The Council Leader will report on the appointment of up to 9 new Members of the Executive for the year 2012/13. This will be discussed at the Annual Council meeting on Thursday 17^th May 2012.

Decision made - It was announced that the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats would run the Council, on a shared executive. This will be split 6-4, and the following portfolios were assigned:

Councillor Joe Cooney - Housing & Regeneration 

Councillor Tony Beckett - Chief Executive's Policy Unit 

Councillor Paul White - Economic Development, Enterprise & Growth 

Councillor James Starkie - Communications & Engagement 

Councillor Linda Crossley - Central Services 

Councillor Chris Tennant - Devolved Services 

Councillor John David - Environmental Services 

Councillor Tony Greaves - Planning Policy & Climate Change 

Councillor Nadeem Ahmed - Parks & Recreation 

Councillor David Whipp - Community Safety & Engineering. 

A motion will be put forward for one of the current Councillors to become the Leader of Burnley Council for the year 2012/13 (pdf, 39kb). This will be discussed at the Full Council meeting on Thursday 17th May 2012.

Decision made - awaiting update.....

A motion will be put forward for one of the current Councillors to become the Leader of Pendle Council for the year 2012/13. This will be discussed at the Annual Council meeting on Thursday 17^th May 2012.

Decision made - Councillor Joe Cooney was appointed Leader of the Council.

The Council expresses concern at the possibility of funding changes to small schools threatening the future of village schools in Pendle. It is recommended that the Chief Executive write to the head teachers and chair of governors at Blacko, Newchurch, Roughlee and Salterforth primary schools giving our support; the Department for Education, County Council, Pendle MP Andrew Stephenson, and teaching unions urging them to make all possible representations to protect pupils at these schools and to urge the government to include protection for small schools, currently provided by Lancashire County Council, in any new funding arrangement. This will be discussed at the Annual Council meeting on Thursday 17^th May 2012.

Decision made - it was agreed that the Council would officially express concern at the possibility of funding changes to small schools, threatening some village schools in Pendle.

A report is being submitted to seek approval for the establishment of a Lancashire Police and Crime Panel and the appointment of one member from Burnley Council to sit on the Panel (pdf, 61kb). It is recommended that this is approved. This will be discussed at the Full Council meeting on Thursday 17^th May 2012.

Decision made - awaiting update.....

A report is being submitted to provide a costing and request funding from this Committee towards the cost of resurfacing the bridleway at the top of Alkincoats Park to Red Lane and the path from Alkincoats Lane to Park Way (pdf, 951kb). It is recommended that members consider the bid for the improvements. This will be considered at the Colne Committee meeting on Thursday 10^th May 2012.

Decision made - this item was deferred pending further information.

A report is being submitted to Members to inform them about plans to install temporary art on Pendle Hill (pdf, 75kb). This is to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the Pendle Witches. Members will be asked to comment on the report at the next Barrowford committee meeting on 10th May 2012.

Decision made - in the view of the Committee, the project should not proceed as it was felt this was not the best use of Council funds and that it would be viewed at tantamount to graffiti.

A report is being submitted to members proposing various improvements to Colne market (pdf, 25kb) using the section 106 monies gained from the Sainsbury's application. This will be discussed at the Colne Committee meeting on Thursday 10^th May 2012 

Decision made - the proposed improvements were agreed as set out in the report.

A planning application has been received to erect a 12kw wind turbine (page 25, pdf, 501kb) at Douglas Hall Cottage, Spenbrook Road, Newchurch-in-Pendle. The total height of the turbine will be 29.5m. It is recommended that this application is refused. This will be considered at the Barrowford committee meeting on 10th May 2012.  

Decision made - the application was refused due to the size and prominence of the wind turbine.

A report is being submitted to Members to inform them of the current position regarding vacant homes in the Nelson area (pdf, 45kb). Currently, 8% of the housing stock is vacant and a number of actions are being taken to address this. Members will be invited to comment on the report at the Nelson committee meeting on 9th May 2012.

Decision made - that the Executive be recommended to make a compulsory purchase order in respect of 24 Lancaster Gate, Nelson.

A planning application is being submitted proposing 51 new dwellings at the site of Silentnight Holdings PLC in Salterforth (pdf, 690kb). It is recommended that this application is approved. This will be considered at the West Craven committee meeting on Tuesday 8^th May 2012.

Decision made - that planning permission be granted for 49 houses and a 30 space village car park using existing access off Earby Road.

Further to consultations on the proposed expansion of Reedley Primary School, Lancashire County Council has given notice that it intends to permanently expand the school. Details of the proposal can be found here. Any comments on the proposal need to be submitted to the Directorate for Children and Young People by 18th May, 2012. This will be considered by the Brierfield and Reedley committee on 8th May 2012.

Decision made - the Committee have no objections to this proposal and wish to support the expansion of this successful school whilst taking into account issues of highway safety.

Members will be asked to consider a planning application for three dual band antennas (see page 37, pdf, 297kb) set within the existing church tower which will also involve the replacement of the existing louvres with GRP louvres. It is also a proposal for cabinets and ancillary works which will be located within the tower. The recommendation is that planning permission be granted subject to conditions. This will be considered at the Planning and Development committee meeting on 12th April 2012.

Decision made - The application for three dual band antennas was approved at the meeting.

Members will be asked to consider approving a limited public consultation on aproposed extension to Longridge Conservation Area at Stonebridge Mill (pdf, 81kb). The outcome of this consultation will then be used at a future Planning & Development committee meeting to help influence the final decision. This will be considered at the nextcommittee meeting on 12th April 2012.

Decision made - the Committee agreed to the undertaking of a limited consultation exercise in regard to the proposed extension of Longridge Conservation Area at Stonebridge Mill. Members will also have a site visit to acquaint themselves with the site.

A report is being submitted to establish a 25 hour per week post of Padiham Town Centre Manager (pdf, 41kb) which would be funded from the Section 106 money from the Tesco scheme. The post would support the town for future business challenges it will face when the new Tesco store is opened. It is recommended that the report is approved. This will be considered at the Full Council meeting on Thursday 05^th April 2012.

Decision made - members approved the report for a new post of Padiham Town Centre Manager.

Executive Members on Burnley Council will give an update of progress against the council’s plan (pdf,18kb) at the next meeting of the Full Council on Thursday 5th April 2012.

Leader’s report

Deputy leader and Executive Member for Resources’ report

Community Safety’s report 

Regeneration and Economic Development report 

Leisure and Culture report 

Housing and Development  report

Decision made - to view the progress updates please click here.

A special Planning and Development committee meeting has been scheduled to agree the preferred option and publication of the core strategy. It is being recommended that members a) endorse the draft strategy and agrees to its publication for a six week statutory consultation period, authorising the Head of Regeneration and Housing to prepare the necessary supporting material and documents required to meet the regulations; and b) that the response to the public consultation is reported back to this Committee together with any proposed changes to the draft core strategy as soon as practicable. This will be considered at the Planning and Development meeting on 4th April 2012.

