Decisions

Decision made

1. To create a new scheme with a budget of £80,735 in the Capital programme for the development of new Green Links focusing on a new 2.1km Bridleway to the west of Leyland.

2. To award the contract for the delivery of the Bridleway to Tender A in Table 1 of the report.

Decision made

That approval be given for the proposed contract award procedure including the evaluation criteria and weightings to be applied (as outlined in Appendix 1) for the design and build of a refurbished playground at The Holme Playing Field, Bamber Bridge. 

Decision made

That the updated confidential information contained in Appendix B to the report be noted.

Decision made

1.     That, having considered the report, the draft Climate Emergency Action Plan be endorsed by the Cabinet.

2. That Council be recommended to formally adopt the draft Climate Emergency Action Plan.

Decision made

That the framework be approved and adopted, and the performance noted.

Decision made

1.      To approve the progression of design option 3 outlined in this report.

2.     To note that £200k of the allocated £10 million budget will be drawn upon to deliver the next stage of the design (RIBA Stage 2 and 3) and contractor procurement process.

3.     To note the current estimated project cost to deliver the 72 unit scheme is £14.260 million.

4.     To acknowledge that the further design works set out in paragraph 4 are required to verify the projected project cost of £14,260 million, and that further updates on the costs will be brought back when the next stage of design work has been progressed.

Decision made

1.     That members note the work undertaken by the cross-party Climate Emergency Task Group;

2. That members note the current carbon footprint of both the Council and the borough; and

3.     That Council be recommended to approve and adopt the revised Climate Emergency Strategy.

Decision made

That the press and public for be excluded for the following items of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972.

Decision made

1. That the decarbonisation plans attached to the report be noted.

2. That the decarbonisation plans be approved, allowing their submission as part of current and future grant applications for funding to assist in the carbon neutral goal.

3. That future sources of funding be considered and programming of works identified to achieve the net-carbon zero by 2030 target.

Decision made

1.     That approval is given to process a top up payment of 40-50% to all successful ARG applicants.

2.     That approval is given to make additional payments to businesses in the Hospitality, accommodation, travel, events, hair and beauty and wedding sectors who have previously received Restart Grant funding.

Reasons for decision

It is essential that we distribute all the remaining ARG funds to eligible businesses.

The Mayor agreed to waive call-in of this decision in accordance with Part 4C of the Council Constitution. The urgency was that the Government deadline for spending tranches 1 and 2 of ARG received, which is required in order for the council to receive tranche 3 ARG funding, was 30^th July. The decision must be implemented immediately in order for the remaining funds to be distributed.

Other options considered and rejected

The only other option considered was to not provide top up payments but this would not be supporting our businesses and would put at risk eligibility for future funding streams.

This report puts forward proposals for the portfolio holder which details the three lettings/leases at Hurst Grange Coach House.

Decision made

That recommendations 1 – 3 outlined in the report be approved.

Reasons for decision

The lease was granted to the highest rental offer received for the Café in a recent marketing exercise conducted jointly by Estates and Parks.

The letting to the Friends of Hurst Grange Park will facilitate the enhancement and improvement of Hurst Grange Park at no cost to the Council.

The granting of the lease as recommended in the report will facilitate community engagement in the Park.

Other options considered and rejected

Lower rental offers were received for the Café but these were rejected for the reasons given above.

Decision made

That the award of contracts to the winning bidders across the various design specialisms in order to progress the design works on the Leyland Town Deal project, be approved as follows:-

Design discipline – Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Services:-

Steven A Hunt & Associates Ltd - £91,975.00

Design discipline –Structural & Drainage:-

Woolgar Hunter Ltd - £134,772.00

Design discipline – Architect:-

Wilson Mason LLP - £139,256.25

Design discipline – Landscape & Public Realm Services:-

Lanpro Services Ltd - £39,250.00.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That the application be approved subject to conditions outlined in the report.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That the application be deferred to allow members and residents further opportunity to view site plans to consider the proposal, given the council’s recent IT issues.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That the application be approved subject to the conditions outlined in the report.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That the application be approved subject to conditions outlined in the report.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That the application be approved subject to the conditions outlined in the report and an additional condition that prior to the installation or first commencement of the development, details of the colour of external extraction, refrigeration and external ventilation stacks as identified by approved plans and technical specifications shall be agreed in writing with the local planning authority. Once agreed, the approved scheme shall thereafter be retained and maintained in efficient working order for the duration of the approved use. No changes to agreed mechanical plant or technical specification shall be made without the prior written agreement of the local planning authority.

REASON: In the interests of the amenity and to safe guard the living conditions of the nearby residents in accordance with Policy 17 in the Central Lancashire Core Strategy.

Decision made

That the Cabinet Member (Finance, Property and Assets) approve the award for Mimecast as authorised at Cabinet on 10 February 2021 via the KCS framework for the delivery of this software.

Reasons for recommendations

Ensures compliance with the Council’s Contract Procedure Rules.

Other options considered and rejected

The opportunity could have been openly advertised, but the Council is confident the final commercial position represents best value for moneyawarded through the KCC framework.

Decision made

That the Cabinet Member (Finance, Property and Assets) approve the award for Information @ Work as authorised at Cabinet on 10 February 2021 via the CNN for the delivery of this software.

Reasons for decision

Ensures compliance with the Council’s Contract Procedure Rules.

Alternative options considered and rejected

The opportunity could have been openly advertised, but the Council is confident the final commercial position represents best value for money.