Decisions

A report on the Samlesbury Aerospace Enterprise Zone - Procurement Strategy.

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

Further to the centralisation of the Residential Permit Scheme administration into the highways service, it is proposed to standardise the prices of permits across the county.  Currently 11 of the 12 Lancashire districts have permit schemes within them with Preston and Lancaster also having 'pay & display' in the city centres.

The proposals contained within this report seek to move permits to a single price point and standardise the permit types available across the county to provide a fair and equitable service.

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.

At the Cabinet meeting on 3 December 2018, as part of the Money Matters 2018/19 Position - Quarter 2 report, Cabinet agreed to undertake public consultation on a number of Service Challenge savings. This included a proposal to reduce the budget of the Welfare Rights Service to achieve a saving of £340,000, together with an associated proposal for the Customer Access Service to reduce their staffing budget to achieve a saving of £40,000, giving a total saving of £380,000 per annum.

This report outlines the results from public consultation (Appendix 'A' refers), in the context of wider policy developments and equality analysis, ensuring that Cabinet is provided with appropriate information when considering the proposal as outlined above, together with a revised proposal of delivering a reduced capacity Welfare Rights service and managing access, to achieve an estimated saving of £101,250 per annum, which forms the basis of the recommendation to Cabinet.

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 and recorded its thanks to the officers in producing the Equality Analysis report.

At its meeting in December 2018, Cabinet considered proposals to increase a range of charges for older people who use the Council's own day services, and who pay 'full cost'. It was agreed that these proposals should be subject to public consultation and this occurred between 25 March and 20 May 2019. 

This report contains the findings from that consultation and an updated Equality Impact Assessment.

In the light of the consultation findings, Cabinet is asked to make its decisions on a series of recommendations for the increases in fees for day services, and the implementation timescales.

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 and recorded its thanks to the officers in producing the Equality Analysis report.

This report provides an update following the recent consultation undertaken on the proposal to cease the Lancashire Break Time service from September 2019.

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

A report on the BT Lancashire Service Contract negotiations.

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.

Report on the Capital Strategy for Schools - Condition Led Programme 2019/20.

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.

Report to Cabinet for the Extension of Adult Services Mental Health Community Restart and Social Inclusion Services Contracts.

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

Following the introduction of the Care Act 2014, the county council has undertaken to review all adult social care policies, practice and guidance to ensure compliance. The following new policy, procedures and guidance document is now presented to Cabinet for approval:

• NHS Continuing Healthcare

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.

Lancashire County Council has a statutory duty to ensure that a primary or secondary school place is available for every child of statutory school age living in Lancashire who requests one.

This report outlines the need for additional secondary school places in Burnley, following the closure of Hameldon Community College in August 2019. Measures have been put in place to provide the places required for September 2019, through schools taking additional pupils on a temporary basis, and this report proposes the permanent expansion of Shuttleworth College and Unity College to provide the required permanent places.

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.

In line with the county council's procurement rules this report sets out a recommendation to approve the commencement of the following procurement exercises:

(i)  Preferred Provider List (PPL) for Tier 4 substance misuse inpatient detoxification and rehabilitation services and;

(ii)  Application of traditional surfacing, surface patching, hand patching and hot rolled asphalt chipper and team.

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.

Following investigations and formal public consultation it is proposed to make a Traffic Regulation Order to address anomalies in parking restrictions and to clarify, simplify and tidy up a number of discrepancies that have been identified in the Preston and Rossendale districts. In addition, new restrictions are proposed in the districts of Chorley, Fylde, Hyndburn, Lancaster, Pendle, Preston, Ribble Valley, Rossendale, South Ribble, West Lancashire and Wyre. These restrictions will improve safety on the highway for all users and also provide some amenity parking.

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.

On 11 April 2019, Cabinet agreed to a statutory notice being published to begin a representation period on the proposed closure of Bleasdale Church of England Primary School, Preston. A statutory proposal document was published in relation to the proposed closure of the school, which would take effect from 31 August 2019. The representation period took place from 24 April to 24 May 2019.

As part of the statutory process, a decision must now be taken about the proposal  by Lancashire County Council, which is the decision maker. If the authority does not make a decision within two months of the representation period ending, the proposal and any representations about the proposal must be passed to the schools adjudicator for a decision.

