Agenda and draft 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 18 January 2024’ (restricted minutes only), Item 4 ‘Shareholder Update’, Item 5 ‘Wholly-Owned Company Financial Performance as at Month 9 2023/24’, Item 6 ‘Blackpool Waste Services Limited – Strategic Update’, Item 7 ‘Blackpool Waste Services Limited Key Performance Indicators’, Item 8 ‘Blackpool Waste Services Limited Business Plan’, Item 9 ‘Blackpool Waste Services Limited Financial Performance and Forecast Outturn’, Item 10 ‘Blackpool Transport Services Limited – 2024/25 Budget’, Item 11 ‘Blackpool Transport Services Limited Business Plan’, Item 12 ‘Blackpool Transport Services Limited Key Performance Indicators’ and Item 13 ‘Blackpool Airport Operations Limited: Financial and Business Performance’ 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 18 January 2024 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 18 January 2024, 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 Wholly-Owned Companies from 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 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 updates provided.

To report detailed information on the financial performance of each of the Council wholly-owned companies to the Shareholder Committee as Month 9 2023/24.

(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 Steve Thompson, Director of Resourcesprovided an update on the financial performance of the Wholly-Owned Companies as at Month 9.

The Committee noted the update.

To provide the Committee with information and updates on Blackpool Waste Services work to date.

(The report and Appendices contain 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, Councillor Adrian Hoyle, Chair, Blackpool Waste Services Limited and Mr Paul Whitehead, Director of Finance and Business Development, Blackpool Waste Services Limited joined the meeting from this item.

Mr John Hawkin, Managing Director, Blackpool Waste Services Limited provided an update on the current focus and workstreams for the Company.

The Committee noted the update provided.

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

(The report and Appendix contain 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 provided an overview of the key performance indicators of the Company.

The Committee noted the update provided.

To present the updated Blackpool Waste Services (BWS) business plan for the period 2022-2025.

(The report and Appendix contain 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 Company’s refreshed Business Plan to the Committee.

Shareholder Committee decision:

To endorse the Blackpool Waste Services Business Plan 2024-2025.

Reason for decision:

Planning for the strategic issues outlined within the business plan will ensure that Blackpool Waste Services meets its statutory obligations and delivers an excellent service to the communities of Blackpool.

Other options considered:

None - The attached business plan meets the Shareholders requirement that all Blackpool Council wholly owned companies produce a three-year business plan, as outlined in the governance framework policy.

Date of decision:

22 February 2024.

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

(The report and Appendix contain 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).

The Committee noted that the financial performance and forecast outturn of Blackpool Waste Services Limited had already been considered within the previous items on the agenda.

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

To present the Blackpool Transport Services 2024/25 Budget.

(The report and Appendix contain 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, Councillor John Boughton, Chair, Blackpool Transport Services Limited and Mr James Clough, Commercial and Finance Director, Blackpool Transport Services Limited joined the meeting from this item.

Ms Jane Cole, Managing Director, Blackpool Transport Services Limited presented the Blackpool Transport Services Budget 2024/2025 to the Committee. The Committee considered the proposals in detail and noted that further consideration with the Company was required.

This report is an update for the Shareholder on the current progress of the 2024-2029 Business Plan for Blackpool Transport.

(The report and Appendices contain 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 presented the Company’s refreshed Business Plan to the Committee.

Shareholder Committee decision:

To endorse the Blackpool Transport Services Business Plan 2024-2025.

Reason for decision:

Planning for the issues outlined will ensure that Blackpool Transport Services meets its service obligations and delivers an excellent service to the communities of Blackpool.

Other options considered:

None - The Shareholder has a requirement that all Blackpool Council wholly owned companies produce a three-year business plan, as outlined in the governance framework policy. These steps will ensure that Blackpool Transport achieves that outcome.

Date of decision:

22 February 2024.

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

(The report and Appendices contain 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 James Clough, Commercial and Finance Director, Blackpool Transport Services Limited presented the key performance indicator data to the Committee.

The Committee noted the update provided.

Ms Jane Cole, Managing Director, Blackpool Transport Services Limited, Councillor John Boughton, Chair, Blackpool Transport Services Limited and Mr James Clough, Commercial and Finance Director, Blackpool Transport Services Limited left the meeting following the conclusion of this item.

To consider the update provided by the Blackpool Airport Operations Limited on financial and business performance.

(The report and Appendix contain 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 Steve Peters, Managing Director, Blackpool Airport Operations Limited and Councillor Gillian Campbell, Chair, Blackpool Airport Operations Limited joined the meeting for this item.

Mr Steve Peters, Managing Director, Blackpool Airport Operations Limited provided an overview of the financial and business performance of the Company.

The Committee noted the update provided.

To note the date and time of next meeting as Thursday 7 March at 2pm.

The Committee noted the date and time of the next meeting as Thursday 21 March 2024, commencing at 10.00am.