Forthcoming decisions

Forthcoming decisions

01/04/2026 - Defra Capital Funding Food Waste Depot and Workshop KEY/01MAY26/01

Value £231,000 external funding

Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder

Decision due date: 01/06/2026

Wards affected: All Wards;

Lead officer: Mark Mathews

Notice of decision: 01/05/2026


01/04/2026 - Refuse and Garden Waste HGV Vehicle Fleet Replacement - KEY/30APR26/01

(Value £855,000)

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 15/06/2026

Wards affected: All Wards;

Lead officer: Mark Mathews

Notice of decision: 30/04/2026


01/04/2026 - To accept funding from Cambs County Council to progress Financial Inclusion work in Fenland - KEY/27APR26/01

Value £150,000 (50k per year 26/27/27/28 and 28/29)

Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for Community Safety, Military Covenant, Policing, Emergency Planning, Cemeteries, Travellers Site Pitch, Street Pride, Street Naming/Numbering, Safety Advisory Group, Freedom Leisure

Decision due date: 26/05/2026

Wards affected: All Wards;

Lead officer: Dan Horn

Notice of decision: 27/04/2026


01/04/2026 - Purchase of Land in March - KEY/16APRIL26/01

Value £400k

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 18/05/2026

Wards affected: March Wards;

Lead officer: Mark Greenwood

Notice of decision: 16/04/2026

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt


01/04/2026 - Replacement of Newlands Road, Parson Drove Sewage Treatment Work - KEY/15APR 26/01

(Value £225,000 subject to priced tender return)

Recommendation to approve the contract to undertake the detailed design and construction works for above Council owned, managed and operated asset.

Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for Heritage (except Wisbech High Street Inspire! Projects), Assets, FFL, Environmental Services, Business Premises: Health & Safety and Food Safety

Decision due date: 03/07/2026

Wards affected: Parson Drove & Wisbech St Mary;

Lead officer: Mark Greenwood

Notice of decision: 15/04/2026

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt


01/04/2026 - Acceptance of CCC grant to deliver Tier 1 Strength & Balance programme across Fenland - KEY/01APR26/01

(Value tbc expectation of c.£60,000)

Recommendation to accept grant for the Active Fenland team to deliver strength and balance sessions across Fenland, using a grant from Cambridgeshire County Council

Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for the Four Inspire! Leisure Centre projects, FFL, Economic Growth and Land Charges

Decision due date: Before 01/07/2026

Wards affected: All Wards;

Lead officer: Phil Hughes

Notice of decision: 01/04/2026


02/03/2026 - Acceptance of Government Grant for playground improvements - KEY/30MAR26/01

(Value £270,000)

Recommendation to accept Government Grant to improve play grounds in deprived wards within Fenland

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 18/05/2026

Lead officer: Phil Hughes

Notice of decision: 01/04/2026


02/03/2026 - To accept Local Grant Implementation grant funding from MHCLG to progress a new local plan for Fenland area - KEY/26MAR26/01

(Value £108,474.57)

Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for Planning and Flooding, IDBs and Building Control

Decision due date: 23/04/2026

Wards affected: All Wards;

Lead officer: Dan Horn

Notice of decision: 26/03/2026


02/03/2026 - Procurement of Mains electrical replacement equipment for Hudson and George Campbell Leisure Centres - KEY/25MAR26/01

(Value £200,000)
Decision to appoint contractors to upgrade existing power supply systems at George Campbell and Hudson Leisure Centres following a procurement process

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 13/07/2026

Wards affected: March Wards; Wisbech Wards;

Lead officer: Phil Hughes

Notice of decision: 25/03/2026


02/03/2026 - Diesel Fuel Supply via ESPO contacts - KEY/24MAR26/01

(Value £500,000)

Recommendation to approve contract for the supply of liquid fuels for up to 4 years.

 

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 18/05/2026

Wards affected: All Wards;

Lead officer: Mark Mathews

Notice of decision: 24/03/2026


02/03/2026 - Acceptance of a Sport England Grant to support the redevelopment of the Manor Leisure Centre if the process proceeds to construction - KEY/23MAR26/01)

(Grant value to be confirmed)

Recommendation to accept Sport England funding, subject to a legal agreement and the Council deciding to proceed to construction.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 27/04/2026

Wards affected: Whittlesey Wards;

Lead officer: Phil Hughes

Notice of decision: 23/03/2026


02/03/2026 - Local Plan Engagement and Governance - KEY/17MAR26/01

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 27/04/2026

Wards affected: All Wards;

