Decisions

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Decisions published

19/11/2024 - UK Shared Prosperity and Rural England Prosperity Fund - Update ref: 386    Information Only

Decision Maker: Policy & Resources Committee

Made at meeting: 19/11/2024 - Policy & Resources Committee

Decision published: 24/01/2025

Effective from: 19/11/2024

Decision:

Consideration was given to the report of the Assistant Director of Planning and Regulatory Services as set out on pages 197 to 214 of the Book of Reports the report provided an update on the delivery of the Council's UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) investment programme.

 

AGREED:       That the contents of the report be noted.

Lead officer: Suzanne Hill


19/11/2024 - Proposed disposal of land adjacent Plantation Road Pigtail Road Burscough ref: 385    Recommendations Approved

To consider the report of the Director of Housing and Environment

Decision Maker: Policy & Resources Committee

Made at meeting: 19/11/2024 - Policy & Resources Committee

Decision published: 24/01/2025

Effective from: 19/11/2024

Decision:

Consideration was given to the report of the Director of Housing and Environment as contained on pages 193 to 195 of the Book of Reports.

 

Councillor Parlour raised that there was an admin error in the title of report and that the report sought approval for the disposal of a freehold plot of land adjacent to Plantation Road and Ringtail Road, Burscough which was under the ownership of West Lancashire Borough Council.

 

AGREED:   That the Director of Housing and Environment be authorised to take all necessary steps to dispose of the plot of land adjacent to Plantation Road and Ringtail Road, Burscough in accordance with the terms and conditions as set out in the report.

Wards affected: Burscough West;

Lead officer: Philip Hall


19/11/2024 - Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act - Annual Setting of the Policy ref: 383    Information Only

Decision Maker: Policy & Resources Committee

Made at meeting: 19/11/2024 - Policy & Resources Committee

Decision published: 24/01/2025

Effective from: 19/11/2024

Decision:

Consideration was given to the report of the Chief Legal and Democratic Services Officer as contained on pages 147 to 174 of the Book of Reports the purpose of which was to inform Members on the Council's use of its powers under the Regulation of Investigatory Power's Act (RIPA) and to present the RIPA Policy document for approval.

 

AGREED:       That the Council's RIPA activity and the RIPA Policy attached at Appendix 1 of the report be noted.

Lead officer: Judith Williams


19/11/2024 - Damp Strategy 2025-2028 ref: 384    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Policy & Resources Committee

Made at meeting: 19/11/2024 - Policy & Resources Committee

Decision published: 24/01/2025

Effective from: 19/11/2024

Decision:

Consideration was given to the report of the Director of Housing and Environment as contained on pages 175 to 192 of the Book of Reports. The report sought approval of the newly developed Damp and Mould Strategy and the Action Plan for 2025-2028.

 

AGREED:           That the Damp and Mould Strategy and Action Plan 2025-2028 be approved.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Rebecca Spicer


19/11/2024 - GRA Capital Q2 2024/25 Monitoring Report ref: 380    Information Only

Decision Maker: Policy & Resources Committee

Made at meeting: 19/11/2024 - Policy & Resources Committee

Decision published: 24/01/2025

Effective from: 19/11/2024

Decision:

Consideration was given to the report of the Director of Finance and Corporate Resources as contained on pages 35 to 44 of the Book of Reports which noted the Revised General Revenue Account (GRA) Capital Programme for 2024/25 and provided an update on progress on the capital schemes.

 

AGREED:   (A)      That the revised Capital Programme including the budget adjustments contained within Appendix A of the report be noted.

 

                   (B)     That the progress made against the Revised Capital Programme at Quarter 2 be noted.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Sandra Foster, Cathy Murphy


19/11/2024 - Allocation of Community Infrastructure Levy Funding to Beacon Country Park Footpath Upgrades ref: 381    Recommendations Approved

The allocation of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding to Beacon Country Park Footpath Upgrades

Decision Maker: Policy & Resources Committee

Made at meeting: 19/11/2024 - Policy & Resources Committee

Decision published: 24/01/2025

Effective from: 19/11/2024

Decision:

 

Consideration was given to the report of the Assistant Director of Planning and Regulatory Services as contained on pages 53 to 72 of the Book of Reports the report sought authorisation to allocate Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding of £109,000 to spend on the delivery of footpath upgrades at Beacon Country Park.

 

AGREED:     That the allocation of £109,000 of Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy funding to spend on the delivery of footpath upgrades at Beacon Country Park as detailed in the report be approved.

Wards affected: Skelmersdale North; Up Holland;

Lead officer: Nicola Hamilton


19/11/2024 - Contract Procedure Rules ref: 382    Information Only

Report to agree and implement Contract Procedure Rules

Decision Maker: Policy & Resources Committee

Made at meeting: 19/11/2024 - Policy & Resources Committee

Decision published: 24/01/2025

Effective from: 19/11/2024

Decision:

Consideration was given to the report of the Director of Finance and Corporate Resources as contained on pages 73 to 146 of the Book of Reports. The purpose of which advised on the new requirements of the Procurement Act 2023 and sought approval to implement the new Contract Procedure Rules.

 

AGREED:     That the report and proposed new Contract Procedure Rules at Appendix 1 of the report be noted.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Catherine Kirwan


19/11/2024 - GRA Q2 Budget Monitoring ref: 379    Information Only

Decision Maker: Policy & Resources Committee

Made at meeting: 19/11/2024 - Policy & Resources Committee

Decision published: 24/01/2025

Effective from: 19/11/2024

Decision:

Consideration was given to the report of the Director of Finance and Corporate Resources as contained on pages 29 to 34 of the Book of Reports.  The report provided a summary of the General Revenue Account (GRA) position for the 2024/25 financial year based upon Quarter 2 monitoring (Q2).

 

AGREED:               That the GRA Q2 revenue position be noted.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Peter Quick, Alison Wood


19/11/2024 - HRA Q2 - Revenue and Capital ref: 378    Information Only

Decision Maker: Policy & Resources Committee

Made at meeting: 19/11/2024 - Policy & Resources Committee

Decision published: 24/01/2025

Effective from: 19/11/2024

Decision:

Consideration was given to the report of the Director of Finance and Corporate Resources as contained on pages 19 to 28 of the Book of Reports. The report provided a summary of the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) and Housing Capital Programme positions for the 2024/25 financial year based upon quarter 2 monitoring (Q2).

 

AGREED:     That the HRA Q2 position for Revenue and Capital be noted.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Peter Quick


19/11/2024 - Minutes ref: 377    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Policy & Resources Committee

Made at meeting: 19/11/2024 - Policy & Resources Committee

Decision published: 24/01/2025

Effective from: 19/11/2024

Decision:

AGREED:             That the minutes of the Policy and Resources Committee held on the 24 September 2024 be agreed as a correct record.


24/09/2024 - Management of Electric Vehicle Charge Points ref: 375    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Policy & Resources Committee

Made at meeting: 24/09/2024 - Policy & Resources Committee

Decision published: 24/01/2025

Effective from: 24/09/2024

Decision:

Consideration was given to the report of the Assistant Director of Environmental Services as contained on pages 261 to 268 of the Book of Reports the purpose of which was to seek authority to change the general and financial management of West Lancashire Borough Council's Electric Vehicle (EV) charge points.

 

AGREED:      (A)  That the Assistant Director of Environmental Services be given delegated authority to procure an external company to provide for the delivery and ongoing maintenance of  Electric Vehicle Charge Points in the borough of West Lancashire.

 

                       (B)  That the Assistant Director of Environmental Services be given delegated authority to change electric vehicle charge point tariffs where appropriate.

 

                       (C) That any income received from the electric vehicle charge points be initially allocated to fund/offset any expenditure relating to electric vehicle charging points with any surplus being absorbed into general council funds.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Gillian Wossick


24/09/2024 - Skelmersdale Town Centre Draft Masterplan ref: 376    Recommmend Forward to Council

Decision Maker: Policy & Resources Committee

Made at meeting: 24/09/2024 - Policy & Resources Committee

Decision published: 24/01/2025

Effective from: 24/09/2024

Decision:

Consideration was given to the report of the Deputy Chief Executive as contained on pages 269 to 458 of the Book of Reports the purpose of which was to provide information about the draft Skelmersdale Town Centre Masterplan, including the approach to regeneration and renewal of the Town Centre and the proposed key projects and to seek approval to public consultation of the draft Masterplan at the end of October and November 2024.

 

The report also stated that subject to the outcome of a public consultation process the draft Masterplan would be finalised and recommended to Council for approval in February 2025.

 

 

AGREED:       That Council be recommended to:-

 

  (A)     That the proposed draft Masterplan for Skelmersdale Town Centre as set out in the report be approved for consultation purposes.

 

                         (B)    That the Deputy Chief Executive be given delegated authority to take all necessary steps and actions to arrange for public consultation of the draft Masterplan and to report back to Council in February 2025.

 

           

 

 

 

 

 


24/09/2024 - Exclusion of Press and Public ref: 374    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Policy & Resources Committee

Made at meeting: 24/09/2024 - Policy & Resources Committee

Decision published: 24/01/2025

Effective from: 24/09/2024

Decision:

AGREED:       That under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following items of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph  3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of that Act and as, in all the circumstances of the case, the public interest in maintaining the exemption under Schedule 12A outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.

