Forward plan

Forward Plan 1 December 2023 to 31 March 2024  (01/12/2023 to 31/03/2024, Cabinet)

Plan items
No. Item

1.

Adaptations for disabled people

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   12 Dec 2023

Lead officer:  Stephen Corlett

Notice of proposed decision first published: 21/09/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

2.

Budget 2024-25 and Medium-Term Financial Plan 2024-2028 New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   12 Dec 2023

Lead officer:  Alison Elsdon

Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/11/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

3.

Budget 2024-25 - Draft Engagement Document New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   12 Dec 2023

Lead officer:  Morgan Brown, Jan Willis

Notice of proposed decision first published: 20/11/2023

This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.

Reason for urgency:
To ensure the Council has a engagement document to accompany budget consultation with residents and stakeholders which will be launched after 12th December 2023.

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

4.

Corporate Risk Management New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   12 Dec 2023

Lead officer:  Kevin McDonald

Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/11/2023

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
The report contains information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding the information). The public interest in maintaining this exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosure because disclosure could adversely affect the business reputation or confidence in the person / organisation, and could adversely affect commercial revenue.

5.

Education, SEND & Skills Annual Report 2022-23 New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   12 Dec 2023

Lead officer:  Mandy Holmes, David Street

Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/11/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

6.

Financial Performance 2023-24 - Position at the end of September

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   12 Dec 2023

Lead officer:  Kris Harvey

Notice of proposed decision first published: 23/08/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

7.

Merger of North and South Northumberland Coroner Areas New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   12 Dec 2023

Lead officer:  Gemma Carter, Karen Lounton, Jackie Roll, Karen Lounten

Notice of proposed decision first published: 08/11/2023

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  -

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Ministry of Justice Business Case includes officer salary details, costs associated with service delivery (pathology, medical services, body conveyancing), and personal contact details of consultees.

8.

Northumberland Leisure and Wellbeing Procurement and Provision New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   12 Dec 2023

Lead officer:  Gemma Carter, Marianne Donnelly, Nigel Walsh

Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/11/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

9.

Outcomes of the tender for new school buildings for Astley High and Whytrig Middle Schools

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   12 Dec 2023

Lead officer:  Sue Aviston

Notice of proposed decision first published: 22/09/2023

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  -

10.

PFI Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E) Responsibilities

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   12 Dec 2023

Lead officer:  Morgan Brown, Robin Clow, Jillian Grieves

Notice of proposed decision first published: 27/10/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

11.

Q2 Corporate Performance Report

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   12 Dec 2023

Lead officer:  Morgan Brown, Philip Hunter

Notice of proposed decision first published: 18/10/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

12.

Setting of the Council Tax Base 2024-25

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   12 Dec 2023

Lead officer:  Gillian Caisley

Notice of proposed decision first published: 06/11/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

13.

Summary of New Capital Proposals considered by Officer Capital Strategy Group

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   12 Dec 2023

Lead officer:  Gemma Simpson

Notice of proposed decision first published: 06/11/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

14.

Ashington Regeneration Programme - Update, Funding and Site Acquisitions New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   16 Jan 2024

Lead officer:  Karen Donaldson

Notice of proposed decision first published: 06/12/2023

This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.

Reason for urgency:
The report seeks approval for a grant bid to NTCA that is required by the end of Jan 2024 for £2.5m. Late submission could lead to a large gap in the capital funding for this strategic priority. The report also provides information to underpin final approval of two strategic site acquisitions that are critical to the delivery of the Ashington regeneration programme.

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

15.

BUDGET 2024-25 , MEDIUM TERM FINANCIAL PLAN 2024-28 AND 30 YEAR BUSINESS PLAN FOR THE HOUSING REVENUE ACCOUNT New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   16 Jan 2024

Lead officer:  Andrea Lowe

Notice of proposed decision first published: 16/11/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

16.

National Funding Formula & School Funding 2024-25 New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   16 Jan 2024

Lead officer:  Sue Aviston

Notice of proposed decision first published: 20/11/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

17.

Notification of the Estimated Collection Fund Balances 2023-24– Council Tax and Business Rates

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   16 Jan 2024

Lead officer:  Kate Johnstone

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/10/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

18.

Summary of New Capital Proposals considered by Officer Capital Strategy Group New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   16 Jan 2024

Lead officer:  Gemma Simpson

Notice of proposed decision first published: 28/11/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

19.

Climate Change Action Plan 2024-26

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   9 Apr 2024

Lead officer:  Nick Johnston, Paul Jones

Notice of proposed decision first published: 24/10/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

20.

Financial Performance 2023-24 - Position at the end of December 2023

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   12 Mar 2024

Lead officer:  Kris Harvey

Notice of proposed decision first published: 23/08/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -