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Forward plan

August 2026  (01/09/2026 to 31/12/2026, Cabinet)

Plan items
No. Item

Part 1 – Key Decisions

1.

Review of a Public Space Protection Order for Dog Control across the City New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   23 Sep 2026

Lead officer:  Sam Scharf

Notice of proposed decision first published: 24/08/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

2.

River Cam, Chalk Streams and Tributaries – Strategic Review and Environmental Projects New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   23 Sep 2026

Lead officer:  Alistair Wilson

Notice of proposed decision first published: 24/08/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

3.

Update on the Civic Quarter Project New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   20 Oct 2026

Lead officer:  Ben Binns

Notice of proposed decision first published: 24/08/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

Part 2 – Non-Key Decisions

 

Non-Key Decisions 

Non-key decisions are those that do not have a significant impact on the local community or budget but still need to be documented for transparency. These decisions are typically taken by senior officers or delegated decision-makers. 

 

Currently no non-key items scheduled

4.

Review of the Public Space Protection Order for Punt Touts New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   23 Sep 2026

Lead officer:  Yvonne O'Donnell

Notice of proposed decision first published: 24/08/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

5.

Q1 Performance Report New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   23 Sep 2026

Lead officer:  Jane Wilson

Notice of proposed decision first published: 24/08/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

6.

State of the City and Annual report New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   23 Sep 2026

Lead officer:  David Kidston

Notice of proposed decision first published: 24/08/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

7.

Future Provision and Operation of Public Toilets at Parker’s Piece and Quayside New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   23 Sep 2026

Lead officer:  Alistair Wilson

Notice of proposed decision first published: 24/08/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

Part 3 – Decisions That Are Confidential

 

Exemptions and Confidential Decisions 

If any decision is to be taken in private (i.e., exempt from public access), a brief explanation of the grounds for the exemption must be provided. A link to those can be found here Local Government Act 1972