FORWARD PLAN

 

 

 

 

HOVE TOWN HALL

HOVE

BN3 3BQ

www.brighton-hove.gov.uk

 

 

 

 

 

The Forward Plan sets out decisions that the Cabinet, or an individual Cabinet Member intends to take over the following four months. The Plan is updated each month and republished and can be obtained from Brighton & Hove City Council Forward Plan or via e-mail at democratic.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk

 

The Council is required to publish notice of all key decisions at least 28 days before they are taken.

 

The Council’s Constitution states that a key decision is one that involves:

 

(a)    Expenditure which is, or the making of savings which are, significant having regard to the expenditure of the City Council’s budget, namely above £1,000,000; or

(b)    Is significant in terms of its effects on communities living or working in an area comprising two or more electoral divisions (wards).

 

As a matter of good practice, the Council's Forward Plan includes other items in addition to key decisions that are to be considered by Cabinet. This additional information is provided to inform local residents of all matters to be considered.

 

Meetings of the Cabinet are open to the public (with the exception of discussion regarding reports which contain exempt/confidential information). The Cabinet agenda containing all the reports being considered will be published 5 clear days before the meeting. Copies of the agenda and reports for meetings are available on the Council’s web site. For further details on the time of meetings and general information about the Plan please contact Anthony Soyinka, Head of Democratic Services at Hove Town Hall, Norton Road, Hove, BN3 3BQ, or telephone 01273 291006 or send an e-mail to anthony.soyinka@brighton-hove.gov.uk.

 

 

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January 2024

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<PI2>

23/01/25

 

All Wards

Brighton and Hove Food Strategy Action Plan 2025-30

 

This report sets out recommendations from the refreshed Food Strategy Action Plan 2025-2030

 

 

No

 

Open

 

 

Cabinet

 

13 December 2024

 

Report, other documents may be submitted

 

Members of the public were consulted through five city-wide events during January to July 2024. Fourteen expert teams/organisations (including those within BHCC) have been consulted alongside gaining feedback from the expert panel.

 

 

 

Angela Blair angela.blair@brighton-hove.gov.uk, Peter Sharp peter.sharp@brighton-hove.gov.uk, Max Woodford max.woodford@brighton-hove.gov.uk

 

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<PI3>

23/01/25

 

All Wards

Greater Brighton Economic Board – Heads of Terms

 

This report recommends the ratification of changes to the Heads of Terms for the Greater Brighton Economic Board, triggered by the decision to invite the NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board to join the Greater Brighton Economic Board.

 

 

No

 

Open

 

 

Cabinet

 

13 December 2024

 

Report, other documents may be submitted

 

 

 

 

 

Andy Hill andy.hill@brighton-hove.gov.uk

 

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<PI4>

23/01/25

 

Moulsecoomb & Bevendean

Moulsecoomb Hub and Housing project

 

This report seeks approval on next steps and budget for the Moulsecoomb Hub and Housing project, following the receipt of tenders.

 

 

Yes

 

Open

 

 

Cabinet

 

13 December 2024

 

Report, other documents may be submitted

 

 

 

 

 

Stephen Marsden stephen.marsden@brighton-hove.gov.uk

 

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<PI5>

23/01/25

 

All Wards

Park and Ride

 

This report is to consider the feasibility of potential locations to deliver Park and Ride for the city.

 

 

Yes

 

Open

 

 

Cabinet

 

15 October 2024

 

Report, other documents may be submitted

 

 

 

 

 

Andrew Renaut andrew.renaut@brighton-hove.gov.uk

 

</PI5>

<PI6>

23/01/25

 

All Wards

Microsoft licence renewal

 

This report seeks approval for the procurement process of renewing Microsoft licence agreement and provide delegated authority to Chief Finance Officer to award.

 

 

Yes

 

Open

 

 

Cabinet

 

13 December 2024

 

Report, other documents may be submitted

 

 

 

 

 

Dan Snowdon Dan.Snowdon@brighton-hove.gov.uk

 

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<PI7>

23/01/25

 

All Wards

Council Tax Base and Business Rates Retention forecasts 2025/26

 

This report is to agree the statutory Council Tax tax base and Business Rates (NNDR) tax base for 2025-26 which will be used as the basis of estimating taxation revenues and setting the Brighton & Hove City Council element of the Band D Council Tax for the Brighton and Hove area. Also, to agree any changes to the Council Tax Reduction Scheme.

 

 

No

 

Open

 

 

Cabinet

 

13 December 2024

 

Report, other documents may be submitted

 

 

 

 

 

Nigel Manvell nigel.manvell@brighton-hove.gov.uk

 

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<PI8>

23/01/25

 

All Wards

Regional care cooperative DfE pathfinder

 

This report seeks approval by Cabinet for the Council to continue to be involved in a South East regional care cooperative pilot, funded by the Department of Education. This initiative will support the council to provide appropriate placements for children in care.

 

 

Yes

 

Open

 

 

Cabinet

 

13 December 2024

 

Report, other documents may be submitted

 

 

 

 

 

Deb Austin deb.austin@brighton-hove.gov.uk

 

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<PI9>

23/01/25

 

All Wards

Preventing and Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls and Domestic and Sexual Abuse Strategy 2025-2028,

 

This report seeks approval of the Preventing and Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls and Domestic and Sexual Abuse Strategy 2025-2028

 

 

No

 

Open

 

 

Cabinet

 

13 December 2024

 

Report, other documents may be submitted

 

 

 

 

 

Anne Clark anne.clark@brighton-hove.gov.uk

 

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<PI10>

23/01/25

 

All Wards

Trans Inclusion Schools Toolkit Version 5

 

This reports seeks cabinet approval of the revised Trans Inclusion Toolkit for use by schools and colleges in the city

 

 

Yes

 

Open

 

 

Cabinet

 

13 December 2024

 

Report, other documents may be submitted

 

Public consultation already completed.

 

 

 

Ashley Seymour-Williams Ashley.Seymour-Williams@brighton-hove.gov.uk

 

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<PI11>

23/01/25

 

 

All Wards

Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund

 

This report seeks approval to delegate authority to the Corporate Director for Housing, Care & Wellbeing to award a contract for the delivery of works and project support linked to the Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund. Dependent on confirmation of a successful bid for funding, to be communicated early 2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yes

 

Open

 

 

Cabinet

 

13 December 2024

 

Report, other documents may be submitted

 

 

 

 

 

Miles Davidson miles.davidson@brighton-hove.gov.uk

 

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<PI12>

February 2025

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<PI13>

13/02/25

 

All Wards

Visitor Economy Strategy for Growth 2024 - 2034

 

This report seeks approval of the Visitor Economy Strategy for growth developed through the Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) comprising BHCC, WSCC and ESCC

 

 

Yes

 

Open

 

 

Cabinet

 

10 January 2025

 

Report, other documents may be submitted

 

 

 

 

 

Alex Voce Alex.Voce@brighton-hove.gov.uk

 

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<PI14>

13/02/25

 

All Wards

Annual Procurement Forward Plan

 

This report sets out the Annual Procurement Forward Plan of planned procurements in excess of £1 million

 

 

No

 

Open

 

 

Cabinet

 

10 January 2025

 

Report, other documents may be submitted

 

Consultation with relevant Heads of service, Directors and Corporate Directors.
Briefings provided to all relevant Cabinet Members

 

 

 

Cliff Youngman cliff.youngman@brighton-hove.gov.uk

 

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<PI15>

13/02/25

 

All Wards

General Fund Revenue Budget, Capital & Treasury Management Strategy 2025-26

 

This report requests approval and recommendation to full Council of the General Fund Capital and Revenue Budget 2025-26 and the Council Tax 2025-26, and the Capital and Treasury Management Strategies 2025-26 including the Capital Investment Programme, Annual Investment Strategy, Borrowing Strategy, Prudential Indicators and MRP Policy.

 

 

Yes

 

Open

 

 

Cabinet

 

10 January 2025

 

Report, other documents may be submitted

 

 

 

 

 

Nigel Manvell nigel.manvell@brighton-hove.gov.uk

 

</PI15>

<PI16>

13/02/25

 

All Wards

Housing Revenue Account Budget & Capital Investment Programme 2025-26 and Medium-Term Financial Strategy

 

This report requests approval of the HRA capital and revenue budget 2025-26 and recommendation to Budget Council.

 

 

Yes

 

Open

 

 

Cabinet

 

10 January 2025

 

Report, other documents may be submitted

 

 

 

 

 

Craig Garoghan craig.garoghan@brighton-hove.gov.uk, Martin Reid martin.reid@brighton-hove.gov.uk

 

</PI16>

<PI17>

13/02/25

 

All Wards

Targeted Budget Management (TBM) 202/245: Month 9 (December)

 

This report requests Cabinet to note the 2024-25 in-year financial performance to Month 9 (December), approve any capital variations, reprofiling or new schemes, agree any exceptional financial measures, and agree any new reserves.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yes

 

Open

 

 

Cabinet

 

10 January 2025

 

Report, other documents may be submitted

 

 

 

 

 

Jeff Coates Jeff.coates@brighton-hove.gov.uk

 

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<PI18>

March 2025

</PI18>

<PI19>

20/03/25

 

All Wards

Review of the Council's Corporate Debt Policy

 

This report requests Cabinet to receive and approve the annual review of the council's Corporate Debt Policy incorporating updated ethical standards and practice.

 

 

No

 

Open

 

 

Cabinet

 

10 January 2025

 

Report, other documents may be submitted

 

 

 

 

 

Graham Bourne graham.bourne@brighton-hove.gov.uk

 

</PI19>

<PI20>

20/03/25

 

All Wards

Concessionary Fares and Bus Service Improvement Plan Update

 

This report updates Cabinet on negotiations for a fixed deal with bus operators in the city for the payment of concessionary fares.

 

 

Yes

 

Open

 

 

Cabinet

 

10 January 2025

 

Report, other documents may be submitted

 

 

 

 

 

Charles Field charles.field@brighton-hove.gov.uk, Paul Nicholls paul.nicholls@brighton-hove.gov.uk

 

</PI20>

<PI21>

April 2025

</PI21>

<PI22>

24/04/25

 

All Wards

Drugs and Alcohol Strategy

 

This report sets out the proposed Drugs and Alcohol Strategy

 

 

Yes

 

Open

 

 

Cabinet

 

10 January 2025

 

Report, other documents may be submitted

 

 

 

 

 

Caroline Vass Caroline.Vass@brighton-hove.gov.uk

 

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