Forward plan

Forward Plan - November 2023 to March 2024 (01/11/2023 to 31/03/2024, Cabinet)

Plan items
No.	Item
1.	Auditor's Annual Audit Letter 2020/21 Decision maker: Cabinet Decision: 7 Nov 2023 Lead officer: Gail Banyard Decision status: Recommendations Approved Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/10/2021 Anticipated restriction: Open -
2.	Consultation on Renewal of Dog Public Space Protection Order Decision maker: Cabinet Decision: 7 Nov 2023 Lead officer: Barbara Strickland Decision status: Recommendations Approved Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/09/2023 Anticipated restriction: Open -
3.	Council Tax Changes to Empty Property Premiums from 2024 Decision maker: Cabinet Decision: 7 Nov 2023 Lead officer: Gail Banyard Decision status: Recommendations Approved Notice of proposed decision first published: 06/07/2023 Anticipated restriction: Open -
4.	Council Tax Support - Scheme Approval 2024/25 Decision maker: Cabinet, Council Decision: 30 Nov 2023 Lead officer: Gail Banyard Decision status: Recommendations Approved Notice of proposed decision first published: 06/07/2023 Anticipated restriction: Open -
5.	Delivery of New Homes at Neasham Road - Land Disposal and Nutrient Neutrality Credits Decision maker: Cabinet Decision: 7 Nov 2023 Lead officer: Barbara Strickland Decision status: Recommendations Approved Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/10/2023 Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - view reasons Explanation of anticipated restriction: Under Regulation 5 of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information (England) Regulations 2012 the Council is required to give 28 days’ notice if it intends to hold a meeting of the Cabinet in private or partly in private. This is required on occasions where there is a report which contains information exempt from publication. The public may make representations about why the meeting should be held in public. To make a representation, please contact lynne.wood@darlington.gov.uk in writing or by phone on (01325) 405803 at least 6 working days before the meeting date. The Council is required to make a statement in response to any representations made for an exempt report to be considered in public.
6.	Environmental Crimes - Fixed Penalty Notices Decision maker: Cabinet Decision: 7 Nov 2023 Lead officer: Barbara Strickland Decision status: Recommendations Approved Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/08/2023 Anticipated restriction: Open -
7.	Housing Services Repairs and Maintenance Policy Decision maker: Cabinet Decision: 7 Nov 2023 Lead officer: Gail Banyard Decision status: Recommendations Approved Notice of proposed decision first published: 06/07/2023 Anticipated restriction: Open -
8.	Procurement Plan Update Decision maker: Cabinet Decision: 7 Nov 2023 Lead officer: Gail Banyard Decision status: Recommendations Approved Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/06/2023 Anticipated restriction: Open -
9.	Project Position Statement and Capital Programme Monitoring - Quarter Two 2023/24 Decision maker: Cabinet Decision: 7 Nov 2023 Lead officer: Gail Banyard Decision status: Recommendations Approved Notice of proposed decision first published: 06/07/2023 Anticipated restriction: Open -
10.	Revenue Budget Monitoring 2023/24 - Quarter Two Decision maker: Cabinet Decision: 7 Nov 2023 Lead officer: Gail Banyard Decision status: Recommendations Approved Notice of proposed decision first published: 06/07/2023 Anticipated restriction: Open -
11.	Schedule of Transactions Decision maker: Cabinet Decision: 7 Nov 2023 Lead officer: Barbara Strickland Decision status: Recommendations Approved Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/10/2023 Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - view reasons Explanation of anticipated restriction: Under Regulation 5 of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information (England) Regulations 2012 the Council is required to give 28 days’ notice if it intends to hold a meeting of the Cabinet in private or partly in private. This is required on occasions where there is a report which contains information exempt from publication. The public may make representations about why the meeting should be held in public. To make a representation, please contact lynne.wood@darlington.gov.uk in writing or by phone on (01325) 405803 at least 6 working days before the meeting date. The Council is required to make a statement in response to any representations made for an exempt report to be considered in public.
12.	Special Free School at West Park, Darlington Decision maker: Cabinet Decision: 7 Nov 2023 Lead officer: Barbara Strickland Decision status: Recommendations Approved Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/08/2023 Anticipated restriction: Open -
13.	Children’s Social Care in Darlington: Ensuring Placement Sufficiency and Enabling Creative Alternatives New! Decision maker: Cabinet, Council Decision: 15 Feb 2024 Lead officer: Sarah Foster Decision status: Recommendations Approved Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/11/2023 Anticipated restriction: Open -
14.	Complaints Made to the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman and the Housing Ombudsman Service Decision maker: Cabinet Decision: 5 Dec 2023 Lead officer: Gail Banyard Decision status: Recommendations Approved Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/10/2023 Anticipated restriction: Open -
15.	Delivery of New Homes at Blackwell - Joint Venture Proposal New! Decision maker: Cabinet Decision: 9 Jan 2024 Lead officer: Barbara Strickland Decision status: Recommendations Approved Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/11/2023 Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - view reasons Explanation of anticipated restriction: Under Regulation 5 of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information (England) Regulations 2012 the Council is required to give 28 days’ notice if it intends to hold a meeting of the Cabinet in private or partly in private. This is required on occasions where there is a report which contains information exempt from publication. The public may make representations about why the meeting should be held in public. To make a representation, please contact lynne.wood@darlington.gov.uk in writing or by phone on (01325) 405803 at least 6 working days before the meeting date. The Council is required to make a statement in response to any representations made for an exempt report to be considered in public.
