Decisions made

Approval given to the proposed policy changes to increase the Council Tax Long Term Empty Premium from 1 April 2019 as shown below:

Approval given to the following amendments to the Council Tax Local Discounts and Exemptions Policy:

a)    to reflect changes to the Long Term Empty Premium from 1 April 2019;

b)    to include discretion under delegated powers for the Executive Member for Resources to consider not charging the Long Term Empty Premium in special circumstances.

That the proposed changes to the fees and charges be noted and it be further noted that the proposals will form part of the budget papers to be presented to Council.

Approval granted to start the budget consultation process on the proposals contained within the report and noted in particular:

·         Council tax to be increased by 2.99% in 2019/20 and that it is forecast to increase by 2.00% in 2020/21 & 2.00% in 2021/22;

·         The resourcing of corporate priorities for 2019/20 including additional capital investment;

·         The forecast balanced budget for 2019/20;

·         The forecast budget position in 2020/21 and 2021/22;

·         The consultation regarding the use of £110k budget currently allocated to the provision of PCSOs within the borough.

To approve the draft Statement of Community Involvement for a 4-week period of consultation.

1.    To approve the procurement of four sweepers. Tenders will be evaluated to establish the most economically advantageous tender based on 80% cost, 20% quality.

2.    That the award of the contract be delegated to the Executive Member for Resources for approval based on the evaluation criteria.

1.    To note the project update.

2.    To approve the budget for the project from existing s106 receipts and note that the budget is to be supplemented from the capital receipt generated by the garden extensions at The Cedars.

3.    To approve the design of the open space and delegate contract award to the Executive Member (Resources).

To exclude the public and press.

1.    The policy be approved.

2.    The Executive Member for Customer, Advice and Streetscene Services be granted delegated authority to approve the standard agreed with the Muslim Trust for the Muslim section of Chorley Cemetery and for this to be incorporated into the policy.

Full planning permission refused.

Decision deferred to allow further negotiations with the school.

Full planning permission granted, subject to conditions.

Full planning permission granted, subject to conditions.

This item was withdrawn from the agenda.

Outline planning permission granted, subject to conditions and a S106 legal agreement.

Decision - That the minutes of the Development Control Committee held on 11 December 2018 be approved as a correct record for signature by the Chair.

To award the contract for the Phase 1 Works to Conservation Contracts North West (CCNW).

1.    To note the feedback and response provided during the formal consultation period.

2.    To approve the proposed changes to the Housing Solutions Team restructure under delegated powers as agreed by Executive Cabinet.

That the grant be approved as per the standard conditions of the offer letter.

1.    To note the formal consultation responses and the amendments to the restructure proposals as detailed in the report.         

2.    To agree the proposed structure for the new Public Protection Team under delegated powers agreed by Executive Cabinet.

1.    The land rear of 40 Park Road Chorley be declared surplus to requirements to enable a sale;

2.    That authority be granted to offer terms for the sale of the land to the adjoining owner of 40 Park Road for parking use;

3.    That terms subsequently agreed be reported to the Head of Business Development and Growth for approval and authority to issue instructions to the Head of Legal Democratic and HR Services for the service of legal notices and completion of the Legal agreements accordingly.