Decisions
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12/03/2024 - Surrender of existing leases in relation to Blackpool Courts ref: 2694 Recommendations Approved
To agree to the surrender of existing lease agreements in relation to facilities currently occupied by HM Courts and Tribunal Service at Chapel Street, Blackpool (Blackpool Magistrates and County Courts (Civic Centre)).
Decision Maker: Chief Executive
Decision published: 19/03/2024
Effective from: 12/03/2024
Decision:
To agree to accept the surrender of the existing lease agreements held by HM Courts and Tribunal Service.
To agree to all other necessary legal arrangements, which allow for the legal surrender of facilities to the Council, subsequently permitting the demolition of the facilities to take place.
12/03/2024 - WARD COUNCILLOR FUNDING ref: 2691 Recommendations Approved
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The Council's delegated budgets scheme allocates budgets of £7,000 to each Ward Councillor covered for the financial year 2023/2024. The funding for this scheme can be spent on supplementing funding public services, for the benefit of the local community.
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Councillor Sarah Smith of Marton ward has requested: (i) £200 as a ward councillor funding donation to Blackpool Art Society, towards the cost of Arts in the Park painting competition in Stanley Park.
Councillor Shaun Brookes of Marton ward has requested: (i) £200 as a ward councillor funding donation to Blackpool Art Society, towards the cost of Arts in the Park painting competition in Stanley Park.
Councillor Emma Ellison of Norbreck ward has requested: (i) £1,060 as a ward councillor funding donation to The Friends of Anchorsholme Park, towards the cost of events being held in the Park. (ii) £1,764 as a ward councillor funding donation to Bispham with Norbreck Gala, towards the running costs of the Gala in 2024. (iii) £500 as a ward councillor funding donation to Blackpool Music School Charity, towards the costs of Blackpool Music School Rock Band performance in Anchorsholme Park in June 2024. (iv) £500 as a ward councillor funding donation to Blackpool Brass Band, towards the costs of the purchase of second hand brass instruments to loan out the children for lessons.
Councillor Jane Hugo of Talbot ward has requested: (i) £200 as a ward councillor funding donation to Blackpool Art Society, towards the cost of Arts in the Park painting competition in Stanley Park.
Councillor Mark Smith of Talbot ward has requested: (i) £200 as a ward councillor funding donation to Blackpool Art Society, towards the cost of Arts in the Park painting competition in Stanley Park.
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Decision Maker: Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Tourism, Arts and Culture
Decision published: 12/03/2024
Effective from: 16/03/2024
Decision:
The Leader of the Council agreed the recommendation as outlined above namely:
To authorise the requests, as submitted.
Lead officer: Lorraine Hurst
12/03/2024 - NORTH PROMENADE CONSERVATION AREA MANAGEMENT PLAN ref: 2690 Recommendations Approved
To request formal adoption of the North Promenade Conservation Area Management Plan.
Decision Maker: Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Tourism, Arts and Culture
Decision published: 12/03/2024
Effective from: 16/03/2024
Decision:
The Leader of the Council agreed the recommendation as outlined above namely:
To adopt the North Promenade Conservation Area Management Plan as attached at Appendix A.
11/03/2024 - PROPOSED LEASE AND FORMAL TENANCY AT WILL AGREEMENT- UNIT 81C WINTER GARDENS ref: 2689 Recommendations Approved
To seek approval to enter into a lease and short term formal tenancy at will agreement with Realise Learning and Employment Limited for the let of a number of units within 81c at the Winter Gardens
Decision Maker: Director of Communications and Regeneration
Decision published: 11/03/2024
Effective from: 11/03/2024
Decision:
1. To approve entering into a lease and short term formal tenancy at will agreement with Realise Learning and Employment Limited for the let of a number of units within 81c at the Winter Gardens.
2. To authorise the Head of Legal Services to complete a lease and short term formal tenancy at will agreement with Realise Learning and Employment Limited for the let of a number of units within 81c at the Winter Gardens.
11/03/2024 - ANCHORSHOLME COAST PROTECTION - APPLICATION TO THE ENVIRONMENT AGENCY FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR CONSTRUCTION OF GROYNES ref: 2688 Recommendations Approved
To seek approval for the Council to apply for further funding for the Anchorsholme Coast Protection Scheme to fund the installation of groynes and to seek approval to enter into a Deed of Variation to the original Anchorsholme Coast Protection Scheme Contract to enable the construction of the groynes.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Climate Change
Decision published: 11/03/2024
Effective from: 15/03/2024
Decision:
The Cabinet Member agreed the recommendation as outlined above namely:
- To grant the Authority to make an application to the Environment Agency by means of a variation to the original Anchcorsholme Coast Protection scheme for additional funding to enable groynes to be constructed at the Anchorsholme Coast Protection Scheme.