 


24/09/2024 - Allocation of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Funding for Halsall to Scarisbrick Canal Towpath Improvements Revised Bid) ref: 373    Recommendations Approved

To seek authorisation to allocate strategic Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding of £238,623.68, to the Canal and River Trust (CRT) to spend on the delivery of improvements to a section of the Leeds to Liverpool Canal Towpath between Halsall and Scarisbrick Marina.

Decision Maker: Policy & Resources Committee

Made at meeting: 24/09/2024 - Policy & Resources Committee

Decision published: 24/01/2025

Effective from: 24/09/2024

Decision:

Consideration was given to the report of the Assistant Director of Planning and Regulatory Services as contained on pages 227 to 260 of the Book of Reports the report sought authorisation to allocate strategic Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding of £238,623.68 to the Canal and River Trust (CRT) to spend on the delivery of Improvements to a section of the Leeds to Liverpool Canal Towpath between Halsall and Scarisbrick Marina.

 

AGREED:         (A)   That the allocation of £238,623.68 of Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy funding for the Canal and River Trust bid for Halsall-Scarisbrick Canal Towpath Improvements Project be approved.

 

   (B)  That, subject to the approval of this funding bid, the previous authorisation of 21 November 2023 for the allocation of £175,095.14 of CIL funding allocated towards this project be disregarded.

 

   (C)  That the Assistant Director of Planning and Regulatory Services be given delegated authority to enter into a Legal Grant Agreement with the Canal and River Trust and take all other associated steps to deliver the project using the CIL and S106 funding.

 

 

Wards affected: Halsall; Scarisbrick;

Lead officer: Nicola Hamilton


24/09/2024 - Update to the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and Section 106 Governance and expenditure framework ref: 372    Recommendations Approved

To advise Members of the preparation of a revised Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and Section 106 Governance and Expenditure Framework (the Framework). The new framework is to supersede that previously adopted and last revised in 2020. The revision has been necessary to ensure that the framework remains the most appropriate and effective approach for CIL and S106 expenditure.

Decision Maker: Policy & Resources Committee

Made at meeting: 24/09/2024 - Policy & Resources Committee

Decision published: 24/01/2025

Effective from: 24/09/2024

Decision:

Consideration was given to the report of the Assistant Director of Planning & Regulatory Services as contained on pages 125 to 226 of the Book of Reports the report advised Members on the preparation of a revised Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and Section 106 Governance and Expenditure Framework (the framework).  It was noted that the new framework was to supersede that previously adopted and last revised in 2020.   The revision had been necessary to ensure that the framework remains the most appropriate and effective approach for CIL and S106 expenditure.

 

 

AGREED:      (A)  That the revisions to the Community Infrastructure Levy and Section 106 Governance and Expenditure Framework, as attached at Appendix 1 to the report be approved.

 

                        (B)   That the 2024 CIL Funding Programme shall commence immediately with funding made available to successful applications in April 2025.

 

                       (C)   That consideration be given to the proposed changes to the Constitution as outlined in Appendix 3 of the report.

 

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Nicola Hamilton


24/09/2024 - Treasury Management Q1 2024/25 Monitoring Report ref: 371    Information Only

Decision Maker: Policy & Resources Committee

Made at meeting: 24/09/2024 - Policy & Resources Committee

Decision published: 24/01/2025

Effective from: 24/09/2024

Decision:

Consideration was given to the report of the Director of Finance and Resources as contained on pages 117 to of the Book of Reports the report set out details of the Treasury Management Operations for the first quarter of 2024/25 and to report on the Prudential Indicators where available.

 

 

AGREED:      That the Treasury Management activity and Prudential Indicator performance for the first quarter of 2024/25 be noted.

 

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Sandra Foster, Jonas Smith


24/09/2024 - 2024-25 Q1 GRA Capital Report ref: 370    Information Only

Decision Maker: Policy & Resources Committee

Made at meeting: 24/09/2024 - Policy & Resources Committee

Decision published: 24/01/2025

Effective from: 24/09/2024

Decision:

Consideration was given to the report of the Director of Finance and Resources as contained on pages 111 to 116 of the Book of Reports the purpose of which was to note the Revised Revenue Account (GRA) Capital Programme for 2024/25 and provide an update on progress on Capital Schemes.

 

AGREED:      (A)   That the revised Capital Programme, including the budget adjustments contained within Appendix A of the report be noted.

 

  (B)   That the progress against the Revised Capital Programme at Quarter 1 be noted.

 

 

Lead officer: Cathy Murphy


24/09/2024 - HRA 2024/25 Q1 Monitoring - Revenue & Capital ref: 369    Information Only

Decision Maker: Policy & Resources Committee

Made at meeting: 24/09/2024 - Policy & Resources Committee

Decision published: 24/01/2025

Effective from: 24/09/2024

Decision:

Consideration was given to the report of the Director of Finance and Resources as contained on pages 105 to 110 of the Book of Reports the report provided a summary of the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) and Housing Capital Programme positions for the 2024/25 financial year based upon Quarter 1 monitoring (Q1).