Lead officer: Kirsty Paul

Notice of decision: 17/03/2026


02/03/2026 - Purchase of 1 Flat in March - KEY/09MAR26/01

(Value £96,000)

Decision Maker: Section 151 Officer

Decision due date: Not before 15/04/2026

Wards affected: March Wards;

Notice of decision: 09/03/2026


02/03/2026 - Procurement of Air handling unit for George Campbell Pool changing area - KEY/03MAR26/02

Recommendation to approve purchase of AHU system following procurement process
(Value iro £90,000-/£150,000)

Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for the Four Inspire! Leisure Centre projects, FFL, Economic Growth and Land Charges

Decision due date: Before 30/04/2026

Wards affected: March Wards;

Lead officer: Phil Hughes

Notice of decision: 03/03/2026


02/03/2026 - Procurement of Air handling unit for Hudson Pool changing area - KEY/03MAR26/01

Recommendation to approve purchase of AHU system following procurement process
(Value iro £150,000-200,000)

Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for the Four Inspire! Leisure Centre projects, FFL, Economic Growth and Land Charges

Decision due date: Before 30/04/2026

Wards affected: Wisbech Wards;

Lead officer: Phil Hughes

Notice of decision: 03/03/2026


30/01/2026 - Update to Memorial Inspection Policy - KEY/26FEB26/01

Recommendation to adopt revised Memorial Inspection Policy

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 23/03/2026

Wards affected: All Wards;

Lead officer: Phil Hughes

Notice of decision: 26/02/2026


30/01/2026 - Extension of existing council Gas Contract via ESPO - KEY/24FEB26/01

(Value more than £336,000)

Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for Heritage (except Wisbech High Street Inspire! Projects), Assets, FFL, Environmental Services, Business Premises: Health & Safety and Food Safety

Decision due date: Before 01/05/2026

Wards affected: Chatteris Wards; March Wards;

Lead officer: Mark Greenwood

Notice of decision: 24/02/2026


30/01/2026 - Purchase of a House in March as part of the Grant Funding received from the Local Authority Housing Fund 3 - KEY/16FEB26/02

Decision Maker: Section 151 Officer

Decision due date: 31/03/2026

Wards affected: March Wards;

Lead officer: Dan Horn

Notice of decision: 16/02/2026


30/01/2026 - Purchase of 1 Flat in Wisbech - KEY/16FEB26/01

Decision Maker: Section 151 Officer

Decision due date: 31/03/2026

Wards affected: Wisbech Wards;

Lead officer: Mark Greenwood

Notice of decision: 16/02/2026


30/01/2026 - Renewal of Idox Software Application Support and Maintenance - KEY/11FEB26/01

Recommendation to approve contract renewal for a 3-year period under Crown Commercial Service direct award.
(Value approximately £320,000 for the 3-year commitment)

Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for Decarbonisation, Communications, ICT, Refuse Collection, Recycling, Street Sweeping, Street Bins and Dog Bins

Decision due date: 31/03/2026

Lead officer: Peter Catchpole

Notice of decision: 11/02/2026


30/01/2026 - The conversion of an existing dwelling into 7 x one-bed studio flats plus ancillary managers office and laundry room - KEY/04FEB26/01

(Value no more than £250,000)

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 23/03/2026

Wards affected: Elm & Christchurch;

Lead officer: Mark Greenwood

Notice of decision: 04/02/2026


05/01/2026 - Extension of existing council buildings cleaning contract - KEY/30JAN026/01

(Value £130,000)

Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for Heritage (except Wisbech High Street Inspire! Projects), Assets, FFL, Environmental Services, Business Premises: Health & Safety and Food Safety

Decision due date: Before 01/03/2026

Wards affected: All Wards;

Lead officer: Mark Greenwood

Notice of decision: 30/01/2026


05/01/2026 - Agreement to additional contract years with Tivoli as GM Contractor - KEY/26JAN26/01

as agreed at Cabinet 26/01/26, following receipt of a third-party document assessing the Best Value of any contract extension

Decision Maker: Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder ARP, Parking Decriminalisation, Parks & Open Spaces and Car Parks

Decision due date: Before 01/03/2026

Wards affected: All Wards;

Lead officer: Phil Hughes

Notice of decision: 26/01/2026


05/01/2026 - Grant Acceptance of MHCLG Local Plan Implementation Funding (if approved) - KEY/23JAN26/03

Recommendation to accept a grant from MHCLG to support the delivery of Fenland 50 – our emerging Local Plan.
(Value - grant estimated to be worth approx. £120,000)

Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for Planning and Flooding, IDBs and Building Control

Decision due date: Before 28/02/2026

Lead officer: Kirsty Paul

Notice of decision: 23/01/2026


05/01/2026 - Fenland Recycling Plan - KEY/23JAN26/02

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 23/02/2026

Wards affected: All Wards;

Lead officer: Mark Mathews

Notice of decision: 23/01/2026


05/01/2026 - CAPITA Contract - KEY/21JAN26/01

(Value £360,000)

Decision Maker: Leader and Portfolio Holder for Finance Governance, Business Rates and CPCA

Decision due date: 31/01/2026

Lead officer: Peter Catchpole

Notice of decision: 21/01/2026


05/01/2026 - Implementation of On and Off-street Parking Enforcement in Fenland - KEY/16JAN26/01

To consider whether to implement Civil Parking Enforcement within Fenland along with all associated implementation work costs. To enter into a service level and agency agreement with Cambridgeshire County Council to ensure the administration and enforcement of CPE throughout Fenland with a suitable service provider.

(Value £900,000)

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 27/04/2026

Wards affected: All Wards;

Lead officer: Garry Edwards

Notice of decision: 16/01/2026


05/01/2026 - Procurement of a contractor for the collection and kennelling of stray dogs (statutory service) - KEY/14JAN26/01

Recommendation to approve contract for the collection and kennelling of stray dogs within the Fenland District over a 2-year period with the option of a 2-year extension- following successful procurement exercise.

Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for Heritage (except Wisbech High Street Inspire! Projects), Assets, FFL, Environmental Services, Business Premises: Health & Safety and Food Safety

Decision due date: Before 31/05/2026

Wards affected: All Wards;

Lead officer: Annabel Tighe

Notice of decision: 14/01/2026


05/01/2026 - Amendments to the Council's Lettings Policy - KEY/07JAN26/01

Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for Housing (not enforcement), Licensing (not enforcement), Wisbech Town Board, CPCA (sub) and Culture

Decision due date: Between 04/02/2026 and 31/03/2026

Wards affected: All Wards;

Lead officer: Dan Horn

Notice of decision: 07/01/2026


05/01/2026 - Amendments to the Council’s Housing Enforcement Policy - KEY/05JAN26/01

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 18/05/2026

Wards affected: All Wards;

Lead officer: Dan Horn

Notice of decision: 05/01/2026


01/12/2025 - Purchase of a house in March as part of the grant funding received from the Local Authority Housing Fund 3 - KEY/19DEC25/01

(Value £187,500)

Decision Maker: Section 151 Officer

Decision due date: Not before 31/01/2026

Wards affected: March Wards;

Lead officer: Dan Horn

Notice of decision: 19/12/2025


01/12/2025 - Purchase of Landscape Support Services - Planning - KEY/10DEC25/01

Recommendation to approve a contract for landscape support services over a 2.5-year period. These services will be used to support the Council’s engagement with Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects as well as local plan making and decision taking.
(Value £120,000)

Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for Planning and Flooding, IDBs and Building Control

Decision due date: 08/01/2026

Notice of decision: 11/12/2025


31/10/2025 - Change in Freedom Leisure contractual arrangements to an Agency approach - KEY/27NOV25/01

(Improved financial position for FDC of c. £115,000 p.a.)

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 27/04/2026

Wards affected: All Wards;

Lead officer: Phil Hughes

Notice of decision: 27/11/2025


31/10/2025 - Purchase of gym cardio equipment and spinning equipment for 4 x leisure centres - KEY/24NOV25/01

(Approx value: £400,000)

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 23/02/2026

Wards affected: All Wards;

Lead officer: Phil Hughes

Notice of decision: 24/11/2025


31/10/2025 - Purchase of a property in March as part of implementation of Cabinet decision CAB17/23 - KEY/06NOV25/01

(Value £250,000)

Decision Maker: Section 151 Officer

Decision due date: Not before 15/12/2025

Wards affected: March Wards;

Lead officer: Dan Horn

Notice of decision: 06/11/2025


01/07/2025 - Purchase of 2 properties in March - KEY/24JUL25/01

as part of implementation of Cabinet decisions CAB68/22 of 20 Feb 2023 and CAB17/23 of 17 Jul 2023 for LAHF 3 delivery
(Value £372,500)

Decision Maker: Section 151 Officer

Decision due date: Not before 01/09/2025

Wards affected: March Wards;

Lead officer: Dan Horn

Notice of decision: 24/07/2025


02/06/2025 - In line with delegated authority CAB65/24 to purchase Food Waste Containers - KEY/13JUN25/01

(Value £251,000)

Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder, Section 151 Officer

Decision due date: 13/07/2025

Wards affected: All Wards;

Lead officer: Mark Mathews

Notice of decision: 13/06/2025


07/04/2025 - Replacement of Fen Road, Guyhirn Sewage Treatment Works - KEY/22APR25/01

Recommendation to approve the contract to undertake the detailed design and construction works for above Council owned, managed and operated asset.

