Agenda and minutes

Apologies were received from County Councillor Alan Vincent, Cabinet Member for Resources, HR and Property (Deputy Leader).

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

None.

Resolved: That the minutes of the meeting held on 4 May 2023 be confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

To answer any verbal questions and supplementary questions from a county councillor, about any matter which relates to any item under Part I on the agenda for this meeting under Standing Order C35(7).

There will be a maximum of 30 minutes for the questions to be asked and answered.

There were two questions for Cabinet received.

A copy of the questions and responses are attached to the minutes.

Cabinet considered a report providing an overview of the key performance indicators as well as corporate risks and opportunities to enable monitoring against the four priorities of the corporate strategy:

• Delivering better services
• Protecting our environment
• Supporting economic growth
• Caring for the vulnerable

This report covered quarter 4 for 2022/23.

Resolved: That, following consideration of the report and the additional information set out in Appendices 'A' to 'D', the report be noted.

Cabinet considered a report seeking approval to commence the following procurement exercises in accordance with the county council's procurement rules:

1. Lancashire Infant Feeding, Breastfeeding Peer Support Service
2. Provision of Complex Needs Supported Housing
3. Children and Young People Community Substance Use Treatment Service
4. 0-19 Years Public Health Nursing Service
5. Boost (5) Business Support programme

Resolved: That the commencement of procurement exercises for the following be approved:

1. Lancashire Infant Feeding, Breastfeeding Peer Support Service
2. Provision of Complex Needs Supported Housing
3. Children and Young People Community Substance Use Treatment Service
4. 0-19 Years Public Health Nursing Service
5. Boost (5) Business Support programme

Cabinet considered a report that provided an update on the proposals in relation to the additional highways funding and opportunity to use recycled materials arising from the redevelopment of the Samlesbury Enterprise Zone site, following the reports to Cabinet in March and May 2023.

Resolved: That

1. The revised approach set out in the report be approved, and it be noted that this may mean changes to the programme previously agreed;
2. The Executive Director for Growth, Environment and Transport be authorised, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, to agree which schemes will go forward in the overall programme; and
3. Any residual material be incorporated into the road base for the M55 to Heyhouses Link Road, where it was cost effective to do so.

Cabinet considered a report that proposed to make a Speed Limit Order to formalise the current on-site speed limit signage where, due to administrative difficulties, an Order was not sealed within the legal 2-year time frame after being originally approved at Cabinet on 8 September 2016.

Resolved: That the Speed Limit proposals within Singleton Village as detailed within the report and as set out in the Modified Draft Order at Appendix 'E' of the report, be approved.

Cabinet considered a report that proposed to provide a section of 'shared-use' cycle track with right of way on foot, along a length of Bacup Road, Waterfoot. It was noted that the proposals would provide a vital link between 2 sections of the 'Valley of Stone' cycleway.

Resolved: That the proposed creation of a cycle track with right of way on foot, and the implementation of a No Waiting 8am – 6pm Monday - Saturday restriction, as shown on the general plan at Appendix 'A' of the report, be approved.

Cabinet considered a report on the Adult Social Care Transition Policy Statement. The Adult Social Care Transition Policy Statement sets out how services should work together to identify as soon as possible, those children and their families who may need support to prepare for adulthood, and to support their long-term aspirations. The Policy Statement focused on young people who were likely to have eligible social care needs when they reached the age of 18, based on the Care Act 2014 eligibility criteria and was intended for Lancashire County Council services, partners and members of the public.

Resolved: That the Adult Social Care Transition Policy Statement as set out at Appendix 'A' of the report, be approved.

Cabinet considered a report on the Lancashire Accommodation with Support Plan. The Plan outlined the housing with care and support needs for older people and working age adults in Lancashire over the next 10 to 15 years. It was noted that the work had been commissioned through a steering group, set up by the county council, which included colleagues from Lancashire district councils, the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care system, registered providers and people with lived experience.

Resolved: That

1. The Lancashire Accommodation with Support Plan, as set out at Appendix 'A' of the report, be approved; and
2. Cabinet expressed its support for the work that had been undertaken through the Housing with Care and Support Steering Group, to continue to work collaboratively to ensure that the right housing with care and support was developed across Lancashire, in the right location and at the right time.

Cabinet considered a report on the revision of Foster Care Allowances for 2023/24. The report proposed the increase of Foster Care Allowance rates for 2023/24, in line with National Minimum Standards, and proposed the increase of Foster Care fee rates for 2023/24, in line with the Consumer Price Index.