 

AGREED:   That the HRA Q1 position for Revenue and Capital be noted.

 

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Peter Quick


24/09/2024 - GRA 2024/25 Q1 Budget Monitoring ref: 368    Information Only

Decision Maker: Policy & Resources Committee

Made at meeting: 24/09/2024 - Policy & Resources Committee

Decision published: 24/01/2025

Effective from: 24/09/2024

Decision:

Consideration was given to the report of the Director of Finance and Resources as contained on pages 99 to 104 of the Book of Reports the report provided a summary of the General Revenue Account (GRA) position for the 2024/25 financial year based upon Quarter 1 monitoring (Q1).

 

AGREED:   That the GRA Revenue position be noted.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Peter Quick, Alison Wood


24/09/2024 - EDI Strategy and Objectives Update ref: 367    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Policy & Resources Committee

Made at meeting: 24/09/2024 - Policy & Resources Committee

Decision published: 24/01/2025

Effective from: 24/09/2024

Decision:

Consideration was given to the report of the Assistant Director of Corporate and Customer Services as contained on pages 67 to 98 of the Book of Reports the report contained the refreshed and updated Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2022-26 and amended Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Objectives for the Council.

 

AGREED:   That the refreshed and updated strategy document and the revised and updated details at Appendix 3, be approved. 

Lead officer: Sharon Lewis


24/09/2024 - Council Priorities Delivery Plan - Q1 2024-25 ref: 365    Information Only

That performance on the the Council Priorities Delivery Plan be noted.

Decision Maker: Policy & Resources Committee

Made at meeting: 24/09/2024 - Policy & Resources Committee

Decision published: 24/01/2025

Effective from: 24/09/2024

Decision:

 Consideration was given to the report of the Assistant Director of Corporate and Customer Services as contained on pages 27 to 46 of the Book of Reports the purpose of which was to present performance monitoring data to the quarter ended 30 June 2024.

 

AGREED:     That the Council's corporate performance for the quarter ended 30 June 2024 be noted.

Lead officer: Alison Grimes, Lisa Windle


24/09/2024 - Tenant Involvement Framework & Landlord Services ref: 366    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Policy & Resources Committee

Made at meeting: 24/09/2024 - Policy & Resources Committee

Decision published: 24/01/2025

Effective from: 24/09/2024

Decision:

Consideration was given to the report of the Director of Housing and Environment as contained on pages 47 to 66 of the Book of Reports the report provided an update on the refreshed Tenant Involvement Framework (Appendix A)and the revised terms of reference and protocol for tenant members of the Landlord Services Working Group (Appendix B and C).

 

AGREED:       That the Tenant Involvement Framework, attached at Appendix A to the report and the Landlord Services Working Group's revised terms of reference attached as Appendix B to the report and the protocol for tenants, leaseholders and independent members of the Landlord Services Working Group at Appendix C to the report be approved.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Jane Maguire


24/09/2024 - Wates Customer Feedback Report Q3&4 2023/24 ref: 364    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Policy & Resources Committee

Made at meeting: 24/09/2024 - Policy & Resources Committee

Decision published: 24/01/2025

Effective from: 24/09/2024

Decision:

 

Consideration was given to the report of the Director of Housing and Environment as contained on pages 13 to 26 of the Book of Reports the report provided an update on the Quarter 3 and 4 Customer Feedback data received in relation to the Council's responsive repairs and kitchen replacement contractor Wates, and the actions being taken as a result of the data to improve the service provided.

 

AGREED:  (A)     That the update provided in the report be noted.

 

                   (B)     That a further update be brought back to a future Landlord Services Working Group and also a future Policy and Resources Committee on the complaints handling process.  

 

 

Lead officer: Rebecca Spicer


24/09/2024 - Minutes ref: 363    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Policy & Resources Committee

Made at meeting: 24/09/2024 - Policy & Resources Committee

Decision published: 24/01/2025

Effective from: 24/09/2024

Decision:

 AGREED   :      That the minutes of the Policy and Resources Committee held on the 25 June 2024 be agreed as a correct record.


24/09/2024 - Membership of the Committee ref: 362    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Policy & Resources Committee

Made at meeting: 24/09/2024 - Policy & Resources Committee

Decision published: 24/01/2025

Effective from: 24/09/2024

Decision:

In accordance with Committee Procedure Rule 4, the Committee noted the termination of Councillor T de Freitas and the appointment of Councillor J Howard for this meeting only, thereby giving effect to the wishes of the Political Groups.