Decisions

To provide an update on the council's Risk Management Framework.  To set out details on the Key Risks facing the council and how they are being managed.

Councillor Molloy introduced the report of the Head of Finance, Procurement & Commercial Services, which provided an update on the council's Risk Management Framework and set out details on the Key Risks facing the council and how they are being managed.

The minute of the Executive Overview & Scrutiny Committee had been circulated prior to the meeting.

In reaching the decision below, Cabinet considered the report before it and the recommendations contained therein.

RESOLVED:   That the progress made in relation to the management of the risks shown in the Key Risk Register (Appendix A) be endorsed.

To seek authority to conduct public consultation on the draft CIL Funding Programme for 2023/24-2025/26, including options regarding which infrastructure projects might be prioritised to receive CIL funding in 2023/24 - 2025/26.

Councillor Dowling introduced the report of the Corporate Director Transformation, Housing & Resources, which sought authority to conduct public consultation on the draft CIL Funding Programme for 2023/24-2025/26, including options regarding which infrastructure projects might be prioritised to receive CIL funding in 2023/24 -2025/26.

The minute of the Executive Overview & Scrutiny Committee was circulated prior to the meeting.

RESOLVED:

A.     That the public consultation on a Draft CIL Funding Programme for 2023 be approved, and the shortlist of infrastructure projects identified at paragraphs 6.1 and 6.2 of this report be included in that consultation:

·     Holmeswood Play Area Fence Replacement, Rufford and Holmeswood Parish Council - £3,000

·     Holmeswood MUGA (Phase 2), Rufford and Holmeswood Parish Council - £13,000

·     Replacement Bus Shelters Rufford Holmeswood, Rufford and Holmeswood Parish Council - £9,900

·     Rufford Park Play Area, Rufford and Holmeswood Parish Council - £4,500

·     Aughton Surgery, - increase capacity to deliver GP and primary care NHS provision, NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) - £50,000

·     Hall Green Surgery, Skelmersdale - increase capacity to deliver GP and primary care NHS provision - £25,000

·     Hants Lane Clinic, Ormskirk - increase capacity for the provision of GP and primary care services, NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB - £50,000

·     Fairy Glen Green Infrastructure Improvements, WLBC - £55,000

·     Environmental site enhancements at Kiln Lane and Tongbarn playing fields, Skelmersdale, WLBC - £62,700 

·     Halsall-Scarisbrick Canal Towpath Improvements, Canal and River Trust - £175,095.14 CIL requirement

·     UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) Community Grant Scheme Match Funding, WLBC - £355,000 CIL requirement

·     Beacon Country Park Play Area Improvements, WLBC - £346,500

B.     That the public consultation on the spending of Neighbourhood CIL monies in Ormskirk be approved, and that the shortlist identified at paragraph 6.3 of this report be included in that consultation:

·       Whittle Drive Changing Facilities, WLBC - £40,000

·       West End Park Improvements, WLBC - £80,000

·       Halsall Lane Park Improvements, WLBC - £16,500

·       Green Lane Rugby Pitch Improvements, Ormskirk Rugby Club - £9,261.97

·       Whittle Drive Pitch Improvements, Ormskirk West End Football Club - £6,100

C.     That delegated authority be given to the Head of Planning and Regulatory Services to carry out the public consultations set out in paragraphs A. and B. above.

To seek authorisation to allocate and spend Section 106 (S106) and Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding to deliver a phase of the Ormskirk – Burscough Linear Park.

Councillor Dowling introduced the report of the Corporate Director of Transformation Housing & Resources, which sought approval to allocate and spend Section 106 (S106) and Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding to deliver a phase of the Ormskirk – Burscough Linear Park.

The Minute of the Executive Overview & Scrutiny Committee had been circulated prior to the meeting.

In reaching the decision below, the Cabinet considered the report before it and the recommendation contained therein.

RESOLVED:That Cabinet approve the use of £164,000 of S106 funding from planning permissions 2012/1224/OUT Abbey Lane, Burscough and 2017/0416/FUL Briars Lane, Burscough and £200,200 of Strategic CIL funding to deliver a phase of the Ormskirk – Burscough Linear Park.

