Decisions made

1.    That the proposed structure contained at Appendix 1 of this decision be approved for implementation.

2.    That the ERVS request be accepted.

Full planning permission granted, subject to conditions.

Full planning permission granted, subject to conditions.

Advertisement consent granted, subject to conditions.

Full planning permission granted, subject to conditions.

That a maximum of £500 be awarded to an organisation per financial year from 1 April 2019. 

The Interim Head of Shared Assurance Services submitted a report that sought approval of the 2019/20 Internal Audit Plan for Chorley and Shared Services. This had been compiled by undertaking a detailed risk assessment which was appended to the report.

The plan was based on a resource of 340 days for Chorley Council and 120 days for Shared Services and comprised of a mix of existing in-house resources and bought-in provision from Lancashire County Council and Merseyside Internal Audit Agency (IT Audit).

Members were reassured that the core work continued to be delivered. Following approval of the 2019/20 Internal Audit Plan, any additions or changes could be made to the plan if required.

Members queried why the elections had been given a high-risk rating. Officers advised that this was due to financial, reputational and legal impacts as well as Brexit uncertainty which meant that the council could have to take part in European Elections. Reassurances were given that plans were in place to mitigate any risks. Members commended the exceptional work carried out by the council’s Elections team.

DECISION – That the 2019/20 Internal Audit Plan be approved.

Give approval to rent out the property.

To note the details of the informal quotation and to commission services to provide our out of hours stray dog and kennelling services under delegated powers agreed by Executive Cabinet.

To award the contract for landscape and ecological improvements at The Willows to Conservation Contracts North West (CCNW).

That the Executive Member (Resources) approves the award of the street sweeper contract under delegated powers, as authorised at Executive Cabinet on 17 January 2019 to Go Plant Fleet Services, offering the most economically and operationally advantageous option for the council.

1.    To approve changing the title of the policy to the Council Tax Local Discounts and Premiums Policy.

2.    To approve the proposed contents and presentation of the policy as shown at Appendix A.