Forward plan
Forward Plan - January - April 2026 (06/01/2026 to 30/04/2026)
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What is the Plan?
This Forward Plan sets out all of the Key Decisions that are expected to be taken during the period referred to above.
The Council has a statutory duty to prepare this document, in accordance with the Local Government Act 2000 (as amended). The Plan is published 28 clear days before a meeting of the Cabinet is to be held.
What is a Key Decision?
Some of the decisions listed in this plan are ‘Key Decisions’. A Key Decision is one that is likely to:
(a) Result in the Council spending or making savings of over £150,000 revenue or £300,000 in capital, or;
(b) Where the impact of the decision would be significant in terms of its impact on communities living or working in two or more Wards.
Under the Council’s Constitution, Key Decisions are made by the Cabinet, Portfolio Holders, or officers acting under delegated powers.
What is the role of the Policy and Performance Improvement Committee?
The Policy and Performance Improvement Committee will fulfil the statutory role of overview and scrutiny by scrutinising the decisions of the Cabinet, and will also have the wider role in policy development and performance review. This Committee will also be responsible for consideration of any call-in of decisions.
Confidential and Exempt Information
The plan also lists those ‘Exempt’ Decisions’ which are going to be taken over the next four months. Exempt Decisions are those decisions which have to be taken in private. This is because they involve confidential or exempt information which cannot be shared with the public.
Agenda papers for Cabinet meetings are published on the Council’s website 5 working days before the meeting. Any items marked confidential or exempt will not be available for public inspection.
Any background paper listed can be obtained by contacting the Responsible Officer. Responsible officers can be contacted on 01636 650000 or customerservices@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk
| No. | Item |
|---|---|
1. |
Arkwood Developments Facility Agreement Decision maker: Cabinet Decision: 20 Jan 2026 Lead officer: Nick Wilson Decision status: Recommendations Approved Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/12/2025 Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - |
2. |
Decision maker: Cabinet Decision: 20 Jan 2026 Lead officer: Jenna Norton Decision status: Recommendations Approved Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/10/2025 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
3. |
2026/27 Housing Revenue Account Budget and Rent Setting Decision maker: Cabinet Decision: 20 Jan 2026 Lead officer: Suzanne Shead Decision status: Recommendations Approved Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/12/2025 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
4. |
Parks and Open Spaces Development Plans Decision maker: Cabinet Decision: 20 Jan 2026 Lead officer: Matt Finch Decision status: Recommendations Approved Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/11/2025 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
5. |
Decision maker: Cabinet Decision due: 20 Jan 2026 Lead officer: Cara Clarkson Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/10/2025 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
6. |
2026/27 Proposed General Fund Revenue Budget Decision maker: Cabinet Decision: 24 Feb 2026 Lead officer: Nick Wilson Decision status: Recommendations Approved Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/12/2025 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
7. |
General Fund Capital Programme 2026/27 to 2029/30 Decision maker: Cabinet Decision: 24 Feb 2026 Lead officer: Nick Wilson Decision status: Recommendations Approved Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/12/2025 Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - |
8. |
2026/27 to 2029/30 Medium Term Financial Plan Decision maker: Cabinet Decision: 24 Feb 2026 Lead officer: Nick Wilson Decision status: Recommendations Approved Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/12/2025 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
9. |
Decision maker: Cabinet Decision: 24 Feb 2026 Lead officer: Sarah Lawrie Decision status: Recommendations Approved Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/12/2025 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
10. |
Newark Town Centre Master Plan and Design Code Decision maker: Cabinet Decision: 24 Feb 2026 Lead officer: Matthew Tubb, Neil Cuttell Decision status: Recommendations Approved Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/09/2025 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
11. |
Planning Reforms New! Decision maker: Cabinet Decision: 24 Feb 2026 Lead officer: Matthew Norton Decision status: Recommendations Approved Notice of proposed decision first published: 06/01/2026 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
12. |
Newark & Sherwood Local Plan - Commencement of Plan Making New! Decision maker: Cabinet Decision: 24 Feb 2026 Lead officer: Matthew Norton Decision status: Recommendations Approved Notice of proposed decision first published: 06/01/2026 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
13. |
Adoption of Public Open Space Fernwood Decision maker: Cabinet Decision: 24 Feb 2026 Lead officer: Matt Lamb Decision status: Recommendations Approved Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/07/2025 Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - |
14. |
Decision maker: Cabinet Decision due: 24 Mar 2026 Lead officer: Julie Davidson Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/12/2025 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
15. |
Local Regeneration Fund and Newark Capital Projects Update Decision maker: Cabinet Decision: 24 Feb 2026 Lead officer: Matt Lamb, Suzanne Shead Decision status: Recommendations Approved Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/11/2025 Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - |
16. |
UK Town of Culture - Newark and Sherwood Applications Decision maker: Cabinet Decision: 24 Feb 2026 Lead officer: Carys Coulton-Jones Decision status: Recommendations Approved Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/12/2025 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
17. |
Biodiversity Strategy and Report New! Decision maker: Cabinet Decision due: 24 Mar 2026 Lead officer: Matthew Norton Notice of proposed decision first published: 06/01/2026 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
18. |
Ollerton and Clipstone Regeneration Scheme Updates Decision maker: Cabinet Decision due: 24 Mar 2026 Lead officer: Matt Lamb Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/11/2025 Anticipated restriction: Open - |