Decision details

County Councillor Phillippa Williamson moved a report which provided Full Council with an update on work undertaken towards development of strengthened joint working, a long-term strategic plan and a County Deal for the Lancashire area and which sought agreement to progress this work.

The following amendment was moved by County Councillor Lorraine Beavers:

(i)  Note the outline "Our New Deal for a Greater Lancashire" at Appendix A as a suggested initial draft basis for further discussion and development of a possible County Deal for the Lancashire area. It, however, is this council's position devolution discussions should seek similar powers, freedoms, and resources for Lancastrians as existing arrangements in the North West most notably Greater Manchester and Liverpool City Region.

(ii)  Remains as written.

(iii)  (replace) Agree that the Leader of the Council continues to work with Lancashire Leaders to develop an initial proposal in consultation with councillors, residents, local businesses, trade unions, organisations and institutions, and notes that any formal proposals will require approval by Full Council at the appropriate time.

Following a period of debate, and on being put to the vote, the amendment was lost. Following a further period of debate, the substantive Motion was put to the vote.

In accordance with the requirements of procedural Standing Order B45(4), a

recorded vote was taken. The names of the county councillors who voted for or against the Motion and those who abstained are set out below:

For (65)

Against (1)

Abstain (4)

The Motion was therefore carried, and it was therefore:

Resolved: - That:

(i)  The outline "Our New Deal for a Greater Lancashire", as set out at Appendix 'A' to the report, now presented, be supported as the initial draft basis for further discussion and development of a possible County Deal for the Lancashire area.

(ii)  The principles of governance for any future deal, as set out in Appendix 'B' to the report, now presented, be agreed.

(iii)  It be agreed that the Leader of the Council continues to work with Lancashire Leaders in line with the principles agreed in recommendations (i) and (ii) above, and it be noted that any formal proposals will require approval by Full Council at the appropriate time.