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.

 

 

<PI1>

12/11/26

 

All Wards

Brighton Marina to River Adur Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM) scheme

 

A report to seek delegated authority to procure, award and enter into the necessary contractual and funding arrangements to progress with the next stage of work to protect the seafront from floods and coastal erosion.

 

 

Yes

 

Open

 

 

Cabinet

 

15 September 2026

 

Report, other documents may be submitted

 

 

 

 

 

Nick Bean nick.bean@brighton-hove.gov.uk, Steven Parker steven.parker@brighton-hove.gov.uk

 

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<PI2>

12/11/26

 

All Wards

Flood Risk Strategy

 

This report outlines the Flood Risk Strategy for the council.

 

 

Yes

 

Open

 

 

Cabinet

 

15 September 2026

 

Report, other documents may be submitted

 

6 week consultation on flood risk strategy

 

 

 

Nick Bean nick.bean@brighton-hove.gov.uk, Charles Field charles.field@brighton-hove.gov.uk

 

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<PI3>

10/12/26

 

All Wards

Managing the Transport Network

 

This report provides a strategic overview of a number of network management initiatives to help keep our network management safe. It recommends our strategic approach to Moving Traffic Offences and update on Lane Rental.

 

 

No

 

Open

 

 

Cabinet

 

14 October 2026

 

Report, other documents may be submitted

 

 

 

 

 

Tracy Beverley tracy.beverley@brighton-hove.gov.uk

 

</PI3>

<PI4>

12/11/26

 

All Wards

School Admission Arrangements 2028-29

 

 

 

 

Yes

 

Open

 

 

Cabinet

 

14 October 2026

 

Report, other documents may be submitted

 

 

 

 

 

Richard Barker richard.barker@brighton-hove.gov.uk, Georgina Clarke-Green Georgina.ClarkeGreen@brighton-hove.gov.uk, Saul Johnston saul.johnston@brighton-hove.gov.uk

</PI4>

<PI5>

12/11/26

 

All Wards

Homes for everyone: homelessness and rough sleeping local delivery plan

 

 

 

 

Yes

 

Open

 

 

Cabinet

 

14 October 2026

 

Report, other documents may be submitted

 

 

 

 

 

Lisa Ellwood Lisa.Ellwood@brighton-hove.gov.uk, Harry Williams harry.williams@brighton-hove.gov.uk

</PI5>

<PI6>

12/11/26

 

All Wards

Expanding Council Controlled Temporary Accommodation

 

 

 

 

Yes

 

Open

 

 

Cabinet

 

14 October 2026

 

Report, other documents may be submitted

 

 

 

 

 

Kathryn Arbery kathryn.arbery@brighton-hove.gov.uk, Diane Hughes diane.hughes@brighton-hove.gov.uk

</PI6>

<PI7>

12/11/26

 

All Wards

Pride in Place Accountable Body

 

This report updates Cabinet on the Pride in Place Programme, focusing on governance, administrative arrangements, and the development of the Vision and Action Plan

 

 

Yes

 

Open

 

 

Cabinet

 

14 October 2026

 

Report, other documents may be submitted

 

 

 

 

 

Chantelle Barker Chantelle.Barker@brighton-hove.gov.uk, Paul Dalton paul.dalton@brighton-hove.gov.uk, Martyn Holmes Martyn.Holmes@brighton-hove.gov.uk

 

</PI7>

<PI8>

12/11/26

 

All Wards

Large Panel System Housing Masterplan and Land Assembly

 

Cabinet is asked to approve the LPS Masterplan approach and land assembly opportunities.

 

 

Yes

 

Open

 

 

Cabinet

 

14 October 2026

 

Report, other documents may be submitted

 

 

 

 

 

Chantelle Barker Chantelle.Barker@brighton-hove.gov.uk, Paul Dalton paul.dalton@brighton-hove.gov.uk

 

</PI8>

<PI9>

12/11/26

 

All Wards

Large Panel System Housing Masterplan and Land Assembly Part 2

 

Cabinet is asked to approve the LPS Masterplan approach and land assembly opportunities.

 

 

Yes

 

Fully exempt

 

Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information)

Cabinet

 

14 October 2026

 

Report, other documents may be submitted

 

 

 

 

 

Chantelle Barker Chantelle.Barker@brighton-hove.gov.uk, Paul Dalton paul.dalton@brighton-hove.gov.uk

 

</PI9>

<PI10>

12/11/26

 

All Wards

Targeted Budget Management (TBM) 2026/27 Month 6 (September)

 

A presentation of the forecast financial performance against the council’s revenue and capital budgets for the General Fund, Housing Revenue Account and Dedicated Schools Grant.

 

 

Yes

 

Open

 

 

Cabinet

 

14 October 2026

 

Report, other documents may be submitted

 

 

 

 

 

Elizabeth Griffiths Elizabeth.Griffiths@brighton-hove.gov.uk, Haley Woollard haley.woollard@brighton-hove.gov.uk

 

</PI10>

<PI11>

10/12/26

 

All Wards

The King Alfred Leisure Centre Regeneration Project

 

This paper seeks Cabinet agreement to progress the King Alfred Regeneration Project following the granting of planning consent on 14 September 2025. This includes seeking agreement to enter into a development management agreement with Alliance Leisure at an agreed price for the construction phases of the project.