Decision reached - Members approved the draft strategy as suitable for publication for a six week consultation period (subject to a few minor tweaks). The consultation is expected to commence from late April 2012.

A report is being submitted to members asking them to consider the introduction of free swimming sessions for over 60’s in the Borough (pdf, 39kb). It is recommended that the scheme is approved. This will be considered at the Executive meeting on Tuesday 03^rd April 2012.

Decision made - members approved the report for the introduction of free swimming for over 60's in the Borough.

A report is being submitted to members to seek approval to make Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPOs) for long term vacant housing properties (pdf, 62kb). The report contains a list of the properties affected, and sets out the ways in which the properties will be brought back into use, including the sale of the properties to registered social landlords, or the use of purchase assistance loans, for example. This will be considered at the Executive meeting on Tuesday 03rd April 2012.

Decision made - this item was withdrawn from the agenda.

Three bids have been received for consideration from the Colne capital budget for 2011/12. The first relates to a family fun day/ Colne gala (pdf, 25kb), requesting £2,000 in total. The second relates to a free running area/ skate park next to Pendle Leisure Centre (pdf, 25kb), requesting £10,000 in total. The third is seeking £2,000 worth of funding to create a jubilee garden in Laneshaw Bridge (pdf, 30kb). These bids will be considered at the Colne committee meeting on 29th March 2012.

Decision made - members considered and decided...

• That £2,000 be allocated towards the Family fund Day in Colne. 
• That £2,000 be allocated from the Boulsworth Grot Spot fund for the Laneshaw Bridge Jubilee Garden project.
• That the bid for the Free Running/Skate Park be deferred until the next meeting when a decision on the location of the skate park can be made.

An estimate is being submitted to members following their request at the last meeting with regards to improving the footpath at Woodfield Terrace in Brierfield (pdf, 17kb). It is recommended that members consider and approve the estimate. This will be considered at the Brierfield & Reedley committee meeting on Tuesday 27^th March 2012.

Decision made - Committee approved the estimate in principle, as two separate projects, subject to receipt of a financial contribution from the residents of the Terrace.  Also, it was requested that a consultation takes place with the residents of Woodfield Terrace, Brierfield, seeking a financial contribution for works to the footways on the Terrace.

A report is being submitted to members providing details and the estimated costs of improvements to the Memorial Gardens in Barnoldswick (pdf, 33kb). It is recommended that the scheme is approved in principle and that members identify any amendments to the scheme they feel should be made. This will be considered at the West Craven committee meeting on Tuesday 27^th March 2012.

Decision made - Members approved the improvements but agreed that funding should come from the town council, the parks repairs budget and also from charitable monies. The Engineering Manager has been tasked with preparing a scheme for the work.

A planning application is being submitted proposing 13 new dwellings at the site of the former Pendle Vale School in Nelson (pdf, 601kb). It is recommended that this application is approved. This will be considered at the Nelson committee meeting on Monday 26^th March 2012.

Decision made - that it be delegated to the Director (Regeneration) in consultation with the chairman to grant planning permission subject to the following: 

That draft Condition 10 be amended to include issues concerning occupiers of adjacent land and that consideration be given to the possibility of entering into a Section 106 Agreement with the Developer to deal with issues arising out of the development.

An outline planning application is being submitted proposing 54 new dwellings in Clitheroe (pdf, 465kb). It is recommended that the application be deferred and delegated to the Director of Community Services for approval following the satisfactory completion of a Legal Agreement as outlined in the report. This will be considered at the Planning & Development committee meeting on Thursday 15^th March 2012.

Decision made - the application was deferred and delegated to the Director of Community Services for approval as per the report.

Members are being asked to discuss a report regarding the use of Electronic Information Display Boards at Nelson Interchange (pdf, 18kb) with regards to potentially making them active again. This will be considered at the Scrutiny Management Team meeting on Thursday 15^th March 2012.

Decision made - a further meeting will take place on 30th March 2012 to discuss the proposal in more detail. Nelson committee have agreed to allocate £5,000 to the project should it go ahead.

An outline planning application is being submitted to members proposing 19 new houses on Blackburn Road in Oswaldtwistle (pdf, 387kb, pg13). It is recommended that the outline application be approved and that a full application for the development is submitted. This will be considered at the Planning committee meeting on Wednesday 14^th March 2012.

Decision made - the outline application for the 19 new houses was approved subject to a section 106 agreement being put in place before 24th April 2012.

A report is being submitted to members asking them to endorse the Council’s involvement in the upcoming Bowland Arts Festival (pdf, 33kb). It is recommended that members note the report and endorse the Council’s involvement in the festival. This will be considered at the Community Services committee meeting on Tuesday 13^th March 2012.

Decision made - members noted the report and endorsed the Council's involvement in the festival. The Council will act as the accountable body.

A report is being submitted to members informing them of the developments with regards to closing Longridge gym (pdf, 41kb). It is recommended that members note the report and decide whether the Council-owned equipment should be made available to the Longridge Social Enterprise Company. This will be considered at the Community Services committee meeting on Tuesday 13^th March 2012.

Decision made - members decided to donate the equipment to the Longridge Social Enterprise Company if they desired it.

A petition is being submitted to members from the Clitheroe Residents Action Group relating to future housing in Ribble Valley (pdf, 51kb). The group propose that as the town of Clitheroe currently constitutes of 25% of the Borough population, the proposed new developments within the town should also be 25% of the total requirement. This will be considered at the Full Council meeting on Tuesday 06^th March 2012.

Decision made - the petition was received and noted by members.

This application is to build a 5 kilowatt wind turbine (page 13, pdf, 202kb). The blades of the turbine would be 5.5m in diameter mounted on a 15m monopole, resulting in a total height from base to blade tip of 17.8m. The turbine would be connected to a residential property, the Coach House, by an underground cable. The application is recommended for approval. This will be considered at the Colne and District committee meeting on 1^st March 2012.

Decision reached - the application was deferred for a site visit.

A report is being submitted to members seeking the approval of a planning application for the erection of 51 new dwellings on Earby Road, Salterforth (pdf, 387kb). It is recommended that members approve this application. This will be considered at the West Craven committee meeting on Tuesday 28^th February 2012.

Decision made - Members decided to defer the decision to allow for further information to be provided on the viability of the scheme. A special meeting of the West Craven Committee will be held in Salterforth Village Hall to determine this application as soon as possible.

A report is being submitted to members seeking the approval of a planning application for the erection of 106 new dwellings at the former site of James Nelsons Sports Ground in Nelson (pdf, 654kb). It is recommended that members approve this application. This will be considered at the Nelson committee meeting on Monday 27^th February 2012.

Decision made - Members decided to recommend refusal for this application on the grounds of over development, loss of amenity and access/ highway issues. The application will go to the Development Management committee meeting on Tuesday 17th April.

The Development Management committee decided to refuse the application.

Reports are being submitted to Full Council proposing where monies for the year 2012-13 should be allocated (pdf, 137kb). It is recommended that members review the reports and consider which proposals should be approved. This will be decided at the Full Council meeting on Thursday 23rd February 2012.

