Forward plan

Executive Forward Plan  (01/03/2025 to 31/07/2025, Executive)

Plan items
No. Item

1.

Acceptance of, and arrangements for, SC's 2025/26 UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) Allocation

Decision maker:  Chief Finance Officer (S151 Officer)

Decision due:   31 Mar 2025; FP/25/01/08

Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/01/2025

2.

Award of Contracts to Carry Out Works and Services to Void Properties

Decision maker:  Lead Member for Communities, Housing Revenue Account, Culture, and Equalities and Diversity

Decision:   31 Mar 2025; FP/25/02/11

Lead officer:  Ian Candlish

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 06/03/2025

3.

Devolution of Assets & Services to Frome Town Council New!

Decision maker:  Leader of the Council and Lead Member for Governance and Communications

Decision:   1 Apr 2025; FP/25/03/05

Lead officer:  Jonathan Stevens

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 11/03/2025

4.

Devolution of Assets and Services to Glastonbury Town Council

Decision maker:  Leader of the Council and Lead Member for Governance and Communications

Decision:   1 Apr 2025; FP/25/02/07

Lead officer:  Jonathan Stevens

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 06/03/2025

5.

2024/25 General Fund Revenue Budget Monitoring Report - Month 10

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision:   7 Apr 2025; FP/24/06/33

Lead officer:  Leah Green

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/07/2024

6.

Counter Fraud Policy Updates New!

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   7 Apr 2025; FP/25/03/03

Decision status:  Recommmend Forward to Council

Notice of proposed decision first published: 11/03/2025

7.

Hackney Carriage Rank Positions in Yeovil

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision:   7 Apr 2025; FP/24/03/03

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 06/03/2024

8.

Procurement Strategy, Plan and Contract Management Framework New!

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision:   7 Apr 2025; FP/25/03/04

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 11/03/2025

9.

Somerset Corporate Peer Challenge Action Plan New!

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision:   7 Apr 2025; FP/25/03/06

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 11/03/2025

10.

Cannington Neighbourhood Plan to be Made

Decision maker:  Planning and Transport Policy Sub-Committee

Decision due:   June 2025; FP/25/04/11

Notice of proposed decision first published: 29/04/2024

11.

CIL Request for Taunton Strategic Flood Alleviation and Improvements Scheme (TSFAIS) - the left bank of the River Tone (Clarence Street to Town Bridge)

Decision maker:  Planning and Transport Policy Sub-Committee

Decision due:   8 Apr 2025; FP/25/02/14

Lead officer:  Ann Rhodes

Notice of proposed decision first published: 28/02/2025

12.

Oake Neighbourhood Plan to be Made

Decision maker:  Planning and Transport Policy Sub-Committee

Decision due:   October 2025; FP/25/04/14

Notice of proposed decision first published: 29/04/2024

13.

Willstock (new school) New!

Decision maker:  Planning and Transport Policy Sub-Committee

Decision due:   8 Apr 2025; fp/25/04/07

Lead officer:  Phil Curd

Notice of proposed decision first published: 06/03/2025

14.

Yeovil Service & Asset Devolution

Decision maker:  Leader of the Council and Lead Member for Governance and Communications

Decision due:   16 Apr 2025; FP/24/05/22

Originally due:   1 Oct 2024

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/05/2024

15.

Decision Review - Mary Street Car Park, Taunton

Decision maker:  Lead Member for Economic Development, Planning and Assets

Decision due:   Not before 21st Apr 2025; FP/25/02/08

Lead officer:  Chris Hall

Notice of proposed decision first published: 06/03/2025

16.

Deployment of the High Needs Provision Capital Allocation - 2025 Projects

Decision maker:  Lead Member for Children, Families and Education

Decision due:   Not before 21st Apr 2025; FP/25/01/23

Lead officer:  Phil Curd

Notice of proposed decision first published: 29/01/2025

17.

Disposal of three surplus non-operational assets in Williton New!

Decision maker:  Lead Member for Economic Development, Planning and Assets

Decision due:   Not before 21st Apr 2025; FP/25/03/07

Notice of proposed decision first published: 11/03/2025

18.

