Forward Plan June to October 2024

This page lists the forward plan for current Council reports from June to October 2024.

The lists below show current reports and: 

  • the decision to be made on the reports
  • whether the decisions are key decisions
  • whether the report or part of it confidential or containing exempt information
  • the date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or Council)
  • the consultees/ consultation process
  • any background documents/ information available to the decision-maker
  • the contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address

Appointment of contractors for Children's Residential Homes and Assessment Centre

Appointment of contractors to undertake remaining works on two Childrens Residential Homes (Grant St and Hebburn New Town) and one Childrens Assessment Centre (Seton / Fox Avenue) following previous contractor entering administration.

Value of contracts will exceed £250,000.

Whether the decisions are key decisions

The decisions are key decisions.

The Chief Executive has agreed that the call-in procedure will not operate for this matter due to urgency.

Whether the report or part of it is confidential or containing exempt information

The report is confidential / does contain exempt information.

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or Council)

  • Delegation on the basis of urgency
  • Decision made by Chief Executive and Director of Childrens Services
  • Date of decision to be confirmed (following tender process)

The consultees/ consultation process

  • Leader of South Tyneside Council
  • Deputy Leader of South Tyneside Council

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

The full value of the contracts, as well as previous budgets / cost estimates will be made available to decision-makers following tender process.

The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address

Award of Design and Build contract for provision of additional classrooms at The Beacon Centre

This report seeks Cabinet approval to directly award a contract to SKW Construction Ltd to design, build and install a detached modular SEN building for The Beacon Centre.

Whether the decisions are key decisions

The decisions are key decisions.

Whether the report or part of it is confidential or containing exempt information

The report is not confidential / does not contain exempt information.

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or Council)

Cabinet 11 June 2024

The consultees/ consultation process

  • Beacon Centre School
  • Director of Children's Services
  • Lead Member for Education and Skills

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

N/A

The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address

Contract Award for HR and Payroll Solution

To award contract for replacement system.

Whether the decisions are key decisions

The decisions are key decisions.

Whether the report or part of it is confidential or containing exempt information

The report is confidential / does contain exempt information.

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or Council)

Cabinet 11 June 2024

The consultees/ consultation process

Consultation with range of system users to inform tender specification.

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

N/A

The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address

Stairlift Contract

Approve the contract award for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months from 01/08/2024 to 31/07/2029.

Whether the decisions are key decisions

The decisions are key decisions.

Whether the report or part of it is confidential or containing exempt information

The report is confidential / does contain exempt information.

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or Council)

Cabinet 11 June 2024

The consultees/ consultation process

  • Nikki Carter
  • Cllr Ruth Berkley
  • Lead Member Adults
  • Health and Independence

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

Procurement exercise in progress, Cabinet report to follow.

The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address

North East Mayoral Combined Authority - Borrowing Powers

To consent to the making of regulations by central government to give NECA statutory borrowing powers in respect of its non-transport related functions.

Whether the decisions are key decisions

The decisions are key decisions.

Whether the report or part of it is confidential or containing exempt information

The report is not confidential / does not contain exempt information.

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or Council)

Cabinet 11 June 2024

The consultees/ consultation process

The Leader and Deputy Leader have been consulted in relation to this matter. The creation of the North East Mayoral Combined Authority has been subject to significant local, regional and national engagement.

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

Draft Borrowing Regulations

The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address

Storage and Welfare Facilities

Whether to award a contract for the hire of storage and welfare facilities.

Whether the decisions are key decisions

The decisions are key decisions.

Whether the report or part of it is confidential or containing exempt information

The report is confidential / does contain exempt information.

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or Council)

Cabinet 10 July 2024

The consultees/ consultation process

Internal consultation with user departments only.

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

N/A

The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address

Procurement Pipeline

To inform all procurement activity to be undertaken from April 2024 up to November 2024, which carries a contract value of £350,000 or over, in line with the "Procurement Procedure Rules" set out within the Constitution.

Whether the decisions are key decisions

The decisions are not key decisions.

Whether the report or part of it is confidential or containing exempt information

The report is not confidential / does not contain exempt information.

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or Council)

Cabinet 10 July 2024

The consultees/ consultation process

  • Lead Member of Governance
  • Finance and Corporate Services

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

N/A

The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address

Education Properties - award of multiple contracts that are funded by the Department of Education

For Cabinet to award a range of contracts for works to be undertaken on Education properties.