Decision made - Members reviewed and considered the reports brought to the meeting where monies for the year 2012-13 should be allocated. To view the decisions please click here.

A report is being submitted to members detailing the proposal to install solar panels to various council assets (pdf, 41kb). It is recommended that members approve a pilot installation of the solar panels on three different council buildings. This will be decided at the Full Council meeting on Thursday 23rd February 2012.

Decision made - Members agreed to spend the required £300,000 to install solar panel at Pendle Leisure Centre (Colne), Fleet Street Depot and Colne Market Hall. These will reduce CO2 impact and will reduce the Council's energy bills.

A report is being submitted to members to consider and agree the future housing requirement for Ribble Valley (pdf, 112kb). It is recommended that committee agree that the housing requirement is set at the upper extent of the range advised by the Council's consultants, to create 4,400 dwellings by 2028. This will be considered at the Planning & Development committee meeting on Thursday 02nd February 2012.

Decision made - that Committee agree that the housing requirement is set at the middle of the range advised by the Council’s consultants namely 4000 dwellings during the plan period (200 dwellings per annum) and that provision for a formal review to be undertaken within five years.

Executive Members on Burnley Council will give an update of progress against the council’s plan (pdf,16kb) at the next meeting of the Full Council on Thursday 9th February 2012.

Leader’s report 

Deputy leader and Executive Member for Resources’ report 

Community Safety’s report

Regeneration and Economic Development report

Leisure and Culture report

Planning and Environment report

Customer Access and Comm Engagement report

Decision made - the minutes have now been released showing the various updates against the Council's plan. To view these in full, please click here.

Reports are being submitted to the Executive to inform them of the details of the proposed savings for 2012/13 (pdf, 133kb).  Please see the report for all the recommendations, including the recommended level of council tax for 2012/13. This report will be considered at the Executive meeting on Thursday 09th February 2012.

Decision made - details of the proposed savings for 2012/13 were discussed at the meeting. To view all the decisions made in detail please click here.

A report is being submitted to inform the Executive of the progress that has been made towards achieving the target of reducing the number of houses that are empty for over 6 months to 3.7% of the total housing stock by 2011 (pdf, 65kb). It is recommended that Executive note the report and approve the interim action plan to help reduce the number of empty homes. This report will be considered at the Executive meeting on Thursday 09th February 2012.

Decision made - members noted the work done in achieving the target set in the report. The interim action plan to further reduce the number of properties empty for over six months pending a review of the Empty Homes Strategy in Summer 2012 was approved.

A report is being submitted to members seeking the approval of a Community Skip policy (pdf, 42kb). Increased demand for the service (especially following the closure or relocation of household waste and recycling centres by the county council) and current budget pressures means that in contrast to previous years, requests for the Community Skip service cannot be met from within the existing Streetscene operational budget. The proposed Community Skip policy will ensure a clear and transparent process. It is recommended that Executive approve the policy. This will be considered at the Executive meeting on Tuesday 7^th February 2012.

Decision made - that the introduction of the Community Skip Policy be approved, subject to the following amended Paragraph 6.3 of Appendix 1 in the report; ‘For clarification failure to provide a skip warden by any Member or Community Group, on one occasion will result in a warning letter being sent. Failure to provide a skip warden on any subsequent occasion may result in any further requests made by the relevant Member or Community Group, within that financial year, being declined.’

A report is being submitted to members seeking the approval for the release of £25,500 to go towards works to improve the quality of service provided at the crematorium (pdf, 45kb). It is recommended that Executive approve the release of funds to allow the work to begin as set out in the report. This will be considered at the Executive meeting on Tuesday 7^th February 2012.

Decision made - that Full Council be recommended to approve the expenditure of £25,500 of contingencies to undertake the work outlined in the report; and that the introduction of the secure broadcasting of services be considered by the Leadership and Community Scrutiny Committee, before any decision be made on implementation of this system.

A report is being submitted to members seeking their approval to release £49,211 from the capital budget for improvements at the Platform Gallery in Clitheroe (pdf, 183kb). It is recommended that the application is approved as per the report. This will be considered at the Policy and Finance meeting on Tuesday 7^th February 2012.

Decision made - the application to release £49,211 from the capital budget for improvements at the Platform Gallery in Clitheroe was approved as per the report.

A report is being submitted to members seeking the approval of a Burnley tobacco control action plan (pdf, 49kb). Proposed actions include looking into possibility of making local outdoor playgrounds and play areas ‘smokefree zones,’ and exploring the possibility of precluding opening of shisha/ waterpipe café’s as part of Development Management Policy. It is recommended that Executive approve the plan. This will be considered at the Executive meeting on Tuesday 7^th February 2012.

Decision made - that the Tobacco Control Action Plan 2011-2014 be approved.

A report is being submitted to members to provide members with details of the current situation and agree the way forward for the future use of the playing field at the former Nelson and Colne College site (pdf, 30kb). It is recommended that the current arrangement with the College remains the same until such time as the playing fields are needed. This will be considered at the Colne Committee meeting on Thursday 02^nd February 2012.

Decision made - members decided to continue with the current arrangement until such a time comes where the playing fields are needed.

A report is being submitted to members seeking approval to introduce a new charging scheme for street naming and numbering (pdf, 78kb). It is recommended that the Council adopt the proposed scale of charges. This will be considered at the Cabinet meeting on Wednesday 1^st February 2012.

Decision made - that the scale of charges proposed as a means of seeking to recover some of the costs of the function be adopted.

A report is being submitted to allow the Overview and Scrutiny Committee to consider the issues associated with continuing subsidized bus trips to the seaside (pdf, 99kb). It is recommended that members consider whether the Council should continue to provide this service and to advise members and officers accordingly. This will be considered at the Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting on Tuesday 31^st January 2012.

Decision made - that Cabinet be requested to consider whether the subsidised Bus Trips to the Coast Scheme should be withdrawn. Should Cabinet decide that the Scheme should be continued in the 2012/13 financial year, consideration be given to increasing the fare price in order to reduce the cost to the Council and also to the introduction of a pre-booking system to assist in monitoring service usage.

A report is being submitted to members informing them of a planning application that has been submitted for the erection of four terraced houses off Burnley Road, Brierfield (pdf, 181kb). It is recommended that this application is approved. This will be considered at the Brierfield and Reedley Committee meeting on Tuesday 31^st January 2012.

Decision made - the application for four new houses in Brierfield was refused on the grounds of poor access and liklihood of congestion to surrounding streets.

A report is being submitted to provide details and the estimated costs of the improvement plans for Memorial Gardens in Barnoldswick (pdf, 33kb). It is recommended that the scheme be approved in principle and that the West Craven Committee identifies any amendments to the scheme and help identify further funding. This will be considered at the West Craven Committee meeting on Tuesday 31^st January 2012.

Decision made - that the Engineering and Special Projects Manager be asked to submit to the next meeting the estimated costs of moving the war memorial in Barnoldswick to the front of Memorial Gardens and for making space for additional names.

