Forward plan

Forward Plan March 2025  (01/03/2025 to 31/10/2025, Leader of the Council)

Plan items
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Part 1: The following matters will be considered by the full cabinet under Southwark Council's constitution

1.

Refresh of Procurement Framework to support Southwark 2030 and approval of new Social Value Framework

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision due:   June 2025

    Lead officer:  Doreen Forrester-Brown

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/12/2022

2.

Good Landlord Strategy - Responding to Grenfell and the new Regulatory Framework for Social Housing New!

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision due:   June 2025

    Lead officer:  Hakeem Osinaike

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/01/2025

3.

Ledbury Estate Compulsory Purchase Order - Final Approval New!

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision:   March 2025

    Lead officer:  Hakeem Osinaike

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/01/2025

4.

Land at Joan Street New!

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision due:   March 2025

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/01/2025

5.

New Nursing Home

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision due:   March 2025

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/05/2024

6.

Endorsement of the selected LGBTQ+ Cultural Centre operator

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision due:   March 2025

    Lead officer:  Stephen Platts

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/01/2025

7.

Endorsement of the selected Multi-Arts Centre operator for Bermondsey Blue

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision:   March 2025

    Lead officer:  Stephen Platts

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/01/2025

8.

GW1 Adults’ Home Care, Children’s Home Care and Reablement

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision due:   March 2025

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Decision status:  Information Only

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/01/2025

9.

Review of Appointments to Voluntary and Outside Bodies

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision due:   March 2025

    Lead officer:  Doreen Forrester-Brown

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/01/2025

10.

Gateway 2 Flexi-care services

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision:   March 2025

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/03/2024

11.

Consideration of proposal to close Charlotte Sharman Primary School

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision:   June 2025

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/01/2025

12.

GW1 16+ Support and Resettlement Service New!

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision due:   September 2025

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/01/2025

13.

Statement of Community Involvement/ Development Consultation Charter (SCI/ DCC)

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision:   June 2025

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/01/2025

14.

Consideration of proposal to close St Mary Magdalene CE Primary School

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision:   June 2025

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/01/2025

15.

Climate and Environment Supplementary Planning Document (SPD)

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision:   October 2025

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/01/2025

16.

Householder Development Supplementary Planning Document

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision:   July 2025

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/01/2025

17.

Affordable Housing Supplementary Planning Document

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision:   July 2025

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/01/2025

18.

Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) update - student housing

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision:   October 2025

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/01/2025

19.

Section 106 and Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Supplementary Planning Document (SPD)

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision:   July 2025

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/01/2025

20.

Affordable workspace Supplementary Planning Document (SPD)

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision due:   July 2025

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/01/2025

21.

GW2 Mental Health Supported Living Provision

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision due:   December 2025

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

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

22.

Policy and Resources: Capital Monitoring report Month 4 2025-26

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision:   September 2025

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/01/2025

23.

Policy and Resources: Revenue Monitoring report Month 4 2025-26

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision:   September 2025

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/01/2025

Part 2: The following matters will be decided by individual cabinet members in accordance with part 3D (Matters referred to individual cabinet members for decision) of the Southwark Constitution

24.

Holyrood Street Improvement

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet Member for Clean Air, Streets and Waste

    Decision:   May 2025

    Lead officer:  Aled Richards

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/12/2024

25.

E-bike and e-scooter parking bays New!

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet Member for Clean Air, Streets and Waste

    Decision:   Not before 17 Mar 2025

    Lead officer:  Toni Ainge

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/01/2025

26.

GW3 All-Age Integrated Drug and Alcohol Treatment System Contract Variation New!

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing

    Decision due:   March 2025

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

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

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/01/2025

27.

Gateway 1 Procurement Strategy for Connect to Work New!

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet Member for Climate Emergency, Jobs and Business

    Decision:   April 2025

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/01/2025

28.

Highways Licensing enforcement policy New!

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet Member for Clean Air, Streets and Waste

    Decision:   March 2025

    Lead officer:  John Wade

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/01/2025

29.

Culture Together Grants 2025-26

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet Member for Leisure, Parks and Young People

    Decision due:   Not before 31 Mar 2025

    Lead officer:  Toni Ainge

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

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/12/2024

30.

Southwark Biodiversity Fund – grant allocations

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet Member for Climate Emergency, Jobs and Business

    Decision:   April 2025

    Lead officer:  Holly Weber

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/12/2024

31.

Rent arrears write-offs over £5,000 and under £50,000

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet Member for Equalities, Democracy and Finance

    Decision due:   March 2025

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/09/2024

32.

