Agenda and minutes

County Councillors Chris Henig, Clare Pritchard and Ron Shewan replaced County Councillors Alyson Barnes, Darren Clifford and Steve Holgate respectively for this meeting.

There were no apologies.

Members are asked to consider any Pecuniary or Non-pecuniary Interests they may have to disclose to the meeting in relation to matters under consideration on the Agenda.

County Councillor Green declared a non-pecuniary interest in Item 9 as a South Ribble Borough Councillor and former Cabinet Member responsible for earlier decisions related to the matters in the report.

Resolved: That the minutes of the meeting held on 3 February 2015 be confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

The Committee considered the following reports to be presented for decision by Cabinet on 5 March 2015.

Report to follow.

The committee received a report setting out the progress of a series of proposals which overall would see the regeneration of Preston Bus Station and Multi Storey Car Park, primarily as a public services hub focusing on facilities for young people, bus and coach transportation, pedestrian safety, highway improvements, car parking and the creation of accessible and useable public open space within the heart of Preston City Centre.

The Committee's attention was particularly drawn to international design competition for the new facilities to be administered by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), and the timeline for the process was explained. It was reported that the early indications were of significant international interest in the competition.

It was reported that a further update would be provided in early summer.

Resolved: That the recommendation in the report to the Cabinet be noted and that no additional comments or suggested alternative recommendations be made.

The Committee considered the following key decisions due to be taken by individual Cabinet Members.

The Committee received a report setting out a request for approval to adopt and protect the route for the completion of the Penwortham Bypass as set out in the report. In addition, it was proposed that the currently approved and protected "blue route" be rescinded. In presenting the report, the consultation arrangements were set out in full

County Councillor David Howarth addressed the meeting in accordance with Standing Order 19(1), and made a range of comments, including about the consultation response, the link to a potential new bridge, the affect of the school playing fields.

Resolved: That the recommendation in the report to the Cabinet member be noted and that no additional comments or suggested alternative recommendations be made.

A report was presented  on a proposal to contribute £1.5m form the Capital programme, to be matched by an equal contribution form Burnley BC, to undertake works on St James Street in Burnley Town Centre

Resolved: That the recommendation in the report to the Cabinet member be noted and that no additional comments or suggested alternative recommendations be made.

The Committee received a report on proposals for investment of the capital receipt from the former Tulketh High School playing fields on playing field improvements at schools across Lancashire.

The Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Schools confirmed that he would consult with the Schools Forum on the proposals.

Resolved: That the recommendation in the report to the Cabinet Members be noted and that no additional comments or suggested alternative recommendations be made.

This item was withdrawn.

A report was presented to extend the current arrangements in relation to the enforcement of legislation relating to unauthorised credit lenders. The service is provided by the government funded National Illegal Money Lending Team, hosted by Birmingham City Council, and the current authorisation for this team to carry out this work in Lancashire was due to expire in March 2015.

Resolved: That the recommendations in the report to the Cabinet Members be noted and that no additional comments or suggested alternative recommendations be made.

The Committee considered a report setting out proposals for the provision of additional waste services in Wyre through a "Community Recycling and Re-Use Centre" (CRRC). The principles behind the CRRC were explained to the committee, and it was confirmed that the service was on an evolving trial basis, and that, should it prove successful, some elements could be rolled out in other areas of Lancashire.

Resolved: That the recommendations in the report to the Cabinet member be noted and that no additional comments or suggested alternative recommendations be made.

A report was received on the allocation of the £10.5m funding for the new responsibilities placed on the County Council by the Care Act. It was highlighted that there was still a degree of uncertainty on the demand levels for some aspects of the responsibilities, and it would therefore be necessary to continue careful monitoring of the budget.

The committee noted particularly the arrangements for the Deferred Payment Policy, noting that the Council's fees and charges were in line with or below those set by other authorities.

Resolved: That the recommendations in the report to the Cabinet members be noted and that no additional comments or suggested alternative recommendations be made.