A report is being submitted seeking planning permission for 106 new dwellings at the former site of James Nelson’s Sports Ground in Nelson (pdf, 486kb). It is recommended that the application be approved. This will be considered at the Nelson Committee meeting on Monday 30^th January 2012.

Decision made - the application was deferred so that discussions can take place with the applicant, residents and Councillors.

A report is being submitted to notify Committee of a successful bid for funding from the Department of Health (pdf, 28kb). The fund is to support local authorities in the winter months to reduce the levels of deaths and morbidity in their local authority that are due to vulnerable people living in cold housing in partnership with their local community. It is recommended that members be kept informed of any future developments of the initiative. This will be considered at the Parish Councils Liaison meeting on Thursday 26^th January 2012.

Decision made - members noted the report and requested that they be kept informed of any future developments.

A report is being submitted to update members with the latest ideas on ensuring the high levels of health and safety for elderly people in care homes (pdf, 25kb). Ideas will be shared and next steps will be considered. This will be discussed at the Scrutiny Management Team meeting on Tuesday 24th January 2012.

Decision made - the report was noted by the Management Team and members agreed to meet with Lancashire County Council on Tuesday 21st February to discuss the proposed ideas and next steps.

A motion is being put forward by Full Council to urge Cabinet to rescind its proposal to increase allotment charges from January 2013 (pdf, 145kb). This will be considered at the Full Council meeting on Thursday 19th January 2012.

Decision made - After a debate and before being put to the vote, at least six members asked for a recorded vote under Council Procedure Rule 16.5. Each Councillor voted as follows:- 

For the motion:- 

Councillors Judith Addison, Peter Britcliffe, Peter Clarke, Allah Dad, Marlene Haworth, Susan Haworth, Terry Hurn, Kath Pratt, Brian Roberts, Ian Robinson, Brian Walmsley, Nick Whittaker and Lynn Wilson (13) 

Against the motion:-  

Councillors Mohammad Ayub, Pam Barton, John Broadley, Clare Cleary, Paul Cox, Munsif Dad, Bernard Dawson, Wendy Dwyer, Harry Grayson, June Harrison, Gareth Molineux, Ken Moss, Tim O’Kane, Dave Parkins, Miles Parkinson, Clare Pritchard, Joan Smith, Ciaran Wells (18) 

The motion was therefore defeated.

A report is being submitted to members with a revised version of the Health and Housing Capital Programme for the year 2011/12, showing where funding will be spent (pdf, 65kb). There is also a future three-year programme set out for members to review. It is recommended that members approve the revised programme for this year and consider the future three-year programme set out in the report. This will be considered at the Health and Housing committee meeting on Thursday 19th January 2012.

Decision made - members approved the revised programme for the current year and provisionally approved the future three-year programme.

Members of the Hyndburn Youth Council are to attend the Full Council meeting to discuss with Councillors how they can work closer with the Council (pdf, 50kb). A presentation will also be made by the Youth Council. This will take place at the meeting on Thursday 19th January 2012.

Decision made - the group gave examples of work they had been involved in, including arranging an event promoting vegetable growing in the community at Rishton, working in Oswaldtwistle, Clayton and Rishton Youth Centres, supporting an international peace day event at Clayton, delivered “Voice and influence” workshops in schools and holding a “Fast Politics” event in Local Democracy Week in October 2011. Members of the Council thanked the young people for their presentation.

A report is to be submitted to request committee’s views in relation to a recent Outline Application for 200 dwellings on land off Longridge Road, Grimsargh that is to be determined by Preston City Council (pdf, 23kb). It is recommended that committee advise Preston City Council that Ribble Valley Borough Council raise no objections. This will be considered at the Planning and Development committee meeting on Thursday 12^th January 2012.

Decision made - the committee decided to object to the proposed 200 dwellings in Grimsargh.

A report is being submitted to request permission to revise the current pre-application charging levels in relation to pre-application discussions on development proposals (pdf, 56kb). It also requests Members to authorise charging fees on previous services which were not charged and this relates to domestic enquiries, listed buildings, advertisement consent proposals and hedgerow and tree matters. It is recommended that the new charges are approved and put in place from 1^st March 2012. This will be considered at the Planning and Development committee meeting on Thursday 12^th January 2012.

Decision made - members approved the new charges for pre-application advice with the exception of the Listed Building charge, which will be reviewed and brought to the next meeting.

A report is being submitted to Executive requesting the approval of the release of the £52,571 in the Capital Programme for Alleygating (pdf, 39kb). This will enable six new schemes to start. It is recommended that Executive release the funds and authorise the Head of Streetscene to tender the proposed work. This will be considered at the Executive meeting on Tuesday 10^th January 2012.

Decision made - that the £52,571 set aside in the 2011-2012 Capital Programme for Alleygating be released, and the Head of Streetscene be authorised to tender the proposed work.

A report is being submitted to members to propose amendments to the free fishing arrangements for young people who are residents of Clitheroe (pdf, 4.5mb). It is recommended that it is approved the current location at Edisford Bridge is moved to downstream of Edisford Caravan Park. This will be considered at the Community Services committee meeting on Tuesday 10^th January 2012.

Decision made - members approved moving the location for free fishing for young people downstream of Edisford Caravan Park.

A report is being submitted to Executive considering the options for the future provision of cash collection at the Council (pdf,278kb). It is recommended that members agree to cease cash collection for Council Tax and use alternative methods of payment. This will be considered at the Executive meeting on Tuesday 10^th January 2012.

Decision made - that option 4 be approved as detailed in the report with further work being undertaken in the future to further reduce the scope of cash collection at Contact Burnley.

A report is being submitted to Executive to seek approval for Burnley Council to be the responsible body for an application to the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for a Your Heritage Grant of £50,000 (pdf, 41kb) and accept responsibility for project and budget management if successful. It is recommended that Executive approve Burnley Council as the lead authority on a HLF funding application, for a Pennine Lancashire Arts and Heritage project, and that Burnley Council be the responsible body for the funding is the application is approved. This will be considered at the Executive meeting on Tuesday 10^th January 2012.

Decision made - that Burnley Council be approved as the lead authority on a HLF funding application, for a Pennine Lancashire Arts and Heritage project; and that Burnley Council be approved as the responsible body for the funding if the application is successful.

A report is being submitted to update the committee on the findings of the Public Conveniences Working Group and to seek approvals to implement the recommendations in respect of the Council’s public toilets (pdf, 4.9mb). It is recommended that committee approve the recommendations in the report and accept the proposed funding from Clitheroe Town Council as a contribution for the continued operation of the town centre facilities. This will be considered at the Community Services committee meeting on Tuesday 10^th January 2012.

Decision made - committee approved the recommendations as set out in the report and agreed to accept the proposed funding from Clitheroe Town Council.

A report is being submitted to members with a revised version of the Community Services Capital Programme for the year 2011/12, showing where funding will be spent (pdf, 76kb). There is also a future three-year programme set out for members to review. It is recommended that members approve the revised programme for this year and consider the future three-year programme set out in the report. This will be considered at the Community Services committee meeting on Tuesday 10^th January 2012.

