Forthcoming Decisions

Forthcoming Decisions

28/03/2024 - Discretionary Housing Payment Policy Review

To seek approval from the Executive Member, Adult Services, Health and Housing to approve the new Discretionary Housing Payment policy developed to clarify use of the limited funding.

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Adult Services, Health and Housing

Decision due date: 10/05/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Audrey Johnson, Grainne Siggins, Sharon Warner

Notice of decision: 28/03/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


28/03/2024 - Local Welfare Scheme 2024-25

To brief the Executive Member on the changes proposed to the Bracknell Forest Local Welfare Scheme for adoption and approval.

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Adult Services, Health and Housing

Decision due date: 10/05/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Audrey Johnson, Grainne Siggins, Sharon Warner

Notice of decision: 28/03/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


28/03/2024 - Approval of the Youth Strategy 2024-2027

To approve the Council’s Youth Strategy 2024-27.

 

The Strategy sets out the Council’s vision to create a clear youth offer over the next 3 years. Five key ambitions form the foundations for the delivery of the strategy. They are essential in helping young people develop the confidence and resilience to improve their life chances, transition to adulthood, and engage meaningfully with their communities and wider society.

 

The new Youth Strategy will support the council plan by supporting more young people to be active citizens, who are able to thrive in the place where they live. The Youth Strategy reflects the Council’s drive for an early intervention and prevention approach.

 

The strategy supports the Executive’s manifesto commitment to support youth services.

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision due date: 21/05/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Audrey Johnson, Donna Leedham, Grainne Siggins

Notice of decision: 28/03/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


22/03/2024 - Quarterly update on SEND Improvement

To provide the Executive with an update on the Written Statement of Action, SEND strategy and Safety Value programme.

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision due date: 16/07/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duane Chappell, Debbie Eley

Notice of decision: 22/03/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


22/03/2024 - Outcome of College Hall Pupil Referral Unit consultation

The Executive to consider the outcome of the public consultation process and take a decision on the proposed closure of College Hall Pupil Referral Unit.

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision due date: 21/05/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duane Chappell, Debbie Eley

Notice of decision: 22/03/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


18/03/2024 - Approval to Consult on the Community Safety Plan 2024 - 2027

The Community Safety Plan 2020-23 will expire on 31st March 2024 and it is a statutory requirement to compile and implement a 3-year plan for combatting crime and disorder in the area. Plans are underway for the plan development including a strategic needs assessment.

It is also a statutory requirement to obtain the views of those who live or work in the area about which crime and disorder matters to prioritise. Accordingly, this item seeks Executive permission to proceed with this consultation.

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision due date: 18/06/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Audrey Johnson, Alison O'Meara, Grainne Siggins

Notice of decision: 18/03/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


22/02/2024 - Council Plan Overview Report Q3

To report on the progress of the council in delivering the commitments within the Council Plan from October to December. This includes performance information and highlights.

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision due date: 18/03/2025

Lead officer: Katie Flint

Notice of decision: 22/02/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


22/02/2024 - Council Plan Overview Report Q2

To report on the progress of the council in delivering the commitments within the Council Plan from July to September. This includes performance information and highlights.

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision due date: 21/01/2025

Lead officer: Katie Flint

Notice of decision: 22/02/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


22/02/2024 - Council Plan Overview Report Q1

To report on the progress of the council in delivering the commitments within the Council Plan from April to June. This includes performance information and highlights.

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision due date: 17/09/2024

Lead officer: Katie Flint

Notice of decision: 22/02/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


22/02/2024 - Council Plan Overview Report Q4

To report on the progress of the council in delivering the commitments within the Council Plan from January to March. This includes performance information and highlights.

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision due date: 18/06/2024

Lead officer: Katie Flint

Notice of decision: 22/02/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


13/02/2024 - Safety Value - Construction Projects Strategic Procurement Plan

To agree the Strategic Procurement Plan to appoint a main contractor to design and construct 2 new schools and a SRP provision.

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision due date: 18/06/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Kamay Toor

Notice of decision: 13/02/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
GDPR and financial details contained within the strategic procurement plan paper


09/02/2024 - Climate Change Strategy

Refresh the existing Council Climate Change Strategy

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision due date: 16/07/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Damian James

Notice of decision: 09/02/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


09/02/2024 - Climate Change Strategy Annual Report

Annual report on actions within Climate Change Strategy

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision due date: 16/07/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Damian James

Notice of decision: 09/02/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


09/02/2024 - Trial of Hydro treated Vegetable Oil

A trial of hydro treated vegetable oil on one waste collection truck to try and reduce emissions

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision due date: 18/06/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Damian James

Notice of decision: 09/02/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


03/01/2024 - Overview & Scrutiny Thames Water Review

To present the Executive with the findings of the Environment and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel’s review into Thames Water and to seek approval of the Panel’s recommendations.

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision due date: 18/06/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Esther Prangley

Notice of decision: 03/01/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


20/12/2023 - Housing Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) consultation

To inform the Executive and seek their agreement of the content of a draft Housing SPD which is being produced to supplement the policies of the Bracknell Forest Local Plan, and to seek approval for public consultation on the SPD.

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision due date: 18/06/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Natalie Hird

Notice of decision: 20/12/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


11/10/2023 - Place Planning & Regeneration Systems Replacement

Executive Member approved required to award PPR systems contract to the preferred supplier.
Executive Member to be aware a previous key decision in March 2023 was approved however total cost of ownership has changed.

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Culture, Delivery and Public Protection

Decision due date: 29/03/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Gareth Edwards

Notice of decision: 11/10/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


26/07/2023 - Approval of the Definitive Map and Statement consolidation 2023

To seek approval for the validity of the decision-making process and the resulting conclusions from the third consolidation of the Bracknell Forest Definitive Map and Statement of public rights of way.

Decision Maker: Executive Director: Place, Planning & Regeneration

Decision due date: 02/08/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Stephen Chown

Notice of decision: 26/07/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


02/05/2023 - Biodiversity Net Gain Supplementary Planning Document

The Biodiversity Net Gain Supplementary Planning Document provides further guidance to the policies contained within the Development Plan. It contains information on how developers can comply with biodiversity net gain which becomes mandatory in November 2023 and advice to landowners seeking to use their land as habitat banks for biodiversity net gain.

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision due date: 12/11/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Julie Gil

Notice of decision: 02/05/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open