Decision
Analysis
outcome: The decision was to approve the commissioning of Growth Lancashire and the award of £100,000 for supporting local businesses.
summary: The decision at stake is the commissioning of Growth Lancashire to deliver business advice services for a period of 12 months and the award of £100,000 from the South Ribble Council UKSPF Transitional Programme for supporting local businesses.
topline: The Cabinet Member for Economic Growth and Planning has decided to approve the commissioning of Growth Lancashire and award £100,000 for supporting local businesses.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves the allocation of funds and the selection of a specific organization to deliver services, which could impact other stakeholders in the area.
affected_stakeholders: ["Local businesses", "Growth Lancashire", "South Ribble Council"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://southribble.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2667
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member (Planning and Licensing)
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose:
Content: Decision made: 1. The Cabinet Member for Economic Growth and Planning is recommended to approve: a. The commissioning of Growth Lancashire to deliver business advice services for a period of 12 months. b. Approve the award of £100,000 from the South Ribble Council UKSPF Transitional Programme allocated for supporting local businesses. c. A waiver of standing orders due to the time pressures of UKSPF and the circumstances surrounding the provision of business support services as outlined in the report. d. Delegate authority to the Head of Legal and Procurement and Director of Change and Delivery to undertake the necessary legal requirements for delivery of the service. Reasons for decision: Outlined in the report. Other options considered and rejected: Outlined in the report.
Date of Decision: July 17, 2025