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.

This report concerns the extension of the background support contract at Greenbrook Extra Care Scheme.

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

This report seeks approval to funding for additional works at a school.

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

This report updates Cabinet on the Samlesbury Aerospace Enterprise Zone.

The Cabinet approved the recommendation(s) as amended.

As part of the normal process of service delivery, the approved highways capital programme now requires certain amendments in order to meet emerging priorities and to respond to some unanticipated service demands. Cabinet is asked to approve the proposed amendments set out at Appendix 'A'.

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.

In line with the county council's procurement rules this report sets out a recommendation to approve the commencement of the following procurement exercises:

(i)  Provision of local and school bus services in Lancashire.

(ii)  Lancashire Urban Development Fund Manager.

(iii)  Supply of asphalt materials.

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.

Over the last two years, a cross-party Cabinet Working Group has met regularly to review the delivery of agreed budget savings across the museums service. This report provides an update to Cabinet on progress to date and details of budgetary pressures that the service are facing.

The Cabinet approved the recommendation(s) as set out in the report and recorded its thanks to all the members of the Cabinet Working Group for Museums for all the work they have undertaken.

Appendices 'A' – 'E' set out, as follows, the annual reports of the county council's five Champions 2018/19:

Appendix 'A' – Champion for Armed Forces and Veterans (County Councillor Alf  Clempson)

Appendix 'B' – Champion for Disabled People (County Councillor Peter Steen)

Appendix 'C' – Champion for Older People (County Councillor Joan Burrows)

Appendix 'D' – Champion for Parishes – (County Councillor Paul Rigby)

Appendix 'E' – Champion for Young People – (County Councillor Mark Perks)

The report presents a summary from each Champion of activities undertaken between 1 April 2018 and 31 March 2019, including how they have spent their individual budget allocations of £10,000 per Champion.

The Cabinet approved the recommendation(s) as set out in the report and recorded its thanks to each of the Champions for all the hard work they have undertaken during the course of the year.

At its meeting on 14 February 2019, Full Council approved, as part of the county council's budget for 2019/20 a proposal to cease funding for services where no pupils statutorily entitled to free school transport had travelled on a contracted school bus for two years, and where season ticket revenue did not cover the cost of the contract to operate the service.  This decision was subject to consultation, with a final decision to be made by Cabinet, taking into account the responses.

This report outlines the results from the consultation.  

The Cabinet approved the recommendation(s) as set out in the report and also approved the following two additional recommendations:

4. In future, should existing schools transport services / routes become "at risk",  the principle of engaging with representatives of any schools affected to explore opportunities to maintain services in accordance with this procedure should be taken
5. The Executive Director of Education and Children's Services takes the opportunity to meet with the schools impacted to assure herself that the implementation of the required planning is taking place.

Consideration of the recommendations of the Edward Stocks Massey Bequest Fund Joint Advisory Committee.

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

This report outlines the capital works required at operational premises, delivering suitability investment for operational delivery.

The Development Management Officer reported orally that it was proposed to amend resolution 4 of the Minutes to more accurately reflect the decision of the Committee by including reference to a Section 106 agreement.  The amended resolution is set out below:

'Resolved: That subject to the inclusion of the amended wording to condition 9 as set out above and to the applicant entering into a section 106 agreement providing for an extended aftercare period of 15 years following the completion of restoration, provision of a footpath across the restored site and provision of two bird hides for a period of 99 years following restoration of the site, planning permission be granted for the variation of conditions 1, 2 and 25 of planning permission 02/99/0704 to allow the period for landfilling operations to continue until 31 December 2033 with a further 12 months to restore the site, subject to planning conditions as set out in the report to committee'.

Resolved: That subject to the above amendment, the Minutes of the meeting held on 8 May 2019 be confirmed and signed by the Chair of the Committee.

Following requests from eleven County Councillors in accordance with the Call In procedures, the Committee considered a report outlining the decisions of the Cabinet on 13 June 2019 in relation to the Lancashire Wellbeing Service, the Health Improvement Service and Integrated Home Improvement Services.

The Chair welcomed County Councillor Shaun Turner, Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing; Sakthi Karunanithi, Director for Public Health and Wellbeing and Clare Platt, Head of Service for Health, Equity, Welfare and Partnerships.