To set out details of Treasury Management operations for the first quarter of 2023/24 and to report on the Prudential Indicators, where available.

Councillor Molloy introduced the report of the Head of Finance, Procurement & Commercial Services, which set out details of Treasury Management operations for the first quarter of 2023/24 and reported on the Prudential Indicators, where available.

The minute of the Executive Overview & Scrutiny Committee had been circulated prior to the meeting.

In reaching the decision below, the Cabinet considered the report before it and the recommendations contained therein.

RESOLVED:   That the Treasury Management activity and Prudential Indicator performance for the first quarter of 2023/24 be noted.

To provide a summary of the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) and Housing capital programme positions for the 2023/24 financial year.

Councillor Pryce-Roberts introduced the report of the Head of Finance, Procurement & Commercial Services, which provided a summary of the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) and Housing capital programme positions for the 2023/24 financial year.

The minute of the Executive Overview & Scrutiny Committee had been circulated prior to the meeting.

Councillor Downing moved the recommendations in the report, as Councillor Pryce-Roberts was in attendance virtually.

In reaching the decision below, Cabinet considered the report before it and the recommendations contained therein.

RESOLVED:   That the 2023/24 HRA and Housing capital programme positions be noted.

To note the Revised General Revenue Account (GRA) Capital Programme for 2023/24 and provide an update on progress on capital schemes.

Councillor Molloy introduced the report of the Head of Finance, Procurement and Commercial Services, which set out the Revised General Revenue Account (GRA) Capital Programme for 2023/24 and provided an update on progress on capital schemes.

The minute of the Executive Overview & Scrutiny Committee had been circulated prior to the meeting.

In reaching the decision below, Cabinet considered the report before it and the recommendations contained therein.

RESOLVED:

A.     That the revised Capital Programme, including the re-profiling, virements and budget adjustments contained within Appendix A, be noted.

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

To provide a summary of the General Revenue Account (GRA) positions for the 2023/24 financial year.

Councillor Molloy introduced the report of the Head of Finance, Procurement & Commercial Services, which provided a summary of the General Revenue Account (GRA) position for the 2023/24 financial year at quarter 1.

The minute of the Executive Overview & Scrutiny Committee had been circulated prior to the meeting.

In reaching the decision below, the Cabinet considered the report before it and the recommendations contained therein.

RESOLVED:   That the 2023/24 GRA quarter 1 position be noted.

To set out details of the proposed Social Value Policy.

Councillor Molloy introduced the report of the Head of Finance, Procurement and Commercial Services, as contained on pages 63 to 72, which set out details of the proposed Social Value Policy.

The minute of the Executive Overview & Scrutiny Committee had been circulated prior to the meeting.

In reaching the decision below, Cabinet considered the report before it and the recommendations contained therein.

RESOLVED: That the content of the report be noted, and the Social Value Policy be passed to Council for consideration.

To approve an updated Safeguarding Policy and Reporting Procedure. To provide an update on the work currently being undertaken in relation to the Council's safeguarding arrangements.

Councillor Dowling introduced the report of the Corporate Director of Transformation, Housing & Resources, which sought approval of an updated Safeguarding Policy and Reporting Procedure and provided an update on the work currently being undertaken in relation to the Council's safeguarding arrangements.

The minute of the Executive Overview & Scrutiny Committee had been circulated prior to the meeting.

Councillor Dowling moved the recommendations in the report, which were seconded.

An Amendment to change the abuse description from 'domestic violence' to 'domestic abuse', was accepted.

In reaching the following decision, the Cabinet considered the report before it, the recommendations contained therein, and the Amendment moved at the meeting.

RESOLVED:

A.     That the updated Safeguarding Policy and Reporting Procedure attached as Appendix 1 to this report, be approved, subject to the following change:  that the abuse description from 'domestic violence' to 'domestic abuse'.

B.     That delegated authority be given to the Head of Planning and Regulatory Services in consultation with the relevant Portfolio Holder to make amendments to the Safeguarding Policy and Reporting Procedure Holder during the lifetime of the document.