Decision
Analysis
outcome: The committee agreed with the Climate Change Working Group's recommendation that the concept would not be suitable for the Council.
summary: The decision at stake was whether Ribble Valley Borough Council should adopt Doughnut Economics and the Cornwall Development and Decision Wheel (CDDW) for a new decision-making framework.
topline: The Economic Development has decided to not adopt Doughnut Economics and the Cornwall Development and Decision Wheel for a new decision-making framework.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves a new approach to decision-making that some stakeholders may have differing opinions on.
affected_stakeholders: ["Ribble Valley Borough Council", "Climate Change Working Group", "Community Services Department"]
contentiousness_score: 5
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://democracy.ribblevalley.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1294
Decision Maker: Economic Development
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose:
Content: The Director of Community Services submitted a report to inform committee of the Climate Change Working Groups findings with regard to Doughnut Economics and the Cornwall Development and Decision Wheel (CDDW) and whether the concept should be considered for use by RVBC to create a new decision-making framework. The working group had considered Doughnut Economics and the CDDW at their meeting on 31 July 2025, following a motion to Committee on 31 October 2024 and the decision to refer the matter to the working group. Committee agreed with the working group recommendation that the concept would not be suitable for the Council. It was suggested that Officers may consider how committee reports demonstrate the considerations that are already being made in the decision-making process and that this should be on a more targeted basis with a focus on reports impacting sustainability. RESOLVED THAT COMMITTEE: Agreed with the Climate Change Working Group that they do not support the adoption of Doughnut Economics and the Cornwall Development and Decision Wheel (CDDW) for use by Ribble Valley Borough Council to create a new decision-making framework.
Date of Decision: September 4, 2025