Decision made - members approved the revised programme as per report.

At the last meeting the Nelson committee agreed to part fund the above scheme subject to Colne and District committee contributing as well. However, Colne and District committee refused this request because they had already contributed substantially to the Scheme. Sustrans were approached and agreed to make up the shortfall of £3,500 on the basis that the design of the lay-by will prevent cars driving onto the adjacent footway. It is recommended that £3,500 be allocated from this committees 2011/12 Capital Programme and that the offer of £3,500 from Sustrans be accepted. Discussions will take place at the Nelson committee meeting on 4th January 2012.

Decision made - £3,500 will be allocated from the Capital Programme and the further £3,500 needed will be accepted from Sustrans to fund the scheme.

The Engineering and Special Projects Manager submits a report regarding the annual costs of running and maintaining the real-time information system within Nelson Interchange (pdf, 25kb). County Council have stopped funding the service since 30th Nov 2011. The annual maintenance costs in the region of £4,000. Members will be asked to decide on whether the funding to run this service should be found locally. Discussions will take place at the Nelson committe meeting on 4th January 2012.

Decision made - the Engineering and Special Projects Manager has been requested to arrange a meeting with the Chairman, County Councillor G. Adam and Burnley Borough Council regarding arrangements and costs of taking on the server and display boards.

Members have been asked to consider the possibilities of carrying out a survey of street signs in Barnoldswick town centre to examine their condition and see if they are still required (pdf, 445kb). Committee are asked to decide if they would require a report bringing to a future meeting with regard to a street sign survey. This will be considered at the West Craven committee meeting on Tuesday 3^rd January 2012.

Decision made - the Engineering and Special Projects Manager has been asked to arrange a survey of street signs in Barnoldswick town centre with County Council to remove unnecessary signs and rationalise remaining ones. This will help to improve the appearance of the town centre and provide accurate information.

A report is being submitted to members to show them the outcome of a feasibility and option appraisal study regarding the future of a block of properties owned by the Council at 9-17 Railway Street, Brierfield (pdf, 437kb). It is recommended that members consider the four options in the paper and make a recommendation to the Executive as to which they should look to proceed with. This will be considered at the Brierfield and Reedley committee meeting on Tuesday 3^rd January 2012.

Decision made - option 4 as detailed in the report, involving the demolition of the block and a permanent hard/soft landscaping scheme for the long term on the site (costed at £80k including professional fees) has been agreed.

A report was submitted to Council to request extending the age limits for Private Hire vehicles that are large MPVs or are constructed or adapted to be fully wheelchair accessible. It is recommended that members consider whether or not to accept the amendment to the age restriction. Approving the extension of age limits will encourage the trade to invest in more vehicles that are fully wheelchair accessible.This will be considered at the Full Council meeting on Thursday 15^th December 2011.

Decision made - that approval be given to amend 2 classes of Private Hire vehicles with differing age limits that reflect the style and purpose of each class as follows:
1) Saloons, estates, small MPV’s and hatchbacks - no lower age limit (1) and an upper age limit of 8 years from date of first manufacture of the vehicle (no change from August 2010 to age limits)
2) Large MPV’s and Minibuses (not wheelchair accessible) - lower age limit of 6 years from date of first manufacture and an upper age limit of 12 years from date of first manufacture
3) Wheelchair Accessible Large MPV’s and Minibuses - lower age limit of 8 years from date of first manufacture and an upper age limit of 15 years from date of first manufacture.

A report is being submitted to Council to agree plans for an awards ceremony commemorating the Queen’s Jubilee year (pdf, 40kb). It is recommended that Council agree the Jubilee award scheme and delegate authority to Head of Chief Executive’s Office working with the Members Structures Working Group to finalise the arrangements. This will be considered at the Full Council meeting on Thursday 15^th December 2011.

Decision made - that the Jubilee award scheme be endorsed and delegated authority be granted to the Head of the Chief Executive’s Office working with Members Structures and Support Working Group to finalise the arrangements.

A report is being submitted to Council to recommend the forward committed spend over the next two years from the potential receipt of Regional Growth Fund monies (pdf, 39kb). It is recommended that Full Council endorse the potential receipt of £8,804,000 Regional Growth Fund monies and approve a forward commitment of £1,825,000 in the 2012/13 Capital Programme and £6,979,000 in the 2013/14 Capital Programme, for the Implementation Agreement with Network Rail to deliver the Todmorden Curve engineering contract and the highway works in the Weavers Triangle area. This will be considered at the Full Council meeting on Thursday 15^th December 2011.

Decision made - Full Council approved the recommendation and work will start on delivering the Todmorden Curve and the highway works in the Weavers Triangle from 1st April 2012.

A report is being submitted to members to inform them of the changes to Pendle Leisure Trust’s Recreational Pass Scheme (pdf, 38kb). It will enable wider access and participation in Pendle Leisure Trust sport and leisure facilities and activities. It is recommended that Executive approve the new Recreation Pass scheme 'Get Active Pass'. This will be considered at the Executive meeting on Wednesday 14^th December 2011.

Decision made - the new Recreation Pass Scheme 'Get Active Pass' was approved.

A report is being submitted to members to inform them of an additional £1.4 million funding from central government for the Housing Market Renewal programme (pdf, 31kb). It is recommended that Executive note the allocation and also agree the projects where the money will be spent. This will be considered at the Executive meeting on Wednesday 14^th December 2011.

Decision made - the allocation of £1.4 million HMR Transition funding and the projects list that the funds could be spent on were noted.

A report is being submitted to members to seek approval to adopt a scheme to help residents obtain mortgage finance (pdf, 73kb). The scheme is aimed at first time buyers who can afford mortgage repayments, but not the initial deposit, to help get them onto the property ladder. It is recommended that Executive suggest to Council that the report is adopted. This will be considered at the Executive meeting on Wednesday 14^th December 2011. 

Decision made - that the Council be recommended to adopt the Local Authority Mortgage Scheme as outlined in the report. It was also requested that an update be given on how the Scheme has operated a year after it has started.

A report is being submitted to members to agree on the proposals for the forthcoming Burnley Olympic Challenge (pdf, 56kb) after an intense piece of scrutiny work which included engagement with sports clubs, businesses and voluntary organisations. It is recommended that the Head of Leisure & Recreation hold a sports event in response to the Olympic Games in 2012. Subject to the success of the event, it is proposed that the Council holds a sports event in response to the Olympics every four years with all members being urged to contribute £200 towards the Burnley Olympic Challenge from the Ward Opportunities Fund 2012/13. This will be considered at the Executive meeting on Tuesday 13th December 2011.

Decision made - the Burnley Olympic Challenge proposals were approved as per report. The event will be held from 18th August 2012 to 25th August 2012.