Cabinet expressed thanks and appreciation for all the work and dedication of all the foster carers in Lancashire.

It was also noted that on page 2 of the report (page 180 of the agenda), it stated "also receive an annual increase in line with the Consumer Price Index for 2023/24." However, it was clarified that this should say "also receive an annual increase in line with the National Minimum Standards for 2023/24."

Resolved: That, with the clarification set out above, the increase in the current scale of Foster Care Allowances and Fees, as set out at Appendix ‘A' of the report, be approved.

Cabinet considered a report that proposed to create additional special school places at Kingsbury Primary School, Skelmersdale, through an expansion of the school.

Resolved: That, following consideration of the results of the formal consultation,  approval be given to increase the number of special school places at Kingsbury Primary School, Skelmersdale, by 30 places to 120, which would be created through additional teaching spaces on the school site.

Please note that Appendix 'A' to this report is in Part II and appears as Item No. 21 on the Agenda.

Cabinet considered a report that proposed to progress projects to address the additional place requirements identified in the School Place Planning Delivery Programme 2023-25, including an updated position on the new school requirement on the former Whittingham Hospital site.

It was noted that Appendix 'A' to the report was in Part II and was set out at Item 21 on the agenda.

It was noted that the proposed consultation period for the former Whittingham Hospital site, new primary school proposal was incorrect. It stated in the report that the consultation period would take place between 5 June 2023 and 2 July 2023. However, the proposed date of the consultation period would be 12 June 2023 to 9 July 2023.

Resolved: That the following be approved:

1. The proposal to permanently expand Cottam Primary School by 1 form of entry, by increasing the published admission number from 30 to 60 with effect from 2024/25, gradually increasing the school's capacity from 210 to 420;
2. An amendment to the School Place Planning Delivery Programme 2023-25, in relation to the proposal to establish a new primary school on the former Whittingham Hospital site, increasing the provision from 1 form of entry to 2 forms of entry;
3. The proposal to permanently expand St Cecilia's Roman Catholic High School, Longridge, by increasing the published admission number by 23 places per year from 2024/25, gradually increasing the school's capacity from 485 to 600; and
4. The capital allocation for the St Cecilia's Roman Catholic High School project as set out at Appendix 'A' of the report. 

There have been no urgent decisions taken since the last meeting of Cabinet.

There were no urgent decisions taken since the last meeting of Cabinet.

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 were no items of Urgent Business.

The next meeting of Cabinet will be held on Thursday 6 July 2023 at 2.00pm at County Hall, Preston.

It was noted that the next meeting of Cabinet would be held at 2pm on Thursday, 6 July 2023 at County Hall, Preston.

No representations have been received.

Click here to see the published Notice of Intention to Conduct Business in Private.

Cabinet noted the Notice of Intention to Conduct Business in Private and that no representations had been received.

The Cabinet 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 I 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 be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following item of business on the grounds that there would be a likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in the appropriate paragraph of Part I of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972.

Exempt information as defined in Paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972. The report contains information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information). It is considered that in all the circumstances of the case the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.

Exempt information as defined in Paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972. The report contained information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information). It was considered that in all the circumstances of the case the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighed the public interest in disclosing the information.

Cabinet considered a report on the East Lancashire Substance Use Community Treatment Service.

Resolved: That the recommendation as set out in the report, be approved.

Exempt information as defined in Paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972. Appendix 'A' contains information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information). It is considered that in all the circumstances of the case the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.

Exempt information as defined in Paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972. The report contained information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information). It was considered that in all the circumstances of the case the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighed the public interest in disclosing the information.

Resolved: That Appendix 'A' of Item 14 - School Place Planning Delivery Programme 2023-25: Update, be noted.

Exempt information as defined in Paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972. The report contains information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information). It is considered that in all the circumstances of the case the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.

Exempt information as defined in Paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972. The report contained information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information). It was considered that in all the circumstances of the case the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighed the public interest in disclosing the information.

Cabinet considered a report providing an update on the Lancashire Central, Cuerden site.

Resolved: That the recommendation as set out in the report, be approved.

Exempt information as defined in Paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972. The report contains information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information). It is considered that in all the circumstances of the case the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.

Exempt information as defined in Paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972. The report contained information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information). It was considered that in all the circumstances of the case the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighed the public interest in disclosing the information.

Cabinet considered a report providing an update on the South Lancaster Growth Catalyst.

Resolved: That the recommendation as set out in the report, be approved.