NEW FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL
CABINET FORWARD PLAN
This Forward Plan lists matters on which decisions are likely to be considered by, or on behalf of the Council’s Cabinet for a 12 month period. The Forward Plan also lists major decisions which fall within the definition of a “key decision” as outlined below:-
A key decision is one that is likely either:-
a) to result in the Council incurring expenditure, or making savings, which are significant having regard to the Council’s budget for the service of function to which the decision relates (expenditure or savings are generally treated as significant if the sum exceeds £50,000 of unapproved savings or spend); or
b) to result in an outcome which will have an impact, for better or worse, on a significant number of people living or working in an area comprising two or more wards in the Council’s area; or to be significant in terms of its effect on communities in a ward.
The Cabinet consists of six Councillors and they are responsible for the following Portfolios:-
Councillor Jill Cleary – Leader of the Council
Councillor Steve Davies – Deputy Leader and Housing and Homelessness
Councillor Geoffrey Blunden – Environment and Sustainability
Councillor Jeremy Heron – Finance and Corporate
Councillor Dan Poole – Community, Safety and Wellbeing
Councillor Derek Tipp – Planning and Economy
Representations:
Anyone wishing to make representations about any matter included in this Forward Plan should contact the relevant report author seven working days before the first date shown for its consideration by the Cabinet.
Copies of Reports:
Anyone wishing to view or obtain a copy of any public report on any of the matters included in this Forward Plan should access the Council’s website.
Copies of reports and any relevant background documents can also be obtained by contacting the relevant report author named in this document. A reasonable charge may be made for hard copies of documents.
CABINET FORWARD PLAN - 1 November 2024 TO 31 October 2025
Report Title |
Proposed Decisions |
Type of Decision |
When is the decision being made? |
Who are the key people/groups to be consulted before the decision is made and how will the consultation take place? |
Report Author and Contact Details |
Is the report likely to be considered in private? |
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Inside the Council |
Outside the Council |
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Corporate Plan – Key Performance Indicators
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To consider the list of Key Performance Indicators, baseline and targets. |
Non-Key Decision |
Cabinet - 6 Nov 2024
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Executive Management Team and Cabinet Members |
N/A
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Saqib Yasin, Performance & Insight Manager saqib.yasin@nfdc.gov.uk |
Open
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Financial Monitoring Report (based on performance April - September 2024 inclusive)
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To provide an update on the 2024/25 General Fund, Capital Programme and Housing Revenue Account |
Key Decision |
Cabinet - 6 Nov 2024
Council - 9 Dec 2024
|
Executive Management Team and relevant Portfolio Holders |
N/A
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Paul Whittles, Assistant Director - Finance paul.whittles@nfdc.gov.uk |
Open
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Half yearly update Complaints Performance and Service Improvement Report 1 April 2024 – 30 September 2024
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To receive a half yearly update on the Council’s Complaints Handling and Performance |
Non-Key Decision |
Cabinet - 4 Dec 2024
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Executive Management Team, relevant Portfolio Holders and Resources and Transformation Overview and Scrutiny Panel (Housing and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel members invited) |
N/A
|
Amanda Wilson, Information Governance & Complaints Manager amanda.wilson@nfdc.gov.uk |
Open
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Medium Term Financial Plan Update
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To consider an update to the Medium Term Financial plan |
Key Decision |
Cabinet - 4 Dec 2024
|
Executive Management Team and relevant Portfolio Holder |
N/A
|
Paul Whittles, Assistant Director - Finance paul.whittles@nfdc.gov.uk |
Open
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Council Tax Reduction Scheme 2025/26
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To approve the Council Tax Reduction Scheme for 2025/26 |
Non-Key Decision |
Cabinet - 4 Dec 2024
Council - 9 Dec 2024
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Executive Management Team, relevant Portfolio Holder, Resources and Transformation Overview and Scrutiny Panel |
A six week consultation on the proposals will be carried out.
