Local democracy and decision making
Democratic Services, 2013
The forward plan is a list of the council's key decisions that will be made over the next one to four months together with details of any reports being presented to Cabinet that include confidential or exempt information. Key decisions will be made by either the Cabinet or by officers who have been delegated authority by the council.
The forward plan is scheduled to be published on on a weekly basis on Fridays.
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).
As 28 days notice has to be given of Key Decisions the plans published on the following dates will have final details of reports going to the relevant Cabinet meeting:
15 March 2013 plan for the 15 April 2013 Cabinet meeting.
12 April 2013 plan for the 13 May 2013 Cabinet meeting