Early Years Block - Early Years Single Funding Formula 2025-26

Decision maker:  Lead Member for Children, Families and Education

Decision due:   Not before 21st Apr 2025; FP/25/01/16

Notice of proposed decision first published: 15/01/2025

19.

Expansion of Puriton Primary School

Decision maker:  Lead Member for Children, Families and Education

Decision due:   Not before 21st Apr 2025; FP/25/02/10

Notice of proposed decision first published: 06/03/2025

20.

To appoint a Main Contractor for Bridgwater Town Deal – Carnival Development Scheme

Decision maker:  Lead Member for Economic Development, Planning and Assets, Executive Director of Climate and Place

Decision due:   Not before 21st Apr 2025; FP/24/05/19

Originally due:   1 Nov 2024

Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/05/2024

21.

Somerset Community Learning Programme - DfE funding for 2025-26 New!

Decision maker:  Lead Member for Economic Development, Planning and Assets

Decision due:   24 Apr 2025; FP/25/03/11

Lead officer:  Beccy Brown

Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/03/2025

22.

Acceptance of Funding from DWP for Connect to Work

Decision maker:  Chief Finance Officer (S151 Officer)

Decision due:   May 2025; FP/25/01/17

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/02/2025

23.

Appointment of contractor for bridge re-widening scheme in Taunton

Decision maker:  Lead Member for Economic Development, Planning and Assets

Decision due:   May 2025; FP/24/12/11

Notice of proposed decision first published: 19/12/2024

24.

Appointment of main contractor for Taunton Transport Hub

Decision maker:  Lead Member for Transport and Waste Services

Decision due:   May 2025; FP/24/12/12

Notice of proposed decision first published: 19/12/2024

25.

Cheddar Service & Asset Devolution

Decision maker:  Leader of the Council and Lead Member for Governance and Communications

Decision due:   May 2025; FP/24/05/21

Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/05/2024

26.

Continuation of PAUSE in Somerset

Decision maker:  Executive Director Children, Families & Education Services

Decision due:   May 2025; FP/23/10/08

Originally due:   1 Jan 2025

Notice of proposed decision first published: 26/10/2023

27.

Contract Award: Welcome to All - Displaced People Service New!

Decision maker:  Lead Member for Adults Services, Housing and Homelessness

Decision due:   May 2025; FP/25/03/01

Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/03/2025

28.

Enforcement Policy for Electrical Safety Regulations

Decision maker:  Lead Member for Communities, Housing Revenue Account, Culture, and Equalities and Diversity

Decision due:   May 2025; FP/24/09/11

Notice of proposed decision first published: 19/09/2024

29.

Homes and Horizons Home 8 Annex

Decision maker:  Lead Member for Children, Families and Education

Decision due:   May 2025; FP/24/08/03

Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/08/2024

30.

LUF Round2 Contribution to Bridgwater Tidal Barrier

Decision maker:  Lead Member for Economic Development, Planning and Assets

Decision due:   May 2025; FP/24/12/09

Notice of proposed decision first published: 17/12/2024

31.

Procurement of New Pay & Display Machines and Related System

Decision maker:  Executive Director Community, Place & Economy

Decision due:   May 2025; FP/25/01/06

Lead officer:  Steve Deakin

Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/01/2025

32.

Public Health Funerals Contract

Decision maker:  Service Director of Regulatory and Operational Services

Decision due:   May 2025; FP/25/01/10

Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/01/2025

33.

The Education Places Strategy for Somerset

Decision maker:  Lead Member for Children, Families and Education

Decision due:   May 2025; FP/24/11/02

Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/11/2024

34.

Young Carers Support Groups Recommissioning 2025

Decision maker:  Lead Member for Children, Families and Education

Decision due:   May 2025; FP/24/12/07

Originally due:   31 Jan 2025

Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/12/2024

35.

Acquisition and disposals of land at Tonedale Mill

Decision maker:  Lead Member for Economic Development, Planning and Assets

Decision due:   Not before 5th May 2025; FP/24/04/16

Notice of proposed decision first published: 29/04/2024

36.

Acquisition and disposals of land at Toneworks

Decision maker:  Lead Member for Economic Development, Planning and Assets

Decision due:   Not before 5th May 2025; FP/24/01/15

Originally due:   1 Sep 2024

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/02/2024

37.

