Decision details

1.    To approve the revised approach for procurement from the use of Scape Framework (as agreed by Council on 16th November), to use existing consultants (via routes to be agreed by procurement based on individual contract details) and use of provision of further support from council planning policy teams.

2.    To note that the £300k is to be funded from the Local Plan budget, which is split equally between Chorley, Preston and South Ribble Councils. Agree to the continue to release the additional approved funding of £300,000 to the Local Plan Budget as agreed by Council in November and for detailed approval of individual contracts via EMD.