26/09/2022 - Regulation of Investigatory Powers

To seek Cabinet approval of the RIPA policy and procedures.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 25/10/2022

Lead officer: Ged Morton

Notice of decision: 26/09/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


26/09/2022 - Appointment/Re-appointment of a Local Authority governor

Appoint/reappoint a Local Authority governor.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 25/10/2022

Lead officer: Suzanne Dunn

Notice of decision: 26/09/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


26/09/2022 - FDAC Northeast Business Case for mainstream funding

To provide opportunity for oversight and agreement for the continued delivery and outcomes of the Northeast Family Drug and Alcohol Court (FDAC)

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 25/10/2022

Lead officer: Andrea Houlahan

Notice of decision: 26/09/2022

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
This matter will be dealt with during the private part of the meeting. This matter is considered to be confidential and contains exempt information, as detailed below:

The report will contain “exempt” information which falls within paragraphs 1 and 3 of part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972, that is “Information relating to any individual” and “Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding the information)”.

In relation to the “exempt” information, it has been determined that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information because of the serious consequences for the authority and others if the information should come into the public domain.


26/09/2022 - Mid year update on the Transport Capital Programme, Integrated Transport and Highway Maintenance Programmes 2022/23 Financial Year and Indicative Programmes 2023/24 Financial Year

To provides a summary of funding sources and schemes included in the Local Transport Plan capital programme for 2022/23, as well as indicative integrated transport and maintenance programmes for 2023/24

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 25/10/2022

Lead officer: Lauren Haikney

Notice of decision: 26/09/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


26/09/2022 - Medium Term Financial Strategy

To request Cabinet to recommend to Council the approval of the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) 2023/24 to 2027/28.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 25/10/2022

Lead officer: Gaylor Carle

Notice of decision: 26/09/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


26/09/2022 - Household Support Fund

To agree the distribution of the next round of Household Support Fund 2022/23

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 25/10/2022

Lead officer: Alison Dunn

Notice of decision: 26/09/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


26/09/2022 - Local Council Tax Support Scheme

To agree a Local Council Tax Support Scheme for 2023/24

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 25/10/2022

Lead officer: Marisa Jobling

Notice of decision: 26/09/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


26/09/2022 - Better Care Fund 2022/23 Submission for Gateshead

To seek the retrospective endorsement of Cabinet to the Better Care Fund submission for Gateshead for 2022-23 in order to support integrated health and care services for the benefit of local people.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 25/10/2022

Lead officer: Michelle Turnbull

Notice of decision: 26/09/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


26/09/2022 - Gateshead HEIGHTs Energy Tariffs Winter 2022/23

To update Cabinet on the Gateshead HEIGHTs Energy Tariffs for winter 2022/2023

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 25/10/2022

Lead officer: Jim Gillon

Notice of decision: 26/09/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


26/09/2022 - School Meals Service

To advise of the current financial situation of the Council’s School Meals service and recommend the transfer of the service from Housing, Environment and Healthy Communities to Resources and Digital

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 25/10/2022

Lead officer: Yvonne Hands, Sandra Watson

Notice of decision: 26/09/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


26/09/2022 - St Oswald’s Hospice

Review details and decide on whether the Council will join regional partners in agreeing a new contractual framework.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 25/10/2022

Lead officer: Michelle Turnbull

Notice of decision: 26/09/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


26/09/2022 - Department for Education- Multiply Funding

To inform cabinet of the Department for Education Multiply funding of £1.169million and provide details on how this funding will be applied across Gateshead

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 25/10/2022

Lead officer: Michelle Turnbull

Notice of decision: 26/09/2022

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  - view reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
This matter will be dealt with during the private part of the meeting. This matter is considered to be confidential and contains exempt information, as detailed below:

The report will contain “exempt” information which falls within paragraph 3 of part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972, that is “Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding the information)”.

In relation to the “exempt” information, it has been determined that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information because of the serious consequences for the authority and others if the information should come into the public domain.


26/09/2022 - Leisure Built Facilities evaluation

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 25/10/2022

Lead officer: Andy Graham

Notice of decision: 26/09/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


26/09/2022 - Library Services review

Update on review and recommendations

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 25/10/2022

Lead officer: Andy Graham

Notice of decision: 26/09/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


26/09/2022 - Leisure Services review

Update on Leisure review and recommendations

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 25/10/2022

Lead officer: Andy Graham

Notice of decision: 26/09/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


23/05/2022 - Climate Emergency Strategy

To recommend to full Council the adoption of the Climate Strategy

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 22/11/2022

Lead officer: Anneliese Hutchinson

Notice of decision: 23/05/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open