Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Chief Operating Officer.

Consideration was given to the report of the Chief Operating Officer, as contained on pages 769 to 782 of the Book of Reports, which provided an update on work undertaken towards development of strengthened joint working, a long term strategic plan and a County Deal for the Lancashire area and sought agreement to progress the work.

RESOLVED:   A.   That the outline "Our New Deal for a Greater Lancashire" set out at Appendix 1 to the report, be supported, as the initial draft basis for further discussion and development of a possible County Deal for the Lancashire area.

B.   That the principles of governance for any future deal, as set out in Appendix 2 to the report, be agreed.

C.   That the Leader of the Council continues to work with Lancashire Leaders in line with the principles agreed in A and B above, and it be noted that any formal proposals will require approval by Full Council at the appropriate time.

(Note: Councillor Gregson arrived during consideration of this item.)