Forthcoming decisions

Forthcoming decisions

06/05/2025 - Transitional Rural England Shared Prosperity Fund (REPF) - KEY/15MAY25/01

FDC to decide to accept REPF totalling £130k from CPCA for the continuation of the rural business grants scheme
(Value £130k over one-year period 2025/26

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 16/06/2025

Wards affected: All Wards;

Lead officer: Simon Jackson

Notice of decision: 15/05/2025


06/05/2025 - Fenland Inspire! Chatteris Swimming pool project - KEY/14MAY25/01

Decision as to whether to proceed to RIBA Stages 3 and 4, running concurrently, to complete pre-construction work for this project.

Additionally, decision as to whether to build the required car park necessary for the pool during the RIBA 3 and 4 work to facilitate a smooth and undelayed construction phase at RIBA 5.
(Value RIBA 3 £196,280 and RIBA 4 £319,632)

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 21/07/2025

Wards affected: Chatteris Wards;

Lead officer: Phil Hughes

Notice of decision: 14/05/2025


06/05/2025 - Enter into a contract through the Football Foundation Framework to build PlayZones @ Barton Road Recreation Ground Wisbech & Manor Field, Whittlesey - KEY/8MAY25/01

(Value £607,500)

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 19/05/2025

Wards affected: Whittlesey Wards; Wisbech Wards;

Lead officer: Phil Hughes

Notice of decision: 08/05/2025


07/04/2025 - Fenland Inspire Bowls Green Revenue - KEY/28APR25/02

Recommendation for approval of expenditure to develop a scheme based upon the scope to RIBA stage 3 for further consideration.
(Value tbc)

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 21/07/2025

Wards affected: Wisbech Wards;

Lead officer: Matt Wright

Notice of decision: 28/04/2025


07/04/2025 - Fenland Inspire Wisbech Chapel - KEY/28APR25/01

Recommendation for approval of expenditure to develop a scheme based upon the proposed scope to RIBA stage 3 for further consideration.
(Value tbc)

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 21/07/2025

Wards affected: Wisbech Wards;

Lead officer: Matt Wright

Notice of decision: 28/04/2025


07/04/2025 - Transitional UK Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF) - KEY/24APR25/01

1. FDC to decide to accept SPF from CPCA for Investment in Business Project (£220k) and Firebreak and ASB Project (£59k).
2. FDC to approve the grant decision making process for the 2025-26 SPF Investment in Business Project
(Value £279k over one-year period 2025-26)


Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 19/05/2025

Wards affected: All Wards;

Lead officer: Simon Jackson

Notice of decision: 24/04/2025


07/04/2025 - Replacement of Fen Road, Guyhirn Sewage Treatment Works - KEY/22APR25/01

Recommendation to approve the contract to undertake the detailed design and construction works for above Council owned, managed and operated asset.

(Value £250,000 subject to priced tender return)

Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for Economic Growth and Skills

Decision due date: 25/07/2025

Wards affected: Parson Drove & Wisbech St Mary;

Lead officer: Mark Greenwood

Notice of decision: 22/04/2025

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt


07/04/2025 - Fenland Inspire! - Projects Update (a recurring Cabinet item) - KEY/11APR25/01

To be tabled at each Cabinet meeting until further notice

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 16/06/2025

Wards affected: All Wards;

Lead officer: Paul Medd

Notice of decision: 11/04/2025

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  - view reasons


07/04/2025 - Whittlesey Relief Road Project - KEY/09APR25/01

To agree next steps and decide funding route for delivering the next stages of scheme development.
(Value £220,000)

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Wards affected: Whittlesey Wards;

Lead officer: Belinda Pedler

Notice of decision: 09/04/2025


07/04/2025 - Whittlesey – Manor Field community perimeter path - KEY/07APR25/01

appointment of contractor following procurement process

(Value £300,000)

 

Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for Leisure and IDBs

Decision due date: Before 01/07/2025

Wards affected: Whittlesey Wards;

Lead officer: Phil Hughes

Notice of decision: 07/04/2025


03/03/2025 - Port Fees and Charges - KEY/04APR25/04

Recommendation to approve increase to Port Fees and Charges

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 19/05/2025

Wards affected: Wisbech Wards;

Lead officer: Matt Wright

Notice of decision: 04/04/2025

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  - view reasons


03/03/2025 - Port Operations and Maintenance - KEY/04APR25/03

Recommendation to approve proposed changes to Port Operations and approval for Maintenance

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 19/05/2025

Wards affected: Wisbech Wards;

Lead officer: Matt Wright

Notice of decision: 04/04/2025

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt


03/03/2025 - Fenland Inspire! 100m Resurfacing Wisbech Park KEY/04APR25/02

Recommendation for approval of expenditure to refurbish path in Wisbech Park as identified under Fenland Inspire.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 21/07/2025

Wards affected: Wisbech Wards;