- To approve the design and construction of the groynes to be carried out by the original contractor for the Anchorsholme Coast Protection scheme by means of Deed of Variation to the original contract.
11/03/2024 - LICENSING DECISIONS FOR THE WEEK ENDING 10 MARCH 2024 ref: 2687 Recommendations Approved
The Head of Licensing Service deals with a number of requests for licences under the Licensing Act, the Gambling Act and other pieces of legislations. Details of the licences, applied for and granted are outlined in the report.
Decision Maker: Head of Licensing Service
Decision published: 11/03/2024
Effective from: 11/03/2024
Decision:
The Head of Licensing Service agreed to grant the licences as set out in the attached Appendices.
07/03/2024 - TALBOT GATEWAY PHASE 3 - OFFICE ACCOMMODATION ref: 2686 Recommendations Approved
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To approve the development of a site within The Talbot Gateway (Central Business District) as grade ‘A’ office accommodation and to authorise the execution of the Contracts necessary to facilitate this Development.
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This report updates EX25/2021, the ONKD of 27th September 2021 and the ONKD of 1st December 2022.
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Decision Maker: Director of Communications and Regeneration
Decision published: 07/03/2024
Effective from: 07/03/2024
Decision:
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To authorise the Head of Legal Services to enter into a Deed of Variation to the Agreement for Lease to amend the Agreement for Lease and Lease with the Department for Work and Pensions and subsequently grant the Lease with them for the proposed office on King Street.
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To authorise the Head of Legal of Services to enter into a Lease with Electricity North West Limited in accordance with the Heads of Terms appended and with a redevelopment lift and shift clause.
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To authorise the Head of Legal to prepare legal documentation and enter into and complete appropriate documents/contracts as necessary to complete the transactions after due diligence is completed. |
28/02/2024 - ACQUISITION OF 25 George Street, Blackpool, FY1 3BZ. ref: 2685 Recommendations Approved
To consider the freehold acquisition of 25 George Street, Blackpool, FY1 3BZ, as registered under HM Land Registry Title Number: LA458281 (the “Property”).
Decision Maker: Director of Communications and Regeneration
Decision published: 07/03/2024
Effective from: 28/02/2024
Decision:
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To proceed with the acquisition of the Property.
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To authorise the Head of Legal Services to enter into all legal documentation in connection with this acquisition
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07/03/2024 - WARD COUNCILLOR FUNDING ref: 2684 Recommendations Approved
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The Council's delegated budgets scheme allocates budgets of £7,000 to each Ward Councillor covered for the financial year 2023/2024. The funding for this scheme can be spent on supplementing funding public services, for the benefit of the local community.
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Councillor Anita Cooper of Anchorsholme ward has requested: (i) £1,123.80 as a ward councillor funding donation to Friends of East Pines Park, towards the cost of a remembrance bench and infrastructure for a Memorial Garden.
Councillor Paul Galley of Anchorsholme ward has requested: (i) £1,123.80 as a ward councillor funding donation to Friends of East Pines Park, towards the cost of a remembrance bench and infrastructure for a Memorial Garden.
Councillor Tony Warne of Bispham ward has requested: (i) £1,314 as a ward councillor funding donation to Blackpool Sea Cadets, towards the cost of Blackpool Sea Cadet community meeting room refurbishment.
Councillor Mel Fenlon of Bloomfield ward has requested: (i) £150 as a ward councillor funding donation to Blackpool Centre for the Unemployed, towards the cost of advice sessions for Bloomfield residents.
Councillor Jim Hobson of Bloomfield ward has requested: (i) £150 as a ward councillor funding donation to Blackpool Centre for the Unemployed, towards the cost of advice sessions for Bloomfield residents.
Councillor Dave Flanagan of Greenlands ward has requested: (i) £800 as a ward councillor funding donation to Fylde Arboretum and Community Woodland, towards the cost of maintenance and upkeep of Fylde Memorial Arboretum and Community Woodland.
Councillor Julie Jones of Greenlands ward has requested: (i) £147.60 as a ward councillor funding donation to Groundwork CLM, towards the cost of antisocial behaviour signage for North Blackpool Pond Trail.
Councillor Jon Bamborough of Ingthorpe ward has requested: (i) £698.85 as a ward councillor funding donation to Community and Environmental Services, towards the cost of furniture for the reception area of Moor Park Leisure Centre.
Councillor Jo Farrell of Ingthorpe ward has requested: (i) £698.85 as a ward councillor funding donation to Community and Environmental Services, towards the cost of furniture for the reception area of Moor Park Leisure Centre.
