Decision

The Chief Executive has decided to appoint consultants and approve additional budget for surveying land at Whalley Woodland.

Analysis

outcome: Recommendations were approved, including the appointment of LK Consultant and a supplementary estimate of £44,850.

summary: The decision involves appointing consultants to survey land at Whalley Woodland and approving additional budget for the work.

topline: The Chief Executive has decided to appoint consultants and approve additional budget for surveying land at Whalley Woodland.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves spending public funds on investigatory works, which could be questioned by local stakeholders.

affected_stakeholders: ["Chief Executive", "Consultants", "Local residents", "Taxpayers"]

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=1519

Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: The Chief Executive submitted a report seeking approval to appointment consultants to survey the land at Whalley Woodland and to approve the additional budget for this work.   RESOLVED THAT COMMITTEE:   1.         Approve the appointment of LK Consultant to complete the works set out within Appendix 1 of the report.   2.         Approve a supplementary estimate of £44,850 to allow for investigatory works, funded from the Pensions Triennial Revaluation Reserve (£38,529), the Performance Reward Grant Reserve (£3,050) and New Homes Bonus Reserve (£3,271).   3.         Approve an exemption to the Contract Procedure Rules, so that no further quotations need be sought, due to reasons of extreme urgency.

Date of Decision: July 23, 2026