The Committee received a report seeking approval to roll out the STEADY on! falls prevention programme across Lancashire. It was recognised that the preventative programme would significantly reduced demand for emergency services caused by falls.

Resolved: That the recommendations in the report to the Cabinet member be noted and that no additional comments or suggested alternative recommendations be made.

A report was presented setting out the current arrangements and future proposals for the commissioning of public health services through primary care. It was reported that there is not currently a developed market for these services in Lancashire, and that therefore a waiver to the usual procuremrnt rules was appropriate.

Resolved: That the recommendations in the report to the Cabinet members be noted and that no additional comments or suggested alternative recommendations be made.

The Committee considered a report on the "Building Resilience withi Individuals and Communities" early action and intervention programme in East Lancashire. It was noted that the funding to be approved came form the East Lancashire CCG, and the decision sought fomr the Cabinet Member was the approval of the utilisation of the funding.

Resolved: That the recommendation in the report to the Cabinet member be noted and that no additional comments or suggested alternative recommendations be made.

An item of urgent business may only be considered under this heading where, by reason of special circumstances to be recorded in the Minutes, the Chair of the meeting is of the opinion that the item should be considered at the meeting as a matter of urgency. Wherever possible, the Chief Executive should be given advance warning of any Member's intention to raise a matter under this heading.

There was no urgent business

The next meeting of the Executive Scrutiny Committee will be held on Tuesday 31 March 2015 at 2pm at the County Hall, Preston

It was noted that the next meeting of the Committee would be at 2pm on Tuesday 31 March 2015 at County Hall, Preston.

The Committee is asked to consider whether, under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, it considers that the public should be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following items of business on the grounds that there would be a likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in the appropriate paragraph of Part 1 of schedule 12A to the Local Government act 1972 as indicated against the heading to the item.

Resolved: That under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act, 1972, the press and public should be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following items of business on the grounds that there would be a likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in the appropriate paragraphs of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act, 1972 and that in all circumstances of the case the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information

A report was presented on the proposals for the Cuerden Strategic Regional Development Site.

Resolved: That the recommendations in the report to the Cabinet member be noted and that no additional comments or suggested alternative recommendations be made.

A report was presented on the outcome of a tender process for the servicing and maintenance of Stairflifts, Vertical Lifts, Hoists and Bathing Equipment.

Resolved: That the recommendation in the report to the Cabinet member be noted and that no additional comments or suggested alternative recommendations be made.

The Committee received a report on proposals for the construction of additional accommodation at Holly Grove School and Barden Primary School in Burnley.

Resolved: That the recommendations in the report to the Cabinet Members be noted and that no additional comments or suggested alternative recommendations be made.

The Committee received a report on proposals for the introduction of and funding for a new passenger rail services between Manchester and Blackburn via Burnley Manchester Road, Rose Grove and Accrington.

Resolved: That the recommendation in the report to the Cabinet member be noted and that no additional comments or suggested alternative recommendations be made.

A report was considered on the award of a contract for the provision of Community Transport Services.

Resolved: That the recommendation in the report to the Cabinet member be noted and that no additional comments or suggested alternative recommendations be made.

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The Committee received a report on the outcome of a tender process for the contract to provide NHS Helath Checks for Community and Workplace settings

Resolved: That the recommendation in the report to the Cabinet member be noted and that no additional comments or suggested alternative recommendations be made.

A report was received on the outcome of a tender process for the award of a contract for a development partner for a County wide Telecare service.

Resolved: That the recommendation in the report to the Cabinet member be noted and that no additional comments or suggested alternative recommendations be made.

A report was considered on the outcome of a tender process for a contract for a Carer Support Service in Lancashire.

Resolved: That the recommendation in the report to the Cabinet member be noted and that no additional comments or suggested alternative recommendations be made.

The Committee received a report on the outcome of a tender process for the provision of a $generic floating support service.

Resolved: That the recommendation in the report to the Cabinet member be noted and that no additional comments or suggested alternative recommendations be made.