Decisions

Supported.

Noted.

Approved.

Noted.

Noted.

Noted.

Approved.

1.         To note the contents of the report including the updated performance indicators.

2.         To note the Council’s current position regarding its portfolio of investment assets.

Noted.

That the Corporate Strategy 2021/22 – 2023/24 be approved.

1.         That the Leader of the Council is appointed to Chorley and South Ribble Partnership Executive.

2.         Additional recommendation: that Councillor Clare Hunter be appointed to the Planning Committee and Councillor Colin Sharples to become a reserve in place of Councillor Matthew Trafford).

Decision made

1.     To approve, in principle, proposed changes to the Council Tax Support Scheme from 1 April 2022, subject to the outcome of a consultation exercise.

2. To approve consultation on proposed changes to the scheme as outlined within the report.

Decision taken

That the implementation of the new shared services Health and Safety Team structure be approved.

Reasons for Decision

Members have previously approved the principle of including the Health and Safety team within shared services and this decision will implement that decision.

Other options considered and rejected

To not proceed with the implementation. This was rejected as the benefits previously detailed would not be realised.

Decision made

a)    the proposed shared Customer Services restructure including ERVS requests.

b)    the development of the shared service as set out in the service development plan.

c)    Principles for:

i.         Flexible and multi-channel working

ii.       Making best use of technology and automation

iii.     Waste services

Reasons for recommendations

This decision will enable the Customer Services and Revenues & Benefits function service to develop into a shared service with a single operating model, as previously agreed by both councils.

Other options considered and rejected

Decision made

That the Cabinet Member (Communities, Social Justice and Wealth Building) approve the contract award as detailed in the report.

Reasons for decision

The award of this contract demonstrates best value for money for South Ribble and Chorley Councils.

Other options considered and rejected

The opportunity could be openly advertised, but the Councils are confident the final commercial position represents best value for money.

Decision made

1. To agree the appointment of the insurance companies identified for the respective classes of insurance from 1 January 2022.

2. To approve the further expenditure to obtain the Motor Trade and Terrorism policies, which will be in the region of £8-£10k.

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

Decision made

That approval be given for the Infrastructure Funding Statement to be displayed on the Council website for the next year.

Decision made

1.    That the report be noted

2.      That the recommendations of the Scrutiny Budget and Performance Panel be approved.

Decision made

1.    To approve a 2-stage tender process.

2.    To approve the tendering of the scheme to appoint a contractor at RIBA stage 3.

3.    To approve the use of the Northwest Construction Hub Framework, with an evaluation weighting of 70% quality (includes 20% Social Value) and 30% cost as stipulated by the Northwest Construction Hub.

4.    To approve the use of the NEC4 Engineering and Construction form of contract to appoint a Contractor.

5.    To delegate the award of a contract for stage 1 and stage 2 to the Cabinet Member (Finance, Property and Assets).

Decision made

That permission be granted to award the contract for the works to Bidder 1 in Table 1, Appendix A.

Decision made

That the Cabinet:

a)    With regard to the 2021/2022 Corporate Revenue Budget Monitoring Report and Reserves – position as at 30 September 2021:

1.    Notes the forecast position for revenue and reserves as at 30th September 2021.

2.    Notes the virements to the revenue budget made during the period, as detailed in Appendix 2 of the report.

b)    With regard to the 2021/22 Corporate Capital Programme and Balance Sheet Monitoring Report – position as at 30 September 2021:

1. Approves the revised capital programme as attached at Appendix A which includes approved amendments to the programme, as detailed at point 11 of the report, since the last Capital Monitoring report was approved by Cabinet in September.

2. Notes the variations to the programme, (which are detailed, by scheme, at Appendix Band referenced within the body of the report).

3.    Notes the position in the Balance Sheet Monitoring section of the report in respect of cash, investment and loan balances, and debtors as at 30th September 2021.

4.    Approves an increase in the capital programme for the Vernon Carus Sports Club project of £75,000, with £50,000 externally funded and the remaining £25,000 from the Council’s own funds.

c)    That the recommendations of the Scrutiny Budget and Performance Panel be approved.

Decision made

That the report be noted.

Resolved:

That the views set out in full in the report and additional concerns relating to biodiversity net gain; a need for road improvements, infrastructure and funding for a bus service; a Jobs and Skills Plan; and the possibility of reopening Midge Hall train station be submitted to Chorley Borough Council as the determining Authority.

Resolved:

That the application be approved subject to conditions outlined in the report and an additional condition outlined in the addendum.

Resolved:

That the application be approved subject to conditions outlined in the report, including an amended condition 14, and two additional conditions.

Resolved:

That the application be deferred to allow further conversations with the Applicant regarding the use of materials, design and surface treatment.

Resolved:

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