Whether the decisions are key decisions

The decisions are key decisions.

Whether the report or part of it is confidential or containing exempt information

The report is confidential / does contain exempt information.

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or Council)

Cabinet 10 July 2024

The consultees/ consultation process

Discussions with schools to make them aware of planned works.

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

N/A

The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address

International Advanced Manufacturing Park Area Action Plan (IAMP AAP) Regulation 18 Consultation

The purpose of this report is to seek Cabinet approval to undertake public consultation on the Regulation 18 International Advanced Manufacturing Park Area Action Plan and publish the supporting evidence base.

Whether the decisions are key decisions

The decisions are key decisions.

Whether the report or part of it is confidential or containing exempt information

The report is not confidential / does not contain exempt information.

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or Council)

Cabinet 10 July 2024

The consultees/ consultation process

6 weeks public consultation: July / August 2024.

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

N/A

The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address

Contract Award for Adult Advocacy Provision

Agree to tender exercise and contract award.

Whether the decisions are key decisions

The decisions are key decisions.

Whether the report or part of it is confidential or containing exempt information

The report is not confidential / does not contain exempt information.

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or Council)

Cabinet 10 July 2024

The consultees/ consultation process

Service model has been fully co-produced.

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address

Jarrow Town Board

To receive a report on the role and composition of the new Jarrow Town Board and to seek approval for delegated authority to make decisions and grant funding through the £20m allocated to Jarrow through the Long Term Plan for Towns.

Whether the decisions are key decisions

The decisions are key decisions.

Whether the report or part of it is confidential or containing exempt information

The report is not confidential / does not contain exempt information.

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or Council)

Cabinet 10 July 2024

The consultees/ consultation process

  • GALT
  • Leadership CDG (following consultation with the Jarrow Town Board)

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

Jarrow Town Board meeting agenda and papers - 9 May 2024.

The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address

South Tyneside Community Safety Partnership Plan 2024 - 27

To note content and agree the plan.

Whether the decisions are key decisions

The decisions are not key decisions.

Whether the report or part of it is confidential or containing exempt information

The report is not confidential / does not contain exempt information.

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or Council)

Council - 27 June 2024 (this meeting has been rescheduled for 25 July 2024)

The consultees/ consultation process

N/A

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

N/A

The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address

To consider a report of the Deputy Monitoring Officer which provides an update on the outcome of an investigation into and hearing of Complaint C20a which took place on 18 March 2024

Whether or not to accept and adopt recommendations of Standards Committee as regards the imposition of sanctions on the Subject Member.

Whether the decisions are key decisions

The decisions are not key decisions.

Whether the report or part of it is confidential or containing exempt information

The report is not confidential / does not contain exempt information.

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or Council)

Council - 27 June 2024 (this meeting has been rescheduled for 25 July 2024)

The consultees/ consultation process

N/A

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

Link to Standards Committee hearing papers of 18 March 2024 here.

The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address

Breastfeeding Update

Overview of the work to increase breastfeeding rates in South Tyneside and outlines the benefits of breastfeeding for mothers and babies.

Whether the decisions are key decisions

The decisions are not key decisions.

Whether the report or part of it is confidential or containing exempt information

The report is not confidential / does not contain exempt information.

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or Council)

Council - 27 June 2024 (this meeting has been rescheduled for 25 July 2024)

The consultees/ consultation process

All pregnant women and new mothers are consulted re breastfeeding support available at their various midwife and health visitor appointments. Breastfeeding mothers will give feedback re venues that sign up to the Breastfeeding friendly initiative.

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address

CivicaPay Contract Renewal

Approval of contract award.

Whether the decisions are key decisions

The decisions are key decisions.

Whether the report or part of it is confidential or containing exempt information

The report is confidential / does contain exempt information.

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or Council)

2 October 2024

The consultees/ consultation process

N/A

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

N/A

The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address

Award of Contract for construction of a three storey extension to meet Basic Need for school places at Mortimer Community College

To award a Contract to a developer to for construction of a two-storey extension at Mortimer Community College.

Whether the decisions are key decisions

The decisions are key decisions.

Whether the report or part of it is confidential or containing exempt information

The report is confidential / does contain exempt information.

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or Council)

Deferred

The consultees/ consultation process

  • Lead Member for Education and Skills
  • Mortimer Community College
  • Asset Management and Planning Services

Background documents / information available to the decision-maker

N/A

The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address