Forward Plan November 2024 to February 2025 (revised 31 October)
This page lists the forward plan for current ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú reports from November to February.
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
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 ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú)
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
- Stuart Wright and Phil Dixon
- Stuart.wright@southtyneside.gov.uk
- Phil.dixon@southtyneside.gov.uk
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 £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 ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú)
- 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 ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú
- Deputy Leader of ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú
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
- Phil Dixon
- 0191 424 7661
- phil.dixon@southtyneside.gov.uk
Transfer of Services - South Tyneside Homes to ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú
No decision - to note only. This report will provide a position statement and assurance around the services that have been transferred across 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 contain exempt information.
The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú)
Cabinet - 27 November 2024
The consultees / consultation process
The Leader and the Leader Member for Housing and Community ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú will be consulted in relation to this matter.
Background documents / information available to the decision-maker
N/A
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- Nicola Robason (Director of Governance and Corporate Affairs)
- 0191 4247186
- Nicola.robason@southtyneside.gov.uk
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 ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú)
Cabinet 27 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
- Dave Slater
- 0191 424 7765
- Dave.slater@southtyneside.gov.uk
Middlefields Masterplan - Appointment of Contractor
Whether or not to appoint a contractor to undertake works relating to the Middlefields Masterplan.
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 27 November 2024
The consultees / consultation process
Various planning applications linked to the proposed works have been undertaken
Background documents / information available to the decision-maker
N/A
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- Phil Dixon
- 07717 791 747
- Phil.dixon@southtyneside.ov.uk
Procurement Pipeline - Forward Plan November 2024
This report sets out to inform all procurement activity to be undertaken from November 2024 up to May 2025, which carries a contract value of £350,000 or over, in line with the "Procurement Procedure Rules" set out within 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
The report is not confidential / does contain exempt information.
The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú)
Cabinet - 27 November 2024
The consultees / consultation process
- Lead Member of Governance, Finance and Corporate Services
Background documents / information available to the decision-maker
N/A
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- Peter Lawton
- 0191 424 7712
- peter.lawton@southtyneside.gov.uk
Contract Award for Adult Advocacy Provision
Executive approval to commence a procurement exercise for a new advocacy service for adults.
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 ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú)
Cabinet - 27 November 2024
The consultees / consultation process
The proposed service model was developed via a co-production exercise involving users, providers and professionals
Background documents / information available to the decision-maker
- Equality Check
- The South Tyneside Vision, Ambitions and Strategy
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- Michael Campbell (Strategic Commissioning Manager)
- 07483 387409
- michael.campbell@southtyneside.gov.uk
Westoe Educational Charity Annual Accounts 2023/24
Approval of Annual Accounts.
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 ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú)
Cabinet - 27 November 2024
The consultees / consultation process
N/A
Background documents / information available to the decision-maker
Finance Team Files
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- Ian Burden
- Ian.burden@southtyneside.gov.uk
Treasury Management Mid Year Review - 30 September 2024
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 up to 30 September.
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 ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú)
- Cabinet - 27 November 2024
- ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú - 23 January 2025
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
- Paul McCann
- 0191 424 7111
- paul.mccann@southtyneside.gov.uk
Homelessness Review
To note the review - no decision needed.
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 - 27 November 2024
The consultees / consultation process
- Internal Consultation - STH, Adult Social Care, Children's Services, Public Health, Safeguarding, Housing and Environment Scrutiny Committee
- External Consultation - Current ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú and support providers, homelessness charities, neighbouring authorities and Public consultation
Background documents / information available to the decision-maker
N/A
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- Anna Milner (Senior Manager - Housing Strategy and Regulation)
- anna.milner@southtyneside.gov.uk
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No decision - to note only.
This report will update Members on the local Pride programme of events over the summer.
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 ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú)
- ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú - 28 November 2024
The consultees / consultation process
The Leader Member for Housing and Community ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú will be consulted in relation to this matter.
Background documents / information available to the decision-maker
EDIB Strategy
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- Nicola Robason (Director of Governance and Corporate Affairs)
- 0191 4247186
- Nicola.robason@southtyneside.gov.uk
School Attendance (Pupil Registration) (England) Regulations 2024: Statutory Guidance and Code of Conduct for Penalty Notices
To agree to implement the new regulations and statutory guidance on school attendance accordingly, including revisions to the Code of Conduct for Penalty Notices.
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)
- ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú - 28 November 2024
The consultees / consultation process
Consultation has been held with schools and the implications of the Code of Conduct have been communicated with parents.