Lead officer: Matt Wright

Notice of decision: 04/04/2025


03/03/2025 - Grounds Avenue development and lease to support housing duties - KEY/04APR25/01

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 19/05/2025

Wards affected: All Wards;

Lead officer: Dan Horn

Notice of decision: 04/04/2025


03/03/2025 - Local Plan Update - KEY/25MAR25/01

Decision Maker: Cabinet and Council

Decision due date: 21/07/2025

Wards affected: All Wards;

Lead officer: Dan Horn, Kirsty Paul

Notice of decision: 25/03/2025


03/03/2025 - Fleet Tyre Supply, Fit and Maintenance Contract 2-year Extension - KEY/21MAR25/03

(Value £100,000)

Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for Refuse & Cleansing, Parks & Open Spaces

Decision due date: 24/04/2025

Wards affected: All Wards;

Lead officer: Mark Mathews

Notice of decision: 21/03/2025


03/03/2025 - King Edward Ctr, Chatteris. Rural SPF funded extension works and appointment of contractor to carry out those works - KEY/21MAR25/02

(Value under £100,000)

Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for Leisure and IDBs

Decision due date: Before 01/04/2025

Wards affected: Chatteris Wards;

Lead officer: Phil Hughes

Notice of decision: 21/03/2025


03/03/2025 - Fenland Inspire! Procure and deliver Wisbech Park Bowling Green - KEY/20MAR25/01

Recommendation to approve creation of new Bowling Green in Wisbech Park alongside the splash pad development.
(Value £450k)

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 21/07/2025

Wards affected: All Wards;

Lead officer: Matt Wright

Notice of decision: 20/03/2025


03/03/2025 - Fenland Inspire! Project - 3G Artificial Turf Pitches - Key/14MAR25/02

Review and decision regarding match funding support for the development of a Full Sized 3G pitch at Estover Park in March and Playzones in Whittlesey / Wisbech x 2 / Estover Park in March

(Value Full sized 3G pitch: £250,000

Each Playzone: potentially £60,000 depending on other third party funding.)

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 21/07/2025

Wards affected: March Wards; Whittlesey Wards; Wisbech Wards;

Lead officer: Phil Hughes

Notice of decision: 14/03/2025


03/03/2025 - Fenland Inspire! Play Area Projects - Key/14MAR25/01

Review and decision regarding development of a skate park at North Drive Recreation area in March
(Value £250,000)


Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 21/07/2025

Wards affected: All Wards;

Lead officer: Phil Hughes

Notice of decision: 14/03/2025


03/03/2025 - Manor Leisure – appointment of company to develop RIBA Stages 3-4 for building redevelopment project - KEY/06MAR25/03

(Value c. £881,000 following addition of sports hall / rifle range / padel courts to project’s initial RIBA costs)

Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for Leisure and IDBs

Decision due date: 31/03/2025

Wards affected: Whittlesey Wards;

Lead officer: Phil Hughes

Notice of decision: 06/03/2025


03/03/2025 - Chatteris Leisure – appointment of company to develop RIBA Stages 0-2 for new swimming pool project - KEY/06MAR25/02

(Value £165,000)

Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for Leisure and IDBs

Decision due date: Before 31/03/2025

Wards affected: Chatteris Wards;

Lead officer: Phil Hughes

Notice of decision: 06/03/2025


03/03/2025 - Decision to enter a contract through the Football Foundations PlayZones Framework to construct PlayZones at Barton Road and Manor Field KEY/06MAR25/01

 

Value £275,000 per site, total contract value approximately £550,000.

 

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 19/05/2025

Wards affected: Whittlesey Wards; Wisbech Wards;

Lead officer: Phil Hughes

Notice of decision: 06/03/2025


03/02/2025 - Purchase of 1 flat in March - KEY/28FEB25/01

(Value £95,000)

Decision Maker: Section 151 Officer

Decision due date: Before 31/03/2025

Wards affected: March Wards;

Lead officer: Mark Greenwood

Notice of decision: 28/02/2025


03/02/2025 - Fenland Inspire! - Wisbech Splash Pad - KEY/26MAR25/01

(Value circa £60,000)

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 21/07/2025

Wards affected: Wisbech Wards;

Lead officer: Matt Wright

Notice of decision: 24/02/2025


03/02/2025 - Purchase of 2 flats in Wisbech KEY/21FEB25/02

(Value £150,000)

Decision Maker: Section 151 Officer

Decision due date: Before 01/04/2025

Wards affected: Wisbech Wards;

Lead officer: Mark Greenwood

Notice of decision: 21/02/2025


03/02/2025 - Purchase of a Property in Wisbech - KEY/06FEB25/01

as part of implementation of Cabinet decision CAB24/24
(Value circa £90k)

Decision Maker: Section 151 Officer

Decision due date: Not before 06/03/2025

Wards affected: Wisbech Wards;

