Forward plan

1 April 2026 to 31 July 2026  (01/04/2026 to 31/07/2026)

Plan items
No. Item

1.

New conservation areas for Castleford and Felkirk & Hodroyd plus amended boundaries for Horbury, Ossett and Wood Street (Wakefield) Conservation Areas

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision:   February 2026

Lead officer:  Emma Sharpe, Steve Wright

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 24/12/2025

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  -

2.

'A new plan for growth' - Wakefield Economic Growth Plan

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision:   July 2026

Lead officer:  Jamie Appleton

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/10/2025

3.

Disposal of Council owned land at City Fields (phase 6)

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision:   March 2026

Lead officer:  Adam Hunter

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 24/12/2025

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

4.

Procurement of TEC Enabled Care Services

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision:   March 2026

Lead officer:  Karla Gallon

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/01/2026

5.

Lightwaves Leisure and Community Centre

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision:   March 2026

Lead officer:  Jane Brown

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/01/2026

6.

Procurement for the Provision of a Generic Domiciliary Care Service and Emergency Support to Carers New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision:   April 2026

Lead officer:  Diane Ingham

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/03/2026

7.

Strategic Regeneration Partnership for Castleford

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision:   July 2026

Lead officer:  Rachael Allington

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/12/2025

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

8.

Adult Social Care Workforce Strategy

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   June 2026

Lead officer:  Karla Gallon

Notice of proposed decision first published: 24/12/2025

9.

Renters Rights Act and Changes to the Council's Strategic Housing Private Rented Sector Enforcement and Civil Penalty Policies

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision:   July 2026

Lead officer:  Mark Hooton

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/09/2025

10.

Adoption of the Wakefield District Design Code Supplementary Planning Document (SPD)

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision:   June 2026

Lead officer:  Steve Wright

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 24/12/2025

11.

Refreshed Employment & Skills Strategy 2026-2031 New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision:   September 2026

Lead officer:  Jamie Appleton

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/03/2026