Decision details

1.         That the update provided in the report be noted.

2.         Support granted to the scheme to construct a Flood Storage Area as detailed in the report, subject to planning approval.

3.         That the Executive Cabinet write to the Government, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and the Member of Parliament for South Ribble requesting that the £1.1 million funding gap to deliver the Scheme.  (This decision was made with cross party support). 

4.         The decision on consultation with local stakeholders regarding the budget gap be brought back to the Executive following the receipt of the responses to the letters referred to in recommendation 3.