Decisions
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23/04/2026 - Memorandum of Understanding for 'MAIDeN' services 2026-27 ref: 3547 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Head of Communites, Wellbeing and Partnerships - Richard Gibson
Decision published: 24/04/2026
Effective from: 23/04/2026
Decision:
To agree a memorandum of understanding (MoU)
between the Council and Gloucestershire County Council that sets
out the agreement by which partner authorities, purchase
“MAIDeN services” until March 31st 2027. The charge to
Cheltenham Borough Council’s will be £11k in
2026/27.
Lead officer: Richard Gibson
14/04/2026 - Damp and Mould Policy ref: 3540 For Determination
To approve the policy
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 14/04/2026 - Cabinet
Decision published: 16/04/2026
Effective from: 24/04/2026
Decision:
RESOLVED THAT:
1. the Damp and Mould Policy is approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Gemma Rowberry
14/04/2026 - Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy ref: 3544 For Determination
To approve the recommendations
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 14/04/2026 - Cabinet
Decision published: 16/04/2026
Effective from: 24/04/2026
Decision:
RESOLVED THAT:
1. the new Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy at Appendix iii is approved, to take effect from 1st May 2026 with transitional arrangements of 6 months to allow the current corporate policy to operate to conclude legacy cases.
2. the Head of Public Protection is authorised to take such actions and decisions as are necessary to facilitate the effective implementation and operation of the Authority’s powers referred to in this report.
3. the Head of Public Protection is authorised, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing and Customer Services, to approve minor variations to the policy in line with any revised statutory guidance.
Lead officer: Bernadette Reed
14/04/2026 - Housing Health and Safety Rating System Policy ref: 3541 For Determination
This report brings forward new Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) policy
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 14/04/2026 - Cabinet
Decision published: 16/04/2026
Effective from: 22/04/2026
Decision:
RESOLVED THAT:
1. the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) Policy is approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Claire Hughes
14/04/2026 - To adopt the Nature Recovery Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) ref: 3543 For Determination
Sets out why biodiversity and nature recovery are important, the current planning policies related to nature recovery, what Cheltenham Borough Council expects to be delivered for nature recovery in planning proposals, and how this will be secured long term to deliver for nature. Report will summarise main issues raised through consultation, and how these issues have been addressed in the SPD.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 14/04/2026 - Cabinet
Decision published: 16/04/2026
Effective from: 14/04/2026
Decision:
RESOLVED THAT:
1. the Nature Recovery Supplementary Planning Document (Appendix 4) is approved for adoption;
2. authority is delegated to the Director of Planning and Building Control, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Planning and Building Control, to make any necessary minor amendments or corrections to the document prior to adoption.
Lead officer: John Spurling
14/04/2026 - No Child Left Behind Annual Report ref: 3542 Recommendations Approved
To note the report.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 14/04/2026 - Cabinet
Decision published: 16/04/2026
Effective from: 14/04/2026
Decision:
RESOLVED THAT:
1. the progress that has been made by No Child Left Behind in the past year is noted
2. a Year of Action on Education for All will be undertaken, to run from September 2026 to September 2027 and that the proposed purpose, themes and activities will be consulted on.
3. authority is delegated to the Head of Communities, wellbeing & partnerships, in consultation with the Cabinet Member Safety and Communities, to develop a detailed plan for the Year of Action on Education for All
13/04/2026 - To approve the proposed changes to the Articles of Association, Members Agreement and Services Agreement relating to the council’s contract with Publica Group (Support) Ltd. ref: 3545 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Leader
Decision published: 15/04/2026
Effective from: 13/04/2026
Decision:
To approve the proposed changes to the
Articles of Association, Members Agreement and
Services Agreement relating to the council’s contract with
Publica Group (Support) Ltd.
Lead officer: Gareth Edmundson
17/03/2026 - Award of contract for the purposes of replacing existing combustible high risk external cladding system to 3 no 5 storey blocks of flats ref: 3546 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member Housing and Customer Services
Decision published: 15/04/2026
Effective from: 17/03/2026
Decision:
To award a contract to Cardo (Wales and West) Limited for the purposes of replacing the existing combustible high risk external cladding system to 3no 5 storey blocks of flats
Lead officer: Helen McEgan