Decision
Analysis
outcome: The Cabinet unanimously agreed to adopt the MOU and authorize the Chief Executive to sign on the Council's behalf.
summary: The decision at stake is whether to adopt the Memorandum of Understanding between Lancaster City Council and Carnforth Town Council.
topline: The Cabinet has decided to adopt the Memorandum of Understanding between Lancaster City Council and Carnforth Town Council.
reason_contentious: This issue is not particularly contentious as there were no identified risks or disadvantages to adopting the MOU, and it aligns with the strategic principles of the Council Plan.
affected_stakeholders: ["Lancaster City Council", "Carnforth Town Council"]
contentiousness_score: 2
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://committeeadmin.lancaster.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1576
Decision Maker:
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose:
Content: (Cabinet Member with Special Responsibility Councillor Peter Jackson) Cabinet received a report from the Chief Executive to request that Cabinet adopts the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Lancaster City Council and Carnforth Town Council The options, options analysis, including risk assessment and officer preferred option, were set out in the report as follows: Option 1: Adopt the MOU and commit the council to the stated objectives and priorities. Option 2: Do not adopt the MOU and do not commit to the objectives and priorities. Advantages If adopted, the Chief Executive will sign the MOU and establish a meeting structure and action plan. No advantages are identified for this option. Disadvantages No specific disadvantages are identified for this option. If not adopted, the Council will have less emphasis on local government collaboration and less structured communication with Carnforth Town Council. This may reduce opportunity for progressive and collaborative action that benefits Carnforth residents. Risks None identified. None identified. Councillor Peter Jackson proposed, seconded by Councillor Bottoms:- “That the recommendation, as set out in the report, be approved.” Councillors then voted:- Resolved unanimously: (1) That Cabinet agrees to the principles and objectives as detailed in the Memorandum of Understanding and authorises the Chief Executive to sign on the Council’s behalf. Officer responsible for effecting the decision: Chief Executive Reasons for making the decision: Effective local government communication and action aligns with the strategic principles of the Council Plan 2024-2027. Most notably this will evidence an informal partnership for shared ambitions. The report provides details of the objectives of the MOU and outlines the content and importance for effective local government collaboration amidst a period of potential change. Cabinet adoption of the MOU will enable officers to progress with the aims of this collaboration.
Date of Decision: July 8, 2025