Forward plan

Forward Plan January - December 2026  (05/01/2026 to 31/12/2026)

Plan items
No. Item

1.

Community Pride Fund 2025 grant allocations

Decision maker:  Cabinet Member Safety and Communities

Decision due:   January 2026

Lead officer:  Helen Down

Notice of proposed decision first published: 12/12/2025

2.

Revision of the template partnership agreement with green space volunteer groups

Decision maker:  Cabinet Member Safety and Communities

Decision:   14 Jan 2026

Lead officer:  Helen Down

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 12/12/2025

3.

To approve a Land and Golden Brick Agreement and JCT Design and Build contract with Newland Homes Ltd to construct five affordable houses at Cherrington's, Kidnappers Lane New!

Decision maker:  Director of Governance, Housing and Communities and Monitoring Officer - Claire Hughes

Decision due:   Not before 31st Jan 2026

Lead officer:  Chris Knibbs

Notice of proposed decision first published: 16/01/2026

4.

Domestic Abuse Policy

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   24 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Tracy Brown

Notice of proposed decision first published: 24/09/2025

5.

Quarterly Budget Monitoring Report, October-December

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   24 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Adele Taylor

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/08/2025

6.

Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANGs) Action Plan

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   24 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Adam Reynolds

Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/04/2024

7.

Cheltenham Tree Strategy

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   24 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Sam Reader

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/04/2025

8.

Discretionary Business Rate Relief

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   24 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Jayne Gilpin

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/12/2025

9.

To approve National Planning Policy Framework proposed reforms and other changes to the planning system New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   24 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  John Spurling

Notice of proposed decision first published: 21/01/2026

10.

Leckhampton with Warden Hill (LwWH) Neighbourhood Plan Examiner's Report New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   24 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  John Spurling

Notice of proposed decision first published: 26/01/2026

11.

Golden Valley Innovation Centre - Management Agreement

Decision maker:  Cabinet, Council

Decision due:   27 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Martin Chastney

Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/02/2023

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

12.

Final Housing Revenue Account (HRA) - Revised Budget

Decision maker:  Cabinet, Council

Decision due:   27 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Jon Whitlock

Notice of proposed decision first published: 25/06/2025

13.

Final General Fund Revenue and Capital Budget Proposals

Decision maker:  Cabinet, Council

Decision due:   27 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Jon Whitlock

Notice of proposed decision first published: 25/06/2025

14.

Street Scene and Pavement Licensing Policy

Decision maker:  Cabinet, Council

Decision due:   27 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Michelle Bignell

Notice of proposed decision first published: 29/04/2025

15.

Council Order of Precedence - Nominations for Mayor and Deputy Mayor Elect 2026-27

Decision maker:  Council

Decision due:   27 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Gareth Edmundson

Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/10/2025

16.

Council Tax Resolution

Decision maker:  Council

Decision due:   27 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Jayne Gilpin

Notice of proposed decision first published: 25/06/2025

17.

Council Diary 2026-27

Decision maker:  Council

Decision due:   27 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Bev Thomas

Notice of proposed decision first published: 25/06/2025

18.

Review of Sexual Entertainment Venue Policy

Decision maker:  Council, Cabinet

Decision:   Not before 1st Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Louis Krog

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 17/06/2025

19.

Biodiversity Report New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   17 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  John Spurling

Notice of proposed decision first published: 20/01/2026

20.

Discretionary Housing Payments Policy New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   17 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Jayne Gilpin

Notice of proposed decision first published: 19/01/2026

21.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   17 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Amanda Wray

Notice of proposed decision first published: 19/01/2026

22.

Homeseeker Policy Review New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   17 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Martin Stacy

Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/01/2026

23.

No Child Left Behind Annual Report

Decision maker:  Cabinet, Council

Decision due:   23 Mar 2026

Notice of proposed decision first published: 23/12/2024

24.

Capital Non-Treasury Investment, Treasury Management and MRP Strategies and Statements

Decision maker:  Council

Decision due:   23 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Adele Taylor

Notice of proposed decision first published: 25/06/2025

25.

Second Confirming Resolution Cheltenham Borough Council (Markets) Bill New!

Decision maker:  Council

Decision due:   23 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Louis Krog

Notice of proposed decision first published: 26/01/2026

26.

Street Trading Policy

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   14 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  Michelle Bignell

Notice of proposed decision first published: 29/04/2025

27.

To adopt the Nature Recovery Supplementary Planning Document (SPD)

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   14 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  John Spurling

Notice of proposed decision first published: 22/12/2025

28.

Election of Mayor 2026-27

Decision maker:  Council

Decision due:   18 May 2026

Lead officer:  Gareth Edmundson

Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/10/2025

29.

Election of Deputy Mayor 2026-27

Decision maker:  Council

Decision due:   18 May 2026

Lead officer:  Gareth Edmundson

Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/10/2025

30.

Election of Honorary Freemen

Decision maker:  Council

Decision due:   18 May 2026

Lead officer:  Gareth Edmundson

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/07/2024

31.

Granting the Freedom of the Borough

Decision maker:  Council

Decision due:   18 May 2026

Lead officer:  Gareth Edmundson

Notice of proposed decision first published: 08/02/2024

32.

First Year Review of the Corporate Plan 2025-28

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   16 Jun 2026

Lead officer:  Gill May

Notice of proposed decision first published: 20/10/2025