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The meeting focused mainly on the Police and Crime Commissioner’s annual report and priority update. Key themes were investment in violence against women and girls, domestic abuse PCSOs, anti-social behaviour and retail crime work, knife crime reduction, youth intervention programmes, rural crime, and scrutiny/governance arrangements. There were also operational and policy concerns about unregistered children’s homes, plus a handful of specific funding and pilot decisions such as hospital-based knife crime navigation support and community grant funding.
Key procurement-related discussions centered on funding and partnerships for civic events and fundraising (mayoral ball sponsorship, mayoral charity committee), governance changes affecting procurement decisions (outside bodies appointments, potential cross-party consensus in a hung council), and the involvement of external organisations (charities Nightsafe and Derian House) in civic engagement. The events point to opportunities for sponsorship, fundraising contracts, and charitable partnerships during the mayoral year 2026-27.
Procurement and funding signals dominated the meeting: a new bulky waste collection scheme funded by a £150k strategic spend-to-save initiative with a rolling 12-month, one-free-collection-per-household limit (up to 100 units ≈ £34) and safeguards against misuse; a £15m capital highways program with multiple resurfacing schemes; Government funding for the Changing Futures program (£2.885m over three years); and SEND funding assurances (90% of deficits funded for 2026-27 and 2027-28). These items indicate upcoming or ongoing procurement activity, budget allocations, and policy directions across Waste Management, Highways, Social Care, and Education.
The Lancashire Police and Crime Panel discussed procurements related to victim support services, including the tender process and TUPE transfer to Dassel (Dazzle) for domestic abuse victims services, plus capital expenditure decisions (Fleetwood Police Station refurbishment) and enforcement initiatives (ebikes, drug driving tests). The meeting also covered collaborative policing partnerships and governance around commissioning and safeguarding campaigns.
Blackburn with Darwen Council Finance Council meeting held 23 February 2026 focused on approval of the 2026-27 revenue and capital budget following the government's fair funding review. Key discussions included the first multi-year financial settlement for a decade, 7.2% increase in core spending power, £17 million additional investment in adult and children's social care, £1.3 million investment in cleanliness and resident support services, and a £160 million capital program addressing economic growth priorities. The council also addressed the High Needs DSG deficit (forecast £5 million, with 90% government funding support), local government reorganization preparation, and a 2.99% council tax increase plus 2% adult social care precept.
The Blackburn with Darwen Council Forum meeting on 29 January 2026 focused on three key motions: (1) Support for extended bereavement leave for pregnancy loss under the Employment Rights Act 2025, with calls for government to extend statutory entitlement to two weeks paid leave; (2) Graduated Driver Licensing scheme to address young driver casualties, following a fatal collision on Wigan Road; (3) Social media safety regulation for children under 16. Additionally, the council approved the Council Tax Support Scheme 2026-27 (rollover with updated rates), discussed Local Government Reorganisation planning, adult social care reform, housing and homelessness strategy, and environmental enforcement operations. Multiple procurement-related activities and capital projects were highlighted including King George's Hall restoration, Darwin Town Centre works, and disabled bay policy refresh.