Forward Plan: December 2025 to March 2026
Subjectand Nature of Decision |
Decision Maker and Date |
Date if Considered by Council |
Contact and Portfolio Holder |
Documents to be Available to the Decision Maker |
Exempt Information |
Cabinet Member Single Member Decision |
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In-year revisions to fees and charges for the provision of CCTV footage and applications for Section 61 consent This report proposes the revision of existing fee and charge arrangements concerning the provision of CCTV footage and securing Section 61 consents. |
Cabinet Member Single Member Decision 21 Jan 2026 |
Leader of the Council and Portfolio holder for Strategy, Resources and External Affairs (Councillor Shantanu Rajawat) | In-year revisions to fees and charges for the provision of CCTV footage and applications for Section 61 consent | No |
Cabinet - 16th December 2025 |
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Quarterly Performance Reporting 2025-26 (Quarter 2) Cabinet is asked to note the corporate performance report for quarter 2 (25/26) |
Cabinet 16 Dec 2025 |
Leader of the Council and Portfolio holder for Strategy, Resources and External Affairs (Councillor Shantanu Rajawat) | Quarterly Performance Reporting 2025-26 (Quarter 2) | No | |
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Delivery Plan Monitoring - Q2 2025/26 Cabinet is asked to:
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Cabinet 16 Dec 2025 |
Leader of the Council and Portfolio holder for Strategy, Resources and External Affairs (Councillor Shantanu Rajawat) | Delivery Plan Monitoring - Q2 2025/26 | No | |
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Corporate Services Contracts Review - Outline Business Case Cabinet is asked to approve options appraisal for the corporate services. Cabinet is asked to approve budget for the delivery of phases 4-5 of the project |
Cabinet 16 Dec 2025 |
Leader of the Council and Portfolio holder for Strategy, Resources and External Affairs (Councillor Shantanu Rajawat) | Corporate Services Contracts Review - Outline Business Case | No | |
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Delivering our wider borough climate infrastructure Agreement to the establishment of the recommended delivery vehicle to enable delivery of the council’s wider borough decarbonisation ambitions. Agreement to the establishment of the recommended delivery vehicle to enable delivery of the borough wide heat network. Approval of the required budget to progress the procurement projects that will establish these arrangements. |
Cabinet
16 Dec 2025 |
Portfolio holder for Climate, Environment and Transport (Councillor Katherine Dunne) | Delivering our wider borough climate infrastructure | No | |
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Climate Emergency Action Plan Agree the Climate Emergency Action Plan 2026 – 2030. Note the progress made in delivering the objectives of the Climate Emergency Action Plan as described in the 5th annual update report
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Cabinet 16 Dec 2025 |
Portfolio holder for Climate, Environment and Transport (Councillor Katherine Dunne) |
Climate Emergency Action Plan – 2026 – 2030 Climate Emergency Action Plan – 5th Annual Update |
No | |
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Hounslow's Culture Strategy Approval of a ten-year borough-wide Culture Strategy for Hounslow. |
Cabinet 16 Dec 2025 |
Portfolio holder for Culture, Leisure and Public Spaces (Councillor Salman Shaheen) | Hounslow's Culture Strategy | No | |
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Buildings Cleaning Service - Coalo To agree the continuation award of the contract to Coalo (Lampton Group). cleaning services to corporate buildings and schools |
Cabinet 16 Dec 2025 |
Leader of the Council and Portfolio holder for Strategy, Resources and External Affairs (Councillor Shantanu Rajawat) | Buildings Cleaning Service - Coalo | No | |
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Non-Assessed Short Breaks Framework The non-assessed Short Breaks Framework expires on 31 March 2026. Approval to be sought from Cabinet to procure a Short Breaks framework from 1 April 2026. |
Cabinet 16 Dec 2025 |
Portfolio holder for Education, Children, Skills & Employment (Councillor Samia Chaudhary) | Non-Assessed Short Breaks Framework | No | |
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Public Transport Plan The need for public transport improvements has been raised in engagement and consultation by teams across the Council for many years. A Public Transport Plan will bring all of this into one document, setting out the borough’s vision, priorities and the actions required for improvement to the network, noting we will require collaboration with partners organisations. |
Cabinet 16 Dec 2025 |
Portfolio holder for Climate, Environment and Transport (Councillor Katherine Dunne) | Public Transport Plan | No | |
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Future Feltham Investment Framework Cabinet is asked to:
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Cabinet 16 Dec 2025 |
Deputy Leader of the Council and Portfolio holder for Assets, Regeneration and Development (Councillor Tom Bruce) |
Final Feltham Masterplan Refresh, Community Engagement Report, Economic Crossroads Report, Phase 1 Accelerator Sites Feasibility Budgets, Phase 1 Accelerator Sites: Challenges and Opportunities |