 

 

Yes

 

Open

 

 

Cabinet

 

14 October 2026

 

Report, other documents may be submitted

 

Close and regular public engagement has been a key priority since the inception of the current project in autumn 2022. A detailed overview of the engagement and consultation which has formed part of the project since its inception in Autumn 2022 is set out in the April 2026 and September 2025 Cabinet papers. Earlier this year, a full statutory consultation was conducted as part of the planning application process.

 

 

 

Mark Healy Mark.Healy@brighton-hove.gov.uk

 

</PI11>

<PI12>

10/12/26

 

All Wards

Cycle Hangars - Decision on Management & Maintenance

 

Decision needed on the future of the cycle hangars.

 

 

No

 

Open

 

 

Cabinet

 

14 October 2026

 

Report, other documents may be submitted

 

N/A

 

 

 

Michelle Jamieson michelle.jamieson@brighton-hove.gov.uk

 

</PI12>

<PI13>

10/12/26

 

All Wards

2026/27 Mid-year Council Plan progress update

 

 

 

 

No

 

Open

 

 

Cabinet

 

14 October 2026

 

Report, other documents may be submitted

 

 

 

 

 

Rima Desai rima.desai@brighton-hove.gov.uk, Luke Hamblin luke.hamblin@brighton-hove.gov.uk

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<PI14>

10/12/26

 

All Wards

Council Plan Refresh

 

Approval required for an updated council plan, last updated in July 2025.

 

 

Yes

 

Open

 

 

Cabinet

 

14 October 2026

 

Report, other documents may be submitted

 

The refresh of the Council Plan reflects feedback from residents and stakeholders that we've received through consultation and engagement in relation to priorities within the Council Plan.

 

 

 

Tom Cottam tom.cottam@brighton-hove.gov.uk

 

</PI14>

<PI15>

10/12/26

 

Goldsmid

Homes for Brighton & Hove - Hove Delivery Office

 

Cabinet report seeking approval to exercise the Option to purchase the Hove Delivery Office and progress redevelopment through the Homes for Brighton & Hove joint ventrue with Hyde Housing, supporting the delivery of new homes and wider regeneration objectives for the site.

 

 

Yes

 

Open

 

 

Cabinet

 

14 October 2026

 

Report, other documents may be submitted

 

 

 

 

 

Sam Smith sam.smith@brighton-hove.gov.uk

 

</PI15>

<PI16>

10/12/26

 

Central Hove

Future Carpark Options

 

Decision on the future of carparks in Brighton & Hove

 

 

Yes

 

Open

 

 

Cabinet

 

14 October 2026

 

Report, other documents may be submitted

 

 

 

 

 

Merran Wrigley Merran.Wrigley@brighton-hove.gov.uk

 

</PI16>

<PI17>

10/12/26

 

 

Progress Report on the VAWG Strategy 2025-2028

 

Progress report on the Preventing and Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Strategy 2025-2028. This report updates on progress against the aims of the strategy and an overview of commissioning timeline and intentions.

 

 

Yes

 

Open

 

 

Cabinet

 

14 October 2026

 

Report, other documents may be submitted

 

Focus groups and yet to be held survivor focus groups

 

 

 

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

 

</PI17>

<PI18>

10/12/26

 

All Wards

General Fund Draft Budget & Resource Update - 2027-28 to 2030-31

 

An update of the General Fund budget and MTFS for 2027-28 to 2030-31.

 

 

Yes

 

Open

 

 

Cabinet

 

14 October 2026

 

Report, other documents may be submitted

 

 

 

 

 

Elizabeth Griffiths Elizabeth.Griffiths@brighton-hove.gov.uk, Haley Woollard haley.woollard@brighton-hove.gov.uk

 

</PI18>

<PI19>

10/12/26

 

All Wards

Asset Strategy

 

To consider recommendations for the rationalisation of the Operational Portfolio; to note the phased approach and actions proposed to deliver; and to approve assets for disposal.

 

 

Yes

 

Open

 

 

Cabinet

 

14 October 2026

 

Report, other documents may be submitted

 

 

 

 

 

Jessica Hamilton jessica.hamilton@brighton-hove.gov.uk

 

</PI19>

<PI20>

10/12/26

 

All Wards

Targeted Budget Management (TBM) 2026/27 Month 7 (October) – December Cabinet

 

A presentation of the forecast financial performance against the council’s revenue and capital budgets for the General Fund, Housing Revenue Account and Dedicated Schools Grant.

 

 

Yes

 

Open

 

 

Cabinet

 

14 October 2026

 

Report, other documents may be submitted

 

 

 

 

 

Elizabeth Griffiths Elizabeth.Griffiths@brighton-hove.gov.uk, Haley Woollard haley.woollard@brighton-hove.gov.uk

 

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