Lead officer: Dan Horn

Notice of decision: 06/02/2025


06/01/2025 - Purchase of a property in Benwick - KEY/30JAN25/01

as part of implementation of Cabinet decision CAB24/24
(Value circa £90k)

Decision Maker: Section 151 Officer

Decision due date: Not before 01/03/2025

Wards affected: March West and Benwick;

Lead officer: Dan Horn

Notice of decision: 30/01/2025


06/01/2025 - Purchase of a property in March as part of implementation of cabinet decision CAB24/24 - KEY/16JAN25/01

(Circa 115k)

Decision Maker: Section 151 Officer

Decision due date: Not before 01/03/2025

Wards affected: March Wards;

Lead officer: Dan Horn

Notice of decision: 16/01/2025


06/01/2025 - Purchase of a Property in Whittlesey - KEY/14JAN25/01

as part of implementation of Cabinet decision CAB24/24
(Value circa £120k)

Decision Maker: Section 151 Officer

Decision due date: Not before 01/03/2025

Wards affected: Whittlesey East and Villages;

Lead officer: Dan Horn

Notice of decision: 14/01/2025


02/12/2024 - Purchase of 4 properties in March - KEY/20DEC24/01

as part of implementation of Cabinet decision CAB24/24
(Value £450,000)

Decision Maker: Section 151 Officer

Decision due date: Not before 01/02/2025

Wards affected: March Wards;

Lead officer: Dan Horn

Notice of decision: 20/12/2024


02/12/2024 - Purchase of a property in March - KEY/12DEC24/01

as part of implementation of cabinet decision Cab 17/23 17th July 2023
(circa £165,000)

Decision Maker: Section 151 Officer

Decision due date: Not before 01/02/2025

Wards affected: March Wards;

Lead officer: Dan Horn

Notice of decision: 12/12/2024


04/11/2024 - Tender for and agree Contract(s) for the Bulking of Mixed Dry Recycling following procurement - KEY/27NOV24/01

(Value £600,000)

Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for Refuse & Cleansing, Parks & Open Spaces, Section 151 Officer

Decision due date: Before 28/02/2025

Wards affected: All Wards;

Lead officer: Mark Mathews, Carol Pilson

Notice of decision: 27/11/2024


04/11/2024 - Air Quality Update (Wisbech) - KEY/26MAR25/02

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 21/07/2025

Wards affected: Wisbech Wards;

Lead officer: Annabel Tighe

Notice of decision: 19/11/2024


02/10/2024 - Hybrid Print and Post Service - KEY/16OCT24/01

Recommendation to approve contract for hybrid print and post service for internal services for a 2 + 2-year period following successful procurement period (value £125k to £200k)

Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for Communication, Transformation, Climate Change & Strategic Refuse

Decision due date: Before 31/10/2024

Lead officer: David Wright

Notice of decision: 16/10/2024


01/08/2024 - Purchase of Replacement Recycling Collection Vehicle - KEY/08AUG24/01

(Value £225,000)

Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for Refuse & Cleansing, Parks & Open Spaces

Decision due date: Before 30/09/2024

Wards affected: All Wards;

Lead officer: Mark Mathews, Carol Pilson

Notice of decision: 08/08/2024


01/08/2024 - Purchase 8 x 7.5 tonne Waste Collection Vehicles - KEY/06AUG24/01

for Food Waste Service
(Value £890,000)

Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for Refuse & Cleansing, Parks & Open Spaces, Section 151 Officer

Decision due date: Before 30/09/2024

Wards affected: All Wards;

Lead officer: Mark Mathews, Carol Pilson

Notice of decision: 06/08/2024


06/06/2024 - Wisbech Town Board, 10-Year Vision Document and 3-Year Investment Plan - KEY/11JUN24/01

Cabinet to discuss and note documents developed by Wisbech Town Board. As FDC is the accountable body for actioning the spending of funding to deliver both plans, the Council needs to be satisfied that the plans are financially viable and would confirm with Government guidance for Long Term Plan for Towns, and that they reflect sound governance and financial practice.

(Value: Government Grant Fund, approx. £2m p.a. from 2025-2035).

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 21/07/2025

Wards affected: Wisbech Wards;

Lead officer: Phil Hughes

Notice of decision: 11/06/2024


04/09/2023 - Purchase of Replacement Recycling Collection Vehicle - KEY/20SEP23/01

Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for Refuse & Cleansing, Parks & Open Spaces

Decision due date: 30/09/2023

Wards affected: All Wards;

Lead officer: Mark Mathews

Notice of decision: 20/09/2023


07/03/2023 - Wisbech High Street Update (a recurring Cabinet item) - KEY/06SEP22/01

Recommendation to consider and approve options in relation to future development.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 21/07/2025

Wards affected: Wisbech Wards;

Lead officer: Phil Hughes

Notice of decision: 29/03/2023