Forward plan

1 July 2026 to 31 October 2026  (01/07/2026 to 31/10/2026)

Plan items
No. Item

1.

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

2.

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

3.

'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

4.

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

5.

Schools Capital Maintenance Programme 2027

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision:   July 2026

Lead officer:  Louise Lupton

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/04/2026

6.

SEND Sufficiency Programme - High Needs Provision Phase 3

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision:   July 2026

Lead officer:  Louise Lupton

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/04/2026

7.

County Hall, Wakefield Council New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision:   July 2026

Lead officer:  Jane Brown

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/06/2026

8.

Crisis and Resilience Fund 2026/27 New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision:   July 2026

Lead officer:  Stacey Carter

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/06/2026

9.

Consolidation of Historic Smoke Control Orders New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   December 2026

Lead officer:  Ruth Rhodes

Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/06/2026

10.

Proposal to Revoke 7 Air Quality Management Areas New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision:   September 2026

Lead officer:  Ruth Rhodes

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/06/2026

11.

Refreshed Employment & Skills Strategy 2026-2031

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision:   September 2026

Lead officer:  Jamie Appleton

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

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

12.

Housing Plan 2023-26 Year 3 and final progress report and the new Housing Plan

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   January 2027

Lead officer:  Mark Hooton

Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/04/2026

13.

Long Term Maintenance Plan - Asset Verification and Condition Surveys New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   December 2026

Lead officer:  Jane Brown

Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/06/2026

14.

Disposal Programme New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision:   September 2026

Lead officer:  Jane Brown

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/06/2026

15.

Wakefield District Infrastructure Funding Statement Annual Report 2025-2026 New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision:   September 2026

Lead officer:  Morgan Stringer

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/06/2026