A report is being submitted to members to consider the proposed fees and charges from 1^st January 2012 (pdf, 48kb).These include replacement wheeled bins now costing £25.35 and a bulky goods collection costing £10.30. It is recommended that Executive approve the proposed tariff of the fees and charges from 1^st January 2012, for final approval at full Council later in the year. This will be considered at the Executive meeting on Tuesday 13^th December 2011.

Decision made - that it be recommended to Full Council that the proposed fees and charges outlined in the report are approved and are to be used from 1st January 2012.

A report is being submitted to members seeking approval for the Council to purchase and demolish properties in the Accrington Road area (at a total anticipated cost of £300,000). It is recommended that Executive approve the report. This will be considered at the Executive meeting on Tuesday 13^th December 2011. 

Decision made - Executive approved purchase and demolition of properties around Accrington Road as per the report.

A report is being submitted to members to inform them of the costs spent on mobile phone contracts throughout the Council’s departments (pdf, 104kb). It is recommended that members note the mobile phone usage levels per department. This will be considered at the Resources Overview and Scrutiny committee meeting on Tuesday 13^th December 2011.

Decision made - members noted the report and requested that the Head of ICT obtain the details of Departmental/Section breakdown of mobile phone minute usage levels and report back at the next Resources Overview and Scrutiny committee meeting.

A report is being submitted to members to agree proposals for meeting efficiency, service priority and value for money savings as part of the Council’s 2012/13 budget (pdf, 51kb). It is recommended that Executive approve the £669,000 savings outlined in the report for 2012/13 (for final approval at full Council later in the year) and that grants to Parish Councils and the Burnley District Citizens Advice Service for 2012/13 remain the same as in 2011/12. This will be considered at the Executive meeting on Tuesday 13^th December 2011.

Decision made - the £669,000 savings outlined in the report were agreed by Executive. Parish Council grants will remain the same as 2011/12 and the grant to Burnley and Pendle Citizens Advice service will receive a £5,000 increase on the 2011/12 budget.

A report is being submitted to members relating to an outline planning application received for the erection of 3 dwellings at land off Ribblesdale Avenue, Clitheroe (pdf, 379kb, pg43). It is recommended that members approve this application. This will be considered at the Planning & Development committee meeting on Thursday 8th December 2011.

Decision made - The outline application for the erection of 3 dwellings at land off Ribblesdale Avenue, Clitheroe was approved.

A report is being submitted to members relating to an outline planning application received for the major re-development of Junction 7 business park in Clayton le Moors (pdf, 714kb). The development will involve buildings being used for commercial, industrial, storage, residential, retail, hotel and community uses. It is recommended that this outline application is approved. This will be considered at the Planning committee meeting on Wednesday 7th December 2011.

Decision made - The application was approved subject to a Section 106 Agreement to those with an interest in the land paying £10,000 towards the public transport costs by 16th December 2011.

A report is being submitted to members relating to a planning application received for the erection of 12 dwellings on land between Holden Road and King Street, Brierfield (pdf, 225kb, pg5). It is recommended that members delegate grant consent subject to conditions outlined in the report. This will be considered at the Brierfield and Reedley committee meeting on Tuesday 6th December 2011.

Decision made - The application for 12 new dwellings in Brierfield was approved subject to the conditions outlined in the report.

A report is being submitted to members relating to a planning application received for the erection of 15 lodges and the erection of a marina with café on Kelbrook Road in Barnoldswick (pdf, 335kb). It is recommended that members approve this application. This will be considered at the West Craven committee meeting on Tuesday 6th December 2011.

Decision made - The application was refused due to the impact on openness and surrounding countryside.

A bid is being submitted to members by The Friends of Marsden Park to seek £12,000 funding to help set up a Marsden Park Centenary Event (pdf, 58kb). The project will aim to be a fun and entertaining family event aimed at all sections of the community. This will be considered at the Nelson committee meeting on Monday 5th December 2011.

Decision made -Councillors did not agree to fund £12,000 to set up the Centenary event. They asked that the Friends of Marsden Park group resubmit the application in April 2012 when there will be a clearer idea of what funds will be available.

A report is being submitted to members to seek their approval of a revised list of fees and charges relating to the annual fees for hackney carriages and private hire vehicle licenses for 2012 (pdf, 40kb). It is recommended that members approve the revised fees. This will be considered at the Licensing committee meeting on Tuesday 29th November 2011.

Decision made - Members approved the revised charges as per report.

A report is being submitted to inform Cabinet of the route the Olympic Torch Relay will be taking in the North West and what local activity is planned (pdf, 91kb). It is recommended that Cabinet approve Council support for the Relay and authorise resources to be allocated to the event. This will be considered at the Cabinet meeting on Wednesday 23rd November 2011.

Decision made - Cabinet welcomed the fact that the Olympic Torch Relay would be passing through Accrington and authorised resources to be allocated to the event from existing budgets. It was also requested that a report be made to Cabinet in early 2012, providing an update on Olympic-themed events and activities which are planned to take place and mark the event.

A report is being submitted to inform Cabinet of the recommendations from the Extraordinary Meeting of the Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee on 14th October 2011 which reviewed the Market Hall (pdf, 105kb). The report also shows the responses from Cabinet to the recommendations of the Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee. This will be considered at the Cabinet meeting on Wednesday 23rd November 2011.

Decision made - Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee were thanked for their review of the markets and Accrington Market Hall and the Committee's recommendations about the services. Cabinet's responses to those recommendations are to be agreed as set out in the minutes (pdf, 117kb, pg167)

A report is being submitted to seek member approval on proposals to increase the Policy and Finance committee budget for the forthcoming financial year (pdf, 39kb). It is recommended that members consider the charges in the report and approve them for implementation with effect from the 1st April 2012, for the 2012/13 financial year. This will be considered at the Policy and Finance committee meeting on Tuesday 22nd November 2011.

Decision made - The Policy and Finance committee budget for the forthcoming year was increased as per report.

The Panel will look at standards of care for elderly people in care homes and how these are monitored. County Council, Care Quality Commission and Lancashire LINks representatives will be there. Members of the public are also welcome come along to the discussion. The Scrutiny meeting will take place on Tuesday 22^nd November 2011.

Decision made - The panel have been invited to meet with the steering group of the Lancashire County Council's scrutiny committee to discuss in further detail how best to monitor the standard of care for elderly people in care homes. Initial ideas were shared between the various representatives and it is hoped to develop these ideas at the steering group meeting.The meeting will be set up for January 2012.

A report is being submitted to update the Executive on the current position with Brierfield Mills and to seek approval to move towards Compulsory Purchase of the site (pdf, 704kb). It is recommended that Executive agree to the preparation of a feasibility study and outline Business Plan for the future regeneration of the site. It is also asked to further advance preparation for the making of a Compulsory Purchase Order of the site.  This will be considered at theExecutive meeting on Thursday 17th November 2011.

Decision made - the preparation of a feasibility study and outline Business Plan for the future regeneration of the site was agreed. Preparations are to begin for the making of a Compulsory Purchase Order for the site. The legal processes necessary to close the access road to the site at Hollin Bank are to be undertaken.

