Decisions
Use the below search options at the bottom of the page to find information regarding recent decisions that have been taken by the council’s decision making bodies.
Alternatively you can visit the officer decisions page for information on officer delegated decisions that have been taken by council officers.
17/04/2024 - FEEL GOOD FACTORY EQUIPMENT ref: 2727 Recommendations Approved
Leisure Services require approval to award a contract for the purchase of wellness equipment to be installed at Palatine Leisure Centre. This is an upgrade from the existing outdated equipment.
Decision Maker: Director for Community and Environmental Services
Decision published: 17/04/2024
Effective from: 17/04/2024
Decision:
To approve the appointment of Innerva (the trading name of Shapemaster Global Limited) for the purchase of new equipment to replace and upgrade the existing machines.
15/04/2024 - ACQUISITION OF 33 Charles Street, Blackpool, FY1 3HD ref: 2726 Recommendations Approved
To consider the freehold acquisition of 33 Charles Street, Blackpool, FY1 3BZ, as registered under HM Land Registry Title Number: LA485497 (the “Property”).
Decision Maker: Director of Communications and Regeneration
Decision published: 15/04/2024
Effective from: 15/04/2024
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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15/04/2024 - LICENSING DECISIONS FOR THE WEEK ENDING 14 APRIL 2024 ref: 2725 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: 15/04/2024
Effective from: 15/04/2024
Decision:
The Head of Licensing Service agreed to grant the licences as set out in the attached Appendices.
12/04/2024 - SERIOUS VIOLENCE STRATEGY AND ACTION PLAN ref: 2724 Recommendations Approved
To highlight the recent sign-off and adoption of the Serious Violence strategy
and associated action plan, by Blackpool Bsafe – Blackpool’s Community Safety Partnership.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Community Safety, Street Scene and Neighbourhoods
Decision published: 12/04/2024
Effective from: 18/04/2024
Decision:
The Cabinet Member agreed the recommendation as outlined above namely:
To note the report and adoption of the strategy and action plan by the Community Safety Partnership
Lead officer: Lisa Arnold
10/04/2024 - WARD FUNDING ref: 2723 Recommendations Approved
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The Council's delegated budgets scheme allocates budgets of £6,500 to each Ward Councillor covered for the financial year 2024/2025. 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) £750 as a ward councillor donation to Blackpool Council’s Resources Department, towards the cost of Claremont Park Community Centre appliances.
Councillor Lynn Williams of Claremont Ward has requested: (i) £750 as a ward councillor donation to Blackpool Council’s Resources Department, towards the cost of Claremont Park Community Centre appliances.
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Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care
Decision published: 10/04/2024
Effective from: 16/04/2024
Decision:
The Cabinet Member agreed the recommendation as outlined above namely:
To authorise the requests, as submitted.
Lead officer: Lorraine Hurst
10/04/2024 - WARD FUNDING ref: 2722 Recommendations Approved
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The Council's delegated budgets scheme allocates budgets of £6,500 to each Ward Councillor covered for the financial year 2024/2025. 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 Matthew Thomas of Brunswick ward has requested: (i) £65 as a ward councillor donation to Boys and Girls / Youth Partnership, towards the cost of Easter crafts and decorations. Retrospective application as equipment needed to be purchased so that exact costs and receipts could be provided. (ii) £85 as a ward councillor donation to St Thomas’ Church, towards the cost of Easter books for children. (iii) £105 as a ward councillor donation to St Thomas’ Church, towards the cost of an Easter Egg hunt. (iv) £2,130 as a ward councillor donation to Enveco, towards the cost of graphics for a community alleygate project.
Councillor Laura Marshall of Brunswick ward has requested: (i) £65 as a ward councillor donation to Boys and Girls / Youth Partnership, towards the cost of Easter crafts and decorations. Retrospective application as equipment needed to be purchased so that exact costs and receipts could be provided. (ii) £85 as a ward councillor donation to St Thomas’ Church, towards the cost of Easter books for children. (iii) £105 as a ward councillor donation to St Thomas’ Church, towards the cost of an Easter Egg hunt. (iv) £2,130 as a ward councillor donation to Enveco, towards the cost of graphics for a community alleygate project.
Councillor Gillian Campbell of Park ward has requested: (i) £1,201.32 as a ward councillor donation to the Council’s Waste Services department, towards the cost of a Park Ward Waste Amnesty in April 2024.
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Decision Maker: Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Tourism, Arts and Culture
Decision published: 10/04/2024
Effective from: 16/04/2024
Decision:
The Leader of the Council agreed the recommendation as outlined above namely:
To authorise the requests, as submitted.
Lead officer: Lorraine Hurst
08/04/2024 - LEASE PART OF THE ILLUMINATIONS 'LIGHTWORKS' DEPOT TO FORCE TECHNOLOGY LTD. ref: 2721 Recommendations Approved
To seek authority to grant a lease renewal to Force Technology for a period of 5 years via a single lease to encompass their combined footprint.
Decision Maker: Director of Resources
Decision published: 08/04/2024
Effective from: 08/04/2024
Decision:
To enter into a 5 year lease with Force Technology Ltd via a single lease as outlined in the Heads of Terms at Appendix A.
08/04/2024 - LICENSING DECISIONS FOR THE WEEK ENDING 7 APRIL 2024 ref: 2720 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: 08/04/2024
Effective from: 08/04/2024
Decision:
The Head of Licensing Service agreed to grant the licences as set out in the attached Appendices.
