Decisions — Cheltenham

Recent Decisions that have been made or are past their expected date. Some may show 'Awaiting outcome' if the result hasn't been published yet.
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Decision	Decision maker	Date	Status
To enter into a Nominations Agreement with the charity DHI (Developing Health and Independence), so that the council can nominate households who are homeless or at risk of homelessness into properties that are managed by DHI in the private rented sec	Director of Governance, Housing and Communities and Monitoring Officer - Claire Hughes Officer	18 Mar 2026	Approved
To extend the existing Local Lettings Plan covering first lets and all subsequent lets on 65 social rented properties within the Regent Village development	Director of Governance, Housing and Communities and Monitoring Officer - Claire Hughes Officer	12 Mar 2026	Approved
Funding agreement for Domestic Abuse Related Death Review (DARDRs) in Gloucestershire 2026/27 and 2027/28	Director of Governance, Housing and Communities and Monitoring Officer - Claire Hughes Officer	10 Mar 2026	Approved
Cotswolds Beechwoods Special Area of Conservation Mitigation Fees	Director of Planning & Building Control - Tracey Birkinshaw Officer	6 Mar 2026	Approved
To enter into a servicing contract with HJS for door entry systems.	Director of Governance, Housing and Communities and Monitoring Officer - Claire Hughes Officer	6 Mar 2026	Approved
To remove the extant Local Lettings Plan at Scott House, GL51 0HF	Director of Governance, Housing and Communities and Monitoring Officer - Claire Hughes Officer	3 Mar 2026	Approved
Accept a quotation for the manufacture and supply of specialist self-closing playground gates from Easy-Gate Ltd	Director of Planning & Building Control - Tracey Birkinshaw Officer	27 Feb 2026	Approved
To sign Memorandum of Understanding accepting funding from Heat Network Delivery Unit bid	Director of Construction, Property and Assets - Richard King Officer	20 Feb 2026	Approved
To direct award a contract to APSE Synergy Limited	Director of Construction, Property and Assets - Richard King Officer	17 Feb 2026	Approved
Waiver to enter into a contract with Dean Martin Contractors Ltd for the purposes of desilting Hatherley Lake	Director of Planning & Building Control - Tracey Birkinshaw Officer	16 Feb 2026	Approved
To award a contract for the supply of two Ransomes HR380 Out-Front Rotary Flail Mowers	Section 151 Officer - Adele Taylor Officer	12 Feb 2026	Approved
320 Swindon Road Development – Section 278 Agreement	Director of Construction, Property and Assets - Richard King Officer	12 Feb 2026	Approved
Waiver to enter into a contract for Planning services to co-ordinate completion of planning obligation (section 106) for Cheltenham Borough Council application (22/01817/OUT) and Tewkesbury Borough Council application (22/01107/OUT)	Director of Planning & Building Control - Tracey Birkinshaw Officer	11 Feb 2026	Approved
To sign the variation to the memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the secretary of state for housing, communities and local government accepting the extension in the funding period for UKSPF Funding for 2025-26 to 30 September 2026.	Chief Executive - Gareth Edmundson Officer	23 Jan 2026	Approved
Extension of time for the Signing of S106 in respect of Elms Park Development (application 16/02000/OUT)	Head of Development Management, Enforcement and Compliance - Chris Gomm Officer	20 Jan 2026	Approved
To agree to appoint VF Consultants Limited as specialist financial support, specifically assisting with strategic financial capacity to ensure that the 2026/27 budget is set.	Chief Executive - Gareth Edmundson Officer	16 Jan 2026	Approved
To enter into a contract with Budden Consultancy Ltd for specialist advisory service to the Golden Valley Development	Chief Executive - Gareth Edmundson Officer	17 Dec 2025	Approved
To enter into a contract with Sittwell Ltd for specialist advisory service to the Golden Valley Development	Chief Executive - Gareth Edmundson Officer	17 Dec 2025	Approved
To publish the JCS Affordable Housing Guidance Note (AHGN)	Director of Planning & Building Control - Tracey Birkinshaw Officer	15 Dec 2025	Approved
Council Tax Base for 2026-27	Head of Finance (Deputy S151 Officer)-Jon Whitlock Officer	8 Dec 2025	Approved
Payment of Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Payment to Leckhampton and Warden Hill Parish Council	Director of Planning & Building Control - Tracey Birkinshaw Officer	28 Nov 2025	Approved
Contract for the preparation of an online resource celebrating Cheltenham’s unique heritage – The Cheltenham Story	Director of Planning & Building Control - Tracey Birkinshaw Officer	19 Nov 2025	Approved
To grant a dispensation to all Cheltenham Borough Council Members for four years or until the next local election (whichever occurs sooner) under Section 33 of the Localism Act 2011	Director of Governance, Housing and Communities and Monitoring Officer - Claire Hughes Officer	12 Nov 2025	Approved
Local Lettings Plan for Greenway Chase, Shurdington Road	Director of Governance, Housing and Communities and Monitoring Officer - Claire Hughes Officer	16 Oct 2025	Approved
Response to the Gloucestershire Local Nature Recovery Strategy public consultation stage.	Director of Planning & Building Control - Tracey Birkinshaw Officer	15 Oct 2025	Approved