Yes | |
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Community Equipment Service The Community Equipment Service is currently delivered by Medequip Assistive Technology Ltd (Medequip) via a Call-Off contract with Professional Services Framework (a third-party framework) which is scheduled to end on 31-03- 2026. CPCM Gateway- 4 approved the business case on 28-08-2025 to use the same Third Party Framework to procure this service from 01-04-2026 for a period of 2+1 years. |
Cabinet 16 Dec 2025 |
Portfolio holder for Adult Social Care, Public Health and Health Integration (Councillor Lily Bath) | Committee Report | No |
Cabinet - 20th January 2026 |
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Council Tax Base 2026/27 Cabinet will be asked to approve the Council Tax Base for 2026/27 for budget setting purposes, and to note the process for determining the National Non-Domestic Rates forecast for 2026/27 |
Cabinet 20 Jan 2026 |
Leader of the Council and Portfolio holder for Strategy, Resources and External Affairs (Councillor Shantanu Rajawat) | Council Tax Base 2026/27 | No | |
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HRA dwelling rents and service charges 2026/27 To approve the rents and service charges to be applied to dwellings held in the HRA for the period 6 April 2026 to 4 April 2027 |
Cabinet 20 Jan 2026 |
Portfolio holder for Housing Management and Homelessness (Councillor Sue Sampson) | HRA dwelling rents and service charges 2026/27 | No | |
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CCTV Maintenance Contract To approve new four year CCTV maintenance contract from 1st April 2026 |
Cabinet 20 Jan 2026 |
Portfolio holder for Community Safety, Customer Experience and Enforcement (Councillor Pritam Grewal) | CCTV Maintenance Contract | No | |
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Brentford Fountains Leisure Centre Update The Brentford Fountains Leisure Centre (BFLC) redevelopment involves the replacement of the existing facility with a modern, efficient, and sustainable leisure centre and an enabling residential development. Approval is sought for further feasibility work, market engagement and preparation of a hybrid planning application as part of the Outline Business Case to confirm options and validate requirements for the future design. |
Cabinet 20 Jan 2026 |
Deputy Leader of the Council and Portfolio holder for Assets, Regeneration and Development (Councillor Tom Bruce) | Brentford Fountains Leisure Centre Update | Yes | |
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Renewal of Inter-Authority Agreement with HB Public Law The council’s legal service is provided by HBPL through an agreement which is due to expire at the end of March 2026. Cabinet will be asked to delegate authority so that negotiations on the IAA may be completed and a new IAA entered into for the period commencing 1 April 2025. |
Cabinet 20 Jan 2026 |
Leader of the Council and Portfolio holder for Strategy, Resources and External Affairs (Councillor Shantanu Rajawat) | Legal Service - Inter Authority Agreement - HB Public Law | Yes | |
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LGA Corporate Peer Challenge report and action plan Cabinet is asked to:
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Cabinet 20 Jan 2026 |
Leader of the Council and Portfolio holder for Strategy, Resources and External Affairs (Councillor Shantanu Rajawat) | LGA Corporate Peer Challenge report and action plan | No | |
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Golden Mile Strategic Case for Investment To approve the Golden Mile strategic case for investment and phase 1 delivery plan and associated budget |
Cabinet 20 Jan 2026 |
Deputy Leader of the Council and Portfolio holder for Assets, Regeneration and Development (Councillor Tom Bruce) | Golden Mile Strategic Case for Investment | Yes | |
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Corporate Leadership Team - Functional Model Cabinet will be asked to endorse the proposed top tier of leadership (the new Corporate Leadership Team), subject to appropriate engagement and any necessary formal consultation with affected employees. |
Cabinet 20 Jan 2026 |
Leader of the Council and Portfolio holder for Strategy, Resources and External Affairs (Councillor Shantanu Rajawat) | Corporate Leadership Team - Functional Model | No | |
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New padel courts at Isleworth and Hanworth Leisure Centres To approve progression of a project to convert two existing underused tennis courts into three padel courts at both Hanworth and Isleworth Leisure Centres. |
Cabinet 20 Jan 2026 |
Portfolio holder for Culture, Leisure and Public Spaces (Councillor Salman Shaheen) | New padel courts at Isleworth and Hanworth Leisure Centres | No | |
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Proposal to Transfer Small Sites to Registered Providers Agree level of capital receipt and the disposal of two small Council Owner sites to an RP |
Cabinet 20 Jan 2026 |
Deputy Leader of the Council and Portfolio holder for Assets, Regeneration and Development (Councillor Tom Bruce) | Registered Provider Small Sites Programme | No |
Cabinet - 10th February 2026 |
