Decision
Analysis
outcome: The outcome of the decision was resolved unanimously, with the details exempt from publication.
summary: The decision at stake involves updating Cabinet on the DEFRA Air Quality Grant, providing options for an electric vehicle charging hub, and approving a scheme for delivery in 2025/26.
topline: The Cabinet has decided to update on the DEFRA Air Quality Grant and approve a scheme for an electric vehicle charging hub in 2025/26.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious due to potential concerns about the impact on local stakeholders and the environment.
affected_stakeholders: ["Cabinet members", "Chief Officer Planning & Climate Change", "Local residents", "Electric vehicle users"]
contentiousness_score: 5
political_party_relevance: There are no explicit mentions of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://committeeadmin.lancaster.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1577
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: Award contract for a Principal Contractor to deliver an Electric Vehicle Charging Hub
Content: (Cabinet Member with Special Responsibility Councillor Riches) Cabinet received a report from the Chief Officer Planning & Climate Change which sought to update Cabinet on the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) Air Quality Grant; provide an options appraisal for an electric vehicle charging hub; and approval to deliver a scheme in 2025/26. The report was exempt from publication by virtue of paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act, 1972. The options, options analysis, including risk assessment and officer preferred option, were set out in the exempt. Resolved unanimously: The resolution is set out in an minute exempt from publication by virtue of paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act, 1972. Officer responsible for effecting the decision: Chief Officer Planning & Climate Change Reasons for making the decision: The decision is consistent with the Council’s priorities. Exactly how the decision fits with Council priorities is set out in the exempt minute.
Date of Decision: July 8, 2025