Decisions made

1.         To award Contract 1 - the supply and installation of microphones / audio visual equipment and Contract 2 - the refurbishment of the desks and chairs to VP AV.

2.         To delegate minor amendments to the project to the Director of Governance.  Regular updates will be provided to the Executive Member. 

That members agree the contents of this report in order to start the budget consultation process and note the following proposed budget items, in particular:

·         A proposed 1.99% increase in council tax in 2021/22 with no proposed cuts to services

·         The forecast balanced budget for 2021/22 and the forecast budget position in 2022/23 and 2023/24

1.    To grant approval to consult on the Open Space, Sports and Recreation Strategy Action Plan at Appendix 1.

2.    To delegate to the Executive Member for Economic Development and Public Service Reform formal adoption of the final version of the action plan subject to no significant alternations being made.

1.    To approve the contract award procedure for a number of joint procurements with South Ribble Council outlined at Appendix 1 for software, hardware and support services.

2.    To approve the use of existing procurement frameworks such as Crown Commercial Services or similar.

3.    To approve the evaluation criteria of 80% cost and 20% quality.

4.    That the decision to award is delegated to the Executive Member of Resources at both Chorley and South Ribble Councils.

Recommendations approved.