30/06/2020 - Wokingham Outbreak Control Plan Summary

To inform the Executive about the requirement to develop an outbreak control plan and progress to date

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision due date: 30/07/2020

Wards affected: None Specific;

Lead officer: Meradin Peachey

Notice of decision: 30/06/2020

Anticipated restriction: Open


30/06/2020 - Revenue Budget Monitoring report FY2020/21 - Quarter 1

To consider the Revenue budget position at the end of Quarter 1

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision due date: 30/07/2020

Wards affected: None Specific;

Lead officer: Mark Thompson

Notice of decision: 30/06/2020

Anticipated restriction: Open


30/06/2020 - Central and Eastern Berkshire Joint Minerals and Waste Plan: Duty to Cooperate

To consider a number of Statements of Common Ground (SoCG) that support the Central and Eastern Berkshire Joint Minerals and Waste Plan: Proposed Submission Version (the Joint Plan) and ongoing cooperation with other planning authorities.

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision due date: 30/07/2020

Wards affected: None Specific;

Lead officer: Edward Driver

Notice of decision: 30/06/2020

Anticipated restriction: Open


30/06/2020 - Treasury Management Outturn 2019-20

To consider the Treasury Management Outturn for the 2019-20 financial year

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision due date: 30/07/2020

Wards affected: None Specific;

Lead officer: Graham Ebers, James Sandford

Notice of decision: 30/06/2020

Anticipated restriction: Open


18/06/2020 - Consultation on Ending the Sale of New Petrol, Diesel and Hybrid Cars and Vans by 2035 (or earlier) Response

In submitting a formal response to this consultation, the Council seeks to ensure that the direction taken by Government is informed by and will support the local needs and circumstances of Wokingham Borough’s residents and businesses.

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Climate Emergency and Resident Services - Sarah Kerr

Decision due date: 23/07/2020

Wards affected: None Specific;

Lead officer: Rhian Hayes

Notice of decision: 18/06/2020

Anticipated restriction: Open

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
N/A


12/06/2020 - Amendment to the Small Business Discretionary Payment Policy

To agree an amendment to the discretionary grant scheme policy that went to Executive on 28th May 2020

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Finance - Imogen Shepherd-DuBey

Decision due date: 24/06/2020

Wards affected: None Specific;

Lead officer: Andrew Kupusarevic

Notice of decision: 12/06/2020

This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.

Reason for urgency:
Central Government has asked Local Authorities to financially support businesses due to Covid 19 and the policy now needs amending to allow more business to apply for this support.

Anticipated restriction: Open

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
N/A


03/06/2020 - Emergency Duty Service Contract

To review and approve the new contract with Bracknell Forest Council for the Berkshire Emergency Duty Service

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Business and Economic Development - David Cornish, Executive Member for Finance - Imogen Shepherd-DuBey

Decision due date: 21/07/2020

Wards affected: None Specific;

Lead officer: Sarah Sesay

Notice of decision: 03/06/2020

Anticipated restriction: Open

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
N/A


26/05/2020 - Climate Emergency Action Plan - Update on Capital Projects (Dinton Activity Centre and Addington School Expansion)

To appraise the Executive of the progress achieved in relation to the carbon neutrality options specific to the new build Dinton Activity Centre project at Dinton Pastures and the Addington School expansion

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision due date: 30/07/2020

Wards affected: Bulmershe and Whitegates; Hurst;

Lead officer: Arnab Mukherjee

Notice of decision: 26/05/2020

Anticipated restriction: Open


26/05/2020 - Central and Eastern Berkshire Joint Minerals and Waste Plan: Proposed Submission Plan

To approve publication and consultation on the Central and Eastern Berkshire Joint Minerals and Waste Plan, followed by submission to the Secretary of State for independent examination in public.

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision due date: 30/07/2020

Wards affected: None Specific;

Lead officer: Ian Church

Notice of decision: 26/05/2020

Anticipated restriction: Open


26/05/2020 - Council Tax Exemption for Former Relevant Care Leavers up to the Age of 25

To consider Council Tax exemption for former relevant Care Leavers up to the age of 25 years

Decision Maker: Executive

Wards affected: None Specific;

Lead officer: Adam Davis, Jasmine Grimshaw

Notice of decision: 26/05/2020

Anticipated restriction: Open


28/04/2020 - Shareholders Report

To consider the quarterly Shareholders’ Report

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision due date: 30/07/2020

Wards affected: None Specific;

Lead officer: Kajal Patel

Notice of decision: 28/04/2020

Anticipated restriction: Open

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
This item was deferred from the May meeting. In response to the impact of Covid-19 pandemic all Local Authorities have been given extended deadlines to complete their statutory accounts. The Council has passed on these extended deadlines to our group of companies allowing extra time for them to produce company accounts.


26/02/2020 - Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service

To sign off the procurement for the Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision due date: 24/09/2020

Wards affected: None Specific;

Lead officer: Natasha Jones

Notice of decision: 26/02/2020

Anticipated restriction: Open

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
This item has been deferred from the March meeting in order that further consultation with Council colleagues can be undertaken


26/02/2020 - Emergency Duty Service Contract

To approve the contract for the Emergency Duty Service, provided by Bracknell Forest Council to all Berkshire Local Authorities. The current contract is due to expire in 2020.

Decision Maker: Executive

Wards affected: None Specific;

Lead officer: Wesley Hedger, Sarah Sesay

Notice of decision: 26/02/2020

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Yes - it is likely that part of the report will be considered at a private meeting of the Executive. This is because it is likely that the report will contain information relating to individuals


30/09/2019 - 0-19(25) Healthy Child Programme

To consider a proposal for the joint procurement across Berkshire West for the 0-19(25) Healthy Child Programme (Health Visiting and School Nursing)

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision due date: 28/01/2021

Wards affected: None Specific;

Lead officer: Carol-Anne Bidwell, Ingrid Slade

Notice of decision: 30/09/2019

Anticipated restriction: Open

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Deferred from the October meeting in order to undertake further consultation with interested parties


27/08/2019 - Housing Strategy 2020-2024

To obtain approval to consult on the Council's Draft Housing Strategy 2020-2024

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision due date: 29/10/2020

Wards affected: None Specific;

Lead officer: Frances Haywood

Notice of decision: 27/08/2019

Anticipated restriction: Open

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Deferred from November Executive in order that additional data regarding specialist housing can be accommodated