Housing Benefit overpayments write offs over £5,000 but under £50,000

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet Member for Equalities, Democracy and Finance

    Decision due:   March 2025

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/09/2024

33.

Council Tax write-offs over £5,000 and under £50,000

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet Member for Equalities, Democracy and Finance

    Decision due:   March 2025

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/09/2024

34.

Proposal to close St Mary Magdalene Primary School

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    Decision maker:  Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children, Education and Refugees

    Decision:   April 2025

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/01/2025

35.

Proposal to close Charlotte Sharman Primary School

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    Decision maker:  Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children, Education and Refugees

    Decision:   April 2025

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/01/2025

36.

Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) Schemes for 2025-26 New!

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet Member for Clean Air, Streets and Waste

    Decision due:   April 2025

    Lead officer:  Toni Ainge

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/01/2025

37.

Gateway 1: Print management services

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet Member for Equalities, Democracy and Finance

    Decision due:   June 2025

    Lead officer:  Paul Symington

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/10/2024

38.

Positive Future for Young People Fund grants extension New!

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet Member for Leisure, Parks and Young People

    Decision:   Not before 24 Sep 2025

    Lead officer:  Paul Davies

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/01/2025

Part 3: The following matters will be decided under delegated authority by chief officers in accordance with the Southwark Constitution

39.

GW1 Aylesbury Estate Phase 2b demolition programme

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Housing

    Decision due:   April 2025

    Lead officer:  Hakeem Osinaike

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/10/2024

40.

GW1 Aylesbury Estate 1-240 Wendover Demolition Programme

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Housing

    Decision due:   June 2025

    Lead officer:  Hakeem Osinaike

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/01/2025

41.

4 D'Eynsford Road, SE5 7EB

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Resources

    Decision due:   March 2025

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/12/2024

42.

GW2 - Stock Condition Services & Data Collection

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Housing

    Decision:   March 2025

    Lead officer:  Hakeem Osinaike

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/12/2024

43.

GW2 - Fendall & Maltby Strategy for appointment of main contractor

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Housing

    Decision due:   April 2025

    Lead officer:  Hakeem Osinaike

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/10/2024

44.

Gateway 3 - Highways Professional services contract extension

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    Decision maker:  Acting Strategic Director of Environment, Sustainability and Leisure

    Decision:   March 2025

    Lead officer:  Toni Ainge

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/07/2024

45.

GW2 contract award approval for Peckham Rye Adventure Playground improvement works contract

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    Decision maker:  Acting Strategic Director of Environment, Sustainability and Leisure

    Decision:   April 2025

    Lead officer:  Toni Ainge

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/09/2024

46.

Gateway 2 Contract award Voids and Temporary Accommodation Works

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Housing

    Decision due:   June 2025

    Lead officer:  Hakeem Osinaike

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/07/2024

47.

Gateway 1 - Procurement Strategy Approval: Asbestos Removal Works Contracts (Contract A and Contract B)

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Housing

    Decision due:   May 2025

    Lead officer:  Hakeem Osinaike

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/12/2024

48.

Gateway 2 - Responsive Repair and Maintenance Communal Repairs Chargeable Contracts (North & South)

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Housing

    Decision due:   June 2025

    Lead officer:  Hakeem Osinaike

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/12/2024

49.

Gateway 3 - Variation Decision Housing Aids and Adaptations Works

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Housing

    Decision:   Not before 2 Oct 2025

    Lead officer:  Hakeem Osinaike

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/01/2025

50.

19 Gowlett Road, Peckham, SE15 4HX

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Resources

    Decision:   March 2025

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/12/2024

51.

150 Fort Road, SE1 5QA

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Resources

    Decision:   March 2025

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/12/2024

52.

152 Fort Road, Bermondsey, SE1 5QA

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Resources

    Decision:   March 2025

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/12/2024

53.

Land adjoining 44 Reverdy Road, Bermondsey, SE1 5QD

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Resources

    Decision:   March 2025

    Lead officer:  Mark Grant

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/12/2024

54.

Rent arrears write-offs over £50,000 and under £250,000 (RH) New!

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Resources

    Decision due:   March 2025

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/01/2025

55.

Rent arrears write-offs over £50,000 and under £250,000 (FIF) New!

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Resources

    Decision due:   March 2025

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/01/2025

56.

Rent arrears write-offs over £50,000 and under £250,000 (JKE) New!

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Resources

    Decision due:   March 2025

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/01/2025

57.

Rent arrears write-offs over £50,000 and under £250,000 (SPC) New!

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Resources

    Decision due:   March 2025

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/01/2025

58.

GW1: Brandon Library and Youth Centre refurbishment New!

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    Decision maker:  Acting Strategic Director of Environment, Sustainability and Leisure

    Decision due:   March 2025

    Lead officer:  Toni Ainge

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/01/2025

59.

GW2 Contract Award Approval for refurbishment works at Ivydale Primary School

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services

    Decision due:   August 2025

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/12/2024

60.

GW2 Contract Award Approval for the Construction of Beormund Primary School

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services

    Decision:   April 2025

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/07/2024

61.

GW1 Refurbishment of Queens Road 3 and Bournemouth Road

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    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/12/2024

62.

Gateway 3 - Variation Decision Asbestos Consultancy Services New!

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Housing

    Decision due:   April 2025

    Lead officer:  Hakeem Osinaike

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/01/2025

63.

Gateway 2 - School Food Procurement Framework Contract Award

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services

    Decision:   July 2025

    Lead officer:  Gillian Boundy

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/01/2025

64.

GW2 Learning Disabilities Supported Living Provision

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services

    Decision due:   November 2025

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/01/2025

Part 4: The following matters will be decided by multi-ward area forums in accordance with the Southwark Consitution

65.

Cleaner Greener Safer 2025-26: Capital Funding Allocation (North East) New!

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    Decision maker:  North East Multi-ward Forum

    Decision due:   March 2025

    Lead officer:  Toni Ainge

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/01/2025

66.

Cleaner Greener Safer 2025-26: Capital Funding Allocation (East Central) New!

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    Decision maker:  East Central Multi-ward Forum

    Decision due:   March 2025

    Lead officer:  Toni Ainge

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/01/2025

67.

Cleaner Greener Safer 2025-26: Capital Funding Allocation (West Central) New!

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    Decision maker:  West Central Multi-Ward Forum

    Decision due:   March 2025

    Lead officer:  Toni Ainge

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/01/2025

68.

Cleaner Greener Safer 2025-26: Capital Funding Allocation (North West) New!

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    Decision maker:  North West Multi-Ward Forum

    Decision due:   March 2025

    Lead officer:  Toni Ainge

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/01/2025

69.

Cleaner Greener Safer 2025-26: Capital Funding Allocation (South) New!

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    Decision maker:  South Multi-Ward Forum

    Decision due:   March 2025

    Lead officer:  Toni Ainge

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/01/2025

70.

Devolved highways budget 2025-26: Capital Funding Allocation (East Central) New!

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    Decision maker:  East Central Multi-ward Forum

    Decision due:   March 2025

    Lead officer:  Toni Ainge

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/01/2025

71.

Devolved highways budget 2025-26: Capital Funding Allocation (West Central) New!

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    Decision maker:  West Central Multi-Ward Forum

    Decision due:   March 2025

    Lead officer:  Toni Ainge

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/01/2025

72.

Devolved highways budget 2025-26: Capital Funding Allocation (North West) New!

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    Decision maker:  North West Multi-Ward Forum

    Decision due:   March 2025

    Lead officer:  Toni Ainge

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/01/2025

73.

Devolved highways budget 2025-26: Capital Funding Allocation (North East) New!

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    Decision maker:  North East Multi-ward Forum

    Decision due:   March 2025

    Lead officer:  Toni Ainge

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/01/2025

74.

Devolved highways budget 2025-26: Capital Funding Allocation (South) New!

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    Decision maker:  South Multi-Ward Forum

    Decision due:   March 2025

    Lead officer:  Toni Ainge

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/01/2025

75.

Neighbourhoods Fund (NsF) 2025-26

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    Decision maker:  North East Multi-ward Forum

    Decision due:   March 2025

    Lead officer:  Toni Ainge

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/12/2024

76.

Neighbourhoods Fund (NsF) 2025-26

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    Decision maker:  North West Multi-Ward Forum

    Decision due:   March 2025

    Lead officer:  Toni Ainge

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/12/2024

77.

Neighbourhoods Fund (NsF) 2025-26

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    Decision maker:  West Central Multi-Ward Forum

    Decision due:   March 2025

    Lead officer:  Toni Ainge

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/12/2024

78.

Neighbourhoods Fund (NsF) 2025-26

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    Decision maker:  South Multi-Ward Forum

    Decision due:   March 2025

    Lead officer:  Toni Ainge

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/12/2024

79.

Neighbourhoods Fund (NsF) 2025-26

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    Decision maker:  East Central Multi-ward Forum

    Decision due:   March 2025

    Lead officer:  Toni Ainge

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/12/2024