Decisions

In order for Lancashire to move towards resuming normal life as safely as possible it is necessary to reduce the spread of Covid-19 infection, thereby saving lives, protecting health and care systems and re-booting the local economy.  Local government will play a crucial role in leading this, alongside its Lancashire Resilience Forum (LRF) partners. A key foundation is the development of a robust and effective Outbreak Control Plan. 

This report sets out the scope of an Outbreak Control Plan, how it will be developed with the involvement of partners and stakeholders, and the structures which must be in place to ensure its effectiveness.

The Cabinet approved the recommendation(s) as set out in the report.

Cabinet is asked to note the current position on devolution, combined authorities and options for future joint working with the other Lancashire local authorities, and to identify a preferred option for consideration by Full Council.

The Cabinet approved the recommendation(s) as set out in the report.

The Government announced, in the summer of 2019, a new refugee resettlement programme, the United Kingdom Resettlement Scheme. This scheme will resettle refugees from many different nationalities and will consolidate a number of existing programmes. Local authorities have been invited to submit pledges to resettle refugees under the new scheme and many district councils in Lancashire and Blackpool Council have already committed to participate. The scheme is fully funded by central Government, with no financial implications to local authorities. Lancashire County Council is already working with other local authorities in Lancashire to deliver the Syrian Resettlement Programme and the Vulnerable Children Resettlement Scheme, through which over 600 refugees have been resettled in Lancashire in the past four years.

The Cabinet approved the recommendation(s) as set out in the report.

A key part of the promotion of Lancashire's economic drive over the last few years has centred around the need to increase productivity, delivering inclusive growth and creating vibrant communities, as well as increasing the profile of the Lancashire brand in an increasingly global market.

To achieve these objectives over the last two years a Lancashire consortium has taken a growing presenceat a number of high profile property and investment events, with the main event being MIPIM. The purpose of this paper is to outline a continuation of that strategy alongside private sector investment and to commission Marketing Lancashire to deliver the strategy on behalf of Lancashire at MIPIM going forward. 

The Cabinet approved the recommendation(s) as set out in the report.

A report on a new Fleet Management System for Fleet Services.

The Cabinet approved the recommendation(s) as set out in the report.

This report updates Cabinet on the process and decision making arrangements for commissioning a new school, including an update to the assessment framework, (last agreed by the Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Schools in September 2014) taking into account the most recent guidance from the Department for Education. It also seeks permission to commence the consultation process with regard to the commissioning of a new primary school on the Higher Standen Farm site in Clitheroe.

The Cabinet approved the recommendation(s) as set out in the report.

This report outlines the Archive Service Accreditation standard achieved by Lancashire Archives in 2014 and requests approval of the key policy documents (Appendix 'A' refers) that are required for Lancashire Archives to re-apply for Accreditation.

The Cabinet approved the recommendation(s) as set out in the report.

This report requests approval of the proposed apportionment of the additional £5 million of capital funding approved by Full Council on 13 February 2020 for highway maintenance.

This is deemed to be a Key Decision and the provisions of Standing Order C19 have been complied with.

The Cabinet approved the recommendation(s) as set out in the report.

A report on the Former Skelmersdale College (Westbank Campus)/Skelmersdale Rail Link sites.

This is deemed to be a Key Decision and the provisions of Standing Order C21 have been complied with.

The Cabinet approved the recommendation(s) as amended.

This report refers to the consideration of state aid law to a grant of £741,259 to the county council's care homes from the Department for Health and Social Care.

The Leader of the County Council and the Cabinet Member for Adult Services approved the recommendation(s) as set out in the report.