16.	Housing Revenue Account - Medium Term Financial Plan 2024/25 to 2027/28 Decision maker: Cabinet, Council Decision: 25 Jan 2024 Lead officer: Gail Banyard Decision status: Recommendations Approved Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/09/2023 Anticipated restriction: Open -
17.	Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP) for Consultation Decision maker: Cabinet, Council Decision: 25 Jan 2024 Lead officer: Lynne Wood Decision status: Recommendations Approved Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/09/2023 Anticipated restriction: Open -
18.	Mid Year Prudential Indicators and Treasury Management Monitoring Report 2023/24 Decision maker: Cabinet, Council Decision: 25 Jan 2024 Lead officer: Gail Banyard Decision status: Recommendations Approved Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/08/2023 Anticipated restriction: Open -
19.	Revised Climate Change Strategy New! Decision maker: Cabinet Decision: 9 Jan 2024 Lead officer: Barbara Strickland Decision status: Recommendations Approved Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/11/2023 Anticipated restriction: Open -
20.	Council Tax and Business Rates Recovery Strategy 2024/29 Decision maker: Cabinet Decision: 9 Jan 2024 Lead officer: Gail Banyard Decision status: Recommendations Approved Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/09/2023 Anticipated restriction: Open -
21.	Council Tax and Business Rates Discretionary Relief Policy 2024/29 Decision maker: Cabinet Decision: 9 Jan 2024 Lead officer: Gail Banyard Decision status: Recommendations Approved Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/09/2023 Anticipated restriction: Open -
22.	Discretionary Housing Payment Policy 2024/29 Decision maker: Cabinet Decision: 9 Jan 2024 Lead officer: Gail Banyard Decision status: Recommendations Approved Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/09/2023 Anticipated restriction: Open -
23.	Housing Services Asset Management Strategy Decision maker: Cabinet Decision due: 7 May 2024 Lead officer: Gail Banyard Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/09/2023 Anticipated restriction: Open -
24.	Housing Services Climate Change Strategy 2024/29 Decision maker: Cabinet Decision: 9 Jan 2024 Lead officer: Gail Banyard Decision status: Recommendations Approved Notice of proposed decision first published: 06/07/2023 Anticipated restriction: Open -
25.	Land at Faverdale - Burtree Garden Village - Proposed Infrastructure Development Agreement (IDA) Decision maker: Cabinet Decision due: 11 Jun 2024 Lead officer: Barbara Strickland Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/05/2023 Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - view reasons Explanation of anticipated restriction: Under Regulation 5 of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information (England) Regulations 2012 the Council is required to give 28 days’ notice if it intends to hold a meeting of the Cabinet in private or partly in private. This is required on occasions where there is a report which contains information exempt from publication. The public may make representations about why the meeting should be held in public. To make a representation, please contact lynne.wood@darlington.gov.uk in writing or by phone on (01325) 405803 at least 6 working days before the meeting date. The Council is required to make a statement in response to any representations made for an exempt report to be considered in public.
26.	Maintained Schools Capital Programme - Summer 2024 and High Needs Capital Decision maker: Cabinet Decision: 9 Jan 2024 Lead officer: Sarah Foster Decision status: Recommendations Approved Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/09/2023 Anticipated restriction: Open -
27.	Revised Climate Change Action Plan Decision maker: Cabinet, Council Originally due: 9 Jan 2024 Lead officer: Barbara Strickland Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/09/2023 Anticipated restriction: Open -
28.	Calendar of Council and Committee Meetings 2024/25 Decision maker: Cabinet Decision due: 6 Feb 2024 Lead officer: Lynne Wood Decision status: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in) Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/10/2023 Anticipated restriction: Open -
29.	Housing Revenue Account - Medium Term Financial Plan 2024/25 to 2027/28 Decision maker: Cabinet, Council Decision: 15 Feb 2024 Lead officer: Gail Banyard Decision status: Recommendations Approved Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/10/2023 Anticipated restriction: Open -
30.	Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP) 2024/25 to 2027/28 Decision maker: Cabinet, Council Decision: 15 Feb 2024 Lead officer: Gail Banyard Decision status: Recommendations Approved Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/10/2023 Anticipated restriction: Open -
31.	Project Position Statement and Capital Programme Monitoring - Quarter Three 2023/24 Decision maker: Cabinet Decision due: 6 Feb 2024 Lead officer: Gail Banyard Decision status: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in) Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/10/2023 Anticipated restriction: Open -
32.	Prudential Indicators and Treasury Management Strategy Report 2024/25 Decision maker: Cabinet, Council Decision: 15 Feb 2024 Lead officer: Gail Banyard Decision status: Recommendations Approved Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/10/2023 Anticipated restriction: Open -
33.	Revenue Budget Monitoring 2023/24 - Quarter 3 Decision maker: Cabinet Decision: 6 Feb 2024 Lead officer: Gail Banyard Decision status: Recommendations Approved Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/10/2023 Anticipated restriction: Open -
34.	Schools Admissions 2025/26 Decision maker: Cabinet Decision: 6 Feb 2024 Lead officer: Sarah Foster Decision status: Recommendations Approved Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/10/2023 Anticipated restriction: Open -
35.	Council Plan New! Decision maker: Cabinet, Council Decision: 21 Mar 2024 Lead officer: Gail Banyard Decision status: Recommendations Approved Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/11/2023 Anticipated restriction: Open -
36.	Darlington Transport Plan - Delivery Report New! Decision maker: Cabinet Decision: 5 Mar 2024 Lead officer: Barbara Strickland Decision status: Recommendations Approved Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/11/2023 Anticipated restriction: Open -
37.	Offset Strategy Decision maker: Cabinet Decision due: 8 Oct 2024 Lead officer: Barbara Strickland Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/05/2023 Anticipated restriction: Open -
38.	Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) New! Decision maker: Cabinet Decision: 5 Mar 2024 Lead officer: Gail Banyard Decision status: Recommendations Approved Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/11/2023 Anticipated restriction: Open -