Agenda and minutes

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.

There were no declarations of interest on this occasion.

The Shareholder Committee agreed that under Section 100A of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of Item 3 ‘Minutes of the last meeting held on 5 September 2023’ (restricted minutes only) and Item 4 ‘Shareholder Update’, Item 5 ‘Wholly-Owned Company Financial Performance as at Month 4 2023/24’, Item 6 ‘Blackpool Airport Operations Limited: Financial and Business Performance’, Item 7 ‘Blackpool Waste Services Limited Key Performance Indicators’, Item 8 ‘Blackpool Waste Services Limited Financial Performance and Forecast Outturn’, Item 9 ‘Blackpool Waste Services Limited Annual Report and Audit Report’ and Item 10 ‘Blackpool Transport Services Limited Annual Report and Audit Report’ on the grounds that they would involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act.

To agree the minutes of the last meeting held on 5 September 2023 as a true and correct record.

(This item contains commercially sensitive information which is exempt from publication by virtue of Paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972).

(The press and public were excluded from the consideration of the restricted minute part of this item as defined in Paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972).

The Committee considered the minutes of the last meeting held on 5 September 2023, noting that there was a public and restricted version.

The Committee agreed the minutes of the meeting as a true and correct record.

To receive a verbal update on the Council’s wholly-owned companies provided by the Shareholder representatives.

(This item contains commercially sensitive information which is exempt from publication by virtue of Paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972).

(The press and public were excluded from the consideration of this item as defined in Paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972).

Mr Alan Cavill, Director of Communications and Regeneration and Mr John Blackledge, Director of Community and Environmental Services provided an update on the Council’s Wholly-Owned Companies on behalf of the Shareholder.

The Committee noted the update provided.

To report detailed information on the financial performance of each of the Council wholly-owned companies to the Shareholder Committee in line with decision EX26/2021.

(This item contains commercially sensitive information which is exempt from publication by virtue of Paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972).

(The press and public were excluded from the consideration of this item as defined in Paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972).

Ms Kirsten Whyatt, Finance Manager – Subsidiary and Partnership Finance provided an update on the financial performance of the Wholly-Owned Companies as at Month 4.

The Committee noted the update provided.

To consider the update provided by the company on financial and business performance.

(This item contains commercially sensitive information which is exempt from publication by virtue of Paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972).

(The press and public were excluded from the consideration of this item as defined in Paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972).

(Mr Glynn Wright, Finance and Business Manager, Blackpool Airport Operations Limited and Councillor Gillian Campbell, Chair, BAOL Board joined the meeting from this item).

Mr Glynn Wright, Finance and Business Manager, Blackpool Airport Operations Limited presented the financial and business performance report of the Airport to the Committee and highlighted the key points requiring the Committee’s attention.

The Committee agreed to note the report.

To provide an update on the development and reporting of Key Performance Indicators relating to Blackpool Waste Services Limited (BWS).

(This item contains commercially sensitive information which is exempt from publication by virtue of Paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972).

(The press and public were excluded from the consideration of this item as defined in Paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972).

(Mr John Hawkin, Managing Director, Blackpool Waste Company Limited (BWS), Mr Paul Whitehead, Director of Finance and Business Development (BWS) and Councillor Adrian Hoyle, Chair, BWS Board joined the meeting from this item).

Mr John Hawkin, Managing Director, Blackpool Waste Services Limited presented the key performance indicator data of the Company, drawing attention to key areas of work.

The Committee agreed to note the report.

To provide an update on the financial performance and forecast year end outturn of Blackpool Waste Services Limited (BWS).

(This item contains commercially sensitive information which is exempt from publication by virtue of Paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972).

(The press and public were excluded from the consideration of this item as defined in Paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972).

Mr Paul Whitehead, Director of Finance and Business Development, Blackpool Waste Services Limited presented the financial performance and forecast outturn to Members, noting the key areas for consideration.

The Committee agreed to note the report.

To consider the annual report and annual audit report of Blackpool Waste Services Limited.

(This item contains commercially sensitive information which is exempt from publication by virtue of Paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972).

(The press and public were excluded from the consideration of this item as defined in Paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972).

Mr John Hawkin, Managing Director, Blackpool Waste Services Limited presented the Annual Report and Audit Report to the Committee, detailing each section within the report.

The Committee agreed to note the annual report and audit report.

(Mr John Hawkin, Managing Director, Blackpool Waste Company Limited (BWS), Mr Paul Whitehead, Director of Finance and Business Development (BWS) and Councillor Adrian Hoyle, Chair, BWS Board left the meeting following conclusion of this item).

To consider the annual report and annual audit report of Blackpool Transport Services Limited.

(This item contains commercially sensitive information which is exempt from publication by virtue of Paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972).

(The press and public were excluded from the consideration of this item as defined in Paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972).

(Ms Jane Cole, Managing Director, Blackpool Transport Services Limited (BTS), Mr Neil Kimberley, Chair, BTS Audit Committee and Councillor John Boughton, Chair, BTS Board joined the meeting from this item).

Ms Jane Cole, Managing Director, Blackpool Transport Services Limited presented the Annual Report and Audit Report to the Committee, detailing each section within the report with Mr Neil Kimberley, Audit Committee Chair, Blackpool Transport Services Limited speaking to the Annual Audit Report.

The Committee agreed to note the annual report and audit report.

To note the date and time of the next meeting as Thursday 12 October 2023, commencing at 2.00pm.

The Committee noted the date and time of the next meeting as Thursday 12 October 2023, commencing at 2.00pm.