Forward plan

Forward Plan April 2026 - March 2027  (01/04/2026 to 31/03/2027)

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 May 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 May 2026

Originally due:   1 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  John Spurling

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

3.

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 1st May 2026

Lead officer:  John Spurling

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

4.

Ubico - Amendment of Articles of Association

Decision maker:  Leader

Decision due:   Before 1 May 2026

Lead officer:  Karen Watson

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

5.

Ubico - Renewal of Contract

Decision maker:  Leader

Decision due:   Before 1 May 2026

Lead officer:  Karen Watson

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

6.

Ubico - Shareholders Agreement

Decision maker:  Leader

Decision due:   Before 1 May 2026

Lead officer:  Karen Watson

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

7.

Ubico Business Plan 2026-27

Decision maker:  Leader

Decision due:   Before 1 May 2026

Lead officer:  Karen Watson

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

8.

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  -

9.

Damp and Mould Policy

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   14 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  Gemma Rowberry

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

10.

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

11.

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

12.

No Child Left Behind Annual Report

Decision maker:  Cabinet, Council

Decision due:   18 May 2026

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

13.

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

14.

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

15.

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

16.

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

17.

Leasehold Ownership Policy

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   19 May 2026

Lead officer:  Matt Ward

Notice of proposed decision first published: 19/03/2026

18.

Award of rent support grant to voluntary sector organisation - Whaddon United Football Club

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   19 May 2026

Lead officer:  Helen Down

Notice of proposed decision first published: 18/03/2026

19.

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

20.

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

21.

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

22.

Housing Asset Management Strategy

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   16 Jun 2026

Lead officer:  Martin Chastney

Notice of proposed decision first published: 19/03/2026

Anticipated restriction: Public  -

23.

Neighbourhood Policy

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   16 Jun 2026

Lead officer:  Nick Such

Notice of proposed decision first published: 19/03/2026

Anticipated restriction: Public  -

24.

Review of Sexual Entertainment Venue Policy

Decision maker:  Council

Decision due:   22 Jun 2026

Lead officer:  Louis Krog

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

25.

Improvements to Sandy Lane Playing Field

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   14 Jul 2026

Lead officer:  Claire Pockett

Notice of proposed decision first published: 24/03/2026

26.

Street Trading Policy

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   10 Nov 2026

Lead officer:  Michelle Bignell

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