Agenda and decisions

Members are asked to declare any interests in the items under consideration and in doing so state:

(1) the type of interest concerned; and

(2) the nature of the interest concerned

If any member requires advice on declarations of interests, they are advised to contact the Head of Democratic Governance in advance of the meeting.

The Executive resolved as follows:

1. To recommend the Council to extend the Local Transport Plan Strategy, 2011 to 2016, until April 2017.

2. To recommend Council to delegate authority to the Director of Place to make the necessary amendments to the Local Transport Plan document to confirm the new period covered by the Plan and publish the Plan.

The Executive resolved as follows:

To recommend to the Council to approve the making of an application to the Secretary of State for Transport for a Transport and Works Act Order under the 1992 Act, to authorise an extension of the Blackpool Tramway to Blackpool North Station.

The Executive agreed the recommendation as outlined above namely:

To agree the Member Development Plan 2016 – 2019 attached at Appendix 4a, to the Executive report.

The Executive agreed the recommendations as outlined above namely:

1. To agree to the adoption of the ‘Keep Blackpool Tidy’ Litter Strategy 2016-2020.

2. To agree to a one-year pilot working in conjunction with 3GS Environmental Solutions to carry-out cost neutral enforcement activity in relation to litter and dog fouling.

3. To authorise the Director of Community and Environmental Services, after consultation with the Chief Corporate Solicitor, to enter into an appropriate one-year contract with the company.

4. To authorise the Director of Community and Environmental Services, after consultation with the Head of Procurement and Development, to grant an exception to Corporate Procurement Rules under clause 10.11 to undertake a 12-month pilot with 3GS Environmental Enforcement Solutions.