Background documents / information available to the decision-maker
- School Attendance (Pupil Registration) (England) Regulations 2024
- South Tyneside Code of Conduct for issuing Penalty Notices
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- Beverley Scanlon
- 0191 424 7697
- Beverley.scanlon@southtyneside.gov.uk
Annual Report 2023/2024 from the Independent Chair of Standards Committee
For information.
Borough ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú are asked to note the Report from the Independent Chair of Standards Committee.
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 ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú)
- ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú - 28 November 2024
The consultees / consultation process
N/A
Background documents / information available to the decision-maker
- Standards Committee (August 2023 - August 2024)
- Committee
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- Nicola Robason (Director of Governance and Corporate Affairs)
- 0191 4247186
- Nicola.robason@southtyneside.gov.uk
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 ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú)
ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú - 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
- Vicki Pattinson
- Vicki.pattinson@southtyneside.gov.uk
- 0191 424 4749
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 ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú'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 ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú)
ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú - 28 November 2024
The consultees / consultation process
Lead Member for Neighbourhoods and Climate Change
Background documents / information available to the decision-maker
ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú's Climate Change strategy and action plan -
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- Laura Turvey (Senior Manager - Sustainability)
- 0191 424 7921
- Laura.turvey@southtyneside.gov.uk
Domestic Abuse Annual Report
The ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú are asked to endorse 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)
ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú - 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 report where relevant.
Background documents / information available to the decision-maker
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- Paula Phillips
0191 424 6441
Paula.phillips@southtyneside.gov.uk - Julie Connaughton
0191 424 6520
Julie.connaughton@southtyneside.gov.uk
Armed Forces Covenant Annual Update
ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú 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 ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú)
ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú - 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
ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Constitution page 13.
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- Hayley Page (Corporate Lead Engagement, Comms and Service ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú)
- Hayley.johnson@southtyneside.gov.uk
- 0191 424 7014
Residential Property Acquisitions Policy
To approve the draft 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)
ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú - 28 November 2024
The consultees / consultation process
Internal Consultation - legal, Adult Social Care, Children's Services, Finance, Housing & Environment Scrutiny Committee.
Background documents / information available to the decision-maker
N/A
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- Anna Milner (Senior Manager - Housing Strategy and Regulation)
- anna.milner@southtyneside.gov.uk
IT Hardware & Peripherals Framework
Approval of Framework 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 not contain exempt information.
The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú)
Cabinet - 8 January 2025
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
- Dave Slater
- dave.slater@southtyneside.gov.uk
Corporate Complaints, Compliments and Comments Policy 2024
To approve the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú'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 ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú)
ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú - 23 January 2025
The consultees / consultation process
Draft policy has been consulted with the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú'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
- Neil Purvis
- 0191 424 7039
- neil.purvis@southtyneside.gov.uk
Child Poverty Strategy
For Full ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú 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 ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú)
- Cabinet - 19 February 2025
- ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú - 20 March 2025
The consultees / consultation process
Consultation taking place with key stakeholders, including Poverty Group and South Tyneside Youth ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú.
Background documents / information available to the decision-maker
TBC
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- Rory Sherwood-Parkin
- rory.sherwood-parkin@southtyneside.gov.uk
South Tyneside Pledge
For 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)
- Cabinet - 19 February 2025
- ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú - 20 March 2025
The consultees / consultation process
Consultation taking with key stakeholders, including members of the Pledge and ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú teams.
Background documents / information available to the decision-maker
TBC
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- Rory Sherwood-Parkin
- rory.sherwood-parkin@southtyneside.gov.uk
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 ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú)
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
- Claire Mawson
0191 424 6455
claire.mawson@southtyneside.gov.uk - Paula Phillips
0191 424 6441
Paula.phillips@southtyneside.gov.uk
Recommissioning of Adult Drug and 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 ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú)
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 and Adult's Safeguarding.
Background documents / information available to the decision-maker
The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address
- Julie Connaughton
0191 424 6441
julie.connaughton@southtyneside.gov.uk - Paula Phillips
0191 424 6441
Paula.phillips@southtyneside.gov.uk
Access and Egress Solutions
Approve the 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 ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú)
Cabinet - 19 March 2025
The consultees / consultation process
Nikki Carter / Cllr Ruth Berkley 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
- Chris Taylor
- chris.taylor@southtyneside.gov.uk
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 ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú)
ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú - 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
- Ellie Forrester
- 0191 424 6552
- Ellie.forrester@southtyneside.gov.uk
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 ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú)
ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú - 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
- Ellie Forrester
- 0191 424 6552
- Ellie.forrester@southtyneside.gov.uk
Refresh of the alcohol strategy
Alcohol Strategy to be adopted by 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 - 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
- Robyn Bullock
- 0191 424 6560
- robyn.bullock@southtyneside.gov.uk