Democratic Services - Forward Plan

Representations in respect of the matters shown should be sent in writing to the contact officer indicated alongside each item, at Democratic Services, Stafford Borough Council, Riverside, Stafford, ST16 3AQ. Copies of any associated documents can be obtained by contacting the relevant officer. The relevant report will be published 5 days before the Cabinet meeting where the matter is to be considered.

A Key decision is defined as an Executive decision which is likely to:

result in the incurring of expenditure which is or the making of savings which are significant having regard to the budget for the service or function to which the decision relates; or be significant in terms of its effects on communities living or working in an area comprising two or more wards.


New Local Plan - Notice of Intention to Commence, and Scoping and Engagement consultations

Key Decision: No

Confidential Item: No

Representatives Received: None

Date when decision likely: 21 May 2026

Who will make the decision: Cabinet

Contact Officer: Dean Piper, 01543 464223

Cabinet Member: Councillor A F Reid


Review of the Revenues and Benefits Service Debt Collection Process

Key Decision: No

Confidential Item: No

Representatives Received: None

Date when decision likely: 21 May 2026

Who will make the decision: Cabinet

Contact Officer: Chris Forrester, 01543 464334

Cabinet Member: Councillor R P Cooke


Q4/End of Year Performance Report 2025/26

Key Decision: No

Confidential Item: No

Representatives Received: None

Date when decision likely: 18 June 2026

Who will make the decision: Cabinet

Contact Officer: Judith Aupers, 01543 464411

Cabinet Member: Councillor R P Cooke


Strategic Risk Register Update - Q4/End of Year Report 2025/26

Key Decision: No

Confidential Item: No

Representatives Received: None

Date when decision likely: 18 June 2026

Who will make the decision: Cabinet

Contact Officer: Judith Aupers, 01543 464411

Cabinet Member: Councillor R P Cooke


Governance Improvement Plan Update - Q4/End of Year 2025/26

Key Decision: No

Confidential Item: No

Representatives Received: None

Date when decision likely: 18 June 2026

Who will make the decision: Cabinet

Contact Officer: Judith Aupers, 01543 464411

Cabinet Member: Councillor R P Cooke


Public Spaces Protection Order - Renewal

Key Decision: No

Confidential Item: No

Representatives Received: None

Date when decision likely: 18 June 2026

Who will make the decision: Cabinet

Contact Officer: Anna Nevin, 01785 619176

Cabinet Member: Councillor J Hood


Revenues and Benefits Collection Report - Quarter 4

Key Decision: No

Confidential Item: Part

Reason(s) why the item is confidential: Contains information under exempt paragraphs 1-3 of Schedule 12(A) of the Local Government Act 1972

Representatives Received: None

Date when decision likely: 18 June 2026

Who will make the decision: Cabinet

Contact Officer: Rob Wolfe, 01543 464397

Cabinet Member: Councillor R P Cooke


Climate Action Plans 26/27

Key Decision: No

Confidential Item: No

Representatives Received: None

Date when decision likely: 18 June 2026

Who will make the decision: Cabinet

Contact Officer: Martyne Manning, 07345 600144

Cabinet Member: Councillor A N Pearce


Direct Action Protocol

Key Decision: No

Confidential Item: No

Representatives Received: None

Date when decision likely: 18 June 2026

Who will make the decision: Cabinet

Contact Officer: Dean Piper, 01543 464223

Cabinet Member: Councillor A F Reid


Proposed New Surcharges for Development Management Services

Key Decision: No

Confidential Item: No

Representatives Received: None

Date when decision likely: 14 July 2026

Who will make the decision: Cabinet

Contact Officer: Dean Piper, 01543 464223

Cabinet Member: Councillor A F Reid


Confidential – Waste Contract Extension

Key Decision: Yes

Confidential Item: Yes

Reason(s) why the item is confidential: Information relating to any consultations or negotiations, or contemplated consultations or negotiations, in connection with any labour relations matter arising between the authority or a Minister of the Crown and employees of, or office holders under, the authority

Representatives Received: None

Date when decision likely: 11 August 2026

Who will make the decision: Cabinet

Contact Officer: Joss Presland, 01543 456822

Cabinet Member: Councillor I D Fordham


Collections Policy

Key Decision: No

Confidential Item: No

Representatives Received: None

Date when decision likely: 11 August 2026

Who will make the decision: Cabinet

Contact Officer:  Anna Nevin, 01785 619176

Cabinet Member: Councillor J Hood


Stafford Town Centre Transformation Resourcing and Programme Governance

Key Decision: Yes

Confidential Item: No

Representatives Received: None

Date when decision likely: To be confirmed

Who will make the decision: Cabinet

Contact Officer: Dean Piper, 01543 464223

Cabinet Member: Councillor R Kenney


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