Agenda

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

(1) the type of interest concerned either a

(a)   personal interest

(b)   prejudicial interest

(c)    disclosable pecuniary interest (DPI)

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.

To agree the minutes of the last meeting held on 20 September 2023 as a true and correct record.

To receive representations and questions from members of the public in accordance with Procedural Standing Order 9.

To consider the following portfolio reports to Council from each Cabinet Member:

a)      Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Tourism, Arts and Culture

b)      Deputy Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Partnerships and Performance

c)      Cabinet Member for Levelling Up – Place

d)      Cabinet Member for Climate Change

e)      Cabinet Member for Children’s Services

f)       Cabinet Member for Levelling Up – People

g)      Cabinet Member for Community Safety, Street Scene and Neighbourhoods

h)      Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care

i)        Cabinet Member for Young People and Aspiration

Members are reminded that:

·         Each Executive Member has up to three minutes to present their portfolio report (a green light will indicate there is one minute remaining, red for when the time is up). There will then be an opportunity for questions/comments.

·         There will be three minutes per question/ comment from any Councillor on anything within the portfolio and no limit to the number of times a Councillor can ask a question.

·         There will be no set overall maximum time for each report to be debated although the Mayor will decide when a suitable time has elapsed and move to the next report.

To consider the recommendations from the Executive at its meeting on 6 November 2023 regarding the Marton Moss Neighbourhood Development Plan.

To provide an update on the current discussions relating to the setting up of a Lancashire County Combined Authority and an accompanying devolution deal with Central Government.

Members are asked to note that a more detailed report will be circulated in due course as this information is not available at the time of publication of this agenda.

To consider the Scrutiny Update Report for 2023/2024.

To consider the Audit Committee Half Yearly Report for 2023/2024.