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Ryan Stevens, Service Manager - Revenues, Benefits and Customer Services ryan.stevens@nfdc.gov.uk |
Open
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Setting the Council Tax Base
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To recommend to Council the approval of the Tax Base for 2025/26 |
Non-Key Decision |
Cabinet - 4 Dec 2024
Council - 9 Dec 2024
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Executive Management Team, Portfolio Holder - Finance and Corporate |
N/A
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Ryan Stevens, Service Manager - Revenues, Benefits and Customer Services ryan.stevens@nfdc.gov.uk |
Open
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Anti-Social Behaviour Strategy 2025 - 2029
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To approve the draft Anti-Social Behaviour Strategy for public consultation. |
Non-Key Decision |
Cabinet - 5 Feb 2025
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Executive Management Team, Housing and
Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel, relevant Portfolio holder
and |
Hampshire Constabulary
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Chris Pike, Housing Anti-Social Behaviour Manager chris.pike@nfdc.gov.uk |
Open
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Community Grants 2025/26
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To consider the Community Grants for inclusion in the 2025/26 budget. |
Key Decision |
Cabinet - 5 Feb 2025
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Community Grants Task and Finish Group, Executive Management Team, Housing and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel, Portfolio Holder - Community, Safety and Wellbeing |
N/A
|
Ryan Stevens, Service Manager - Revenues, Benefits and Customer Services ryan.stevens@nfdc.gov.uk |
Open
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Financial Monitoring (based on performance April to December 2024 inclusive)
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To provide an update on the 2024/25 General Fund, Capital Programme and Housing Revenue Account |
Key Decision |
Cabinet - 5 Feb 2025
|
Executive Management Team and relevant Portfolio Holder |
N/A
|
Paul Whittles, Assistant Director - Finance paul.whittles@nfdc.gov.uk |
Open
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Capital Strategy 2025/26
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To consider the Capital Strategy 2025/26 |
Key Decision |
Cabinet - 19 Feb 2025
Council - 24 Feb 2025
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Executive Management Team, Resources and Transformation Overview and Scrutiny Panel, relevant Portfolio Holder |
N/A
|
Paul Whittles, Assistant Director - Finance paul.whittles@nfdc.gov.uk |
Open
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Asset Maintenance & Replacement Programme and General Fund Capital Programme 2025/26
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To consider and recommend to Council the schedule of projects for inclusion in the 2025/25 budget |
Key Decision |
Cabinet - 5 Feb 2025
Council - 24 Feb 2025
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Executive Management Team, relevant Portfolio Holder and Resources and Transformation Overview and Scrutiny Panel |
N/A
|
Paul Whittles, Assistant Director - Finance paul.whittles@nfdc.gov.uk |
Open
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Medium Term Financial Plan and Budget
|
To consider the Medium Term Financial Plan and setting of the 2025/26 budget |
Key Decision |
Cabinet - 19 Feb 2025
Council - 24 Feb 2025
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Executive Management Team and relevant Portfolio Holder |
N/A
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Paul Whittles, Assistant Director - Finance paul.whittles@nfdc.gov.uk |
Open
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Housing Revenue Account budget and the housing sector capital expenditure programme for 2025/26
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To consider the Housing Revenue Account budget and the housing sector capital expenditure programme for 2025/26 |
Key Decision |
Cabinet - 19 Feb 2025
Council - 24 Feb 2025
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Executive Management Tea, relevant Portfolio Holder and the Housing and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel |
N/A
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Paul Whittles, Assistant Director - Finance paul.whittles@nfdc.gov.uk |
Open
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Members' Allowances - Scheme to apply from 1 April 2025
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To recommend to Council the annual scheme of members' allowances |
Non-Key Decision |
Cabinet - 5 Feb 2025
Council - 24 Feb 2025
|
Executive Management Team |
N/A
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Andy Rogers, Democratic Services Officer andy.rogers@nfdc.gov.uk |
Open
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Annual Complaints Performance and Service Improvement Report 2024/25
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To approve the Annual Complaints Performance and Service Improvement Report and provide the Governing Body’s Response |
Key Decision |
Cabinet - 4 Jun 2025
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Executive Management Team, relevant Portfolio Holders |
N/A
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Amanda Wilson, Information Governance & Complaints Manager amanda.wilson@nfdc.gov.uk |
Open
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