Forward plan

Forward Plan July 2026 - June 2027  (01/07/2026 to 30/06/2027)

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:   Not before 1st Jul 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 Jul 2026

Lead officer:  John Spurling

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

3.

Ubico - Renewal of Contract

Decision maker:  Leader

Decision due:   Not before 1st Jul 2026

Lead officer:  Karen Watson

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

4.

Ubico Business Plan 2026-27

Decision maker:  Leader

Decision due:   Not before 1st Jul 2026

Lead officer:  Karen Watson

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

5.

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

6.

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

7.

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

8.

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

9.

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

10.

Cheltenham Town Centre and Vacant Units Action Plan update report

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   14 Jul 2026

Lead officer:  Helen Mole

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

11.

Cultural Grant Awards

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   14 Jul 2026

Lead officer:  Richard Gibson, Helen Mole

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

12.

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

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   14 Jul 2026

Lead officer:  Tracey Birkinshaw

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

13.

Asset Review 2026

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   14 Jul 2026

Lead officer:  Peter Woodley

Notice of proposed decision first published: 26/06/2026

14.

Financial outturn and Budget Monitoring Report, April-June

Decision maker:  Cabinet, Council

Decision due:   20 Jul 2026

Lead officer:  Jon Whitlock

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

15.

Delegation of planning enforcement to Gloucestershire County Council

Decision maker:  Council

Decision due:   20 Jul 2026

Lead officer:  Tracey Birkinshaw

Notice of proposed decision first published: 18/06/2026

16.

Community Safety Partnership Strategy 2026-28 New!

Decision maker:  Council

Decision due:   20 Jul 2026

Lead officer:  Claire Hughes

Notice of proposed decision first published: 06/07/2026

17.

Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANGs) Action Plan

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   15 Sep 2026

Lead officer:  Adam Reynolds

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

18.

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

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   15 Sep 2026

Lead officer:  Claire Pockett

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

19.

Leisure and Culture Services Contract

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   15 Sep 2026

Lead officer:  Helen Mole

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

20.

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

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   15 Sep 2026

Lead officer:  Martin Stacy

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

21.

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

22.

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  -

23.

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

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   15 Sep 2026

Lead officer:  Sarah Screen

Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/06/2026

24.

Aids and Adaptations Policy New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   15 Sep 2026

Lead officer:  Helen McEgan

Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/07/2026

Anticipated restriction: Public  -

25.

Neighbourhood Policy

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   13 Oct 2026

Lead officer:  Nick Such

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

Anticipated restriction: Public  -

26.

Approval of Budget Strategy, Process and Timetable

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   13 Oct 2026

Lead officer:  Jon Whitlock

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

27.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Annual Report

Decision maker:  Council

Decision due:   19 Oct 2026

Lead officer:  Bev Thomas

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

28.

Audit, Compliance and Governance Committee - Annual Report

Decision maker:  Council

Decision due:   19 Oct 2026

Lead officer:  Bev Thomas

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

29.

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

Decision maker:  Council

Decision due:   19 Oct 2026

Lead officer:  Louis Krog

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

30.

Adoption of proposed Cheltenham Markets Licensing Policy

Decision maker:  Council

Decision due:   19 Oct 2026

Lead officer:  Louis Krog

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

31.

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

Decision maker:  Council

Decision due:   19 Oct 2026

Lead officer:  Louis Krog

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

32.

Street Trading Policy

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   10 Nov 2026

Lead officer:  Michelle Bignell

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

33.

Quarterly Budget Monitoring Report, July-September

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   10 Nov 2026

Lead officer:  Jon Whitlock

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

34.

Annual Local Council Tax Support Scheme

Decision maker:  Cabinet, Council

Decision due:   14 Dec 2026

Lead officer:  Jayne Gilpin

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

35.

Half-yearly Treasury Management report

Decision maker:  Council, Cabinet

Decision due:   15 Dec 2026

Lead officer:  Andrew Sherbourne

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

36.

Interim Budget Proposals for General Fund and HRA

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   15 Dec 2026

Lead officer:  Jon Whitlock

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

37.

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

Decision maker:  Cabinet, Council

Decision due:   26 Feb 2027

Lead officer:  Jon Whitlock

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

38.

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

Decision maker:  Cabinet, Council

Decision due:   26 Feb 2027

Lead officer:  Jon Whitlock

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

39.

Quarterly Budget Monitoring Report, October-December

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   23 Feb 2027

Lead officer:  Jon Whitlock

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

40.

Council Tax Resolution

Decision maker:  Council

Decision due:   26 Feb 2027

Lead officer:  Jayne Gilpin

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

41.

Appointment of Mayor elect and Deputy Mayor elect

Decision maker:  Council

Decision due:   26 Feb 2027

Lead officer:  Bev Thomas

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

42.

Corporate Strategy

Decision maker:  Cabinet, Council

Decision due:   22 Mar 2027

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

43.

Corporate Diary 2027-28

Decision maker:  Council

Decision due:   22 Mar 2027

Lead officer:  Bev Thomas

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

44.

Capital, Non Treasury Investment, Treasury Management and MRP

Decision maker:  Council

Decision due:   22 Mar 2027

Lead officer:  Jon Whitlock

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