Forward plan

Cabinet Work Programme 1st September to 31st December 2026  (01/09/2026 to 31/12/2026)

Plan items
No. Item

1.

BDC Equality Strategy 2026-2028 (including Engagement Policy)

Decision maker:  Cabinet, Council

Decision due:   14 Oct 2026

Lead officer:  Helen Mole

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/06/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

2.

Bromsgrove car park strategy

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   18 Nov 2026

Lead officer:  Rebecca Milward

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/04/2026

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  -

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Likely to have commercially sensitive information in the report but unsure at this stage

3.

Discretionary Council Tax Reduction Policy 2026/27

Decision maker:  Cabinet, Council

Decision due:   14 Oct 2026

Lead officer:  David Riley

Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/02/2025

4.

Housing Assistance Policy 2026

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   16 Sep 2026

Lead officer:  Katie Sharp-Fisher

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/05/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

5.

Promotion of Business Support

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   16 Sep 2026

Lead officer:  Georgina Harris

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/04/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

6.

Quarter 1 Financial Monitoring Report 2026/27

Decision maker:  Cabinet, Council

Decision due:   14 Oct 2026

Lead officer:  Debra Goodall

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/06/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

7.

Quarter 1 2026/27 Performance Report

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   16 Sep 2026

Lead officer:  Sarah Davis

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/05/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

8.

Recommendation from the Shareholders Committee - Appointment of Shareholders Committee Representative New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   16 Sep 2026

Lead officer:  Judith Willis

Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/08/2026

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  -

9.

Audit, Standards and Governance Committee Annual Report 2025/26 New!

Decision maker:  Council

Decision due:   23 Sep 2026

Lead officer:  Sarah Woodfield

Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/08/2026

10.

Overview and Scrutiny Board Annual Report 2025/26 New!

Decision maker:  Council

Decision due:   23 Sep 2026

Lead officer:  Sarah Woodfield

Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/08/2026

11.

Spadesbourne Homes Ltd Finance and Governance Action Plan update New!

Decision maker:  Shareholders Committee

Decision due:   29 Oct 2026

Lead officer:  Judith Willis

Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/08/2026

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  -

12.

Spadesbourne Homes Limited Financial Outturn Report 2025/26 New!

Decision maker:  Shareholders Committee

Decision due:   29 Oct 2026

Lead officer:  James Walton, Debra Goodall

Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/08/2026

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

13.

Spadesbourne Homes Ltd Financial Monitoring Report – Quarter 1 and 2 2026/27 New!

Decision maker:  Shareholders Committee

Decision due:   29 Oct 2026

Lead officer:  Debra Goodall, James Walton

Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/08/2026

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  -

14.

Spadesbourne Homes Ltd Performance Monitoring Report – Quarter 1 and 2 2026/27 New!

Decision maker:  Shareholders Committee

Decision due:   29 Oct 2026

Lead officer:  Judith Willis, Judith Willis

Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/08/2026

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  -

15.

Spadesbourne Homes Ltd Tenants Survey Results New!

Decision maker:  Shareholders Committee

Decision due:   29 Oct 2026

Lead officer:  Judith Willis

Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/08/2026

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  -

16.

Medium Term Financial Plan Stage 1 2027/28 (Including Fees and Charges) - Prior to Consultation

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   18 Nov 2026

Lead officer:  Debra Goodall

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/06/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

17.

Quarter 2 Financial Monitoring Report 2026/27

Decision maker:  Cabinet, Council

Decision due:   2 Dec 2026

Lead officer:  Debra Goodall

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/06/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

18.

Quarter 2 2026/27 Performance Report

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   18 Nov 2026

Lead officer:  Sarah Davis

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/05/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

19.

Treasury Management Half Yearly Report 2026/27

Decision maker:  Cabinet, Council

Decision due:   20 Jan 2027

Lead officer:  Debra Goodall

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/06/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

20.

Council Tax Base 2027/28

Decision maker:  Cabinet, Council

Decision due:   20 Jan 2027

Lead officer:  Debra Goodall

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/06/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

21.

Council Tax - Empty Homes Discounts and Premiums 2027/28

Decision maker:  Cabinet, Council

Decision due:   20 Jan 2027

Lead officer:  Debra Goodall

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/06/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

22.

Council Tax Support Scheme 2026/27

Decision maker:  Cabinet, Council

Decision due:   20 Jan 2027

Lead officer:  Debra Goodall

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/06/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

23.

Discretionary Council Tax Reduction Policy 2026/27

Decision maker:  Cabinet, Council

Decision due:   20 Jan 2027

Lead officer:  Debra Goodall

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/06/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

24.

Medium Term Financial Plan Stage 1 2027/28 (Including Fees and Charges and Worcestershire Regulatory Services’ Budget Recommendations) - Following Consultation

Decision maker:  Cabinet, Council

Decision due:   20 Jan 2027

Lead officer:  Debra Goodall

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/06/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

25.

Non Domestic Rates - Discretionary Rates Relief Policy 2026/27

Decision maker:  Cabinet, Council

Decision due:   20 Jan 2027

Lead officer:  Debra Goodall

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/06/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

26.

Spadesbourne Homes Ltd Business Plan 2025-2030 Refresh New!

Decision maker:  Shareholders Committee

Decision due:   1 Feb 2027

Lead officer:  Judith Willis, Judith Willis

Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/08/2026

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  -

27.

Spadesbourne Homes Ltd Financial Monitoring Report – Quarter 3 2026/27 New!

Decision maker:  Shareholders Committee

Decision due:   1 Feb 2027

Lead officer:  Debra Goodall, James Walton

Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/08/2026

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  -

28.

Spadesbourne Homes Ltd Performance Monitoring Report – Quarter 3 2026/27 New!

Decision maker:  Shareholders Committee

Decision due:   1 Feb 2027

Lead officer:  Judith Willis, Judith Willis

Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/08/2026

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  -

29.

Medium Term Financial Plan Stage 2 2027/28 (Including Capital Strategy, Investment Strategy and Treasury Management Strategy)

Decision maker:  Cabinet, Council

Decision due:   24 Feb 2027

Lead officer:  Debra Goodall

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/06/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

30.

Council Tax Resolutions 2027/28

Decision maker:  Cabinet, Council

Decision due:   24 Feb 2027

Lead officer:  Debra Goodall

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/06/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

31.

Shareholders Committee Annual Report 2026/27 New!

Decision maker:  Shareholders Committee

Decision due:   12 Apr 2027

Lead officer:  Jess Bayley-Hill

Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/08/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

32.

Spadesbourne Homes Ltd Financial Monitoring Report – Quarter 4 2026/27 New!

Decision maker:  Shareholders Committee

Decision due:   12 Apr 2027

Lead officer:  James Walton, Debra Goodall

Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/08/2026

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  -

33.

Spadesbourne Homes Limited - Performance Monitoring Report – Quarter 4 2026/27 New!

Decision maker:  Shareholders Committee

Decision due:   12 Apr 2027

Lead officer:  Judith Willis, Judith Willis

Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/08/2026

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  -