Councillor John Boughton of Layton ward has requested: (i) £450 as a ward councillor funding donation to Blackpool Centre for the Unemployed, towards the cost of advice sessions for Layton Residents. (ii) £840 as a ward councillor funding donation to Community and Environmental Services, towards the cost of Forest School activities in Kingscote Park. (iii) £400 as a ward councillor funding donation to Community and Environmental Services, towards the cost of Active Blackpool sessions for children of Layton Ward.
Councillor Kath Benson of Layton ward has requested: (i) £450 as a ward councillor funding donation to Blackpool Centre for the Unemployed, towards the cost of advice sessions for Layton Residents. (ii) £840 as a ward councillor funding donation to Community and Environmental Services, towards the cost of Forest School activities in Kingscote Park. (iii) £400 as a ward councillor funding donation to Community and Environmental Services, towards the cost of Active Blackpool sessions for children of Layton Ward.
Councillor Julie Sloman of Norbreck ward has requested: (i) £1,170.64 as a ward councillor funding donation to 1st Norbreck Guides, towards the cost of the continued upgrade of Scout /Guide hut as a community hub.
Councillor Adrian Hoyle of Park ward has requested: (i) £1,300 as a ward councillor funding donation to Broadway Stars Morris Dancers, towards the cost of costumes for young people who attend the Group from Park Ward.
Councillor Gillian Campbell of Park ward has requested: (i) £1,522.53 as a ward councillor funding donation to 4th Blackpool Scouts Grange Park, towards the cost of funding for equipment and activities for all sections of Grange Park Scouting Group 2024.
Councillor Jason Roberts of Stanley ward has requested: (i) £2,632.30 as a ward councillor funding donation to Blackpool Council’s Engineering Services, Parks and Highways, towards 12 trees for the Tree Line on Highfield Road South Side Green Space. (ii) £1,457.50 as a ward councillor funding donation to Enveco NW Environmental Services Ltd, towards additional waste bins for Stanley Ward.
Councillor Graham Baker of Stanley ward has requested: (i) £4,558.30 as a ward councillor funding donation to Blackpool Council’s Engineering Services, Parks and Highways, towards 12 trees for the Tree Line on Highfield Road South Side Green Space.
Councillor Diane Mitchell of Waterloo ward has requested: (i) £963 as a ward councillor funding donation to the Illuminations Department, towards the cost of the Holy Trinity Christmas Tree South Shore (retrospective as unclear as to payment process for ordering trees).
Councillor Simon Cartmell of Waterloo ward has requested: (i) £1,000 as a ward councillor funding donation to Blackpool Centre For the Unemployed,towards the cost of ongoing costs and advice sessions for Waterloo residents. (ii) £423 as a ward councillor funding donation to the Illuminations Department, towards the cost of Christmas lights on Waterloo Road (retrospective as unclear as to payment process for ordering Christmas lighting). (iii) £520 as a ward councillor funding donation to Broadway Stars Morris Dancers, towards the cost of costumes for young people who attend the Group from Waterloo Ward. (iv)£963 as a ward councillor funding donation to the Illuminations Department, towards the cost of the Holy Trinity Christmas Tree South Shore (retrospective as unclear as to payment process for ordering trees).
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Decision Maker: Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Tourism, Arts and Culture
Decision published: 07/03/2024
Effective from: 13/03/2024
Decision:
The Leader of the Council agreed the recommendation as outlined above namely:
To authorise the requests, as submitted.
Lead officer: Lorraine Hurst
06/03/2024 - WARD FUNDING ref: 2683 Recommendations Approved
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The Council's delegated budgets scheme allocates budgets of £7,000 to each Ward Councillor covered for the financial year 2023/2024. The funding for this scheme can be spent on supplementing funding public services, for the benefit of the local community.
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Councillor Ivan Taylor of Claremont Ward has requested: (i) £1,311.32 as a ward councillor funding donation to Waste Services towards Claremont Waste Amnesty in November 2023. Retrospective as costs were being agreed.
Councillor Lynn Williams of Claremont Ward has requested: (i) £1,311.32 as a ward councillor funding donation to Waste Services towards Claremont Waste Amnesty in November 2023. Retrospective as costs were being agreed. |
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care
Decision published: 06/03/2024
Effective from: 12/03/2024
Decision:
The Cabinet Member agreed the recommendation as outlined above namely:
To authorise the requests, as submitted.
Lead officer: Lorraine Hurst
04/03/2024 - LICENSING DECISIONS FOR THE WEEK ENDING 3 MARCH 2024 ref: 2682 Recommendations Approved
The Head of Licensing Service deals with a number of requests for licences under the Licensing Act, the Gambling Act and other pieces of legislations. Details of the licences, applied for and granted are outlined in the report.
Decision Maker: Head of Licensing Service
Decision published: 04/03/2024
Effective from: 04/03/2024
Decision:
The Head of Licensing Service agreed to grant the licences as set out in the attached Appendices.