Presenting the case for the Call In for decisions made relating to the Lancashire Wellbeing Service were County Councillor Azhar Ali, along with Teresa Jennings, chief executive of N-Compass North West and Rhaya Barnes, a Lancashire Wellbeing service user.

County Councillor Ali provided additional information, detailing data and financial information showing the benefits of the Lancashire Wellbeing service. This was pre-circulated to the Committee in advance of the meeting and a copy is set out in the minutes.

The Committee considered a number of issues in connection with the original decision, including: the impact on service users; the potential effect on other Lancashire wide services; the financial information provided; the potential for increased costs in other services; the consultees responses; new models of working supported by partner organisations and budget pressures across the county council.

County Councillor Ali proposed that the service be funded for a further twelve months to ensure a smooth transition to the intended new way of working that would provide an efficient proactive method of wellbeing support for the residents of Lancashire.

It was moved by County Councillor Peter Steen and seconded by County Councillor Eddie Pope that the Committee support the decisions made by Cabinet on 13 June 2019 in relation to the Lancashire Wellbeing Service.

The following amendment was proposed by County Councillor David Whipp and seconded by County Councillor John Fillis:

That the Committee request Full Council to review the decisions in relation to the Lancashire Wellbeing Service and decide whether it should be reconsidered as the additional documentation reviewed at the meeting highlighted that the report to Cabinet did not include the full consequential costs and was therefore contrary to the Budget and Policy Framework set by the Full Council.

On being put to the vote the amendment was LOST.

The substantive motion was then put to the vote and was CARRIED.

It was proposed by County Councillor Eddie Pope and seconded by County Councillor Britcliffe that County Councillor Shaun Turner report back to the Health Scrutiny Committee on the progress and success of the community based approach to providing wellbeing support to the residents of Lancashire in six months.

It was therefore:

Resolved: That

(i)  The Committee supported the decisions made by Cabinet on 13 June 2019 in relation to the Lancashire Wellbeing service and therefore should not be called in.

(ii)  County Councillor Shaun Turner report back to the Health Scrutiny Committee on the progress and success of the community based approach to providing wellbeing support to the residents of Lancashire in six months.

Presenting the case for the Call In for decisions made relating to the Health Improvement Service were County Councillor Azhar Ali, along with County Councillor Steven Holgate.

County Councillor Ali provided additional information detailing the social return on investment in targeted exercise and weight loss programmes. This was pre-circulated to the Committee in advance of the meeting and a copy is set out in the minutes.

The Committee considered a number of issues in connection with the original decision, including: the social impact of the service; the availability of similar replacement services; investment in and suitability of alternative facilities for maintaining a healthy lifestyle; potential longer term cost implications; the suitability of digital pathways and the importance of maintaining face to face interaction to promote healthy living; the re-procurement of drug and alcohol rehabilitation services and responding to the consultation to ensure the reduced budget is spent to best effect.

County Councillor Ali proposed that the service remain in place until December 2020 until the emerging neighbourhood services were established to ensure a positive transition.

It was moved by County Councillor John Fillis and seconded by County Councillor David Whipp that the Committee refer the decisions relating to the Health Improvement service back to Cabinet for reconsideration.

On being put to the vote the motion was LOST. It was therefore

Resolved: That

The decisions made by Cabinet on 13 June 2019 in relation to the Health Improvement Service not be referred back to Cabinet for reconsideration.

County Councillor Azhar Ali presented the case for the Call In for decisions made relating to the Integrated Home Improvement Services.

The Committee considered a number of issues in connection with the original decision, including the potential longer term cost impact of ceasing the services; the results of the consultation; the potential of utilising alternative funding streams for the service; district councils' role in funding home adaptations and the necessity of effective pathways to ensure correct referrals are made following a hospital discharge.

It was moved by County Councillor John Fillis and seconded by County Councillor David Whipp that the Committee refer the decisions relating to the Integrated Home Improvement Services back to Cabinet for reconsideration.

On being put to the vote the motion was LOST. It was therefore

Resolved: That

The decisions made by Cabinet on 13 June 2019 in relation to the Integrated Home Improvement Services not be referred back to Cabinet for reconsideration.