Alternative Provision Providers - Framework

Decision maker:  Executive Director Children, Families & Education Services

Decision due:   Not before 5th May 2025; FP/25/01/11

Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/01/2025

38.

Appointment of Main Contractor at Tonedale Mill

Decision maker:  Lead Member for Economic Development, Planning and Assets

Decision due:   Not before 5th May 2025; FP/24/01/18

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/02/2024

39.

Appointment of Main Contractor at Toneworks

Decision maker:  Lead Member for Economic Development, Planning and Assets

Decision due:   Not before 5th May 2025; FP/24/01/16

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/02/2024

40.

Commitment of Capital Funding for Children with Disabilities Home(s) 2024/26

Decision maker:  Executive Director Children, Families & Education Services

Decision due:   Not before 5th May 2025; FP/24/10/04

Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/10/2024

41.

Somerset Councils Together Charter

Decision maker:  Lead Member for Transformation, Human Resources and Localities

Decision due:   Not before 5th May 2025; FP/24/11/12

Lead officer:  Emma Plummer

Notice of proposed decision first published: 20/11/2024

42.

Approve the Delivery Plan for Connect to Work

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   12 May 2025; FP/24/06/34

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/07/2024

43.

Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) - Deficit Management Plan (DMP)

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   12 May 2025; FP/24/11/07

Notice of proposed decision first published: 11/11/2024

44.

Equality and Diversity Update

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   12 May 2025; FP/25/02/01

Lead officer:  Tom Rutland

Notice of proposed decision first published: 05/02/2025

45.

Funding and provision for children with additional needs

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   12 May 2025; FP/24/08/01

Originally due:   6 Jan 2025

Lead officer:  Amelia Walker

Notice of proposed decision first published: 08/08/2024

46.

General Fund Revenue & Capital Budget Monitoring Month 11 New!

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   12 May 2025; FP/25/03/09

Notice of proposed decision first published: 11/03/2025

47.

Post 16 Travel Policy 25/26

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   12 May 2025; FP/25/01/21

Lead officer:  Phil Curd

Notice of proposed decision first published: 29/01/2025

48.

Public Space Protection Order (Former Mendip Area) Number 1 of 2025

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   12 May 2025; FP/25/02/06

Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/02/2025

49.

Revision to the Managing Unreasonable Customer Behaviour policy

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   July 2025; FP/24/07/04

Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/07/2024

50.

Somerset Council Improvement and Transformation Programme - Quarter 4 Update

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   12 May 2025; FP/25/01/07

Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/01/2025

51.

Somerset Council Strategic Risks and Risk Management Framework

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   12 May 2025; FP/24/12/08

Lead officer:  Pam Pursley

Notice of proposed decision first published: 17/12/2024

52.

Somerset Economic Strategy

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   June 2025; FP/24/06/19

Lead officer:  Service Director of Economy, Employment and Planning

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/07/2024

53.

Total Reward & Pay Programme New!

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   12 May 2025; FP/25/03/08

Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/03/2025

54.

Award of Contract for Somerset-wide Integrated Sexual Health Service

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   June 2025; FP/24/11/17

Lead officer:  Michelle Hawkes

Notice of proposed decision first published: 28/11/2024

55.

Ilminster Neighbourhood Plan to be Made

Decision maker:  Planning and Transport Policy Sub-Committee

Decision due:   Not before 1st Jun 2025; FP/25/04/12

Lead officer:  Jo Wilkins

Notice of proposed decision first published: 29/04/2024

56.

Norton St Philip Neighbourhood Plan to be Made

Decision maker:  Planning and Transport Policy Sub-Committee

Decision due:   Not before 18th Aug 2025; FP25/04/15

Notice of proposed decision first published: 29/04/2024

57.

Performance Management Framework New!

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   June 2025; FP/25/03/10

Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/03/2025

58.

Deployment of the High Needs Provision Capital Allocation

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   June 2025; FP/25/01/22

Lead officer:  Phil Curd

Notice of proposed decision first published: 29/01/2025

59.

Connect to Work Contract Award New!

Decision maker:  Lead Member for Economic Development, Planning and Assets

Decision due:   September 2025; FP/25/03/02

Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/03/2025