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Forward plan

October 2026  (01/10/2026 to 31/01/2027, Cabinet)

Plan items
No. Item

Part 1 – Key Decisions

1.

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

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision:   23 Sep 2026

Lead officer:  Sam Scharf

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

2.

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

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.

Disposal of 3-5 Coldham's Lane Cambridge New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   20 Oct 2026

Lead officer:  Lynne Miles

Notice of proposed decision first published: 22/09/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

4.

Update on the Housing Development Programme New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   20 Oct 2026

Lead officer:  Ben Binns

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Notice of proposed decision first published: 22/09/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

5.

Draft Greater Cambridge Non-Immediate Article 4 Direction for HMOs New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   20 Oct 2026

Lead officer:  Jonathan Dixon

Notice of proposed decision first published: 22/09/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

6.

Update on the Civic Quarter Project

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   November 2026

Lead officer:  Ben Binns

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

7.

Submission of Greater Cambridge Local Plan New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   17 Nov 2026

Lead officer:  Jonathan Dixon

Notice of proposed decision first published: 22/09/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

8.

Draft Greater Cambridge Non-Immediate Article 4 Direction for HMOs New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   23 Mar 2027

Lead officer:  Jonathan Dixon

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Notice of proposed decision first published: 22/09/2026

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

9.

Review of the Public Space Protection Order for Punt Touts

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision:   23 Sep 2026

Lead officer:  Yvonne O'Donnell

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

10.

Q1 Performance Report

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   23 Sep 2026

Lead officer:  Jane Wilson

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

11.

State of the City and Annual report

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   23 Sep 2026

Lead officer:  David Kidston

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

12.

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

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   23 Sep 2026

Lead officer:  Alistair Wilson

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

13.

Leisure Contract Outcomes New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   20 Oct 2026

Lead officer:  Ian Ross

Notice of proposed decision first published: 22/09/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

14.

S106 Projects  New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   16 Nov 2026

Lead officer:  Alistair Wilson

Notice of proposed decision first published: 22/09/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

15.

Allia Investment Bond New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   16 Nov 2026

Lead officer:  Jody Etherington

Notice of proposed decision first published: 22/09/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

16.

Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet Member for Housing

Decision due:   October 2026

Lead officer:  Claire Adelizzi

Notice of proposed decision first published: 22/09/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

17.

Greater Cambridge Authority Monitoring Report 2024-25 New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   23 Mar 2027

Lead officer:  Jonathan Dixon

Notice of proposed decision first published: 22/09/2026

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 

 

18.

Leisure Contract Outcomes New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   20 Oct 2026

Lead officer:  Ian Ross

Notice of proposed decision first published: 22/09/2026

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons