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Decision Maker: Executive Member (Resources)
Decision published: 05/02/2025
Effective from: 14/02/2025
Decision:
Recommendations approved
Reasons for recommendation
Following lengthy negotiations between the parties the proposed terms have been provisionally agreed by the Council’s Retail Consultant and reflect current market conditions within the Market Walk Centre in line with other lease settlements which have recently been agreed/completed.
Other options considered and rejected
None, the Tenant has the right to renew the existing lease which has the protection of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954
Wards affected: Chorley North West;
Lead officer: Charles Fifield, Michael Forster, Catherine Jagger
Decision Maker: Executive Member (Resources)
Decision published: 05/02/2025
Effective from: 14/02/2025
Decision:
Recommendations approved
Reasons for recommendation
As outlined within the report
Other options considered and rejected
As outlined within the report.
Lead officer: Philip Crowther
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 28/01/2025 - Council
Decision published: 31/01/2025
Effective from: 28/01/2025
Decision:
1. To adopt the model procedures for dealing with grievance procedures and disciplinary action as set out in the Joint Negotiating Committee for Local Authority Chief Executives Conditions of Service and the Joint Negotiating Committee Chief Officer Conditions of Service.
2. To approve that the Committees and Panels which are required when dealing with grievance and disciplinary action, be established and appointed as set out in paragraph 8 of the report.
3. That the Officer Employment Procedure Rules contained in Appendix 3 Part C of the Constitution be amended accordingly to incorporate these changes.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Sarah Bullock
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 28/01/2025 - Council
Decision published: 31/01/2025
Effective from: 28/01/2025
Decision:
Approved.
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 28/01/2025 - Council
Decision published: 31/01/2025
Effective from: 28/01/2025
Decision:
1. To adopt the Contract Procedure Rules (Appendix 1 attached), to be implemented on the same date that the Procurement Act 2023 goes live.
2. To grant delegated authority to the Director of Governance/Head of Legal & Procurement to update any minor changes to the Contract Procedure Rules, if any subsequent changes are identified.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Tasneem Safdar
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 28/01/2025 - Council
Decision published: 31/01/2025
Effective from: 28/01/2025
Decision:
1. To approve the Central Lancashire Local Plan 2023-2041 Publication Version (Regulation 19), as set out at Appendix One to the report, be published for a minimum of six-week period of public consultation, along with the Publication Policies Map Publication Version (appendices ten to thirty-three), the Integrated Assessment (Appendix two, which includes the required Sustainability Appraisal) and the supporting documents as listed in Appendix nine.
2. To grant delegated approval to the Director of Planning and Property in consultation with the Executive Member (Economic Development and Public Service Reform), to approve the final Regulation 19 Version of the Local Plan including the accompanying Policies Map for public consultation ( minor changes needed for clarification and for consultation purposes), and other supporting material to be produced for consultation purposes, recognising as a joint local plan, collaboration is necessary with the other two Councils.
3. To grant delegated approval to the Director of Planning and Property in consultation with the Executive Member (Economic Development and Public Service Reform) following the completion of the consultation period, to submit the Central Lancashire Local Plan 2023-2041 Publication Version to the Secretary of State (together with any necessary minor modifications or that are required to ensure legal compliance ‘soundness’) in accordance with Regulation 22 (The Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012), for independent Examination. This submission to include the required accompanying supporting documents.
4. To grant delegated approval to the Director of Planning and Property in consultation with the Executive Member (Economic Development and Public Service Reform), to request that the Local Plan Inspector recommends any main modifications to what the submission version of the plan (if necessary) in order for the plan will be to be legally compliant and found sound in accordance with Section 20(7c) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.
5. To agree the adoption and use of the Central Lancashire Local Plan 2023-2041 Publication Version for development management purposes and determining planning applications, with appropriate weight given in accordance with paragraph 49 of the NPPF.
6. To note the accompanying background evidence and supporting documents to the Plan listed in Appendix Nine (to be published upon commencement of the Regulation 19 Consultation).
7. To agree that the Central Lancashire Local Plan Local Development Scheme (LDS) as published, has been reviewed and remains valid and therefore does not require updating.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Zoe Whiteside
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 28/01/2025 - Council
Decision published: 31/01/2025
Effective from: 28/01/2025
Decision:
Noted.
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 28/01/2025 - Council
Decision published: 31/01/2025
Effective from: 28/01/2025
Decision:
Noted.
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 28/01/2025 - Council
Decision published: 31/01/2025
Effective from: 28/01/2025
Decision:
1. To note the review of the Members’ Allowances Scheme be.
2. That Member Support Working Group be requested to produce information for members, including tips on work / life balance and dealing with social media. This could then be shared on the members portal.
3. That information about the Dependant carers allowance and expenses and how to claim them to be highlighted via the members portal on a quarterly basis.
4. That an explanatory note be added to the annual notice moving forward, setting out information about the role of a Councillor, that some members live in rural areas, use public transport or have disabilities meaning they require assistance with travel. The allowance also renumerated for wear and tear on vehicles.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Ruth Rimmington
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 28/01/2025 - Council
Decision published: 31/01/2025
Effective from: 28/01/2025
Decision:
To approve, adopt and publish the Chorley Borough Council Biodiversity Duty First Considerations Report (Appendix 1) and implement the Key Actions and Objectives set out in the report.
Lead officer: Catie Haworth
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 28/01/2025 - Council
Decision published: 31/01/2025
Effective from: 28/01/2025
Decision:
1. To note that the production of a Destination Management Plan is a project within the Corporate Strategy 2024-2025. The DMP is an ambitious framework to support the council in working with stakeholders and local businesses to put Chorley on the map as a premier visitor destination and inspire pride in those who call Chorley home.
2. To approve the recommended actions ensure a clear path towards achieving the plan objectives.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Emma Lyons
Decision Maker: Executive Member (Resources)
Decision published: 29/01/2025
Effective from: 07/02/2025
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 the delay of opening the Business which would have a detrimental affect on not only this business but surrounding ones as well.
Not granting this award would also result in lower quality signage as available funds have already been allocated for internal works.
Wards affected: Chorley North West;
Lead officer: Keith Holden
Decision Maker: Executive Member (Economic Development and Public Service Reform)
Decision published: 29/01/2025
Effective from: 07/02/2025
Decision:
Recommendations approved
Reasons for recommendation
As outlined within the report
Other options considered and rejected
The alternative option considered is to not pay the grant. Without this grant, the pace of growth would be significantly reduced. The business would still need to purchase the platform to enable the franchising business to develop, but this could be delayed by up to two years due to costs and available funds.
Wards affected: Coppull;
Lead officer: Keith Holden
Decision Maker: Executive Member (Economic Development and Public Service Reform)
Decision published: 24/01/2025
Effective from: 04/02/2025
Decision:
Recommendations approved
Reasons for recommendation
As outlined within the report
Other options considered and rejected
Not granting this application will result in the proposed work being delayed a couple of years which could lead to the missed opportunity of new customers which would have an adverse effect on the business.
Wards affected: Chorley North West;
Lead officer: Keith Holden
Decision Maker: Executive Member (Economic Development and Public Service Reform)
Decision published: 24/01/2025
Effective from: 04/02/2025
Decision:
Recommendations approved
Reasons for recommendation
As outlined within the report.
Other options considered and rejected
The options of not granting this award could jeopardize the future of the business as the rotten and leaking windows are currently affecting not only the appearance of the shop, but also the stock and displays within the property.
Wards affected: Chorley North West;
Lead officer: Keith Holden
Decision Maker: Executive Cabinet
Made at meeting: 23/01/2025 - Executive Cabinet
Decision published: 23/01/2025
Effective from: 23/01/2025
Decision:
To exclude the public and press.
Decision Maker: Executive Cabinet
Made at meeting: 23/01/2025 - Executive Cabinet
Decision published: 23/01/2025
Effective from: 01/02/2025
Decision:
1. To review and approve the proposed equality objectives for 2025 – 2029.
2. To review and approve the Equality Strategy 2025 – 2029 and action plan.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Kieran Leonard
Decision Maker: Executive Cabinet
Made at meeting: 23/01/2025 - Executive Cabinet
Decision published: 23/01/2025
Effective from: 01/02/2025
Lead officer: Adam Nickson
Decision Maker: Executive Cabinet
Made at meeting: 23/01/2025 - Executive Cabinet
Decision published: 23/01/2025
Effective from: 01/02/2025
Decision:
That Members agree the contents of this report in order to start the budget consultation process as follows:
· A proposed 2.99% increase in council tax in 2025/26;
· A forecast balanced budget for 2025/26 (based on a 2.99% increase in council tax, as noted above);
· A forecast budget shortfall for 2026/27 of £1.932mill, to be addressed through the development and delivery of the council’s Fit for the Future transformation programme, although it is acknowledged that a significant level of uncertainty prevails around this figure following publication of the ‘Local Authority Funding Reform: Objectives and Principles’ consultation paper, which outlines the government’s intent to redistribute funding through a fair funding review and business rates reset;
· To note the proposals in the report for investment in the Administration’s priority areas.
Lead officer: Neil Halton, Louise Mattinson
Decision Maker: Executive Cabinet
Made at meeting: 23/01/2025 - Executive Cabinet
Decision published: 23/01/2025
Effective from: 01/02/2025
Decision:
1. To note the current levels of individual budgeted fees and charges, and the issues specific to these.
2. To approve an uplift in the Strawberry Fields service charge of £1 per square foot to better reflect the current costs incurred at the site, as detailed at point 31.
3. To approve an increase in Leisure fees and charges of 1.7% in line with September CPI (rounded up to nearest 5p) as per point 26.
4. To approve an uplift in the rents of all Council owned housing (including Extra Care properties, but excluding Cotswold House) of 2.7%. This is the approach agreed by Executive Cabinet in July 2022 of increasing these rents by CPI plus 1%, with CPI based on the published rate for September each year. Service charges were not increased in 2024/25 but a review of the costs incurred has resulted in a recommendation to increase these by £2.60 per week from 2025/26.
5. To approve an increase in the rent charged at Cotswold House of 2.7%, plus an increase in service charge of 0.96% and an increase in personal charge of 4.39% as detailed in point 30.
6. To approve an increase in garden waste collection charges of £2.50 as per point 33.
7. To approve the changes in Astley Hall fees and charges as per point 34.
8. To approve an increase in Legal Charges as per point 32.
9. To approve a general increase of up to 1.7% in the fees for 2025/26 (limited to the services listed in Table 3 of Appendix 1) based on the rate of CPI in September 2024. An increase in costs may necessitate an increase in excess of 1.7% where these relate directly to the cost of products e.g tea / coffee charges. These will be limited to a maximum increase of £1 per unit.
10.To approve an increase in Market fees of 10% for Covered Market, Cabins and Permanent Street traders as per point 35. A £5 increase is proposed for temporary street traders.
11.To approve increases and changes to car parking charges as per point 36. The proposals around Hallgate and Yarrow to be approved in principle subject to further consideration of any potential displacement of vehicles and action required.
12.To approve the basis for new charging in relation to Biodiversity Net Gain and S.106 Monitoring fee as per point 37.
13.To approve an increase in cemetery fees as per point 38.
14.To approve the full list of fees and charges for upload onto the Council website.
Lead officer: Hemangini Chevli, Gail Halton, Neil Halton