Forward plan

February 2026  (01/02/2026 to 26/02/2027)

Plan items
No. Item

EXECUTIVE FORWARD PLAN

JANUARY 2026

FEBRUARY 2026

1.

General Fund / HRA Estimates and Capital Programme 2026/27

Decision maker:  Executive, Council

Decision due:   24 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Michelle White

Notice of proposed decision first published: 25/03/2025

Anticipated restriction: Public  -

2.

Capital Strategy 2026-27

Decision maker:  Executive, Council

Decision due:   24 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Kayleigh Searle

Notice of proposed decision first published: 25/03/2025

Anticipated restriction: Public  -

3.

The Prudential Code for Capital Finance in Local Authorities (Incorporating the Annual Statement of Minimum Revenue Provision)

Decision maker:  Executive, Council

Decision due:   24 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Kayleigh Searle

Notice of proposed decision first published: 25/03/2025

Anticipated restriction: Public  -

4.

Treasury Management Strategy Report 2026/27

Decision maker:  Executive, Council

Decision due:   24 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Kayleigh Searle

Notice of proposed decision first published: 25/03/2025

Anticipated restriction: Public  -

5.

Local Council Tax Support scheme 2026-27

Decision maker:  Executive, Council

Decision due:   24 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Chris Buckman

Notice of proposed decision first published: 29/10/2025

Anticipated restriction: Public  -

6.

Consultation and Engagement Strategy

Decision maker:  Executive, Council

Decision due:   3 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Stephen Clayton

Notice of proposed decision first published: 05/12/2025

Anticipated restriction: Public  -

7.

Amendment to Grants Panel Terms of Reference – Ukrainian Community Grants New!

Decision maker:  Executive, Council

Decision due:   3 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Stephen Clayton

Notice of proposed decision first published: 06/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Public  -

8.

Temporary Accommodation Allocations Policy

Decision maker:  Executive, Council

Decision due:   3 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  James Turner

Notice of proposed decision first published: 05/12/2025

Anticipated restriction: Public  -

9.

Exeter Plan: Process for authorising proposed changes resulting from the Examination New!

Decision maker:  Executive, Council

Decision due:   3 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  George Marshall

Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Public  -

MARCH 2026

10.

Lord Mayoralty

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   17 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Simon Copper

Notice of proposed decision first published: 25/03/2025

Anticipated restriction: Public  -

11.

Costed Organisational Carbon Footprint Projections to 2030

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   17 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Jo Pearce

Notice of proposed decision first published: 28/11/2025

Anticipated restriction: Public  -

12.

Exeter City Centre Vision and Strategy

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   17 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Victoria Hatfield

Notice of proposed decision first published: 28/11/2025

Anticipated restriction: Public  -

13.

Exeter’s Cultural Strategy 2026

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   17 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Sophie Constant

Notice of proposed decision first published: 16/10/2025

Anticipated restriction: Public  -

14.

Crisis and Resilience Fund Housing Payments policy New!

Decision maker:  Executive, Council

Decision due:   7 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  Chris Buckman

Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Public  -

APRIL 2026

15.

Review of Corporate Risk Register

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   28 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  Judith Wellings

Notice of proposed decision first published: 25/03/2025

Anticipated restriction: Public  -

MAY 2026

16.

Exeter’s Cultural Strategy 2026

Decision maker:  Executive, Council

Decision due:   9 Jun 2026

Lead officer:  Sophie Constant

Notice of proposed decision first published: 16/10/2025

Anticipated restriction: Public  -

JUNE 2026

17.

Review of Corporate Risk Register New!

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   30 Jun 2026

Lead officer:  Judith Wellings

Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Public  -

JULY 2026

AUGUST 2026

18.

Review of Corporate Risk Register New!

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   18 Aug 2026

Lead officer:  Judith Wellings

Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Public  -

19.

Members’ Allowances and Expenses Paid 2025/26 New!

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   18 Aug 2026

Lead officer:  Mark Devin, Liz Smith, Josie McDonald

Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Public  -

SEPTEMBER 2026

20.

Air Quality Annual Status Report New!

Decision maker:  Executive, Council

Decision due:   20 Oct 2026

Lead officer:  Simon Lane

Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Public  -

21.

Food Law and Health and Safety Enforcement Service Plan 2026-27 New!

Decision maker:  Executive, Council

Decision due:   20 Oct 2026

Lead officer:  Simon Lane

Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Public  -

NOVEMBER 2026

DECEMBER 2026

22.

Review of Corporate Risk Register New!

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   15 Dec 2026

Lead officer:  Judith Wellings

Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Public  -

23.

2027/28 Budget Strategy and Medium Term Financial Plan New!

Decision maker:  Executive, Council

Decision due:   23 Feb 2027

Lead officer:  Michelle White

Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Public  -

24.

Council Tax Base and NNDR 1 2027/28 New!

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   15 Dec 2026

Lead officer:  Michelle White

Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Public  -

25.

Housing Rents & Service Charges 2027/28 New!

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   15 Dec 2026

Lead officer:  Claire Hodgson

Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Public  -

JANUARY 2027

FEBRUARY 2027

26.

General Fund / HRA Estimates and Capital Programme 2027/28 New!

Decision maker:  Executive, Council

Decision due:   23 Feb 2027

Lead officer:  Michelle White

Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Public  -

27.

Capital Strategy 2027/28 New!

Decision maker:  Executive, Council

Decision due:   23 Feb 2027

Lead officer:  Kayleigh Searle

Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Public  -

28.

The Prudential Code for Capital Finance in Local Authorities (Incorporating the Annual Statement of Minimum Revenue Provision) New!

Decision maker:  Executive, Council

Decision due:   23 Feb 2027

Lead officer:  Kayleigh Searle

Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Public  -

29.

Treasury Management Strategy Report 2027/28 New!

Decision maker:  Executive, Council

Decision due:   23 Feb 2027

Lead officer:  Kayleigh Searle

Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Public  -

30.

Local Council Tax Support scheme 2027-28 New!

Decision maker:  Executive, Council

Decision due:   23 Feb 2027

Lead officer:  Chris Buckman

Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Public  -