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Budget 2026/27 Cabinet will be asked to agree for recommendation to Borough Council the revenue budget and proposed Council Tax for 2026/27, the capital programme for 2026/27 and beyond, the Capital, Investment and Treasury Management Strategies and any related matters. |
Cabinet 10 Feb 2026 |
10 Mar 2026 | Leader of the Council and Portfolio holder for Strategy, Resources and External Affairs (Councillor Shantanu Rajawat) | Budget 2026/27 | No |
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Hounslow Companies Business Plan 2026/27 Cabinet is asked to approve the Lampton Group’s Business Plan covering 26/27 |
Cabinet 10 Feb 2026 |
Leader of the Council and Portfolio holder for Strategy, Resources and External Affairs (Councillor Shantanu Rajawat) | Hounslow Companies Business Plan 2025/26 | No | |
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Draft Allocation Policy Approval of consultation draft of the updated Council Allocation Policy for social housing. |
Cabinet 10 Feb 2026 |
Portfolio holder for Housing Management and Homelessness (Councillor Sue Sampson) | Draft Allocation Policy | No | |
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Approve the Strategic CIL allocations and endorse the Infrastructure Funding Statement 24/25 Approve the Strategic CIL allocations and endorse the Infrastructure Funding Statement 24/25 |
Cabinet 10 Feb 2026 |
Deputy Leader of the Council and Portfolio holder for Assets, Regeneration and Development (Councillor Tom Bruce) | Infrastructure Funding Statement and update on CIL and S106 Allocation Process | No | |
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Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHs Tier 2) - Contract Award Contract award for future delivery of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services delivered from April 2026 by West London Trust. |
Cabinet 10 Feb 2026 |
Portfolio holder for Education, Children, Skills & Employment (Councillor Samia Chaudhary) | Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHs Tier 2) - Contract Award | No | |
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Proposed Admission Arrangements for London Borough of Hounslow Community School for 2027-2028 To consider and approve the proposed admission arrangements for London Borough of Hounslow Community Schools for 2027-2028. |
Cabinet 10 Feb 2026 |
Portfolio holder for Education, Children, Skills & Employment (Councillor Samia Chaudhary) | Proposed Admission Arrangements for London Borough of Hounslow Community School for 2027-2028 | No | |
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Financial Monitoring Update Quarter 3 2025/26 Cabinet will be asked to note the forecast revenue and capital programme monitoring positions, the monitoring position of other funds and indicators, and to note and / or approve in-year budget allocations. |
Cabinet 10 Feb 2026 |
Leader of the Council and Portfolio holder for Strategy, Resources and External Affairs (Councillor Shantanu Rajawat) | Financial Monitoring Update Quarter 3 2025/26 | No | |
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HRA Business Plan update, 2026/27 An update to the Housing Revenue Account Business Plan, reflecting the 2025/26 baseline and projecting plans for HRA income and expenditure from 2026/27, over the next 30 years. |
Cabinet 10 Feb 2026 |
Portfolio holder for Housing Management and Homelessness (Councillor Sue Sampson) | HRA Business Plan update, 2026/27 | No | |
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Learning Disability Supported Living Procurement To approve the intention to go out to procure and re-commission a range of supported living, respite and intervention units (previously called LIFE services for LD) across the borough that support people with a learning disability and/or people with autism. Services will be able to cater for varying and differing needs, offering both personal care and practical support to support, reduced reliance on adult social care, promotion of independence and where possible move on to facilitate move on it to independent accommodation. |
Cabinet 10 Feb 2026 |
Portfolio holder for Adult Social Care, Public Health and Health Integration (Councillor Lily Bath) | Learning Disability Supported Living Procurement | No | |
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Hounslow Homecare Procurement 1. Give authority to officers to commence procurement for the retendering of adults homecare with an annual net budget of approx. £10m per annum and total estimated eight-year budget of £80m over a contract term of five years with the option to extend by three years (excluding growth and inflation). 2. Delegate authority to the Director of Commissioning in consultation with the Lead Member for Adult Social Care, Public Health and Cabinet 10 Feb 2026 Portfolio holder for Adult Social Care, Public Health and Health Integration (Councillor Lily Bath) Hounslow Homecare Procurement No Health Integration to: a) Agree the final configuration of services to be procured in accordance with the Contract Procedure Rules; and b) Take all necessary steps to negotiate, agree the terms of and award the contracts within the approved budget envelope to the successful bidders, including entering into any associated contractual legal documentation. |
Cabinet 10 Feb 2026 |
