Agenda and decisions

Report of the Director of Communities.

The Director of Communities submitted a report to outline the approach the authority will take in the procurement of meter operator, data collection and data aggregation services for our electricity and gas meters.

Decisions

The Resources Portfolio Holder agreed:

·       That approval is given to fund the appointment of Stark UK Ltd on a five-year contract at a cost of £8,617 per annum to provide meter operator, data collection and data aggregation services to the council, increasing to £21,090 per annum once market-wide half-hourly settlements are introduced in 2026. Costs will initially be funded from the Value for Money Reserve which will be recouped from future savings in gas and electricity costs.

·       That approval is given to proceed with the direct appointment and engagement of Stark UK Limited, under the exemption to Contract Procedures contained within the Financial Regulations and Financial Procedure Rules on the grounds that exceptions may apply where a framework agreement is available that necessitates the council not having to go out to tender.

Report of the Director of Communities.

The Director of Communities submitted a report to seek approval to accept the Sport England’s SPSF capital funding of £141,212 to support Fleetwood Leisure Centre and to add the funds to the capital programme to be spent in 2024/25.

Decisions

The Resources Portfolio Holder and the Leisure, Health and Community Engagement Portfolio Holder agreed:

·       That approval is given to accept Sport England’s SPSF capital funding of £141,212 to support the installation of solar panels and shower flow restrictors at Fleetwood Leisure Centre and that the money is added to the Council’s 2024/25 capital programme.

·       To note the award of a contract for the installation of solar panels to Project Energy to the value of £136,343.55, which includes a 5% contingency following a successful procurement process.

Report of the Director of Communities.

The Director of Communities submitted a report to consider the findings of the Housing Needs Assessment (HNA) 2024 and to outline the next steps following the findings of the HNA.

Decisions

The Planning Policy and Economic Development Portfolio Holder agreed:

·       That the attached HNA 2024 (Appendix 1) is endorsed and published as soon as is practical.

·       That the HNA 2024 is endorsed as evidence to inform the review of the Wyre Local Plan.

·       That the HNA will be a material planning consideration in the determination of planning applications.

·       That the HNA is endorsed and used to inform council policy and actions on relevant matters.

Report of the Director of Communities.

The Director of Communities submitted a report to consider the findings of the Fylde Coast Authorities Level 1 Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) 2024.

Decisions

The Planning Policy and Economic Development Portfolio Holder agreed:

·       That the attached Fylde Coast Authorities Level 1 Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) 2024 (Appendix 1) is endorsed and published as soon as is practical.

·       That the Fylde Coast Authorities Level 1 Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) 2024 is endorsed as evidence to inform the review of the Wyre Local Plan.

·       That the SFRA will be a material planning consideration in the determination of planning applications.

·       That the SFRA is endorsed and used to inform council policy and actions on matters relating to flood risk and the coastline.