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 which is, or the making of savings which are, significant having regard to the Council’s budget for the service or function to which the decision relates; or

b)         to be significant in terms of its effects on communities living or working in an area comprising two or more wards in the Council’s area. 

For the purposes of (a) above, “significant” is defined by the Council as being a financial decision which requires a Cabinet decision in accordance with the Council’s Financial Regulations.

 

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 July 2025 TO 30 June 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>

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 - 2 Jul 2025

 

Executive Management Team, relevant Portfolio Holders

N/A

 

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

Open

 

</PI1>

<PI2>

Corporate Plan: Key Performance Data - Quarter 4

 

To consider the performance data against KPIs identified in the Corporate Plan for Quarter 4

 Non-Key Decision

Cabinet - 2 Jul 2025

 

Executive Management Team, relevant Portfolio Holders and Overview and Scrutiny Panels

None

 

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

Open

 

</PI2>

<PI3>

Annual Performance report 2024/25

 

To consider the annual performance for 2024/25

 Non-Key Decision

Cabinet - 2 Jul 2025

 

Executive Management Team, relevant Portfolio Holders and Overview and Scrutiny Panels

None

 

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

Open

 

</PI3>

<PI4>

Hampshire and the Solent Local Government Reorganisation -  programme and resources

 

To consider a report detailing the progress undertaken with local government reorganisation, in respect of programme activity and resources.

Key Decision

Cabinet - 2 Jul 2025

 

Executive Management Team, Relevant Portfolio Holders, Resources and Transformation Overview and Scrutiny Panel

None

 

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

Open

 

</PI4>

<PI5>

Public Space Protection Order(s) Review & Extension

 

To consider the extension of the two PSPOs orders and agreed to undertake a public consultation exercise.

Key Decision

Cabinet - 2 Jul 2025

 

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

Forestry England, New Forest National Park Authority, The Verderers of the New Forest and Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Authority

 

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

Open

 

</PI5>

<PI6>

Update on Local Plan Review and Revised Local Development Scheme

 

To consider the update on the Local Plan and to seek approval of a revised Local Development Scheme

Key Decision

 Cabinet - 2 Jul 2025

 

Executive Management Team, Relevant Portfolio Holder, Member Working Group

N/A

 

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

James Smith, Planning Policy Team Leader james.smith@nfdc.gov.uk

Open

 

</PI6>

<PI7>

Adoption of the New Forest Skills Action Plan

 

To adopt the New Forest Skills Action Plan

Key Decision

 Cabinet - 2 Jul 2025

 

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

None

 

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

Jeannie Satchell, Economic Development Manager jeannie.satchell@nfdc.gov.uk

Open

 

</PI7>

<PI8>

Strategic Asset Management Plan

 

To approve the Strategic Asset Management Plan

 Non-Key Decision

Cabinet  - 2 Jul 2025

 

Council - 14 Jul 2025

 

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

None

 

Alan Bethune, Strategic Director of Corporate Resources & Transformation, Section 151 Officer alan.bethune@nfdc.gov.uk

Open

 

</PI8>

<PI9>

Tenant Satisfaction Measures 2024/25

 

To note the Tenant Satisfaction Measures for 2024/25.

 Non-Key Decision

Cabinet - 6 Aug 2025

 

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

None

 

Paul Thomas, Assistant Director - Housing & Communities paul.thomas@nfdc.gov.uk

Open

 

</PI9>

<PI10>

Proposed Housing Landlord Strategy (2025-2030)

 

To approve the proposed draft Housing Landlord Strategy (2025-2030) for public consultation.

 Non-Key Decision

Cabinet - 6 Aug 2025

 

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

Informal consultation carried out with staff, partners and TIG to inform the draft Strategy.

 

Paul Thomas, Assistant Director - Housing & Communities paul.thomas@nfdc.gov.uk

Open

 

</PI10>

<PI11>

Housing Annual Compliance Report

 

To note the housing annual compliance report.

 Non-Key Decision

Cabinet - 6 Aug 2025

 

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

None

 

Sophie Tuffin, Service Manager - Housing Maintenance Programmes and Servicing sophie.tuffin@nfdc.gov.uk

Open

 

</PI11>

<PI12>

Revised Transformation Strategy

 

To consider a revised Transformation Strategy.