A report is being submitted to Executive to give an update on the current year’s Events Programme and to inform them of the plans regarding events for 2012-13 (pdf, 35kb). It is recommended that Executive note the success of the current year’s events and also note any likely budget requirements for the 2012-13 Events Programme. This will be considered at the Executive meeting on Thursday 17th November 2011.

Decision made - members noted the successful progress of the current year’s Events Programme. The likely budget requirements for the 2012/13 Events programme were also noted and a budget growth proposal for this Programme is to be submitted as part of the Executive’s proposed budget for the year.

A report is being submitted to the Executive to seek approval for investment in the Council’s leisure facilities (pdf, 31kb). It is recommended that the Executive ask the Council to approve a supplementary capital estimate of £160,000 for the investment in leisure facilities. This will be considered at the Executive meeting on Thursday 17th November 2011.

Decision made - the Council are to be recommended to approve a supplementary capital estimate of £160,000 for the investment in leisure facilities as set out in the report.

A report is being submitted to ask Executive to approve the proposal to submit an application to the Art Council’s Renaissance grant programme to help with costs at local museums (pdf, 57kb). The application is for approximately £2.15 million over a 3 year period. It is also requested that if the application is successful, that it be approved for the Council to be responsible for the programme. It is recommended that the submission of the grant application is approved and that a further report be brought to the Executive if the application is successful. This will be considered at the Executive meeting on Tuesday 15th November 2011.

Decision made - that approval be given to the submission of a grant application to the Arts Council England. A further report is to be brought back to the Executive if the application is successful regarding the Council acting as the accountable body.

A report is being submitted to Executive to seek approval to submit a bid to the Social Action Fund for restarting the BUFFALO (Burnley Food & Fitness Aimed at Lowering Obesity) project within Leisure and Recreation Services (pdf, 42kb). The bid will be for £250,000 for a two year funding period. It is recommended that Executive approve the submission of the bid and if successful, authorise the Head of Leisure and Recreation to accept the grant allocation. This will be considered at the Executive meeting on Tuesday 15th November 2011.

Decision made - that approval be given to the submission of a bid to the Social Action Fund and if successful, the Head of Leisure and Recreation be authorised to accept the grant allocation.

A report is being submitted to inform the Committee of a planning application received requesting the change of use from an agricultural building to a mixed educational and recreational use building at Rigg of England Farm in Fence (pdf, 135kb, pg7). It is recommended that the Committee refuse this application due to appearance and access issues. This will be considered at the Barrowford Committee meeting on Thursday 10th November 2011.

Decision made - the application has been deferred until the next meeting. Further information was requested including times of use, car parking and outside lighting.

A report is being submitted to inform the Committee of the estimated costs for the resurfacing of Park Way in Colne (pdf, 429kb). It is recommended that the Committee considers identifying funding to enable the works to be undertaken. This will be considered at the Colne Committee meeting on Thursday 10th November 2011.

Decision made - that this item be deferred until a site meeting has taken place and information is provided as to which parts of the road are adopted and unadopted.

A report is being submitted to advise members of the recent statutory review of the Borough’s polling districts and polling stations (pdf, 77kb). It is recommended that Council agree that no changes be made to the polling district but approve the changes to the polling places set out in the report. This will be considered at the Full Council meeting on Thursday 10th November 2011.

Decision made - members agreed that no changes are to be made to the polling district but approved the changes to the polling places as per report.

A petition with 48 signatures is being submitted to members supporting the idea for a skate park to be built in the Colne area (pdf, 408kb, item 14). Members are invited to comment on the issue at the Colne Committee meeting on Thursday 10th November 2011.

Decision made - It was agreed that a meeting with Members of this Committee, relevant Council officers, representatives from Housing Pendle, Liam Whalley and James Brookes be arranged to discuss the proposed project in more detail. Discussions will include establishing funding sources and identifying a site as well as other issues associated with such a scheme.

A report is being submitted to ask members to consider a request from the Clitheroe Festival of Food Company Limited for support in organising the August 2012 Food Festival event (pdf, 37kb). It is recommended that members confirm the Council’s support and consider the financial support the Council can offer. This will be considered at the Community Services committee meeting on Tuesday 8th November 2011.

Decision made - members agreed that the Council will support the Clitheroe Food Festival in August 2012. The financial support the Council can offer will be discussed at a future meeting of the committee.

A report is being submitted to seek the support of members to proceed with the launch of a Community Toilet Scheme (pdf, 32kb). It is recommended that members agree to the early launch of a Borough wide Community Toilet Scheme and the development and trial of automated locking systems. A full report on the matter will be presented at the January meeting of this Committee. This will be considered at the Community Services committee meeting on Tuesday 8th November 2011.

Decision made - members agreed to approve the early launch of the Borough wide Community Toielt Scheme. A report will be presented on the matter at the January Community Services meeting.

A report is being submitted to provide members with details of the current position regarding the proposed flood lights scheme at Sough Park (42kb). It is recommended that a bid is made to West Craven Committee’s 2012/13 Capital Programme for the remainder of the monies needed for the proposed scheme to go ahead. This will be considered at the West Craven committee meeting on Tuesday 8th November 2011.

Decision made - members asked that the Engineering and Special Projects Manager obtain some quotes for the flood lights to see if the cost could be reduced. It was also requested that the Engineering and Special Projects Manager report back at the next meeting whether the £2,000 Salterforth Lane Bridleway Improvement scheme was likely to go ahead this financial year and if this might provide some further funding for the floodlights scheme.

A report is being submitted to provide members with an update on the pathway improvement projects which will be implemented in 2011/12 (pdf, 30kb). It is recommended that the report be noted by members. This will be considered at the West Craven committee meeting on Tuesday 8th November 2011.

Decision made - members agreed that the proposed urban ginnel improvement schemes be welcomed. It was also requested that the  Engineering and Special Projects Manager be asked to submit a report on costings for improvements to the section of footpath no. 34 running alongside Letcliffe Park and the possibility of upgrading it in due course.

Reports are being submitted to members to ask that they approve and find the funding for the resurfacing of roads at Back Kay Street/Back Castle Street (pdf, 676kb) and Hartington Street, Brierfield (pdf, 785kb). It is recommended that members approve both schemes and help identify suitable funding for the work to go ahead. This will be considered at the Brierfield and Reedley committee meeting on Tuesday 8th November 2011.

Decision made - members agreed to approve the bid of £5,638.26 for the resurfacing of Hartington Street. The decision for the resurfacing of Back Kay Street/ Back Castle Street was deferred until the next meeting of the Brierfield Committee.

A report is being submitted to members with the proposed new fees and charges for services in Ribble Valley for 2012/13 (pdf, 119kb). It is recommended that members consider the revised charges then approve them for implementation with effect from 1^st April 2012. This will be considered at the Community Services committee meeting on Tuesday 8th November 2011.

Decision made - members approved the revised charges in the report with the exception of the trade refuse charges which will be discussed again at the next meeting of this committee.

