Report of the Cabinet (Part B)

October 12, 2023 Full Council (Other) Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Full Council approved the report of the Cabinet from its meetings on 6 July 2023 and 7 September 2023 on 12/10/2023. The Cabinet approved changes to the Champion Grants Scheme, commenced procurement for supported accommodation and NHS health checks, and agreed to waive procurement rules for Extra Care Services at Primrose Gardens. The Cabinet also approved the establishment of a North West Regional Business Unit for Rail, reallocated funds within the National Productivity Infrastructure Fund, and approved the creation of a Toucan Crossing in Rawtenstall and a zebra crossing in Garstang. Additionally, the Cabinet made permanent an experimental traffic regulation order in Lancaster, noted an update on the Lancashire Place Integration Deal, and approved the county council signing up to the Care Leaver Covenant's 'whole council approach'. The Cabinet also approved funding for a Special Educational Needs Unit at Padiham St Leonard's Primary School, allocated funds from the Edward Stocks Massey Bequest Fund, and approved the Lancashire Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy. Furthermore, the Cabinet approved the Lancashire Community Food Grant Scheme for 2023-24, awarded grant funding to organisations tackling loneliness in over 50s, and approved recommendations for Building Schools for the Future and an asset disposal in Chorley. The Cabinet also noted the Corporate Performance Report for 2023/24 Quarter 1, noted the council's financial outturn for 2022/23, and approved the commencement of a procurement exercise for the A601(M) Highways maintenance project. The Cabinet approved a revised Premises Use Policy, various parking restrictions in Preston and Lancaster, and the implementation of No Waiting At Any Time restrictions on Leyland Road. The Cabinet also approved proposed speed cushions in Halton and speed limit orders on roads in Preston and Lea. The Cabinet approved the Roundabout Preventative and Resurface Programme for 2023/24 and a Code of Practice for Polished Stone Values and High Friction Surfacing. The Cabinet noted an update on the Transport Asset Management Plan Phase 2 Year 3 – Data Refresh 2023 and approved the Adult Social Care Short Breaks Policy. The Cabinet noted the Alternative Provision Strategy 2023-2026 and approved feasibility studies and consultations for expanding special school places and creating Special Educational Needs units at various schools. The Cabinet approved publishing a Statutory Notice regarding the future of Maintained Nursery Provision at Gisburn Road Community Primary School. The Cabinet authorised the approval of bids and receipt of external grant resources for economic development and skills promotion activities. Finally, the Cabinet approved actions to raise awareness of Equality Act requirements, address barriers for Deaf people, and provide training for councillors on reasonable adjustments.

Full council record

Purpose

The report of the Cabinet from its meetings on 6 July 2023 and 7 September 2023.

Supporting Documents

Appendix A.pdf
Report.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date12 Oct 2023