URL: https://democracy.ribblevalley.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1257

Decision Maker: Policy and Finance

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: The Chief Executive submitted a report to consider the appointment of members to working groups for 2025/26 and the sub-committee under the remit of this committee, along with consideration of the appointment of a farming champion.   Members supported continuation of the existing working groups subject to amending the title of the UKSPF working group to the Shared Prosperity and Jubilee Fund Working Group, to reflect the expanded objectives of the group.   Members also noted the need to progress the recruitment of the next Chief Executive, and recommended continuation of the Sub-Committee with a review of the membership.   At the Annual Meeting on 13 May 2025, Members supported a request for Committee to consider the appointment of a Farming Champion. Members gave consideration to the report and the detailed aspects of a new champion role. Members spoke for and against the creation of the new role and wanted to ensure that it was worthwhile and brought value. It was suggested that the appointed Member could develop the role over the coming year with Council considering the continuation on annual basis.   RESOLVED THAT COMMITTEE***:   1.    Approved the continuance of the following working groups under the remit of this committee and decided upon their membership: 1.1  Voluntary Organisation Grants – Councillors S Bibby, S Hirst, R Ray, J Hill, and J Rogerson. 1.2  Budget Working Group – Councillors S Hore, S Bibby, S Hirst, M Graveston, M Sutcliffe, J Rogerson, and M Peplow. 1.3  Shared Prosperity and Jubilee Fund Working Group – Councillors S Hore, S Bibby, M Hindle, M Graveston, L Jameson, J Hill, and M Peplow. 1.4  Local Government Reorganisation – Councillors S Hore, S Bibby, M Hindle, M Graveston, M Sutcliffe, L Jameson, and M Peplow.   2.    Approved the continuation of the Sub-Committee to progress the recruitment of the next Chief Executive, with the membership consisting of Councillors S Hore, R Elms, M Graveston, and J Hill.   3.    Approved the creation of a Farming Champion Role and appointed Councillor J Atherton for the municipal year 2025/26, subject to approval of Full Council that the role will fall under the remit of Economic Development Committee.  

Date of Decision: June 17, 2025