Decisions

In response to the developing nature of the Covid-19 pandemic, additional resources are required to both coordinate the necessary proactive public health interventions and also to regulate relevant businesses.

Several funding streams are available to fund these posts.

Named resources are approved.

BACKGROUND

In July 2020, Cabinet and Council considered the Finance Update report of the Chief Operating Officer and Head of Finance, Procurement and Commercial Property.

Within the report members were advised of a development opportunity on the site of the former Halton Castle Inn.

The report sought approval to acquire the site, subject to the Chief Operating Officer carrying out all necessary due diligence.

Officers have carried out the necessary due diligence work and the decision to acquire and develop the site has been taken.

That acquisition and development of the Halton Castle site in Westhead proceeds

In February Cabinet & Council considered a report regarding the purchase of land at Failie, Skelmersdale from Lancashire County Council for the proposed development of 50 affordable homes for the Council.

In progressing with the purchase, contracts have been received which include an overage clause and LCC are seeking their legal costs & surveyors fees.

That acquisition of the land at Fairlie proceeds