Decision

The Executive Cabinet has decided to approve new projects and allocate funds for various improvements in Chorley.

Analysis

outcome: Recommendations were approved, including the allocation of funds for the mentioned projects.

summary: The decision involves approving new projects and allocating funds for various improvements in Chorley, including EV charge points, solar installations, playing pitch enhancements, and wellness hub improvements.

topline: The Executive Cabinet has decided to approve new projects and allocate funds for various improvements in Chorley.

reason_contentious: The issue may be contentious as it involves the allocation of public funds for specific projects, which could be a point of debate among local stakeholders.

affected_stakeholders: ["Residents of Chorley", "Local businesses", "Council members"]

contentiousness_score: 6

political_party_relevance: There are no explicit mentions of political parties in the decision.

URL: https://democracy.chorley.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=14507

Decision Maker: Executive Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose:

Content: 1.      To approve amendment of the IFS to include the following projects and approve the allocation of CIL funds to them totalling £1,177,631.38: ·         EV charge point installation at Strawberry Fields and Town Centre locations ·         Solar installation at Chorley Bus Station ·         Astley Park playing pitch enhancements ·         Westway active track and car park extension ·         St Laurence’s Church Wellness Hub improvements ·         Hollinshead Centre refurbishment and addition of new entrance, foyer and toilet block (Phases 1-2, 4-7 and 10) 2.      To approve the amendment of an existing project on the IFS from ‘Reconfiguration and modernisation of Chorley Health Centre to transform the health centre into a Health Hub, Collison Avenue, Chorley – Phase 1’ to ‘Reconfiguration and modernisation of Chorley Health Centre to transform the health centre into a Health Hub, Collison Avenue, Chorley – Phase 1 and Phase 2’ and approve the allocation of an additional £748,500 of CIL funds to the project. 3.      To approve removal of the following projects from the IFS as it is now completed: ·         King George V Playing Fields

Date of Decision: June 12, 2025