Forward plan

Forward Plan March 2026 - February 2027  (02/03/2026 to 28/02/2027)

Plan items
No. Item

1.

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

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

Decision due:   Before 1 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  Chris Knibbs

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

2.

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

Decision maker:  Cabinet Member Planning and Building Control

Decision due:   Before 1 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  John Spurling

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

3.

Ubico - Amendment of Articles of Association

Decision maker:  Leader

Decision due:   Before 1 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  Karen Watson

Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/01/2026

4.

Ubico - Renewal of Contract

Decision maker:  Leader

Decision due:   Before 1 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  Karen Watson

Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/01/2026

5.

Ubico - Shareholders Agreement

Decision maker:  Leader

Decision due:   Before 1 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  Karen Watson

Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/01/2026

6.

Ubico Business Plan 2026-27

Decision maker:  Leader

Decision due:   Before 1 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  Karen Watson

Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/01/2026

7.

Discretionary Business Rate Relief

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   17 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Jayne Gilpin

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

8.

Biodiversity Report

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   17 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  John Spurling

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

9.

Housing Payments - Crisis and Resilience Fund Policy

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   17 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Jayne Gilpin

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

10.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   17 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Amanda Wray

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

11.

Homeseeker Policy Review

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   17 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Martin Stacy

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

12.

Notification of decisions made by the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Joint Committee

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   17 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Sarah Screen

Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/02/2026

13.

To agree the response to Forest of Dean DC Revised Draft Local Plan Reg 18 consultation

Decision maker:  Cabinet Member Planning and Building Control

Decision due:   Not before 18th Mar 2026

Lead officer:  John Spurling

Notice of proposed decision first published: 18/02/2026

14.

Capital, Investment, Treasury Management Strategies 2026/27

Decision maker:  Council

Decision due:   23 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Adele Taylor

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

15.

Second Confirming Resolution Cheltenham Borough Council (Markets) Bill

Decision maker:  Council

Decision due:   23 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Louis Krog

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

16.

Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) Policy

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   14 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  Claire Hughes

Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/02/2026

Anticipated restriction: Public  -

17.

Damp Mould and Condensation (DMC) Policy New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   14 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  Gemma Rowberry

Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/03/2026

18.

Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   14 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  Bernadette Reed

Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/02/2026

19.

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

20.

No Child Left Behind Annual Report

Decision maker:  Cabinet, Council

Decision due:   18 May 2026

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

21.

Review of Sexual Entertainment Venue Policy

Decision maker:  Cabinet, Council

Decision due:   18 May 2026

Lead officer:  Louis Krog

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

22.

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

23.

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

24.

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

25.

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

26.

Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANGs) Action Plan

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   19 May 2026

Lead officer:  Adam Reynolds

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

27.

Street Scene and Pavement Licensing Policy

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   19 May 2026

Lead officer:  Michelle Bignell

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

28.

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

29.

Street Trading Policy

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   10 Nov 2026

Lead officer:  Michelle Bignell

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