Forward plan

Forward Plan June 2026 - May 2027  (01/06/2026 to 31/10/2026)

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 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

6.

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  -

7.

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  -

8.

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

9.

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

10.

Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANGs) Action Plan

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   14 Jul 2026

Lead officer:  Adam Reynolds

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

11.

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

12.

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

13.

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

14.

Review and approval of updated Proceeds of Crime and Anti Money Laundering Policy

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   14 Jul 2026

Lead officer:  Emma Cathcart

Notice of proposed decision first published: 08/05/2026

Anticipated restriction: Public  -

15.

Review and approval of updated Counter Fraud and Anti-Corruption Policy

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   14 Jul 2026

Lead officer:  Emma Cathcart

Notice of proposed decision first published: 08/05/2026

Anticipated restriction: Public  -

16.

Disposal of Public Open Space - Grant of Lease - Mary Godwin Pavilion

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   14 Jul 2026

Lead officer:  Claire Pockett

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/06/2026

17.

Disposal of Public Open Space - Grant of Lease - Hatherley Park Vendor Pitch

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   14 Jul 2026

Lead officer:  Claire Pockett

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/06/2026

18.

Nominations to Outside Bodies

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   14 Jul 2026

Lead officer:  Bev Thomas

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/06/2026

19.

Cheltenham Town Centre and Vacant Units Action Plan update report New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   14 Jul 2026

Lead officer:  Helen Mole

Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/06/2026

20.

Cultural Grant Awards New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   14 Jul 2026

Lead officer:  Helen Mole, Richard Gibson

Notice of proposed decision first published: 05/06/2026

21.

Financial outturn and Budget Monitoring Report, April-June New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet, Council

Decision due:   20 Jul 2026

Lead officer:  Jon Whitlock

Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/06/2026

22.

Review of Local Development Scheme and amendment to Statement of Community Involvement New!

Decision maker:  Council

Decision due:   20 Jul 2026

Lead officer:  Tracey Birkinshaw

Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/06/2026

23.

Leisure and Culture Services Contract New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   15 Sep 2026

Lead officer:  Helen Mole

Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/06/2026

24.

Housing, Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy Review 2023-28 - annual update New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   15 Sep 2026

Lead officer:  Martin Stacy

Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/06/2026

25.

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

26.

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  -

27.

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  -

28.

Food Safety Service Plan report New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   15 Sep 2026

Lead officer:  Bernadette Reed

Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/06/2026

29.

Approval of Budget Strategy, Process and Timetable New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   13 Oct 2026

Lead officer:  Jon Whitlock

Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/06/2026

30.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Annual Report New!

Decision maker:  Council

Decision due:   19 Oct 2026

Lead officer:  Bev Thomas

Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/06/2026

31.

Audit, Compliance and Governance Committee - Annual Report New!

Decision maker:  Council

Decision due:   19 Oct 2026

Lead officer:  Bev Thomas

Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/06/2026

32.

Adoption of model byelaws under Section 60 of the Food Act 1984 New!

Decision maker:  Council

Decision due:   19 Oct 2026

Lead officer:  Louis Krog

Notice of proposed decision first published: 08/06/2026

33.

Adoption of proposed Cheltenham Markets Licensing Policy New!

Decision maker:  Council

Decision due:   19 Oct 2026

Lead officer:  Louis Krog

Notice of proposed decision first published: 08/06/2026

34.

Adoption of Section 37 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 New!

Decision maker:  Council

Decision due:   19 Oct 2026

Lead officer:  Louis Krog

Notice of proposed decision first published: 08/06/2026

35.

Street Trading Policy

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   10 Nov 2026

Lead officer:  Michelle Bignell

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

36.

Quarterly Budget Monitoring Report, July-September New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   10 Nov 2026

Lead officer:  Jon Whitlock

Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/06/2026

37.

Annual Local Council Tax Support Scheme New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet, Council

Decision due:   14 Dec 2026

Lead officer:  Jayne Gilpin

Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/06/2026

38.

Half-yearly Treasury Management report New!

Decision maker:  Council, Cabinet

Decision due:   15 Dec 2026

Lead officer:  Andrew Sherbourne

Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/06/2026

39.

Interim Budget Proposals for General Fund and HRA New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   15 Dec 2026

Lead officer:  Jon Whitlock

Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/06/2026

40.

Final General Fund Revenue and Capital budget proposals 2027-28 - (including Section 25) New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet, Council

Decision due:   26 Feb 2027

Lead officer:  Jon Whitlock

Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/06/2026

41.

Final Housing Revenue Account (HRA) 2027-28 - Revised Budget 2026-27 New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet, Council

Decision due:   26 Feb 2027

Lead officer:  Jon Whitlock

Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/06/2026

42.

Quarterly Budget Monitoring Report, October-December New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   23 Feb 2027

Lead officer:  Jon Whitlock

Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/06/2026

43.

Council Tax Resolution New!

Decision maker:  Council

Decision due:   26 Feb 2027

Lead officer:  Jayne Gilpin

Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/06/2026

44.

Appointment of Mayor elect and Deputy Mayor elect New!

Decision maker:  Council

Decision due:   26 Feb 2027

Lead officer:  Bev Thomas

Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/06/2026

45.

Corporate Strategy New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet, Council

Decision due:   22 Mar 2027

Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/06/2026

46.

Corporate Diary 2027-28 New!

Decision maker:  Council

Decision due:   22 Mar 2027

Lead officer:  Bev Thomas

Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/06/2026

47.

Capital, Non Treasury Investment, Treasury Management and MRP New!

Decision maker:  Council

Decision due:   22 Mar 2027

Lead officer:  Jon Whitlock

Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/06/2026