(Value £250,000 subject to priced tender return)

Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for Economic Growth and Skills

Decision due date: 25/07/2025

Wards affected: Parson Drove & Wisbech St Mary;

Lead officer: Mark Greenwood

Notice of decision: 22/04/2025

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt


07/04/2025 - Fenland Inspire! - Projects Update (a recurring Cabinet item) - KEY/11APR25/01

To be tabled at each Cabinet meeting until further notice

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 27/04/2026

Wards affected: All Wards;

Lead officer: Paul Medd

Notice of decision: 11/04/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  - view reasons


07/04/2025 - Whittlesey – Manor Field community perimeter path - KEY/07APR25/01

appointment of contractor following procurement process

(Value £300,000)

 

Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for Leisure and IDBs

Decision due date: Before 01/07/2025

Wards affected: Whittlesey Wards;

Lead officer: Phil Hughes

Notice of decision: 07/04/2025


03/02/2025 - Purchase of 1 flat in March - KEY/28FEB25/01

(Value £95,000)

Decision Maker: Section 151 Officer

Decision due date: Before 31/03/2025

Wards affected: March Wards;

Lead officer: Mark Greenwood

Notice of decision: 28/02/2025


03/02/2025 - Purchase of 2 flats in Wisbech KEY/21FEB25/02

(Value £150,000)

Decision Maker: Section 151 Officer

Decision due date: Before 01/04/2025

Wards affected: Wisbech Wards;

Lead officer: Mark Greenwood

Notice of decision: 21/02/2025


03/02/2025 - Purchase of a Property in Wisbech - KEY/06FEB25/01

as part of implementation of Cabinet decision CAB24/24
(Value circa £90k)

Decision Maker: Section 151 Officer

Decision due date: Not before 06/03/2025

Wards affected: Wisbech Wards;

Lead officer: Dan Horn

Notice of decision: 06/02/2025


06/01/2025 - Purchase of a property in Benwick - KEY/30JAN25/01

as part of implementation of Cabinet decision CAB24/24
(Value circa £90k)

Decision Maker: Section 151 Officer

Decision due date: Not before 01/03/2025

Wards affected: March West and Benwick;

Lead officer: Dan Horn

Notice of decision: 30/01/2025


06/01/2025 - Purchase of a property in March as part of implementation of cabinet decision CAB24/24 - KEY/16JAN25/01

(Circa 115k)

Decision Maker: Section 151 Officer

Decision due date: Not before 01/03/2025

Wards affected: March Wards;

Lead officer: Dan Horn

Notice of decision: 16/01/2025


06/01/2025 - Purchase of a Property in Whittlesey - KEY/14JAN25/01

as part of implementation of Cabinet decision CAB24/24
(Value circa £120k)

Decision Maker: Section 151 Officer

Decision due date: Not before 01/03/2025

Wards affected: Whittlesey East and Villages;

Lead officer: Dan Horn

Notice of decision: 14/01/2025


02/12/2024 - Purchase of 4 properties in March - KEY/20DEC24/01

as part of implementation of Cabinet decision CAB24/24
(Value £450,000)

Decision Maker: Section 151 Officer

Decision due date: Not before 01/02/2025

Wards affected: March Wards;

Lead officer: Dan Horn

Notice of decision: 20/12/2024


02/12/2024 - Purchase of a property in March - KEY/12DEC24/01

as part of implementation of cabinet decision Cab 17/23 17th July 2023
(circa £165,000)

Decision Maker: Section 151 Officer

Decision due date: Not before 01/02/2025

Wards affected: March Wards;

Lead officer: Dan Horn

Notice of decision: 12/12/2024


07/03/2023 - Wisbech High Street Update (a recurring Cabinet item) - KEY/06SEP22/01

Recommendation to consider and approve options in relation to future development.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 27/04/2026

Wards affected: Wisbech Wards;

Lead officer: Mark Greenwood

Notice of decision: 29/03/2023