Portfolio holder for Adult Social Care, Public Health and Health Integration (Councillor Lily Bath) | Hounslow Homecare Procurement | No |
Cabinet - 19th March 2026 |
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Quarterly Performance Reporting 2025-26 (Quarter 3) Cabinet is asked to note the corporate performance report for quarter 3 (25/26) |
Cabinet 19 Mar 2026 |
Leader of the Council and Portfolio holder for Strategy, Resources and External Affairs (Councillor Shantanu Rajawat) | Quarterly Performance Reporting 2025-26 (Quarter 3) | No | |
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Delivery Plan Monitoring - Q3 2025/26 Cabinet is asked to:
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Cabinet 19 Mar 2026 |
Leader of the Council and Portfolio holder for Strategy, Resources and External Affairs (Councillor Shantanu Rajawat) | Delivery Plan Monitoring - Q3 2025/26 | No | |
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Update on progress of SEND and AP Programme and Safety Valve To note progress of SEND & AP Programme and Safety Valve, closure of programme and transfer to BAU |
Cabinet 19 Mar 2026 |
Portfolio holder for Education, Children, Skills & Employment (Councillor Samia Chaudhary) | Update on progress of SEND and AP Programme and Safety Valve | No | |
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Sustainable Drainage Schemes (SuDS) for the Borough Cabinet to approve the approach for implementation for Sustainable Draining Schemes, an update on the schemes over the last 18 months and to approve the Business Case for North West Hounslow Stansfield Road SUDS |
Cabinet 19 Mar 2026 |
Leader of the Council and Portfolio holder for Strategy, Resources and External Affairs (Councillor Shantanu Rajawat) | Sustainable Drainage Schemes (SuDS) for the Borough | No | |
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Emergency Planning / Resilience Update Report to update Cabinet on the Council's preparedness for Emergency Planning and Resilience. |
Cabinet 19 Mar 2026 |
Leader of the Council and Portfolio holder for Strategy, Resources and External Affairs (Councillor Shantanu Rajawat) | Emergency Planning / Resilience Update | No | |
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Commissioning of Extra Care To get agreement to a) Commence procurement process for the following extra care housing contracts: - Bridgewater House - Care and support - Park Lodge - Care and support - Greenrod - Care and Support - Bristol Court - Care and Support and Catering b) Delegate authority to the Director of Commissioning in consultation with the Lead Member for Adult Social Care, Public Health and Health Integration to:
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Cabinet 19 Mar 2026 |
Portfolio holder for Adult Social Care, Public Health and Health Integration (Councillor Lily Bath) | Commissioning of Extra Care | No | |
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Hounslow School Organisation Plan 2026 to 2030 To note outcomes of consultation and approve next steps for School Organisation Plan; to agree an annual communications strategy for Hounslow schools |
Cabinet 19 Mar 2026 |
Portfolio holder for Education, Children, Skills & Employment (Councillor Samia Chaudhary) | Hounslow School Organisation Plan 2026 to 2030 | No | |
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Development of Therapies Framework for Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities A new commissioning arrangement for Children's Therapies is needed across our schools to align with the one Hounslow banding model. A Framework will therefore be developed that enables mainstream schools to buy-in speech and language and occupational therapy services for children with special educational needs and or disabilities, at set rates. |
Cabinet 19 Mar 2026 |
Portfolio holder for Education, Children, Skills & Employment (Councillor Samia Chaudhary) | Development of Therapies Framework for Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities | No | |
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Supported Accommodation for Children and Young People This Cabinet report relates to additional Ofsted registered supported accommodation provision for Children and Young People aged 16 and 17 years of age. The additional unit will provide good quality local supported accommodation for Children & Young People within Hounslow and support the OHFS. |
Cabinet 19 Mar 2026 |
Portfolio holder for Education, Children, Skills & Employment (Councillor Samia Chaudhary) | Supported Accommodation for Children and Young People | No | |
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Digital Strategy and Digital Inclusion Commitment Update For Cabinet to note the progress of the Digital Strategy and Digital Inclusion Commitment to 2025 |
Cabinet 19 Mar 2026 |
Leader of the Council and Portfolio holder for Strategy, Resources and External Affairs (Councillor Shantanu Rajawat) | Digital Strategy and Digital Inclusion Commitment Update | No |
Borough Council only items |
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Pay Policy Statement 2026/27 Borough Council is asked to agree the Pay Policy Statement for 2026/27 as required under the Localism Act 2011 |
Borough Council 24 Mar 2026 |
Leader of the Council and Portfolio holder for Strategy, Resources and External Affairs (Councillor Shantanu Rajawat) | Pay Policy Statement 2026/27 | No |
