Forward Plans

The Forward Plan is a notice of key decisions expected to be taken by the Cabinet and the Leader. The notice will include a short description of the decision expected to be made, whether the decision will be made by the Cabinet or the Leader, when the decision is expected to be taken, as well as contact details for further information.

Cabinet / Leader Forward Plan 20 December 2023  (20/12/2023 to 30/04/2024)

Plan items
No. Item

Cabinet 4 January 2024

1.

Council Tax Base 2024-25

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision:   4 Jan 2024

Lead officer:  Dave Skinner

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 06/11/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

2.

Buckinghamshire Area Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Update

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision:   4 Jan 2024

Lead officer:  John Macilwraith

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/11/2023

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

3.

Devolution Special Expenses

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision:   4 Jan 2024

Lead officer:  David Aimson

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 06/11/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

4.

Draft Revenue budget and Capital Programme

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision:   4 Jan 2024

Lead officer:  Dave Skinner

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 06/11/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

5.

High Wycombe 2050 Transport Strategy and High Wycombe Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP)

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision:   4 Jan 2024

Lead officer:  Hannah Joyce

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 08/08/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

6.

Provision for Looked After Children

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision:   4 Jan 2024

Lead officer:  John Macilwraith

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/11/2023

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

7.

Six Monthly Adult Social Care Update

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision:   4 Jan 2024

Lead officer:  Craig McArdle

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/09/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

8.

Six Monthly Children's Services Update

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision:   4 Jan 2024

Lead officer:  John Macilwraith

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 06/11/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

9.

Skills and Employment Strategy 2024-2029

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision:   4 Jan 2024

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 11/10/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

10.

South East Aylesbury Link Road (SEALR) Project

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision:   4 Jan 2024

Lead officer:  Richard Barker

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 17/10/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

11.

Woodlands and Delivery of the Eastern Link Road South

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision:   4 Jan 2024

Lead officer:  Steve Bambrick

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/12/2023

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

Cabinet 13 February 2024

12.

Adoption of the Shenley Park Supplementary Planning Document

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision:   13 Feb 2024

Lead officer:  Charlotte Morris

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 23/10/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

13.

Buckinghamshire Healthy Ageing Strategy 2023-28

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision:   5 Mar 2024

Lead officer:  Dr Jane O'Grady

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 23/12/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

14.

Budget Scrutiny 2024 Report

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision:   13 Feb 2024

Lead officer:  Chris Ward

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 27/11/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

15.

Capital and Investment Strategy

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision:   13 Feb 2024

Lead officer:  Mark Preston

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 27/11/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

16.

Chilterns Beechwoods Mitigation Strategy

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   13 Feb 2024

Lead officer:  Charlotte Morris

Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/10/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

17.

Medium Term Financial Plan 2024/25 to 2026/27 and Capital Programme 2024/25 to 2027/28

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision:   13 Feb 2024

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 27/11/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

18.

Future of Old County Offices, Aylesbury

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   7 May 2024

Lead officer:  John Reed

Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/11/2023

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

19.

Parking Strategy New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision:   22 Feb 2024

Lead officer:  Kevin Goad

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 20/12/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

20.

Procurement of residential Care home Capacity

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   13 Feb 2024

Lead officer:  Tracey Ironmonger

Decision status:  Abandoned

Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/12/2023

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

21.

Q3 Budget adjustments to the Capital programme 2023-24

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision:   13 Feb 2024

Lead officer:  Dave Skinner

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 27/11/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

22.

Q3 Budget Monitoring Report 2023-24

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision:   13 Feb 2024

Lead officer:  Dave Skinner

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 27/11/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

23.

Q3 Performance Report 2023-24

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   13 Feb 2024

Lead officer:  Matthew Everitt

Decision status:  Information Only

Notice of proposed decision first published: 27/11/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

24.

Sale of Land in High Wycombe to Long Leaseholder

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision:   22 Feb 2024

Lead officer:  John Reed

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/12/2023

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

Cabinet 5 March 2024

25.

Littering Enforcement Strategy - Options

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   9 Jul 2024

Lead officer:  Martin Dickman

Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/09/2023

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

26.

Strategic Asset Management Plan

Notice of proposed decision first published: 29/08/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

Cabinet 9 April 2024

27.

All-age Autism Strategy

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   9 Apr 2024

Lead officer:  Simon Brauner-Cave

Decision status:  Abandoned

Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/07/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

Cabinet 7 May 2024

28.

Leisure Strategy

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   9 Jul 2024

Lead officer:  Sophie Payne

Notice of proposed decision first published: 26/01/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

December 2023 Leader Decisions

29.

Buckinghamshire Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy for 2024 – 2029

Decision maker:  Leader, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member Health and Wellbeing

Decision:   22 Dec 2023

Lead officer:  Dr Jane O'Grady

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 29/08/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

30.

Childcare Sufficiency Assessment 2022-2023

Decision maker:  Leader, Cabinet Member Education and Children's Services

Decision:   5 Jan 2024

Lead officer:  Sue Bayliss

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 23/10/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

31.

Closure of parking facility at Hampden House

Decision maker:  Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member Transport, Leader

Decision:   11 Jan 2024

Lead officer:  Julie Rushton

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 23/10/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

32.

Furze Down School Relocation of Sixth Form

Decision maker:  Cabinet Member Education and Children's Services, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member Health and Wellbeing, Leader

Decision:   21 Dec 2023

Lead officer:  Paula Campbell-Balcombe

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 29/06/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

33.