Reports are being submitted to members to ask that they approve and find the funding for works to the grass verges at William Street and Halifax Road, Brierfield (pdf, 1.18mb). It is recommended that members approve both schemes and help identify suitable funding for the work to go ahead. This will be considered at the Brierfield and Reedley committee meeting on Tuesday 8th November 2011.

Decision made - members asked that the Engineering and Special Projects Manager be requested to establish if LCC would be willing to re-soil and seed the site at Halifax Road in the near future and that further consideration be given to this matter at the next meeting of this Committee.

With regard to the William Street site, members asked that enquiries be made to establish if the land is in LCC ownership, and if so, the matter be referred to the County Council for consideration. If appropriate, the Engineering and Special Projects Manager may be requested to obtain estimates for the proposed works and report back to the next meeting of this Committee.

A report is being submitted to members to inform them of a new project aimed to provide activities and support to young people involved in, or on the frindges of, drug and alcohol misuse (pdf, 37kb). It is recommended that members note the report and endorse the Council’s support to the project. They are also asked to agree to offer the services of the Council to co-ordinate the project, providing sufficient funds can be secured to support the employment of the Community Sports Facilitator for the duration of the project. This will be considered at the Community Services committee meeting on Tuesday 8th November 2011.

Decision made - members approved the project as per report.

A report is being submitted to members to suggest proposals for the introduction of business permit parking on some of the car parks in Nelson Town Centre (pdf, 1.48mb). It is recommended that consideration be given to introducing the permits at New Brown Street, Every Street and/or Cuba Street car parks. Councillors will be asked to prioritise which car parks should be changed to business permit first. The report also suggests that a charge of £140 per year per permit should be put in place and a maximum of two permits per business be issued. This will be considered at the Nelson committee meeting on Monday 7th November 2011.

Decision made - members decided that business permit parking on New Brown Street, Every Street and or Cuba Street Car parks will not be introduced to ensure adequate parking short stay disc parking is available to shoppers coming to Nelson Town Centre.

A report is being submitted to members to inform them of issues relating to CCTV in Nelson Town Centre (pdf, 38kb). It is recommended that members note the progress on ensuring CCTV is returned to the junction of Market Street, Leeds Road and Manchester Road and agree to the removal of trees to ensure a clear line of site for CCTV along Scotland Road. This will be considered at the Nelson committee meeting on Monday 7th November 2011.

Decision made - members agreed to allocate £2,000 for two fixed CCTV columns and £1,500 for the removal of trees and replacement shrubbery/ low growing trees from the 2011/12 capital programme. The three conifer trees and one deciduous tree in front of 65-71 Scotland Road will be removed and replaced by the more appropriate shrubbery/ low growing trees.

A report is being submitted to members to provide them with information regarding levels of customer satisfaction with the Planning process (pdf, 32kb). It is recommended that members note the report to show they are aware of the level of customer satisfaction with the Planning process. This will be considered at the Nelson committee meeting on Monday 7th November 2011.

Decision made - members noted the report showing they were aware of the level of customer satisfaction with the Planning process.

A report is being submitted to inform the Committee of the work currently being undertaken on dog related activities (pdf, 84kb). It is recommended that Committee note the contents of the report and advise of any recommendations they wish to make on improving the dog warden service. This will be considered at the Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting on Tuesday 1st November 2011.

Decision made - Committee noted the comments in the report and asked that the Head of Environmental Health be requested to raise the issue of additional emptying of overflowing dog bins with the Head of Environmental Services.

A report is being submitted to inform the Committee of steps which the Council can take to make it easier to do business with the Council (pdf, 1mb). It is recommended that Committee note the report and agree to publish a contracts register on the Council website and trial a system of web alerts which businesses can sign up to. This will be considered at the Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting on Tuesday 1st November 2011.

Decision made - Committee noted the report and asked that the Procurement Working Group investigate the following issues:-

Under the Council’s Call-In procedure, the decision taken at the last Executive with regard to the strapline “Cutting the Costs, Not the Service” has been called in as it was felt that “it was factually incorrect and misleading to residents”. This will be considered at the Executive meeting on 20th October 2011.

Decision made - the original decision to use this strapline was reaffirmed and this will now be used on public facing Council material.

A report is being presented to the Executive on the back of a recent review of the sport and leisure provision in the borough (pdf, 1.25mb). Members will be asked to consider the findings and to approve the recommendations. This will be considered at the Executive meeting on 20th October 2011.  

Decision made - Members requested more time to consider and digest the results of the review and it will be considered again at the next Executive meeting in December.

A meeting of the Pendle Community Hospital Scrutiny Panel is taking place to discuss with representatives of NHS East Lancashire the review of rehabilitation services and its implications for the future of Pendle Community Hospital. The Scrutiny meeting will take place on Tuesday 18th October 2011.

Decision made - via attendance at the Scrutiny Panel by NHS representatives, it was made clear that the Pendle Communikty Hospital has not been earmarked for closure. However, the hospital will be looked at as part of a wider review of this provision throughout East Lancashire with the possibility that current services may be affected. The NHS intend to consult affected parties over the coming weeks and months.

A report is to be submitted to the Planning and Development committee with regard to a planning application for the creation of seven new dwellings on the existing car park at the Black Bull Hotel in Ribchester (pdf, 371kb, pg68). It is recommended that the application be deferred and delegated to the Director of Community Services for approval following the satisfactory completion the Legal Agreement within the report. This will be considered at the Planning and Development committee meeting on the 13th October 2011.

Decision made - The recommendation was approved and the application will be granted upon the satisfactory completion of the Legal Agreement.

A report is being submitted to members to seek approval to the proposed partnership between Hyndburn Council and Accrington Stanley Football Club (pdf, 558kb). The recommendation is that members approve the report as the partnership would help to support the community. This will be considered at the Cabinet committee meeting on the 12th October 2011.

Decision made - Members approved the report for the Council to enter into a partnership agreement with Accrington Stanley Football Club for the 2011/12 football season at a cost of up to £25,000. The Council will write to Accrington Stanley Football Club confirming that the arrangement would end in June 2012 and proposals for the 2012/13 football season must be submitted to the Council by 31st December 2011. The Communitites and Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee will undertake a review of the 2011/12 scheme in in June 2012.

A report is being submitted to members to inform them of two new documents explaining why conservation areas at Sabden Fold and Higham have been designated and the important features within the areas (pdf, 34kb). It is recommended that members approve these documents and they are formally adopted. This will be considered at the Barrowford committee meeting on Thursday 6th October 2011.

Decision made - Members agreed to approve the documents to formally adopt the land at Sabden Fold and Higham as conservation areas.

A report is being submitted to members to inform them of an unauthorised development of a ménage (horse riding facility) that has been constructed at Guildford Clough Farm in Trawden (pdf, 47kb). It is recommended that members approve the issue of an enforcement notice which will order the ménage to be removed from the site. This will be considered at the Colne committee meeting on Thursday 6th October 2011.

Decision made - That the owner be invited to submit a planning application for the ménage but should an application not be submitted within 2 months from the date of this meeting appropriate enforcement action be authorised to remedy the breach.