Forward plan

Forward Plan - April - July 2026  (07/04/2026 to 31/07/2026)

Plan description

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

 

Plan items
No. Item

1.

Newark Strategic Hub - A New Approach for Place Based Partnership Working in Town Centre Areas

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   21 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  Julie Davidson

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/12/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

2.

Renters Rights Act - Enforcement Policy and Charging Matrix

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   21 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  Jenny Walker

Notice of proposed decision first published: 05/02/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

3.

Pesticide Free Play Parks

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   21 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  Matt Adey

Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/03/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

4.

Options Appraisal for Temporary Accommodation in Ollerton

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   21 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  Julie Davidson

Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/03/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

5.

Development Plot Adjacent to Newark Lorry Park

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   9 Jun 2026

Lead officer:  Neil Cuttell

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

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  -

6.

Supplementary Planning Documents New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   9 Jun 2026

Lead officer:  Matthew Norton

Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/04/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

7.

Newark & Sherwood Local Plan Scoping Report New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   9 Jun 2026

Lead officer:  Matthew Norton

Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/04/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

8.

Tenant Engagement New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   9 Jun 2026

Lead officer:  Julie Davidson

Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/04/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

9.

Housing Complaints Resources New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   9 Jun 2026

Lead officer:  Nicola Priest

Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/04/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

10.

Gas Meter Make Safe Policy New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   9 Jun 2026

Lead officer:  Wayne Fox

Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/04/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

11.

Passenger Lifts, Stair Lifts and Hoists Policy New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   9 Jun 2026

Lead officer:  Wayne Fox

Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/04/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

12.

Housing and Gas Servicing Policy New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   9 Jun 2026

Lead officer:  Wayne Fox

Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/04/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

13.

Local Regeneration Fund Update

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   9 Jun 2026

Lead officer:  Sarah Husselbee

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/11/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

14.

Review of Community Grant Schemes New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   7 Jul 2026

Lead officer:  Cara Clarkson

Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/04/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -