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 March 2025 TO 28 February 2026

 

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?

Inside the Council

Outside the Council

<PI1>

Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation

 

To consider the implications of the proposed creation of a Mayoral Strategic Authority for Hampshire and the Solent, and the development of interim proposals for local government reorganisation across the area

 Non-Key Decision

Council  - 20 Mar 2025

 

Cabinet - 21 Mar 2025

 

Executive Management Team and Group Leaders

Local Government Partners in Hampshire

 

Kate Ryan, Chief Executive kate.ryan@nfdc.gov.uk

Open

 

</PI1>

<PI2>

CIL Local Infrastructure Bids

 

To approve the allocation of CIL funding to local infrastructure projects.

Key Decision

 Cabinet - 2 Apr 2025

 

Member Task and Finish Group, Executive Management Team, relevant Portfolio Holder

 

 

Dean Brunton, Planning Policy Infrastructure and Delivery Service Manager dean.brunton@nfdc.gov.uk,

Tim Guymer, Assistant Director for Place Development tim.guymer@nfdc.gov.uk

Open

 

</PI2>

<PI3>

UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) 25/26 allocations

 

To consider the proposals for the allocation of UK
SPF funding to projects for delivery in the
financial year 2025-2026.

Key Decision

Cabinet - 2 Apr 2025

 

Place and Sustainability Overview and Scrutiny Panel, Executive Management Team and relevant Portfolio Holder

N/A

 

Tim Guymer, Assistant Director for Place Development tim.guymer@nfdc.gov.uk

Open

 

</PI3>

<PI4>

Community Lottery Scheme

 

To consider whether to adopt a Community Lottery Scheme to support local organisations

Key Decision

Cabinet - 2 Apr 2025

 

Executive Management Team, relevant Portfolio Holder, Housing and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel

N/A

 

Ryan Stevens, Service Manager - Revenues, Benefits and Customer Services ryan.stevens@nfdc.gov.uk

Open

 

</PI4>

<PI5>

Corporate Peer Challenge Report Findings and Action Plan

 

To seek approval of the action plan arising from the Corporate Peer Challenge

Key Decision

Cabinet - 2 Apr 2025

 

Executive Management Team
Relevant Portfolio Holder
Resources and Transformation Overview and Scrutiny Panel

 

 

Rebecca Drummond, Assistant Director Transformation rebecca.drummond@nfdc.gov.uk

Open

 

</PI5>

<PI6>

Corporate Plan: Key Performance Data

 

To consider the performance data against KPIs identified in the Corporate Plan for Quarters 1-3

Key Decision

Cabinet - 2 Apr 2025

 

Overview and Scrutiny Panels, Executive Management Team and Portfolio Holders

N/A

 

Saqib Yasin, Performance & Insight Manager saqib.yasin@nfdc.gov.uk

Open

 

</PI6>

<PI7>

Digital Strategy

 

To approve the Digital Strategy

 Non-Key Decision

Cabinet  - 2 Apr 2025

 

Council - 14 Apr 2025

 

Executive Management Team, relevant Portfolio Holder and Resources and Transformation Overview and Scrutiny Panel

N/A

 

Rich Bird, Data Development and Delivery Manager (ICT) rich.bird@nfdc.gov.uk,

Kim Gray, ICT Operations Manager kim.gray@nfdc.gov.uk

Open

 

</PI7>

<PI8>

People Strategy

 

To approve the People Strategy

 Non-Key Decision

Cabinet  - 2 Apr 2025

 

Council - 14 Apr 2025

 

Executive Management Team, HR Committee and relevant Portfolio Holder

N/A

 

Kate Hardy, Organisational Development and Change Specialist kate.hardy@nfdc.gov.uk, Zoe Ormerod, Senior HR Advisor zoe.ormerod@nfdc.gov.uk

Open

 

</PI8>

<PI9>

Domestic Abuse Strategy including Housing Landlord Domestic Abuse Policy

 

To consider the Domestic Abuse Strategy and the Housing Landlord Domestic Abuse Policy

Key Decision

Cabinet  - 2 Apr 2025

 

Council - 14 Apr 2025

 

Executive Management Team, staff, relevant Portfolio Holders

Strategy - New Forest Domestic Abuse forum in relation to the Domestic Abuse Strategy

Tenant Involvement Group in relation to the Landlord Domestic Abuse Policy

 

Brian Byrne, Service Manager - Community Safety and Support brian.byrne@nfdc.gov.uk,

Kirsty M Farmer, Service Manager - Housing Resident Service kirstyM.farmer@nfdc.gov.uk

Open

 

</PI9>

<PI10>

Principal Risk Register

 

To consider and adopt the Principal Risk Register

 Non-Key Decision

Cabinet  - 2 Apr 2025

 

Council - 14 Apr 2025

 

Executive Management Team, Audit Committee and relevant Portfolio Holder

N/A

 

James Clarke, Insurance & Risk Officer james.clarke@nfdc.gov.uk

Open

 

</PI10>

<PI11>

Annual Complaints Performance and Service Improvement Report 2024/25

 

To approve the Annual Complaints Performance and Service Improvement Report and provide the Governing Body’s Response

Key Decision

Cabinet - 4 Jun 2025

 

Executive Management Team, relevant Portfolio Holders

N/A

 

Amanda Wilson, Information Governance & Complaints Manager amanda.wilson@nfdc.gov.uk

Open

 

</PI11>

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