Decisions made

Recommendations approved.

Reasons for recommendations

1.    To undertake critical structural repairs required to the existing swimming pool facility due to the ongoing degradation of structural steel reinforcement and concrete to the main pool area floors to the fabric of the facility, this work will enhance the existing building and prolong the lifespan of the swimming baths and associated changing facilities, with an improvement on public facilities for visitors.

3.    This proposed appointment of contractor to undertake improvement works ensures that the Council can fulfil its obligations to provide a safe leisure/swimming pool provision.

Other options considered and rejected

To carry out no enhancement works and undertake essential maintenance only, such as patch repairing and ongoing structural propping.  This option was rejected due to the requirement for enhancing the existing facility and maintaining the existing swimming programme offered by the leisure company.

Recommendations approved.

Reasons for recommendations

Other options considered and rejected

1.    Not replacing the small van fleet at all will impact on service delivery across multiple services.

2.    Extending the lease on the current small van fleet for a prolonged duration may lead to increased downtime as the older vehicles are less reliable.

3.    Procuring diesel or petrol vans, instead of electric, will increase the fleet carbon emissions.

Planning permission granted subject to conditions.

Planning permission granted subject to conditions.

Planning permission granted subject to condition and a Section 106 Agreement.

The Planning Committee minded to refuse outline planning permission for the following reasons:

1.    It has not been sufficiently demonstrated that adequate infrastructure capacity exists within the local sewer network to cope with the increase in load from the proposed development. Should the network become overloaded, it would result in an unacceptable risk of flooding and associated amenity issues for local residents. The proposal therefore conflicts with policy 29 of the Central Lancashire Core Strategy 2012 in this regard. 

2.    The proposed modern style of dwellings and the use of reconstituted stone as a facing material is not appropriate to the local vernacular and would be harmful to the character of the area. As such, the proposal conflicts with policy 17 of the Central Lancashire Core Strategy 2012 and BNE1 of the Chorley Local Plan 2012-2026 in this regard.

3.    The proposal will cause harm to the setting of the grade II listed Greenhalgh Farmhouse and the associated public benefits of the proposal do not outweigh this harm. The proposal therefore conflicts with meet with the objectives of Chapter 16 of the National Planning Policy Framework, policy 16 of the Central Lancashire Core Strategy 2012 and policy BNE 8 of the Chorley Local Plan 2012-2026.

Recommendations approved

Reasons for recommendation

As outlined within this report, approval of the recommendation would generate some savings to the council, and it is also in the best interest of the employee and the council.

Other options considered and rejected

To refuse the request - this option is not beneficial for the employee or the organisation and would not generate any savings; this option was therefore rejected.

Recommendations

That the Cabinet Member (Resources) approve the award of the upgrade and relocation of CCTV as authorised at Cabinet on 20 January 2022.

Reasons for recommendations

The procurement route ensures compliance with the Councils Contract Procedure rules.

Other options considered and rejected

The Council has undertaken a competitive procurement exercise and as such is confident that awarding this contract to CCTV Solutions demonstrates best value for money and quality of service.

1.    That Members agree to the procurement with South Ribble Council and Blackburn with Darwen Council, being a collaborative exercise.

2.    To delegate authority to the Executive Member (Resources) to agree the route to contract (eg full tender, framework) and to agree the scoring methodology and scoring matrix.

1.    To approve the adoption of the Chorley Council Sustainable Building Policy.

1.    That the report be noted.

1.    To note the 2023/24 forecast outturn for revenue and the level of reserves, based on the position at 30th September 2023.

2.    To note the virements made to and from the revenue budget during the period, as detailed in Appendix 2 of the report.

1.    To approve the revised capital programme as attached at Appendix A, which includes an amendment to the programme of £190k, as detailed at point 11 of this report.

2.    To note the variations to the programme (which are detailed by scheme at Appendix B and referenced within the body of the report);

3.    To note the position in the Balance Sheet monitoring section of the report, in respect of cash, investment and loan balances and debtors, at 30th September 2023.

The report of the Overview and Scrutiny Task Group be noted and accepted for consideration, with a view to the Executive Cabinet’s response to the recommendations be reported to a future meeting.

Recommendation approved

Reasons for recommendation

To provide a modern car parking facility for members of the public which maximises the use of space whilst providing an improved experience for visitors.

The Council has an obligation to maintain the car park in a safe usable condition, the current car park condition is poor and potential hazards are now becoming apparent.

This proposed appointment of a contractor to undertake improvement works ensures that the Council can fulfil its obligations to provide safe parking provision.

Other options considered and rejected

To carry out no enhancement works and undertake essential maintenance only, such as patch repairing.  This option was rejected due to the requirement for improved parking facilities, wider parking bays and current on-site hazards.