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What is The Mayor's Forward Plan?

The Forward Plan tells the public what key decisions will be made by the Mayor or by officers over the coming months, and how and when those decisions will be made. It covers forthcoming decisions on the policy and budgetary framework. The Plan is prepared monthly, covers a four month period and must be published at least 14 days before the start of the month. It is published on the website, at Council offices, service centres and libraries. (See current forward plan)

What does the Forward Plan tell me?

Each entry in the Forward Plan gives the following information:

• Nature of decision – what will the decision making body be asked to decide.

• Key Dates – the date the report will be available to the public, and any background information and the date the decision will be made.

• Who will make the decision, ie
  • the Mayor;
  • the Mayor in consultation with the Cabinet meeting collectively;
  • the Mayor in consultation with the relevant cabinet member or mayoral adviser; or
  • an officer

• Consultation – Any external consultation that has taken place on the issue, the consultation methods that have been used and how you can have an input.

The Central Forward Plan Co-ordinator is Kathy Howard. You can contact her direct on 020 8430 3317, email: kathy.howard@newham.gov.uk