Key Decision

Cabinet - 6 Aug 2025

 

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

None

 

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

Open

 

</PI12>

<PI13>

Financial Monitoring Report (based on performance April - June 2025 inclusive)

 

To provide an update on the 2025/26 General Fund, Capital Programme and Housing Revenue Account

Key Decision

Cabinet - 3 Sep 2025

 

Executive Management Team and portfolio holders

None

 

Paul Whittles, Assistant Director - Finance paul.whittles@nfdc.gov.uk

Open

 

</PI13>

<PI14>

Corporate Plan: Key Performance Data for quarter 1 2025-2026

 

To consider the performance data against KPIs identified in the Corporate Plan for Quarter 1 (2025/26).

 Non-Key Decision

Cabinet - 1 Oct 2025

 

Executive Management Team, all Portfolio Holders and Overview and Scrutiny Panels

None

 

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

Open

 

</PI14>

<PI15>

Parking Action Plan

 

To approve the Parking Action Plan.

Key Decision

Cabinet - 1 Oct 2025

 

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

None

 

Nicola Plummer, Performance and Project Manager nicola.plummer@nfdc.gov.uk

Open

 

</PI15>

<PI16>

Medium Term Financial Plan - Scene Setting

 

To consider the development of the Medium Term Financial Plan.

 Non-Key Decision

Cabinet  - 1 Oct 2025

 

Council - 13 Oct 2025

 

Executive Management Team and relevant Portfolio Holder.

None

 

Paul Whittles, Assistant Director - Finance paul.whittles@nfdc.gov.uk

Open

 

</PI16>

<PI17>

Air Quality Strategy

 

To consider the Air Quality Strategy following public consultation.

 Non-Key Decision

Cabinet  - 1 Oct 2025

 

Council - 13 Oct 2025

 

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

A public consultation exercise was carried out on the draft Air Quality Strategy.

 

Rachel Higgins, Team Leader - Environmental Protection rachel.higgins@nfdc.gov.uk, Joanne McClay, Service Manager - Environment and Regulation joanne.mcclay@nfdc.gov.uk

Open

 

</PI17>

<PI18>

Financial Monitoring Report (based on performance April - September 2025 inclusive)

 

To provide an update on the 2025/26 General Fund, Capital Programme and Housing Revenue Account.

Key Decision

Cabinet - 5 Nov 2025

 

Executive Management Team and relevant Portfolio Holders

None

 

Paul Whittles, Assistant Director - Finance paul.whittles@nfdc.gov.uk

Open

 

</PI18>

<PI19>

Lymington and Pennington Neighbourhood Development Plan – Examiner’s Report

 

To approve the modifications recommended by the Examiner and agree that the Lymington and Pennington Neighbourhood Development Plan proceed to local referendum

 Non-Key Decision

Cabinet  - 5 Nov 2025

 

Council - 15 Dec 2025

 

Executive Management Team, relevant Portfolio Holder

Lymington and Pennington Town Council

 

Andrew Herring, Planning Policy Officer andrew.herring@nfdc.gov.uk

Open

 

</PI19>

<PI20>

Information Governance and Complaints – Half Yearly Update

 

To receive a half yearly update on the Council's Complaints Handing and Performance

 Non-Key Decision

Cabinet - 3 Dec 2025

 

Executive Management Team, relevant Portfolio Holders and Resources and Transformation Overview and Scrutiny Panel (Housing and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel members invited)

None

 

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

Open

 

</PI20>

<PI21>

Medium Term Financial Plan Update

 

To consider an update to the Medium Term Financial Plan.

 Non-Key Decision

Cabinet  - 3 Dec 2025

 

Council - 15 Dec 2025

 

Executive Management Team and relevant Portfolio Holder

None

 

Paul Whittles, Assistant Director - Finance paul.whittles@nfdc.gov.uk

Open

 

</PI21>

<PI22>

Setting the Council Tax Base

 

To recommend to Council the approval of the Tax Base for 2026/27.

 Non-Key Decision

Cabinet  - 3 Dec 2025

 

Council - 15 Dec 2025

 

Executive Management Team and relevant Portfolio Holder

None

 

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

Open

 

</PI22>

<PI23>

Corporate Plan: Key Performance Data for quarter 2 2025-2026

 

To consider the performance data against KPIS identified in the Corporate Plan for Quarter 2 (2025/26).

 Non-Key Decision

Cabinet - 4 Feb 2026

 

Executive Management Team, all Portfolio Holders and Overview and Scrutiny Panels

None

 

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

Open

 

</PI23>

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