Forthcoming decisions

Forthcoming decisions

01/10/2024 - Asset Disposals

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 11/12/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Rob Large

Notice of decision: 01/10/2024


01/10/2024 - NATIS - Contract Extension

This report seeks Cabinet approval for continuation of the service, following an opportunity to extend the current contract with The Department of Business & Trade (DBT) beyond 31st March 2025. The service is currently funded through its existing contract with the Department of Business and Trade which expires on 31st March 2025

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 13/11/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Cheryl Wells

Notice of decision: 01/10/2024

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  - view reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
3 - Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information) and includes contemplated, as well as past or current activities


01/10/2024 - Draft HRA report

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 11/12/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Marie Ogles

Notice of decision: 01/10/2024


01/10/2024 - Draft Capital Programme 25-26 28-29

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 11/12/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Marie Ogles

Notice of decision: 01/10/2024


01/10/2024 - Council Tax base and collection fund report

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 11/12/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Andrew Brittain

Notice of decision: 01/10/2024


01/10/2024 - Council Tax Premium 25-26

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 11/12/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Andrew Brittain

Notice of decision: 01/10/2024


01/10/2024 - Local Council Tax Scheme 25-26

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 11/12/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Andrew Brittain

Notice of decision: 01/10/2024


01/10/2024 - Treasury Management Mid Year Report

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 11/12/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Marie Ogles

Notice of decision: 01/10/2024


01/10/2024 - MTFS Report

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 11/12/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Marie Ogles

Notice of decision: 01/10/2024


01/10/2024 - Fees and Charges Report

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 11/12/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Marie Ogles

Notice of decision: 01/10/2024


01/10/2024 - Draft Budget Report

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 11/12/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Marie Ogles

Notice of decision: 01/10/2024


01/10/2024 - Q2 2024-25 Financial Position

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 11/12/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline May

Notice of decision: 01/10/2024


01/10/2024 - Strategic Appraisal of Housing Procurement Options

To select the preferred procurement model from the range of strategic options for the delivery of all works to the Council’s HRA Estate.

To Approve the commencement of relevant procurement activities in line with the preferred model.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 11/12/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Mohammed Ullah

Notice of decision: 01/10/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


01/10/2024 - Hostels Management - Options Appraisal

This report is intended to provide options for the provision of hostel services to both Children’s Social Care, and the Homelessness Service, following the end contracted services from Sanctuary Housing on 31st August 2025.
Cabinet is requested to consider the quality and cost of each option and then consider and accept the recommendation for future provision of hostel support and accommodation, in line with the Council’s statutory duties to homeless households and young people in need.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 11/12/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Christopher Wade

Notice of decision: 01/10/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
This is an options appraisal for SLT at this stage, with finalised report once option agreed to go to Cabinet, so at present his is purely for internal decision-making.


19/09/2024 - Financial Outturn 2024/25 Q2 Financial Position

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 11/12/2024

Notice of decision: 19/09/2024


19/09/2024 - Fees and Charges Policy April 2025-March 2028

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 15/01/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Kelly McMillan

Notice of decision: 19/09/2024


19/09/2024 - Planning Enforcement Plan 2024

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 11/12/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Ashley Baldwin

Notice of decision: 19/09/2024


09/09/2024 - Change to Contract Procedure Rules

The report concerns changes to be made to the Contract Procedure Rules (Chapter 9, Part 2 of the Constitution)

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 09/10/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Helen Nicol

Notice of decision: 09/09/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


09/09/2024 - Planning Service Transformation & Improvement Programme

This report outlines the progress regarding the development and implementation of a comprehensive Planning Service Transformation & Improvement Programme (PSTIP) in response to a Planning Advisory Service (PAS) Review conducted in association with the Local Government Association (LGA) in late 2023.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 09/10/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Gary Staples

Notice of decision: 09/09/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


09/09/2024 - Local Development Scheme – Thurrock Local Plan

The report introduces the Revised Local Development Scheme (LDS) for the emerging replacement Thurrock Local Plan. Thurrock Council published a revised scheme in December 2023 and this report explains why it has not proved possible to adhere to the timetable set then.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 09/10/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Ashley Baldwin

Notice of decision: 09/09/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


09/09/2024 - Planning Local Enforcement Plan

As the Local Planning Authority, the council is responsible for investigating suspected breaches of planning control reported by members of the public. Our Planning Service - Local Enforcement Plan explains how we carry out our enforcement duties, what our priorities are and the types of enforcement action that may be taken. This report is being presented to seek approval from Cabinet to adhere to the Planning Service - Local Enforcement Plan.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 11/12/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Gary Staples

Notice of decision: 09/09/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


09/09/2024 - Waste and Recycling Collection Policy

The Waste and Recycling Collection Policy is integral to the 2021-2031 Municipal Waste Strategy, ensuring that operational practices and public behaviours align with the broader strategic objectives.

The Waste and Recycling Collection Policy transforms Thurrock Council’s strategic goals into tangible, sustainable, and community-oriented actions whilst providing clear and concise information on what waste services are available in Thurrock and how to get the best from them.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 13/11/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Paul Southall

Notice of decision: 09/09/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


09/09/2024 - Housing Responsive Repairs & Planned Maintenance Contract Modification

To approve the Contract Modification by extending the contract term for Mears PLC for the delivery of the Responsive Repairs, Voids and Related Works to the Council’s housing stock from 28th February 2025 to 30th June 2026. The increase to the contract value for this contract extension for Responsive Repairs, Planned Maintenance and Void refurbishment works awarded to Mears PLC for the remaining term of the Contract to 30th June 2026. The total contract value is to be increased to £102,000,000 Plus VAT

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 13/11/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Mohammed Ullah, Alastair Wood

Notice of decision: 09/09/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


09/09/2024 - Procurement and Award of Contract for Gas Servicing, Breakdown and Repair for Housing

To approve the procurement approach via the Procurement for Housing framework to source a supplier for the Gas Servicing Contract for a maximum period of two years. To approve expenditure of up to £4.4 million over the term of the contract.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 13/11/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Mohammed Ullah, Alastair Wood

Notice of decision: 09/09/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


09/09/2024 - Housing Development – Garage Sites

To approve procurement and subsequent contract awards to main contractors for redevelopment of sites within the Housing development programme that have obtained full planning permission

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 09/10/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Bruce Chibesa

Notice of decision: 09/09/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


09/09/2024 - Acquisition of Temporary and Resettlement properties using R3 LAHF funding

This report details the Government's Local Authority Housing Fund (LAHF) initiative, designed to support the Council in expanding its housing stock to meet local demand while providing accommodation for Afghan families under the Government's resettlement schemes.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 13/11/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Dulal Ahmed

Notice of decision: 09/09/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
N/A


09/09/2024 - Microsoft Licensing - Reprocurement

To grant permission to proceed to tender for a 3 year Microsoft Software Licence contract, using the CCS Frameworks aggregated buying scheme for Microsoft licences under Technology Products & Associated Services 2 (RM6098).

Under this aggregation scheme, CCS Frameworks brings together customers with similar requirements, conducting the Competitive tender on behalf of the buyer, to maximise savings.

The new contract will be a 3 year term, with an expected value of £1,769,000.

The vast majority of the Council’s line of business applications are delivered using Microsoft technology. Traditional desktop operating applications of Word, Email and Excel are now complemented by a much more extensive range of online applications within the MS365 suite such as Sharepoint and Teams Chat, enabling a more anytime, anywhere, collaborative and highly efficient way of working for all Council staff.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 09/10/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Andy Best, Zani Mathoo, Donna Noble

Notice of decision: 09/09/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


12/08/2024 - Local Development Scheme – Thurrock Local Plan

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 13/11/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Ashley Baldwin

Notice of decision: 12/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


12/08/2024 - Protected characteristics for care leavers

For Cabinet to approve the use of Protected Characteristics following a motion at full Council.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 09/10/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Trevor Willis

Notice of decision: 12/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


12/08/2024 - Divestment Programme Professional Fees

Update report on progress being made on divestments.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 09/10/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Dawn Calvert

Notice of decision: 12/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


12/08/2024 - Belhus Park Conservation Management Plan

The report seeks permission to undertake a public consultation on the Conservation Management Plan to ensure local communities have their say on the approach to enhancement and protection of this important local heritage asset.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 09/10/2024

Wards affected: Belhus;

Lead officer: Ashley Baldwin

Notice of decision: 12/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


12/08/2024 - Housing Development - Programme

To approve procurement and subsequent contract awards to main contractors for redevelopment of sites within the Housing development programme that have obtained full planning permission.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 09/10/2024

Lead officer: Executive Director Place

Notice of decision: 12/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


12/08/2024 - NATIS - Business Plan

For Cabinet to agree the direction of business plan for NATIS.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 09/10/2024

Lead officer: Daniel Fenwick

Notice of decision: 12/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons


10/06/2024 - Freeport Accountable Body Decisions

Decisions relating to the Council’s role as Accountable Body for the Thames Freeport.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 09/10/2024

Lead officer: Daniel Fenwick

Notice of decision: 10/06/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons


02/05/2024 - Progress on Thurrock Council's Improvement and Recovery Plan

To note the progress on Thurrock Council’s Improvement and Recovery Plan.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 11/12/2024

Lead officer: Chief Executive

Notice of decision: 02/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


02/05/2024 - Progress on Thurrock Council's Improvement and Recovery Plan

To note the progress on Thurrock Council’s Improvement and Recovery Plan.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 09/10/2024

Lead officer: Dr Dave Smith

Notice of decision: 02/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open