Decisions made

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Decisions published

17/01/2025 - Managed Utility Contract ref: 14175    Recommendations Approved

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


14/01/2025 - Appeals Report ref: 14174    For Determination

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


14/01/2025 - 24/00567/FULMAJ NIS Engineering ref: 14171    For Determination

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


14/01/2025 - 23/00462/FULMAJ Croston Hall Farm ref: 14170    For Determination

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


14/01/2025 - Minutes of meeting Tuesday, 10 December 2024 of Planning Committee ref: 14169    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Planning Committee

Made at meeting: 14/01/2025 - Planning Committee

Decision published: 17/01/2025

Effective from: 14/01/2025

Decision:

Approved.


14/01/2025 - Planning applications to be determined ref: 14172    For Determination

Decision Maker: Planning Committee

Made at meeting: 14/01/2025 - Planning Committee

Decision published: 17/01/2025

Effective from: 14/01/2025


16/01/2025 - Chorley BIG Grant - Harmony Hub ref: 14173    Recommendations Approved

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


15/01/2025 - Chorley Big Grant - Short But Sweet Bakery ref: 14168    Recommendations Approved

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


15/01/2025 - Chorley BIG Grant - Time for Mezze ref: 14167    Recommendations Approved

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


13/01/2025 - Road to Net Zero Energy Grant - Top Hat Golf ref: 14166    Recommendations Approved

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


10/01/2025 - Approval for the Contract Award for Food Waste Caddies ref: 14165    Recommendations Approved

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


06/01/2025 - Retail & Hospitality Grant - The Anderton Centre ref: 14144    Recommendations Approved

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


06/01/2025 - Chorley BIG Grant - Eccleston Equestrian ref: 14143    Recommendations Approved

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