Forward plan

April 2026 to July 2026  (01/04/2026 to 31/07/2026)

Plan items
No. Item

1.

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

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:   26 May 2026

Lead officer:  Dan Horn

Notice of proposed decision first published: 27/04/2026

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2.

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

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   13 Jul 2026

Lead officer:  Phil Hughes

Notice of proposed decision first published: 25/03/2026

3.

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

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

Decision due:   Before 1 Jul 2026

Lead officer:  Phil Hughes

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

4.

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

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:   Before 31 May 2026

Lead officer:  Annabel Tighe

Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/01/2026

5.

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

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   18 May 2026

Lead officer:  Phil Hughes

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

6.

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

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   18 May 2026

Lead officer:  Mark Mathews

Notice of proposed decision first published: 24/03/2026

7.

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

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   18 May 2026

Lead officer:  Dan Horn

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

8.

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

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:   Before 1 May 2026

Lead officer:  Mark Greenwood

Notice of proposed decision first published: 24/02/2026

9.

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

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

Decision due:   Before 30 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  Phil Hughes

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

10.

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

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

Decision due:   Before 30 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  Phil Hughes

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

11.

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

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   27 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  Phil Hughes

Notice of proposed decision first published: 23/03/2026

12.

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

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   27 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  Mark Greenwood

Notice of proposed decision first published: 29/03/2023

13.

Local Plan Engagement and Governance - KEY/17MAR26/01

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   27 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  Kirsty Paul

Notice of proposed decision first published: 17/03/2026

14.

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

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   27 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  Garry Edwards

Notice of proposed decision first published: 16/01/2026

15.

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

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   27 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  Phil Hughes

Notice of proposed decision first published: 27/11/2025

16.

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

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

Decision due:   23 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  Dan Horn

Notice of proposed decision first published: 26/03/2026

17.

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

Decision maker:  Section 151 Officer

Decision due:   Not before 15th Apr 2026

Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/03/2026

18.

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:   31 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Dan Horn

Notice of proposed decision first published: 16/02/2026

19.

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

Decision maker:  Section 151 Officer

Decision due:   31 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Mark Greenwood

Notice of proposed decision first published: 16/02/2026

20.

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

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

Decision due:   31 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Peter Catchpole

Notice of proposed decision first published: 11/02/2026

21.

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

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   23 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Phil Hughes

Notice of proposed decision first published: 26/02/2026

22.

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

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:   Before 1 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Mark Greenwood

Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/01/2026

23.

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

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

Decision due:   Before 1 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Phil Hughes

Notice of proposed decision first published: 26/01/2026

24.

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

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

Decision due:   Before 28 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Kirsty Paul

Notice of proposed decision first published: 23/01/2026

25.

Fenland Recycling Plan - KEY/23JAN26/02

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   23 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Mark Mathews

Notice of proposed decision first published: 23/01/2026

26.

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

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   23 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Phil Hughes

Notice of proposed decision first published: 24/11/2025

27.

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:   Between 4 Feb 2026 and 31 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Dan Horn

Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/01/2026

28.

CAPITA Contract - KEY/21JAN26/01

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

Decision due:   31 Jan 2026

Lead officer:  Peter Catchpole

Notice of proposed decision first published: 21/01/2026

29.

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

Decision maker:  Section 151 Officer

Decision due:   Not before 31st Jan 2026

Lead officer:  Dan Horn

Notice of proposed decision first published: 19/12/2025

30.

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

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

Decision due:   8 Jan 2026

Notice of proposed decision first published: 11/12/2025

31.

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

Decision maker:  Section 151 Officer

Decision due:   Not before 15th Dec 2025

Lead officer:  Dan Horn

Notice of proposed decision first published: 06/11/2025

32.

Recommendation to extend existing 3-year Tankering Contract for an additional 2 years from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028 - KEY/14OCT25/01

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:   Before 30 Nov 2025

Lead officer:  Mark Greenwood

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

Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/10/2025

33.

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

Decision maker:  Section 151 Officer

Decision due:   Not before 1st Sep 2025

Lead officer:  Dan Horn

Notice of proposed decision first published: 24/07/2025

34.

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

Decision maker:  Portfolio Holder, Section 151 Officer

Decision due:   13 Jul 2025

Lead officer:  Mark Mathews

Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/06/2025

35.

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

Decision maker:  Portfolio Holder for Leisure and IDBs

Decision due:   Before 1 Jul 2025

Lead officer:  Phil Hughes

Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/04/2025

36.

Purchase of 2 flats in Wisbech KEY/21FEB25/02

Decision maker:  Section 151 Officer

Decision due:   Before 1 Apr 2025

Lead officer:  Mark Greenwood

Notice of proposed decision first published: 21/02/2025

37.

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

Decision maker:  Section 151 Officer

Decision due:   Before 31 Mar 2025

Lead officer:  Mark Greenwood

Notice of proposed decision first published: 28/02/2025

38.

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

Decision maker:  Section 151 Officer

Decision due:   Not before 6th Mar 2025

Lead officer:  Dan Horn

Notice of proposed decision first published: 06/02/2025

39.

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

Decision maker:  Section 151 Officer

Decision due:   Not before 1st Mar 2025

Lead officer:  Dan Horn

Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/01/2025

40.

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

Decision maker:  Section 151 Officer

Decision due:   Not before 1st Mar 2025

Lead officer:  Dan Horn

Notice of proposed decision first published: 16/01/2025

41.

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

Decision maker:  Section 151 Officer

Decision due:   Not before 1st Mar 2025

Lead officer:  Dan Horn

Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/01/2025

42.

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

Decision maker:  Section 151 Officer

Decision due:   Not before 1st Feb 2025

Lead officer:  Dan Horn

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

43.

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

Decision maker:  Section 151 Officer

Decision due:   Not before 1st Feb 2025

Lead officer:  Dan Horn

Notice of proposed decision first published: 20/12/2024

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44.

Purchase of Land in March - KEY/16APRIL26/01 New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   18 May 2026

Lead officer:  Mark Greenwood

Notice of proposed decision first published: 16/04/2026

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  -

45.

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

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:   3 Jul 2026

Lead officer:  Mark Greenwood

Notice of proposed decision first published: 15/04/2026

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  -

46.

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

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   27 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  Paul Medd

Notice of proposed decision first published: 11/04/2025

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  - view reasons

47.

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

Decision maker:  Portfolio Holder for Economic Growth and Skills

Decision due:   25 Jul 2025

Lead officer:  Mark Greenwood

Notice of proposed decision first published: 22/04/2025

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  -