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Cabinet - Thursday, 5th November, 2026 5.30 pm

November 5, 2026 at 5:30 pm Cabinet View on council website

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The Forest of Dean Council's Cabinet is scheduled to consider updates on preventing homelessness and the council's data protection policy. The meeting will also include a discussion on the budget strategy for 2027/28.

Preventing Homelessness Action Plan Update and Local Outcomes Framework Targets

Councillor Adrian Birch, Cabinet Member for Strategy and Built Environment, is scheduled to present a report on the Preventing Homelessness Action Plan Update and Local Outcomes Framework Targets. This item is expected to provide an overview of the council's progress and future plans in addressing homelessness within the Forest of Dean.

2026 Data Protection Policy

The Cabinet is also scheduled to consider the 2026 Data Protection Policy, which will be presented by Councillor Adrian Birch. This policy is likely to outline the council's approach to handling personal data in accordance with relevant legislation.

Budget Strategy 2027/28

Councillor Andy Moore, Cabinet Member for Finance, is scheduled to present the Budget Strategy for 2027/28. This discussion will likely focus on the financial planning and priorities for the council in the coming years.

The meeting will also include time for public questions and questions from non-executive members of the council. The forward plan for future council business will also be noted.

Attendees

Profile image for Councillor Jackie Dale
Councillor Jackie Dale Cabinet Member for Thriving Communities Green Party Pillowell
Julie Jones
Helen Clarke
Profile image for Councillor Dave Tradgett
Councillor Dave Tradgett Cabinet Member for Property and Projects Green Party Longhope & Huntley
Profile image for Councillor Jackie Fraser
Councillor Jackie Fraser Cabinet Member for Environment Green Party Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook
Profile image for Councillor Andy Moore
Councillor Andy Moore Deputy Leader of the Council, Cabinet Member for Finance Green Party Newnham
Profile image for Councillor Adrian Birch
Councillor Adrian Birch Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Strategy and Built Environment Green Party Tidenham
Profile image for Councillor Johnathan Lane
Councillor Johnathan Lane Cabinet Member for Economy Green Party Tidenham
Profile image for Councillor Chris McFarling
Councillor Chris McFarling Cabinet Member for Climate Emergency Green Party St Briavels
Andy Barge
Nigel Brinn
Andrew Knott
Leanne Drew

Topics

Forest of Dean Council Preventing Homelessness Action Plan Update and Local Outcomes Framework Targets 2026 Data Protection Policy Budget Strategy 2027/28

Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet 05th-Nov-2026 17.30 Cabinet.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack 05th-Nov-2026 17.30 Cabinet.pdf

Additional Documents

PH.601 Annex A FODDC ActionPlan Update 2026.pdf
LD.758 Annex A FoDDC Data-Protection Policy 2026.pdf
PH.601 Annex B FODDC Preventing Homelessness Action Plan Addendum 2026-2028.pdf
LD.758 Data Protection FODDC.pdf
PH.601 FODDC Preventing Homelessness Action Plan Update with LOF Targets 2026 2028.pdf
F.799 Budget Strategy 2027_28.pdf
F.799 Annex A - FOD Budget timetable 2027-28.pdf
28 October 2026 Cabinet Plan.pdf
Minutes of Previous Meeting.pdf