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Decision Maker: Executive Member (Economic Development and Public Service Reform)
Decision published: 20/01/2025
Effective from: 29/01/2025
Decision:
Recommendations approved
Reasons for recommendation
Expertise and Efficiency: The winning bid provide specialised knowledge to optimise energy contracts, reduce costs, and ensure compliance with regulations.
Advanced Tracking and Insights: They offer tools and analytics for accurate utility usage monitoring and informed procurement decisions.
Sustainability and Risk Management: Their support enhances energy efficiency, meets sustainability goals, and mitigates risks associated with utility management.
Current Contract: The current Gas contract comes to an end on 31st March 2025 and so it is urgent a new procurement is secured ahead of time. Also, the water spends for the council have never been procured, and so do not meet procurement guidelines.
Other options considered and rejected
The proposal was investigated to remain with the current provider for the procurement of utility contracts. This proposal was rejected for the reasons within the report.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Emma Jackson
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 14/01/2025 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 17/01/2025
Effective from: 14/01/2025
Decision:
That the report be noted.
Lead officer: Iain Crossland
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 14/01/2025 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 17/01/2025
Effective from: 14/01/2025
Decision:
Planning permission granted, subject to conditions.
Lead officer: Iain Crossland
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 14/01/2025 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 17/01/2025
Effective from: 14/01/2025
Decision:
Planning permission granted, subject to conditions.
Lead officer: Iain Crossland
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 14/01/2025 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 17/01/2025
Effective from: 14/01/2025
Decision:
Approved.
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 14/01/2025 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 17/01/2025
Effective from: 14/01/2025
Decision Maker: Executive Member (Economic Development and Public Service Reform)
Decision published: 16/01/2025
Effective from: 25/01/2025
Decision:
Recommendations approved
Reasons for recommendation
As outlined within the report
Other options considered and rejected
The options of not granting this award would result in the delay of opening of the Business which would have a detrimental effect not only on this new business, but nearby Businesses within this vicinity.
Wards affected: Chorley North West;
Lead officer: Keith Holden
Decision Maker: Executive Member (Economic Development and Public Service Reform)
Decision published: 15/01/2025
Effective from: 24/01/2025
Decision:
Recommendations approved
Reasons for recommendation
As outlined within the report
Other options considered and rejected
Not approving this grant would result in delays in in opening and ultimately, could affect the whole future of the Business.
Wards affected: Chorley North West;
Lead officer: Keith Holden
Decision Maker: Executive Member (Economic Development and Public Service Reform)
Decision published: 15/01/2025
Effective from: 24/01/2025
Decision:
Recommendation approved
Reasons for recommendation
As outlined within the report
Other options considered and rejected
The options of not granting this award would result in significant delays, specifically being unable to open the Business in the next two months which would have a knock-on effect for the entire future of the business.
Wards affected: Chorley North West;
Lead officer: Keith Holden
Decision Maker: Executive Member (Economic Development and Public Service Reform)
Decision published: 13/01/2025
Effective from: 22/01/2025
Decision:
Recommendations approved
Reasons for recommendation
As outlined within the report.
Other options considered and rejected
The options of not granting this award would have severe repercussions for this Business. It has only recently started trading and the comfort for customers is paramount in making the Business work.
Wards affected: Coppull;
Lead officer: Keith Holden
Decision Maker: Executive Member (Customer, Streetscene and Environment)
Decision published: 10/01/2025
Effective from: 21/01/2025
Decision:
Recommednations approved
Reasons for recommendations
Based on the cost and quality criteria within the ESPO Framework agreement, the winning bid provides the best value option for the council.
The winning bid are a leading supplier of food waste containers and there is confidence in their product and service.
Other options considered and rejected
To not procure food waste containers would place the council in a non-compliant position with regards to the introduction of food waste collections which is mandatory under new waste collection legislation and statutory guidance.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Doug Cridland, Chris Walmsley
Decision Maker: Executive Member (Economic Development and Public Service Reform)
Decision published: 06/01/2025
Effective from: 15/01/2025
Decision:
Recommendation approved
Reasons for recommendation
As outlined within the report
Other options considered and rejected
The options of not granting this award would halt the business from offering this service which could ultimately affect the long-term plans and survival of the Business.
Wards affected: Adlington and Anderton;
Lead officer: Keith Holden
Decision Maker: Executive Member (Economic Development and Public Service Reform)
Decision published: 06/01/2025
Effective from: 15/01/2025
Decision:
Recommendations approved
Reasons for recommendation
As outlined within the report
Other options considered and rejected
The options of not granting this award would cause significant delays, specifically being unable to offer the Changing Live Programme which could ultimately affect the whole future of the business.
Wards affected: Croston, Mawdesley and Euxton South;
Lead officer: Keith Holden