Decisions

Highways England has made an application to the Planning Inspectorate for a Development Consent Order for the improvement of the A585 between Skippool and Windy Harbour near Poulton le Fylde. The improvement scheme would comprise of a 4.8km bypass to the south of the existing A585 along Mains Lane. Under section 60 of the Planning Act 2008, the county council as Local Planning Authority, is invited to prepare a written Local Impact Report giving details of the likely impact of the proposed development on the local area. In determining the application for a Development Consent Order, the Secretary of State has to have regard to the Local Impact Report and it is therefore an important document to aid in the consideration of the project.

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

The Re-Imagining the Harris project is a partnership between Lancashire County Council and Preston City Council which started in 2015 with the aim of repositioning the Harris Museum, Art Gallery and Library. Since the project’s inception one of the main priorities has been to develop a shared service in the building to ensure customers receive highest quality and joined up services, delivered in the most efficient manner. To achieve this shared service, this report recommends that the library function at the Harris building is delegated to Preston City Council under a section 101 Local Government Act 1972, delegation of function agreement.

The Cabinet approved the recommendation(s) as set out in the report and recorded it's thanks to all the officers who assisted in producing this 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 fresh meat products (Non-Halal)

(ii)  Provision of Extra Care Services in Lighthouse View, Fleetwood and Oakbrook Gardens, Dovedale, Preston.

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.

The report updates Cabinet on the progress in developing an Urban Development Loan Fund for Lancashire.

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 December 2018 Cabinet agreed to consult on proposals to change opening hours and days at Household Waste Recycling Centres across Lancashire.

The outcome of the consultation and responses to issues raised are contained in this report. Following consideration of the consultation responses, it is recommended that the changes proposed are implemented with the exception that Skelmersdale recycling centre remains open seven days a week.

In addition, all recycling centres should open on Bank Holidays even if a facility's normal closure day is Monday.

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.

The Council, along with other relevant local authorities, has a duty as set out in Section 89 of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 to jointly prepare and review Management Plans for Areas of Outstanding Beauty that are located within Lancashire.  This work is delivered on the council’s behalf by the relevant Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Partnerships and associated staff units. 

The Management Plans for both the Forest of Bowland and Arnside & Silverdale have recently been reviewed and revised to guide the management of these designated landscapes for the period 2019 – 2024. The council needs to formally adopt Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Management Plans to continue to meet its statutory duties.

This report summarises the scope and content of the Management Plans, the public consultations carried out and the 'strategic fit' between the Plans' objectives and the Council's Corporate Strategy.

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

Proposals for the increase of Foster Care Allowance rates for 2019/20, in line with National Minimum Standards.

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

This report outlines the work of the District Youth Councils in their role in recommending grant monies to third sector organisations which are registered with the Children and Family Wellbeing Service.

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

This report seeks approval to fund the construction of a new building and external play facilities to provide overnight short breaks for children with disabilities in East Lancashire.

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 March 2017, having assessed the technical feasibility of constructing a rail link between the Wigan to Kirkby line and Skelmersdale, Network Rail was commissioned to undertake Governance for Railway Investment Projects Stage 2 (GRIP2) refresh and GRIP3A feasibility study by Lancashire County Council and Merseytravel.

To enable a better understanding of overall project cost Network Rail, as part of GRIP 3A process, are to provide an Anticipated Financial Cost Estimate. There is also a requirement to undertake some further high level highways design and impact assessment work to compliment the rail study.

The next stage of the project development would be to complete a strategic outline business case to Department for Transport requirements and submit to Transport for the North for consideration in future statutory advice to the Secretary of State with regard to the Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline. 

The strategic outline business case will confirm whether or not the project is affordable, including consideration of whole-life cost issues, whether it can be delivered in a reasonable timescale, whether it will provide value for money and, on this basis, whether to proceed to detailed design and implementation.

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

It is proposed to provide a cycle track with right of way on foot along a length of Hud Hey Road and Rising Bridge Road, Haslingden, forming part of National Cycle Route 6. Proposals for waiting restrictions required in conjunction with the cycle track are also described and decision sought regarding implementation.

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

At its meeting on 8 February 2018, Full Council approved the closing of transport information centres at Preston Bus Station, Nelson and Clitheroe Interchanges and Carnforth Railway Station, subject to consultation, with the outcome to the consultation to be presented to Cabinet for final approval. On 9 August 2018, Cabinet noted that during the consultation, a number of expressions of interest were received from interested parties to take over the management of some or all of the transport information centres and resolved that officers investigate these and to provide a further update to Cabinet. 

This report presents an update on the progress of the assessment undertaken and recommendation to proceed further. An equality analysis is attached at Appendix 'A'.

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 current and projected position in the North Burnley planning area and recommends that additional places be made available at Briercliffe Primary School for 2020, initially through temporary expansion.

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

As part of the Corporate Parenting Strategy, there were nine objectives agreed that this Board would focus from January to September 2019.  The work plan detailing these are attached to the minutes.

The action plan that was circulated with the agenda was a working document and would be pre-populated following each meeting, so feedback can be provided for each strategy and this would help to measure outcomes and detail progress being made.

On the work plan there was the voice of the young person at every meeting.

If there is anything else that should be included in the action plan, then please let Sam Gorton email sam.gorton@lancashire.gov.uk know.

Resolved: That the Notice of Intention to Conduct Business in Private be noted.