Forward plan


Executive Forward Plan: January 2026 - April 2026  (01/01/2026 to 30/04/2026, Executive)

Plan description

 

Incorporating the Private Executive Meeting Notice and the Notice of Intention to make Key Decision

 

Plan items
No. Item

January 2026

1.

Response to Motion: Supporting young women’s community action for safe public spaces

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   6 Jan 2026

Lead officer:  Tim Hughes

Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/10/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

2.

CDC's Solar Strategy

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   6 Jan 2026

Lead officer:  Hitesh Mahawar

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/09/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

3.

Mental Health Research and Options

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   6 Jan 2026

Lead officer:  Tom Gubbins

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/10/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

4.

Cotswolds National Landscape Management Plan 2025 – 2030

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   6 Jan 2026

Lead officer:  David Peckford

Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/10/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

5.

Simpler Recycling

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   6 Jan 2026

Lead officer:  Ed Potter

Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/10/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

6.

Waste and Environment Services Project (WESP)

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   6 Jan 2026

Lead officer:  Ed Potter

Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/10/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

7.

Cherwell District Council Climate Action Plan Update

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   6 Jan 2026

Lead officer:  Jo Miskin

Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/01/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

8.

Council Tax Base 2026/2027

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   6 Jan 2026

Lead officer:  Lynsey Parkinson

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/07/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

9.

Finance Monitoring Report November 2025

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   6 Jan 2026

Lead officer:  Leanne Lock

Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/05/2025

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  -

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
There may be appendices exempt from publication by virtue of paragraphs 1, 2, 3

10.

Contract award for Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS 4) in Cherwell New!

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   6 Jan 2026

Lead officer:  Mona Walsh

Notice of proposed decision first published: 28/11/2025

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  - view reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Yes, by virtue of paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A of Local Government Act 1972

February 2026

11.

Budget Setting and Corporate Plan for 2026/2027 and the Medium-Term Financial Strategy up to 2030/2031

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   3 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Joanne Kaye, Celia Prado-Teeling

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/07/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

12.

Performance, Risk and Finance Quarter 3 2025/2026 report

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   3 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Leanne Lock, Celia Prado-Teeling

Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/05/2025

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  -

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
There may be appendices exempt from publication by virtue of paragraphs 1, 2, 3

13.

CDC's Climate Change Strategy

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   3 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Hitesh Mahawar

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/09/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

14.

Air Quality Report

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   3 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Neil Whitton

Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/10/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

15.

Whitelands Farm Sports Ground 3G New!

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   3 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Liam Didcock

Notice of proposed decision first published: 28/11/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
No

16.

Approval for the Property Management Contract for Castle Quay

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   3 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Mike Gillespie

Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/07/2025

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  - view reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
By virtue of paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A of Local Government Act 1972

17.

Emergency Temporary Accommodation Provision

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   3 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Richard Smith

Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/10/2025

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  - view reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Commercially sensitive information enclosed.

March 2026

18.

Finance Monitoring Report January 2026

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   3 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Leanne Lock

Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/05/2025

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  -

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
There may be appendices exempt from publication by virtue of paragraphs 1, 2, 3

19.

Discretionary Rate Relief Policy New!

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   3 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Jacey Scott

Notice of proposed decision first published: 28/11/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
No

20.

Discretionary Housing Payments 2026-27 New!

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   3 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Jacey Scott

Notice of proposed decision first published: 28/11/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
No

April 2026

21.

Performance Outcomes Framework 2026/27

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   7 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  Celia Prado-Teeling

Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/05/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -