The Forward Plan is used to provide the required 28-day notice of such decisions and this also includes decisions that are proposed to be taken over the next four months by the Leader of the Council, the Cabinet, Cabinet Members and Officers of the Council.

It is intended that, by publishing the Forward Plan residents will be able to find out the expected timing of key decisions, who will take them and also the consultation mechanisms available to them.

The plan includes a short description of the decision to be made; who will make it; when the decision will be taken; details of the planned consultation with local people and other stakeholders; and contact details for further information (including reports and background papers).