Decision
Analysis
outcome: The recommendations were approved by the Cabinet.
summary: The decision at stake is the approval of Herefordshire's CQC Assurance improvement plan for 2026-2027.
topline: The Cabinet has decided to approve Herefordshire's CQC Assurance improvement plan for 2026-2027.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves the delivery of necessary improvements in the community, which could impact various stakeholders.
affected_stakeholders: ["Herefordshire residents", "Council employees", "Local healthcare providers"]
contentiousness_score: 5
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties in the decision.
URL: https://councillors.herefordshire.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=11238
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: The purpose of this report is to present Cabinet with the outcome of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) Assessment and to approve Herefordshire's CQC Assurance improvement plan 2026-27
Content: That: a) Cabinet notes the outcome of the Herefordshire CQC Assessment; b) Cabinet approves Herefordshire’s CQC Assurance improvement plan 2026-2027; c) Cabinet authorises the Corporate Director Community Wellbeing to lead this improvement plan on behalf of the Council and to take all operational decisions, as set out within this report and appendices. To not approve the CQC Assurance improvement plan. This is not an option as the council would not have a structured way to deliver the necessary improvements following the publication of the CQC Assurance report.
Date of Decision: July 30, 2026