1 Feb 2023Council Allowances Increase - Approved by Independent PanelGovernance · full council— Council voted 24-17 in favor of approving recommended increase to council allowances as recommended by Independent Remuneration Panel. Increase tied to inflation. Total annual cost of council allowances to reach just under £1 million, estimated at £4 million over election term. Motion carried despite opposition concerns about public perception during cost of living crisis.£1.0mSpending
“the recommended increase is voted through it will push total pay for Council allowances and additional responsibilities to just under 1 million pounds per year and 4 million over an election term”
14 May 2025Dual Deputy Leader Structure ApprovedGovernance · full council— The council approved the appointment of two deputy leader positions as part of constitutional changes. This represents a new governance structure, with deputy leaders supporting the Leader through delegation of responsibilities including regeneration projects, local government reform, and combined authority engagement. The appointment was contentious, with opposition claiming it added costs despite Council leadership asserting the overall allowances package resulted in a net reduction through offsetting cabinet member assistant reductions.Policy
13 Mar 2024Devolution Proposal Approved for Government SubmissionStrategic Policy · full council— Blackpool Council has approved recommendations 2.1 to 2.6 to progress the Devolution proposal and make a formal submission to government. Consultation received 1,881 responses with 1,695 largely positive, demonstrating broad support. The proposal document outlines seven policy areas for future development including climate change, transport, and other strategic areas.Policy
13 Mar 2024Pay Policy Statement 2024-25 ApprovedHuman Resources · full council— Council approved the Pay Policy Statement for 2024-25 (agenda item 4) without debate or dissent, unanimously passing the motion. This sets the employment and pay framework for council officers.Spending
28 Jun 2023Empty Properties Strategy DevelopmentHousing and Community Safety · full council— The council is developing a comprehensive empty properties strategy in partnership with multiple agencies. The Problematic Empty Properties (PEP) Officer role was established in 2021, leading to significant interventions including 10 prosecutions, 10 Section 215 notices, 39 notices served, 16 formal Community Protection Notices (CPNs), and 22 properties brought back into use. The strategy addresses vacant properties, cannabis cultivation, and anti-social behaviour, with enforcement actions taken collaboratively with police, fire, rescue, building control, and housing strategy partners. The strategy is expected to be finalised and presented to the executive in September 2023.Policy
22 Feb 2023General Fund Council Tax IncreaseFinance & Budget · full council— Council approved 4.99% council tax increase (maximum allowable by government) for 2023/24 general fund budget. This decision was made under significant budget pressure with a £23.4 million gap (reduced from initial £35-40 million estimate).Spending
Over the last 12 months, the most frequently discussed commercial topics in this council's meetings have been IT & Digital (5 mentions, steady), Democracy & Elections (4 mentions, easing), Highways & Transport (4 mentions, steady) and Economic Development & Business Support (3 mentions, steady).
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