Juniper Hill School Opening of a new SEMH Unit and Closure of existing ARP

Decision maker:  Cabinet Member Education and Children's Services, Leader

Decision:   21 Dec 2023

Lead officer:  Paula Campbell-Balcombe

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 08/06/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

34.

Physical Activity Strategy 2024 - 2029

Decision maker:  Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member Health and Wellbeing, Leader

Decision:   16 Apr 2024

Lead officer:  Dr Jane O'Grady

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 19/04/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

35.

RAF Halton Supplementary Planning Document

Decision maker:  Leader, Cabinet Member Planning and Regeneration

Decision:   12 Jan 2024

Lead officer:  Charlotte Morris

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 28/07/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

36.

School Competitions Recommendation of Preferred Sponsors

Decision maker:  Cabinet Member Education and Children's Services, Leader

Decision:   16 Jan 2024

Lead officer:  Paula Campbell-Balcombe

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 19/04/2023

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

January 2024 Leader Decisions

37.

Aylesbury cycleway north of Bedgrove Park

Decision maker:  Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member Transport, Leader

Decision due:   May 2024

Lead officer:  Rebecca Dengler-Jones, Robin Smith

Notice of proposed decision first published: 11/10/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

38.

Aylesbury New Primary Grid Connection - Revised Delivery Contract and Capacity Allocation

Decision maker:  Leader

Decision:   4 Jan 2024

Lead officer:  David Johnson

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 23/02/2023

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Some items may be restricted due to confidentiality or commercial sensitivity.

39.

Aylesbury Road, Aston Clinton Waiting Restrictions

Decision maker:  Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member Transport, Leader

Decision due:   1 May 2024

Lead officer:  John Pateman

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

Notice of proposed decision first published: 27/11/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

40.

Hackney carriage fare review

Decision maker:  Cabinet Member Homelessness and Regulatory Services, Leader

Decision due:   30 Apr 2024

Lead officer:  Lindsey Vallis

Notice of proposed decision first published: 17/10/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

41.

Harmonisation of Pest Control Fees

Decision maker:  Cabinet Member Homelessness and Regulatory Services

Decision due:   May 2024

Lead officer:  Jacqui Bromilow

Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/08/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

42.

Junction Improvement A41 Aylesbury

Decision maker:  Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member Transport, Leader

Decision due:   May 2024

Lead officer:  Rebecca Dengler-Jones, Robin Smith

Notice of proposed decision first published: 11/10/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

43.

Local Flood Risk Management Strategy

Decision maker:  Cabinet Member Climate Change and Environment

Decision due:   May 2024

Lead officer:  Colin Walker

Notice of proposed decision first published: 27/11/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

44.

Modern Slavery Statement 2022-2023

Decision maker:  Cabinet Member Communities, Leader

Decision:   9 Jan 2024

Lead officer:  Craig McArdle

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/12/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

45.

Proposed Picasso Place Cycle Crossing, on the Platinum Way Cycle Way

Decision maker:  Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member Transport, Leader

Decision:   11 Apr 2024

Lead officer:  Simon Glover

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 17/10/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

46.

Proposed Traffic calming on High Street, Edlesborough

Decision maker:  Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member Transport

Decision due:   March 2024

Lead officer:  Joe Bates

Decision status:  Abandoned

Notice of proposed decision first published: 23/05/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

47.

Proposed Traffic calming on Stratford Drive, Bourne End

Decision maker:  Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member Transport

Decision due:   January 2024

Lead officer:  Joe Bates

Decision status:  Abandoned

Notice of proposed decision first published: 23/05/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

48.

Reapportionment of Aylesbury Housing Infrastructure Fund (HIF) Project savings

Decision maker:  Leader

Decision due:   May 2024

Lead officer:  Steve Bambrick

Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/12/2023

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

49.

Rosefield Solar Farm Development Consent Order (DCO)

Decision maker:  Cabinet Member Climate Change and Environment, Leader, Cabinet Member Planning and Regeneration, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member Transport

Decision due:   8 May 2024

Lead officer:  Christine Urry

Decision status:  For representation

Notice of proposed decision first published: 11/10/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

50.

Sale of surplus land known as The Courtyard, Cressex, High Wycombe

Decision maker:  Cabinet Member Accessible Housing and Resources

Decision due:   May 2024

Lead officer:  John Reed

Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/11/2022

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
commercially sensitive

51.

Scrap metal licensing policy

Decision maker:  Leader, Cabinet Member Homelessness and Regulatory Services

Decision:   7 Feb 2024

Lead officer:  Lindsey Vallis

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 08/08/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

52.

Supported Living Services Commissioning

Decision maker:  Cabinet Member Homelessness and Regulatory Services, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member Health and Wellbeing, Leader

Decision:   28 Feb 2024

Lead officer:  Lisa Michelson

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/12/2023

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

53.

Vale of Aylesbury Local Plan - Affordable Housing - Supplementary Planning Document

Decision maker:  Cabinet Member Planning and Regeneration

Decision due:   May 2024

Lead officer:  Charlotte Morris

Notice of proposed decision first published: 15/02/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

February 2024 Leader Decisions

54.

Archive Service Policies

Decision maker:  Cabinet Member Culture and Leisure

Decision due:   May 2024

Lead officer:  Sophie Payne

Notice of proposed decision first published: 27/11/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

March 2024 Leader Decisions

55.

Buckinghamshire Tobacco Control Strategy 2024-29

Decision maker:  Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member Health and Wellbeing

Decision due:   May 2024

Lead officer:  Dr Jane O'Grady

Notice of proposed decision first published: 06/07/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -