Forward plan

Forward Plan May 2026 - April 2027  (01/05/2026 to 30/04/2027)

Plan items
No. Item

1.

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 Jun 2026

Originally due:   1 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  John Spurling

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

2.

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 Jun 2026

Lead officer:  John Spurling

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

3.

Ubico - Amendment of Articles of Association

Decision maker:  Leader

Decision due:   Before 1 Jun 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 Jun 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 Jun 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 Jun 2026

Lead officer:  Karen Watson

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

7.

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

8.

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

9.

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

10.

Appointment of Honorary Aldermen

Decision maker:  Council

Decision due:   18 May 2026

Lead officer:  Gareth Edmundson

Notice of proposed decision first published: 23/04/2026

11.

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

12.

Revisions to the Constitution

Decision maker:  Council

Decision due:   18 May 2026

Lead officer:  Claire Hughes

Notice of proposed decision first published: 23/04/2026

13.

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

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   26 May 2026

Lead officer:  Helen Down

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

14.

Leasehold Ownership Policy

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   26 May 2026

Lead officer:  Matt Ward

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

15.

A Property Matter (2601)

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   26 May 2026

Lead officer:  Martin Chastney

Notice of proposed decision first published: 22/04/2026

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  - view reasons

16.

A Property Matter (2602)

Decision maker:  Council

Decision due:   4 Jun 2026

Lead officer:  Martin Chastney

Notice of proposed decision first published: 28/04/2026

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  -

17.

A Property Matter (2603)

Decision maker:  Council

Decision due:   4 Jun 2026

Lead officer:  Martin Chastney

Notice of proposed decision first published: 28/04/2026

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  -

18.

Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANGs) Action Plan

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   16 Jun 2026

Lead officer:  Adam Reynolds

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

19.

The 'making' of the Leckhampton with Warden Hill Neighbourhood Plan

Decision maker:  Council

Decision due:   22 Jun 2026

Lead officer:  Daniel O'Neill

Notice of proposed decision first published: 20/04/2026

20.

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

21.

First Year Review of the Corporate Plan 2025-28

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   14 Jul 2026

Lead officer:  Gill May

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

22.

To approve the re-tender of the council's Advice and Inclusion service

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   14 Jul 2026

Lead officer:  Martin Stacy

Notice of proposed decision first published: 22/04/2026

23.

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

24.

Street Scene and Pavement Licensing Policy

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   15 Sep 2026

Lead officer:  Michelle Bignell

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

25.

Housing Asset Management Strategy

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   15 Sep 2026

Lead officer:  Claire Hughes

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

Anticipated restriction: Public  -

26.

Neighbourhood Policy

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   15 Sep 2026

Lead officer:  Nick Such

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

Anticipated restriction: Public  -

27.

Street Trading Policy

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   10 Nov 2026

Lead officer:  Michelle Bignell

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