Decision details

Town Boards - Appointment of County Council Representatives

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Resources, HR and Property (Deputy Leader)

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Purpose:

This report proposes the addition of both the Burnley, Nelson Town Boards to the county council's list of outside bodies and the appointment of a county council representative to these Boards.

Decision:

The Leader of the County Council and the Cabinet Member for Resources, HR and Property (Deputy Leader) approved the recommendations as set out in the report.

 

The decision be implemented immediately for the purposes of Standing Order C29 as any delay could adversely affect the execution of the County Council's responsibilities. The reason for this is that there is a requirement under the Long-Term Plan for Towns guidance for local authorities and Town Boards for the Boards to be established by 1 April 2024, and therefore a county councillor representative is required to be appointed as soon as possible to ensure the county council is represented on the Boards.

Corporate Priorities : Supporting economic growth;

Divisions Affected: Brierfield & Nelson West; Burnley Central East; Burnley Central West; Burnley North East; Burnley Rural; Burnley South West; Nelson East; Pendle Central; Pendle Hill; Pendle Rural;

Contact: Joanne Mansfield Email: joanne.mansfield@lancashire.gov.uk.

Urgent item?: Yes

Date of decision: 26/03/2024

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