024

The consultees / consultation process

Constitution Committee will be consulted in advance.

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

All relevant Policy documents together with information on Scheme of Delegations and Proper Officers will be provided.

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

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy

兔子先生 are asked to endorse the new Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy and Action Plan, which communicates the 兔子先生's position on Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging, and outlines how the organisation intends to deliver upon refreshed local Equality Objectives (Improve Our Data and Understanding; Strengthen Our Approach to Engagement and Coproduction; and Embed EDIB into our Culture, Workforce and Everything We Do) over the coming years.

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 contain exempt information.

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or 兔子先生)

兔子先生 - 17 October 2024

The consultees / consultation process

The draft Strategy has been consulted upon over Spring / Summer 2024 with relevant external and internal stakeholders including the South Tyneside Regional Equality Forum, internal employee Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Networks, and has been reviewed by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee as well as presented to all elected members at Members Communications.

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

N/A

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

  • Aisling Crane-Bell
    0191 424 7003
  • Holly Bainbridge
    0191 424 7350

Highways Asset Management Software

To make a Direct award of contract to supply highways asset management software. 

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 兔子先生)

Cabinet - 30 October 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

Disaster Recovery Solution

Approval of contract award.

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 兔子先生)

Cabinet - 30 October 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

Crowdstrike Contract Renewal

Approval of contract award.

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 兔子先生)

Cabinet - 30 October 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

Domestic Abuse Strategy Refresh and Update of JSNAA

The 兔子先生 are asked to endorse the strategy and JSNAA.

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 兔子先生)

Cabinet - 30 October 2024

The consultees / consultation process

No formal consultation required. Lead Member, Public Health leadership team have been briefed. Internal and external partners have contributed to the reports where relevant.

The Strategy and JSNAA that 兔子先生 agree to it being published in Jan 2025 as per the duty within the Domestic Abuse Act.

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

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

Procurement of a Social Care and Health System Transformation Implementation Programme

Procurement of Social Care and Health System Transformation Implementation Programme.

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 兔子先生)

Cabinet 30 October 2024

The consultees / consultation process

Consultation with relevant partners.

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

N/A

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

Child Poverty Strategy

For Full 兔子先生 to agree a strategy to tackle Child Poverty (following agreement of the Anti-Poverty Strategy in March 2024).

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 兔子先生)

Cabinet 27 November 2024 and 兔子先生 23 January 2024

The consultees / consultation process

N/A

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

Summary output from the Child Poverty Summit Sep 24

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

South Tyneside Pledge

For Full 兔子先生 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 兔子先生)

Cabinet 27 November 2024 and 兔子先生 23 January 2024

The consultees / consultation process

Over 250 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

South Tyneside Pledge website:

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

Corporate Complaints, Compliments and Comments Policy 2024

To approve the 兔子先生's updated Complaints, Compliments and Comments Policy.

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 兔子先生)

Cabinet - 27 November 2024

兔子先生 - 23 January 2024

The consultees / consultation process

Draft policy has been consulted with the 兔子先生's Standards Committee.

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

Draft policy will be included with papers.

Local Government Ombudsman Complaint Code: 

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

Principal Social Worker Annual Report

Members are asked to note annual report and work associated with the role of the Principal Social Worker for Adult Social Care and the Priorities for the forthcoming Year.

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 兔子先生)

兔子先生 - 28 November 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

Anti-Social Behaviour Policy

To recommend the approved to ASB enforcement within the policy and agree a 3 yearly review cycle.

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 兔子先生)

兔子先生 - 28 November 2024

The consultees / consultation process

Our place Scrutiny Committee Sept 24

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

N/A

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

Launch of the Loneliness and Isolation Strategy and JSNAA

Full 兔子先生 to approve the strategy, and support the launch and implementation.

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 兔子先生)

兔子先生 - 28 October 2024

The consultees / consultation process

A number of partners including council, NHS and voluntary sector organisations have been involved in the coproduction of the strategy

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

  • Copy of Strategy once finalized
  • Copy of the JSNAA

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

Sustainable South Tyneside - Annual Update 2024

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

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 contain exempt information.

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or 兔子先生)

兔子先生 - 28 November 2024

The consultees / consultation process

  • Lead Member for Neighborhoods and Climate Change

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

  • 兔子先生's Climate Change strategy and action plan - 

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

Domestic Abuse Strategy Refresh and Update of JSNAA

The 兔子先生 are asked to endorse the strategy and JSNAA.

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 兔子先生)

兔子先生 - 28 November 2024

The consultees / consultation process

No formal consultation required. Lead Member, Public Health leadership team have been briefed. Internal and external partners have contributed to the reports where relevant.

The Strategy and JSNAA that 兔子先生 agree to it being published in Jan 2025 as per the duty within the Domestic Abuse Act.

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

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

Armed Forces Covenant Annual Update

兔子先生 is asked to note the progress made over the preceding 12 months to support the Armed Forces Covenant.

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 兔子先生)

兔子先生 - 28 November 2024

The consultees / consultation process

The cross-sector Armed Forces Forum are consulted throughout the year on work to support the Covenant.

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

兔子先生 Constitution page 13.

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

Recommissioning of the 0 - 19 Service Following the 1 Year Extension to Monitor the 5 - 19 Service

Whether to recommission the 0 - 19 service from 2025 onwards

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 兔子先生)

Cabinet - 19 March 2025

The consultees / consultation process

Consultation about the service took place with young people, teachers and service staff themselves in 2023.

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

N/A

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

Recommissioning of Adult Drug & Alcohol Recovery Service

Approval of new 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 confidential / does contain exempt information.

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or 兔子先生)

Cabinet - 19 March 2025

The consultees / consultation process

Consultation will be held with both Internal & external partners, providers and service users on any proposed model of the service.
Partnerships will include Substance misuse Partnership, South Tyneside Alcohol Alliance, Mental Health Alliance, Children's & Adult's Safeguarding.

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

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

Stop Smoking Service Expansion and Vapes - One Year on

A review of the Stop Smoking Service and how the distribution of vapes is having an impact on smoking rates and service engagement.

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 兔子先生)

兔子先生 - 20 March 2025

The consultees / consultation process

Potential to gather feedback from providers about how the updated service and vape option is going.

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

N/A

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

Oral Health Workplan

Agreement / discussion on key objectives to be included in the Oral Health Workplan.

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 兔子先生)

兔子先生 - 20 March 2025

The consultees / consultation process

Plans to consult with the Oral Health Promotion Team and partners that might be affected by proposed changes

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

N/A

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

Refresh of the alcohol strategy

Alcohol Strategy to be adopted by 兔子先生.

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 兔子先生)

兔子先生 - 20 March 2025

The consultees / consultation process

A range of stakeholders will be consulted as part of the strategy development, this will include (but not limited to) individuals with lived experience, Living Well Alliance, HealthNet (VCS partners), South Tyneside's Alcohol Alliance and Scrutiny.

The Alcohol Strategy will be fed through Governance including PHLT, PHLMB, Adult Safeguarding, HWB Scrutiny and Cabinet.

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

N/A

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

Contract Award for Adult Advocacy Provision

Agree to tender exercise and contract award.

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 兔子先生)

Deferred

The consultees / consultation process

Service model has been fully co-produced

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

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

Jarrow Hall Roofing Project

The Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee was given notice that this decision was to be made under delegated powers used on the basis of urgency pursuant to Part C Responsibility for Functions, Section 1 of the Scheme of Delegation, Paragraph 18 on 2 September 2024.

The decision was to be made by the Director of Place Strategy in consultation with the Leader and Deputy Leader in respect of the contract for the Jarrow Hall Roofing Project.

As required in the Constitution at Part D, Section 4, 17.3.2. The Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee was informed that the following report was added to the Forward Plan on 13 September 2024 to be considered at Cabinet on 2 October 2024 - Matrix

As required in the Constitution at Part D, Section 4, 17.3.2. The Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee was informed that the following report was added to the Forward Plan on 19 September 2024 to be considered at Cabinet on 2 October 2024 - Replacement Skills Bootcamp